Donald ‘Don’ Stanley Stabeno, 79, longtime resident of Big Spring, passed away with his daughters and son in law by his side on Sunday, August 9, 2026. He will lie in state Wednesday, August 12th and Thursday, August 13th from 9:00 am until 9:00 pm, with the family receiving friends from 6:00 pm until 8:00 pm Thursday at Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 pm, Friday, August 14th at the Nalley-Pickle & Welch Rosewood Chapel. Interment with Air Force Honors will follow at Trinity Memorial Park.
Don was born March 20, 1947 in Taylor, Texas to parents Henry Fred Stabeno and Alma Emma Lena Spinn Stabeno. Don moved to Big Spring in 1966 where he was stationed at Webb Air Force Base after entering February 8, 1966 in Austin, Texas. He married Claudia Kay Caudill September 2, 1967 in Big Spring, Texas. Soon the couple was transferred to Peterson Air Force Base in Colorado Springs, Colorado until his discharge February 1, 1969. The couple moved back to Big Spring and he worked at Sid Richardson Carbon Black Plant and then opened and ran City Muffler Shop. He was a member of Trinity Baptist Church.
Don is survived by his wife Claudia; his children Lisa Stabeno and Tresa Hull (Danny); grandchildren Eden Hoeffner (Corey), Taylor Soucy (Kyle), Kadon Stabeno (Emily), and Karlee Hull; great grandchildren Griffin Soucy, Eli Hoeffner, Everly Soucy, Calvin Soucy, Maxine Hoeffner and Luke Stanley Stabeno; his brother Charles Stabeno (Diann); sister Kathleen Williams (Mel); in-laws Craig Caudill (Kathy); nephews Clint Caudill (Cassie), and Josh Caudill.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister Rosemary Striegler.
Don was a loving Husband, Father, Poppa and friend to countless people. He was a devoted Christian man that loved like Jesus in every aspect of his life. He lived his life with integrity, was generous, kind and loved unconditionally. He enjoyed spending time with his family visiting, hanging out in the pool, grilling, and his breakfasts were legendary.
He was an avid hunter and loved spending time out at the deer lease. He had a true passion for working on cars, especially older model Volkswagens. These passions were a special part of who he was and are all memories we will cherish.
Pallbearers will be Kadon Stabeno, Corey Hoeffner, Kyle Soucy, Ronnie Burleson, Shane Mayhall, George West, and David Wood.
Arrangements are under the direction of Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home and Crematory. Online condolences can be made at www.npwelch.com