Funeral services for CSM (Retired) Donald R. Haught will be 12:30 p.m. Tuesday, January 21, 2025, in the Becker-Rabon Funeral Home Chapel, Lawton, Oklahoma with Pastor Jeffery Hooser, First Christian Church, Walters, Oklahoma officiating.

Burial with full military honors will be in Fort Sill National Cemetery, Elgin, Oklahoma.

CSM Donald Ross Haught was born on February 27,1934, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma to Lois Eileen (Precure) and William Ross Haught. He passed away on January 6, 2025, at the age of 90. Donald grew up in Nicoma Park, Oklahoma and graduated from Choctaw High School.

Donald had many enjoyments in his life, one of which was traveling all over Europe with his wife Marilyn. He played slow pitch softball for many years. He enjoyed boating, fishing, camping and just relaxing at the lake. He loved all sports, with football being his favorite. He was an avid OU fan and loved watching them play. Donald loved being a soldier, loved the comradery of his military family and dedicated his life serving his country. Donald had an incredibly good sense of humor and made friends easily.
Donald spent 31 years in the military. He served in the Air Force, Army National Guard and Army. Donald achieved the rank of Command Sergeant Major before his retirement from military service. He spent one tour in Korea and two tours in Vietnam. Donald earned several ribbons and eight medals, including one silver and two bronze stars. After retirement from the Army, Donald worked for the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation. On February 1, 1969, Donald married Marilyn Jean Hardzog (deceased) in Fort Sill, Oklahoma.

Donald was preceded in death by his parents, two sisters, Barbara Ann Camp and Lois Carole Poindexter, one brother, Jonny Wray Haught, one daughter, Deborah Robb and one son, Raymond David Hardzog.

He is survived by his children, James David Haught and spouse Ericka, Donald (Donnie) Haught, Darla Goodson and spouse David, Mary Frances Kelln-Showaker and spouse Steve, Cynthia Dodd, Frank Paul Hardzog and spouse Debbie and 12 grandchildren, Melissa, Rachel, Matthew, Brandi, Joseph, Lyndsey, Jacob, Joshua, Jared, Samantha, Allyson, Ryan and several great-grandchildren.

Donald loved his family immensely and will be missed by all who knew him.