Services are scheduled for 10 a.m. Monday, July 1, at First Methodist Church for Donald Brent Dungan of Artesia.

Dungan, 72, was called Home to be with his Savior on Saturday, June 22, 2024.

For those unable to attend, services can be viewed online by visiting First Methodist Church Artesia’s YouTube channel or Facebook page.

Donald was born Aug. 30, 1951, in Artesia to George and Charlene Dungan and grew up loving life on the farm.

He was a proud Bulldog, graduating in 1969, and was a member of three consecutive state-championship Bulldog football teams (1966, 1967 and 1968). Donald then went on to attend the University of New Mexico, where he continued his athletic endeavors as a member of the Lobo football team.

He met the love of his life, Leslie Johns, in 1987. They married in 1988 and were blessed with one daughter, Lindsay Catherine Dungan (Davenport).

Donald loved golf, baseball and Bulldog football. In his earlier days, you’d find him competitive on the racquetball court or playing handball. The desert of southeastern New Mexico and the endless skies are what made his heart full. He loved quail and deer hunting in the rolling hills surrounding Artesia and Carlsbad.

Donald was blessed with two grandchildren, Lucas Brent and Aubrey Jean Davenport. He adored his grandchildren more than anything else in life. A day spent throwing the football with Lucas or crafting with Aubrey gave Donald great joy.

Donald was fiercely loyal, honest and hardworking and cared immensely for those in his circle. He loved to help those he loved, tackle jobs around the farm, and visit old friends either by phone or a spontaneous stopping by.

Survivors include his wife, Leslie Dungan; daughter and son-in-law Lindsay and Jordan Davenport; grandchildren Lucas and Aubrey Davenport; sister Sherrie Followill; brother and sister-in-law Neal and Carla Dungan; and nieces and nephews Allison Dungan, Barry Dungan, Amy Followill and Glenn Followill.

He was preceded in death by his mother and father, George and Charlene Dungan.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions be made to First Methodist Church of Artesia.