Donald 'Tex' R. Young Sr., 83, of Delmont passed away, Monday, Sept. 9, 2024. He was born July 12, 1941, in Pittsburgh, the son of the late Ray E. and Laverne (O'Kain) Young. Donald was involved with the online Service with Shepherd's Chapel. He was an Army veteran and served during Peacetime. Donald was also a member of Allegheny Skydivers. Prior to his retirement, Donald was employed by the Elliott Company in Jeannette for 40 years. Donald will be sadly missed by his children, Donald R. Young Jr (Elaine) of Irwin, Dennis B. Young (Tina) of Greensburg, Darren M. Young (Cammy) of Irwin and Matthew D. Young (Kim) of Export. Siblings, Joan Dollman, Larry Young, Jerry Young, and Sheryl Aikins. Ten grandchildren, Jessica, Alicia, Hallie, Joshua, Lindy, Olivia, Abigail, Hannah, Nathaniel and Lauren. Great-grandchildren, Taylor, Kylie, Della, Theo, and Donavan. He will also be missed by 17 nieces and nephews. Donald will greatly be missed by his life-partner of 27 years, Shirley Fairbanks. When he was not spending time with his family he enjoyed helping out at the Food Bank. Family and friends will be received from 2 p.m.to 8 p.m., Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2024, at the VAIA FUNERAL HOME INC., 463 Athena Dr., Delmont, (724-468-1177). A service will be held for Donald at 11 a.m. on Thursday, Sept. 12, at the funeral home. To send online expressions of sympathy, obtain grief support information or directions, please visit www.VaiaFuneralHome.com. To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.