05/15/2026
Donald David Frisbie, 82, of San Benito, Texas passed away on Monday, May 11, 2026, in Harlinge, Texas. Don was born in Newton, New Jersey, to Donald Ross Frisbie and Ruth Frisbie (Copping). At the age of five, after a difficult early childhood that included time in foster care with his sister Barbara, Don was brought home by his father and lovingly raised by his stepmother, Ethel Frisbie, who became a steady and devoted presence in his life. He graduated from Morris Hills High School and served in the United States Air Force, stationed primarily in Louisiana. After his enlistment, he worked at Bell Helicopter and Schick Insurance Agency. He also attended Arlington Baptist College, now known as Arlington Baptist University. Don began investing in real estate in the late 1970s and early 1980s and continued for the rest of his life. A natural entrepreneur and salesman, he sold everything from burglar alarms to Super Bowl replica rings along the way. Don was a longtime rental property owner, a jack of all trades, and a man with a revolving door of side hustles and new ideas. He loved Motown, Spanish ballads, and his extensive vinyl record collection. He loved sports and competition of every kind. His favorite team was the New York Giants, and his favorite team to hate was the Dallas Cowboys. Over the years, he met some of his sports heroes, including George Foreman and Joe Frazier. To Don, nearly everything could become a contest, whether basketball, board games, or even eating bananas. As long as he was able, Don loved traveling throughout the United States, Mexico, and Canada. He possessed an encyclopedic knowledge of the Bible and Christian theology. He never met a stranger and delighted in sharing his faith in Jesus, stories, and trademark “dad jokes” with anyone willing to listen. Don will be laid to rest on Wednesday, May 20, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. at the Rio Grande Valley Veterans Cemetery in Mission, Texas. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the American Heart Association. You may sign the online guestbook, light a remembrance candle, or send words of comfort to the family of Donald David Frisbie at www.thomaegarza.com. Funeral arrangements entrusted to the care of Thomae-Garza Funeral Home and Crematorium, 395 S. Sam Houston, San Benito, Texas, (956) 399-1331.
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