Dr. H. Don Montgomery

Montgomery, Dr. H. Don, O. D. of Rowlett was born March 13,1926 in Dallas, TX to J. H., Sr. and Selma Montgomery. Preceded in death by parents, brother, Dr. John Montgomery, Jr., and sister, Janelle Avaritt.Survived by his angel wife of 67 years, Marjorie Crockett Montgomery, sons David (Mary Anne), Mark (Renetta), and daughter Cheri’ (Ed) Toogood, 6 grandchildren and spouses, 10 great-grandchildren, numerous nieces and nephews, and many friends. Don attended NTAC (now UTA) and graduated from Southern College of Optometry, Memphis, TN. Dr. Don has held one of the oldest active TX optometric licenses and completed his required Continuing Education for 2015 in November 2014.Don was a dedicated Mason and served as Past Master Oak Cliff Lodge #705.He was also a member of Roy Stanley Lodge #1367, Dallas Scottish Rite bodies, and a very devoted member of Hella Shrine for 47 years. Don was a member of Highland Park UMC; Rev. Arville McLain will officiate. Service will be 10:00AM Saturday December 27, 2014 at New Hope Funeral Home, 500 E. Hwy. 80, Sunnyvale, TX. 75182. Family will receive friends at the funeral home Friday evening from 5:00PM – 7:00PM. Memorials: Shriners Hospital, Galveston (Burn Center), 815 Market St., Galveston, TX 77550; Scottish Rite Hospital, 2222 Wellborn St., Dallas, TX 75219; or the charity of your choice. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to a future memorial service at the Paris Motor Speedway.Donations may be mailed orcalled in to New Hope Funeral Home.