Don Lynza Goldsmith
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Don Lynza Goldsmith, 78, of Pampa, passed away on Friday, September 4, 2020.
Graveside services will be at 11:00 AM on Wednesday, September 9, 2020 at Fairlawn Cemetery in Chickasha, Oklahoma. Arrangements are under the direction of Carmichael-Whatley Funeral Directors.
Don was born on October 4, 1941 to Joe and Leona Goldsmith in Chickasha, Oklahoma. He met the love of his life Betty Sue Bagwell on a blind date, and soon after they married on May 19, 1962. They moved to Oklahoma City where they started their family. Don was a hard worker and provided well for his family. He worked for Cameron Iron Works which uprooted the family from Oklahoma to Pampa, TX in 1969. Years later, Don and Betty owned and operated D&B Equipment until the mid 80's. He also worked for Bronco out of Elk City, OK, until his retirement in 2013. He loved spending time with family and enjoyed riding ATVs any chance he got.
He is survived by brother, Lee Goldsmith and wife Carol of Lewisville, TX; brother, Rex Goldsmith and wife Desi of Cement, OK; son, Steve Goldsmith and wife Kim of White Deer, TX; daughter, Cindy Flaharity and husband Darrell of Pampa, TX; son, Jacky Goldsmith of Pampa, TX; five grandchildren, Stefani Devoll and husband Coy, Kelly Flaharity and wife Nikki, Melyssa Ramos and husband Jacob, Shane Goldsmith and wife Priscilla, and Ryan Goldsmith; 16 great-grandchildren, Triston, Fabian, Bentley, Zaedyn, Kaden, Gentry, Paisley, Tucker, Jaxson, Damian, Daxton, Alina, Kolton, Sebastian, Elias, and soon to be "Jose".
In lieu of flowers please donate to Kathy Ryan Rural Fire and Rescue Fund, 112 SW 8th Ave, suite 1000, Amarillo, TX 79101, or your favorite charity.
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