Don Bingaman of Grapevine Texas, passed away in the early hours of July 19, 2024, at the untimely age of 66. Don was born on January 8,1958, to Don Sr. and Louise Bingaman, in Wichita Falls, Tx. Don grew up in Amarillo Texas and Fort Smith Arkansas. He attended the University of Arkansas, which set the tone for a whole family of Razorbacks to follow. After college, Don moved to Dallas and met his sweetheart, Alice, at the University Park Pool, and was married within the year. They soon got to work and started a family with their son David, followed by three daughters, Jennie Hayes, Elle, and Mary Lou. Don’s love for his children was remarkable, and he continually supported them and their passions with selfless enthusiasm and dedication. He had a successful career in real estate in the Dallas area and was loved and respected by all his peers. Don was a people person and could connect with anyone and everyone with a grin and a laugh. Don loved the outdoors, and his passion for the mountains and wild places was unmatched. He introduced his friends and family alike to backpacking, climbing and cycling, and this proved an endless source of peace and inspiration to him. This love spread through his family, and some of our fondest memories involve camping, fishing and biking as a family in Colorado. Don was also a music lover, a dog lover, and cinnamon roll connoisseur. He and his wife Alice were a force to be reconned with on the dance floor. He was a loving husband, supportive father, and most of all, a child of the King of Kings. His relationship with his Savior was the focal point in his life and radiated his Father’s love. He is survived by his wife Alice Bingaman, their four kids, and three sons in law: David Bingaman, Jennie Hayes Kurtz (John), Elle Finn(Levi), and Mary Lou Sentz(Jack), as well as his brother, Jamie Bingaman, and sisters in law, Lacey Bingaman and Ellen Grigsby. He will be greatly missed, but we know Don is in Paradise with his Heavenly Father. The celebration of life will be on Thursday, the 25th of July, at 3pm at Restoration Church in Southlake TX. (1280 E Highland St, Southlake, TX 76092)
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Remember Donnie from high school. He was always smiling and so kind. Prayers for his family!
Dearest Alice and family,
Bob and I are so sorry to hear of Don’s passing.
He was a wonderful caring neighbor and friend.
Alice you and Don were the best neighbors.
Heaven has welcomed a beautiful soul.
Please know you and your family are in my prayers.
Please let us know what we can do to help you in any way.
Love,
Your downstairs neighbors
Don was such a pleasant person. Honored to have met him. We will sincerely miss him. Much love and prayers to Alice and the rest of the family. ♥️🙏
Love-Amy & Guy
Lifting your family up in prayer. May God’s peace and comfort surround you all at this time.
Don,
We had great times on the sidelines coaching our daughters in soccer. I got to see what a great person you were and how you handled your family. I will miss you tremendously on the golf course, our talks on the phone and our lunches. I know without a doubt where you are and how you were received. I have only the deepest respect for you how you conducted yourself to people and your family.
Godspeed my good friend and sending bold prayers to your family and friends.
Donnie was a neighbor and classmate and I admired him for many reasons during high school. He built a lovely family and may each of you be comforted. His smile was contagious.
Very good obituary. Don was a neat guy. He was always pleasant to visit with. I am quite sure he was a great family man.
Our condolences to Don’s family, especially Jennie Hayes and Bingo. Hugs to you friends!