Donald Allan Speaker was born November 22, 1942, in Steubenville, Ohio, to William Speaker
and Ruth Sullivan. He passed from this life Sunday, May 6, 2018, in Tulsa, Oklahoma at
the age of 75 years. After graduating from Steubenville High School, Don played football for
Ohio University on an athletic scholarship. After two years at Ohio, he enlisted in the
United States Air Force where he played football and wrestled. Don served his country
honorably and spent time overseas in Okinawa. He was married to Linda Manawa
Speaker and blessed with three children: Delena, Donald, and Rachel. Don worked as QA
Inspector with American Airlines and retired after more than 42 years. He was
mechanically talented and a very detailed craftsman. He had a variety of pastimes, including
motorcycles, tractors, drawing, RVing, and swimming. He was also a gun and knife enthusiast
and a fan of the Buckeyes and Steelers.
Above all, he loved his family and leaves behind many loved ones, including: girlfriend,
Teresa Fogg, of Owasso – son, Donald Speaker Jr and wife Michelle, of Gilbert, AZ –
daughter, Rachel Brown of Allen, TX – eight grandchildren: J.D., Amanda, Bryce,
Rebecca, Tate, Spencer, Grant, and Brooke – brother, Bill and wife Clarissa, of
Steubenville, OH. Don was preceded in death by his parents – brother, Sam – first wife,
Linda – daughter, Delena.
A private family service will be held at a later date. Arrangements and services were
entrusted to Mowery Funeral Service. www.moweryfs.com
