Don was born in Alva, Oklahoma to Joe and Clara (Martin) Melasky. He was a humble and avid golfer - keeping up a rigorous twice a week regime up until mid last year. When he wasn't golfing, he enjoyed spending time with his granddaughters, going out to eat and going to great lengths to steal the check to pay before they could notice. He graduated from Waco High School in 1948. He joined the Texas National Guard but was not utilized for active duty. He worked for Southwestern Bell, now AT&T, for 40 years in many roles, holding a certificate as a Radio Telephone Operator. He was married to his wife, Norma Lynn Melasky, for 59 years. Don possessed an infectious sense of humor and always holstered a ready smile. He was an optimist who approached situations (such as last year when he ate a habanero pepper instead of a carrot and when he dove into a ditch to avoid a wasp nest while mowing the grass) with equal parts animated enthusiasm and laughter. He loved telling and listening to a good story, always putting his own spin on the punch line. Don ambled through this life with a quiet confidence that made being such a great man look effortless. He will be remembered as a loving grandpa, devoted husband, father, and friend. He will be greatly missed.
He was preceded in death by his sons Neil and Michael; and wife, Norma.
He is survived by his granddaughters, Jennifer Melasky of West and Carol Hurst, husband Ronnie, and great-grandson, Rowyn of Waco; cousin Larry Adamik and wife, Sue of Waco; and several other cousins. .