Donald Ray Mccauley

Donald Ray McCauley, age 81, of Ross, passed away peacefully from this life into eternity early Monday afternoon, October 8, 2012 at his residence. He was surrounded by his loved ones who celebrate his life and remember his significance to them. A viewing and visitation service will be held from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Wednesday at Aderhold Funeral Home in West. Some of Don's art work will be displayed in lieu of flowers. Private Memorial Services will be held at a later date. Don was born June 7, 1931 in Bynum, the son of Clarence J. and Gladys (Alvis) McCauley. On September 2, 1951 he was united in marriage to Wanda Joyce Lykins in Waco. He served his country with the United States Air Force during the Korean War. As an artist, he painted many pictures of rural scenes, for which he had a life-long attraction. After receiving degrees from Baylor University and Texas A&M University, he spent more than 35 years teaching business courses that he loved, at the University of Mary Hardin Baylor and most recently, at McLennan Community College. His students remember him as a teacher who could communicate otherwise boring information with zest and humor. Donald is preceded in death by his parents and brothers, James Harvey McCauley and Colan Robert "Bob" McCauley. He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Wanda McCauley of Ross, two daughters, Ellen Frances McCauley and husband Franklin Sodek of Temple and Sara Annell Mynarcik and husband Michael of West; grandchildren, Elizabeth Rachel Sodek Blackmur and husband Bryan of Chester, England, Alexander Edward Mynarcik and wife Kara of Ross, and Philip Wayne Mynarcik of Ross and College Station; brothers, Clarence J. McCauley Jr. and wife Jewel and Gerald Wayne McCauley and wife Beverly; a special uncle, Herman McCauley and wife Edna; and many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that any memorial contributions be made to the Children at Heart Ministries, 1301 North Mays, Round Rock, Texas 78664, or to the charity of your choice.