Don Richard Slape Sr. 63, of Kerrville, Texas passed away Saturday, August 16, 2003. He was born June 12, 1940, to Ethel and Don A. Slape Sr. in Fairfield, Illinois.

He attended Georgia Military Academy and served in the U.S. Army. He was a driller for Don Slape Drilling Company and then moved to Texas in 1972.

He went to work at Holiday Corner and met his lifelong best friend, Jim Muck. He became district manager for Circle K Stores of South Texas. He also worked for Moore Services as a heavy equipment operator and mechanic. He became disabled and then retired.

Don is survived by his wife, Winifred; four children, Trisha Love, Don Slape Jr., Kelly Slape and Shelly Danley; 13 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents and lifelong friend, who became his brother-in- law, Timothy Drew, and son, Tod Drew. He will be sadly missed by his family and friends.

Services at Grimes Funeral Chapels. Interment at Garden of Memories Cemetery.

Kerrville Daily Times (TX) - Tuesday, August 19, 2003