Don Nelson Andrews

February 4, 1945 - August 9, 2020

Don Nelson Andrews (75) passed away at his home in Blue Springs, Missouri on August 9th, 2020. Don had lived with his son Byron Don Phillips and daughter-in-law Kimberly Phillips since 2011. Don was born in Duncan, Oklahoma on February 4, 1945, to Leonard Byron (Peanut) Andrews and Janie Ruth Andrews (Stogner). Don graduated from Duncan High School (Go Demons) in 1963. He furthered his education by starting Central State University-Oklahoma (now the University of Central Oklahoma) in 1964. He graduated in 1967 with a degree in Business Administration with a Major Emphasis on Computer Science. Don served his country as a Lt. Vehicle Driver by serving in the US Army Reserves from May 1966 to January 1972. Don showed off his dead-eye shooting skills by earning a Sharpshooter Badge for the M-14 rifle. Don worked as a Computer Programmer/Systems Analyst for the vast majority of his working career. He worked for Macklandburg, the State of Oklahoma, American Express, and Computer Horizons Corp., just to name a few. Don was always very active and adventurous. He stayed busy by having rental property in Oklahoma City, being on the lake in his sailboat or speedboat, or just relaxing on the bank with a fishing rod in one hand and a cold one in the other. Don enjoyed outdoor sports very much. He spent many an hour golfing, fishing, hunting, playing tennis, and league softball. He didn’t neglect the indoor sports either. He also treasured his darts, bowling, and pool leagues. Don was the epitome of the animal lover. There was not a dog, cat, chicken, or cow he did not like. He adored taking care of his cows. The daily ritual of feeding and talking to them was a highlight of the day. At the drop of a hat, he would take in a stray or injured dog and give it a good home. He would make sure the dog was cared for for the rest of its life. In his later years, Don became a fan of NASCAR. He adored Danica Patrick! Kyle Busch, not so much. He would watch, and record, every OU football game, and enjoyed all college football. He was also a fan of the Kansas City Chiefs and the Kansas City Royals. And of course, he loved his politics! Sadly, Don is preceded in death by: his mother Janie of Duncan, his father Leonard of Duncan, his brother L.B. of Baldwin City, Kansas, and a nephew Juan of California. Don is survived by: his sister Beverly Cordova (Andrews) of Rohnert Park, California, his son Byron and his wife, Kimberly of Blue Springs, Missouri, his daughter Amy Dawn Williamson (Andrews) and son-in-law Murray Williamson of Edmond, Oklahoma. Don was also very proud of his four grandchildren, Zachary Phillips, Nathan Brummett, Shaun Phillips and Zane Williamson, and his three Great Grandchildren Ryder, Deklen, and Greyson Brummett. Don has other family members that meant a lot to him: a cousin Diana Hedrick and her husband Bill, three nieces Ramona, Moca Rae and Toni, and a nephew Jeremiah (Duke). Don would want to remember all of the other family members, grandparents, great-grandparents, aunts, uncles and cousins, who passed before him and those still here to fight the good fight. And of course, all of his friends, past and present! Revelation 21:4 “And God will wipe away every tear from their eyes; there shall be no more death, nor sorrow, nor crying. There shall be no more pain, for the former things have passed away.”