Donald was born January 30, 1940, at Colby, Kansas to Gerald D. and Mildred May (Wolfe) Pfingston, and passed away November 26, 2022, at his home in Eads with his family by his side at the age of 82.

He is preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Harold Pfingston and Robert Pfingston; mother and father-in-law, Hannah and Raymond Eder; and aunt, Ruth Rose.

Donald is survived by his wife of 60 years, Janice Pfingston of the family home in Eads; daughters, Dawn (Milton) Watts of Eads, and Darla; grandchildren, TJ (Tiff) Watts, Trice (Brittani) Watts, Talli Lane and Tanaia Hansen, and great grandson, Mathias Lane. He is also survived by his sister, Carol (Chuck) Orr of Pueblo West; sisters-in-law, Shirley Pfingston of Colorado Springs, and Margaret Richmond of Florida; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, other family and many friends. 

A graveside memorial service for Donald I. Pfingston will be held at 10:00 a.m. Monday, December 5, 2022, at the Eads Cemetery in Eads with Todd McCaughey officiating. 

Memorial contributions may be made to the Lamar Area Hospice either direct or in care of the funeral home office. 

Arrangements are under the direction of the Peacock Family.