Donald R. Houghton

Donald R. Houghton, Sr., 67, of Big Spring, died on Tuesday, May 31, 2005, in a Midland hospital. No services are planned.He was born on February 12, 1938, in Howard County, Kansas and married Darlene Schauf on September 6, 1958 in Goodland, Kansas. Mr. Houghton had lived in Big Spring since 1985 and had worked as a mechanic for Ryder Truck Rentals for 36 years retiring in 1996. He enjoyed woodworking, fishing, mechanic work and being with his family. He was a NASCAR fan and collected Dale Earnhart memorabilia. He was a nondenominational Christian.Survivors include his wife, Darlene Houghton of Big Spring; one son, Donald R. Houghton of Big Spring; three daughters and sons-in-law, Robin and Irvin Frazier and Denise and Don Wilkinson all of Abilene and Danne and Gaylon Taff of Lubbock; two sisters, Phylis Houghton and Nancy Houghton both of Wichita, Kansas; two brothers, John Houghton and Wayne Houghton both of Colorado Springs, Colorado; ten grandchildren and one great grandchild.He was preceded in death by his parents and one sister, Sally Houghton. Arrangements under the direction of Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home & Crematory of Big Spring. Online condolences can be made at: www.npwelch.com,