Donald Ray Scarborough

Donald Ray Scarborough “Buck”, age 79 of Coldspring, Texas, passed away Monday, September 2, 2019. He was born February 15, 1940 in Dyer, Tennessee to parents J.H. and Martha Jane Scarborough who preceded him in death.

Buck was a true cowboy who loved the sport of Rodeo. He loved spending time with his grandchildren, telling stories to anyone who would listen, hog hunting, coaching youth baseball, and helping any child who needed guidance with a horse. In addition to his other loves, Donald loved coaching kids’ baseball. He traveled all over Texas with his teams.

Survivors include his wife of 36 years, Joanne Scarborough; sons, Jason Murray, Luke Love and wife Amanda, Marc Love and wife Candace; daughters, Natalie Martin and husband James, Kim Scarborough; brother, David Scarborough and wife Carnell; sisters, Sara Frye and husband Harvey, Diane Miller and husband Fred, Reba Woods and husband Junior, Mary Ann Jones, Beth Williams and husband Bobby; grandchildren, Jerrice Sanderson, Brandy Elrod and husband Chris, Jawanna Sanderson, Skyler Paskie, Lane Love, Levi Love and Stella Love; along with numerous other relatives and friends.

Visitation will be held from 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m., Friday, September 6, 2019 at San Jacinto County Fairgrounds Pavilion, Coldspring, Texas. Services will follow starting at 10:00 a.m., Friday, September 6, 2019 at San Jacinto County Fairgrounds Pavilion. Interment will be held at Bells Chapel Cemetery, Dyer, Tennessee.