VERLON DON ASKEW

Funeral services for Mr. Donny Askew, 76, a longtime resident of the Broaddus/San Augustine area, were held Wednesday, September 11, 2024 at Wyman Roberts Memorial Chapel with burial following at Broaddus Cemetery. He passed away Saturday, September 7, 2024, in Lufkin.

He was born December 26, 1947, in Broaddus to parents C.E. and Leodis (Dickerson) Askew. As a youth growing up in Broaddus, Donny spent lots of his time at the family store, Askew Grocery, when he wasn't in school. Later in life, he settled in as the "mayor" of the Norwood community. 

Donny prided himself in being a part of the Masonic and Shriner brotherhood. He was also a lifelong member of Harvey Creek Baptist Church. He always had the best stories. the good and the bad--usually told on the front porch. For several years, Donny faithfully participated in the Broaddus annual parades with his mother as a clown.

Working as a welder was a great passion in his life. Outdoor life was also a major part of Donny's life as he enjoyed riding horses, hunting with his buddies, and farming goats. He also loved 4-wheeler riding with his grandchildren and spoiling them rotten. 

After the passing of his beloved wife, Jean, he said goodbye to his goats and to Lufkin to be with his favorite people--grandchildren!

His survivors include a daughter, Heather Dawn Butler and husband Shaun Michael Butler of Lufkin; granddaughter, Hayden Jeanette Butler of Lufkin; grandson, Shaun Michael Butler II of Lufkin; brother, Ray Askew and wife Mary of Texas City; and a sister, Sue Smith and husband Nolan of Broaddus.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Jean Askew; daughter, Kara Jeanette Askew; and his parents, C.E. and Leodis Askew.

Visit www.WymanRobertsFH.com for memories and condolences.

Arrangements are under the direction of Wyman Roberts Funeral Home in San Augustine.