Donald Lewis Bandy Jr. passed from this life with us to his life in heaven on Monday, May 28, 2012. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents Amzy and Norvelle Schneider, and paternal grandparents Leander and Marie Bandy.
Don is survived by his wife Carla Bandy of Buda; his son Kyle of Gonzales; his son and daughter-in-law RJ and Robin Bandy of Austin; his son Brent of Buda; his parents Don and Ivy Bandy of Kingsland; his brother David Bandy and family of San Antonio; his eldest sister Kerry Howell and family of Amarillo; his youngest sister Kelly Bandy Young and family of Austin; his beloved dog Sammy and numerous friends and loved ones.
Don graduated from Anderson High School in the class of ‘77 and graduated from Sul Ross State University in December ‘82 where he made a name for himself on the football field, as well as in the hearts of many great friends and his future wife. Don was named to the All-American squad in ‘81 (averaging 11 tackles per game at linebacker) and was a significant leader and player for two conference championship teams, one of which ended the ‘82 season undefeated and ranked #4 in the nation. Upon graduation he married his college sweetheart Carla, raised three sons, and began his own successful company, Don Bandy Service & Equipment in Austin in ‘87. Don enjoyed the outdoors and spent his free time with friends and family hunting, fishing and barbecuing.
The family would like to thank Johnnie and Becky Whitlock, Johnny and Sharon Creek, and Mac and Annie Russell for their unwavering support and friendship.
Memorial services will be held 10 a.m.-noon Saturday June 23, 2012 at Twelve Oaks Ranch, 15210 Fitzhugh Road Austin, Texas 78736-6302. In lieu of flowers, the family has asked that gifts be made to the Don Bandy Memorial Fund at Cattlemen’s National Bank 1108 Main Street, P.O. Box 669, Blanco, Texas 78606.
