Don Herbert Heustess, 74, of Roanoke Rapids died September 23, 2018 at Vidant Medical Center in Greenville.

Born January 4, 1944 in Halifax County, Don was the son of Samuel Herbert and Louise Shearin Heustess.

He was a maintenance coordinator for Georgia Pacific.

Don loved his family and his dogs.

He enjoyed the beach, fishing, and eating.

Don was a member of Bethlehem Baptist Church.

Survivors include his wife, Faye Stansbury Heustess; son, Chris Heustess; daughters, Stacie Ruffin and Shannon Miles (Rusty); sisters, Catherine Smith (Dickey) and Patsy Heustess; grandchildren, Chrissy, Justin, Breanne, Kenneth, Tommi, Patrick, Eryne, Brittany; 6 great-grandchildren.

Don was preceded in death by his parents, and by a grandson, Dwayne Heustess.

Friends may visit with the family from 6:00 - 8:00 pm Thursday at Hockaday Funeral and Cremation Service.

A Celebration of Life Service for Don will be held at a later date.

Memorial contributions may be sent to the American Cancer Society, 930 Wellness Dr # B, Greenville, NC 27834.

Online condolences may be left at hockadayfs.com.

Arrangements are under the care of Hockaday Funeral and Cremation Service, Roanoke Rapids.