Don Arthur Ransom, 79, of Marshall, TX, formerly of Carthage, TX, passed away on Thursday night, Oct. 28, 2021, in Longview, TX. He was born on May 19, 1942, in Falls City, NE to the late Ronald Richard and Leona Latham Ransom. Don attended Carthage Schools with the class of 1960, and attended S.F.A. where he played in the band. He worked as a truck driver until his retirement. Don married Paula Marie Williford on April 23, 1999, in Carthage. He was a member of Cedar Grove Baptist Church near Carthage. Don was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Richard, Dana M., Edwin Ray Ransom; and sister Pam Ransom.

He is survived by his wife, Paula Ransom of Marshall; daughter, Stephanie Richard of Longview;  sons, Jeff Ransom and wife Teresa of Kilgore and Greg Ransom and wife Leigh of Gary; step-son, Cecil "Buster" Hayes of Bossier City; step-daughter, Shelly Wilkinson of Tucson, AZ; step-son, Sir James Wilkinson of Abilene; sister-in-law, Sherry Ransom of Henderson; grandchildren, Robert Richard (Rachel), Braxton Richard (Stormi), Hannah Ransom, Halle Ransom, Colby Cranford (Justin), Tanner Ransom, Ty Ransom, Tate Ransom, Junior Hayes, and Dustin Hayes; and great-grandchildren, Roman, Rhett, Sailor, Wrenlee, Rhys and one on the way.

A funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. on Monday, Nov. 1, 2021, at Jimerson-Lipsey Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Buddy Briggs officiating. Interment will follow in Restland Memorial Park near Carthage. The family will receive friends from 2-4 p.m. on Sunday at the funeral home.

Pallbearers are Robert Richard, Braxton Richard, Tanner Ransom, Ty Ransom, Tate Ransom, Sir James Wilkinson, Bryan Murff, and David Holmes.

A guestbook may be signed online at www.jimerson-lipsey.com .

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