Donald Ray Oxendine

Mr. Donald Ray Oxendine age 76 of Red Springs, North Carolina was born on December 4, 1944, to the late Mr. Chalmers Oxendine and the late Mrs. Missouri Oxendine in Robeson County. He departed this life into eternity on Friday, November 26, 2021, at his home surrounded by his loving family. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by one brother, Kenneth Oxendine, two sisters, Anita Dial and Betty Joyce Oxendine.

Mr. Donald also known as the "pumpman" who came from the most humbled beginnings was the second born of nine siblings. His demonstration of hard work and professionalism was admired by many. A few of his most notable achievements was being the first Native American hired at Burlington Textile Industries in 1963. He was a proud member of the Tuscarora Tribe Turtle Clan of Drowning Creek in Maxton, North Carolina. After working over a decade with Burlington Industries Donald began working with Mr. Big John Carthens deep well drilling for farms, businesses and large companies requiring large amounts of water from 4" deep wells. Mr. John referred Donald to do home wells and helped him become established successfully in the well business because he admired the hard work, honesty, dedication and pride that Donald put in his work. Donald recognized that it was God's grace putting the right people in his life at the right time. He would say time and time again if it had not been for the Lord he could have not achieved any of these great life accomplishments. He was given a Honorary degree in water pumps and well work by Bunner Hubbard Company. In 1998 he was awarded a certificate of Appreciation for sucessfully operating a American Indian Business for over twenty years. His love for his wife and family was always expressed with joy. Donald enjoyed spending time with his family and he will truly be missed.

He leaves to cherish his memories his loving wife, Mrs. Barbara Oxendine, two sons, Timothy Oxendine (Glenda) of Red Springs, North Carolina; Aaron Pirozzi (Shan) of Georgia; one daughter, Mable Oxendine Bullard (Darnell) of Shannon, North Carolina; three brothers, Rev Mitchell Oxendine, Randy Oxendine (Vicky) all of Red Springs, North Carolina; Adam Oxendine (Janice) of Shannon, North Carolina; two sisters, Eva Lee Oxendine of Pembroke, North Carolina; Sandra Tausaga (Fia) of Raeford, North Carolina; seven grandchildren, Brandon, Johnathan, Danielle, Benjamin, Angie, Dorrien, Gianni two great-grandchildren, Ayden and Josiah and a host of other relatives and friends.

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