Arthur Louis Donaldson Jr., 90, of Hemphill, Texas passed away Tuesday, April 13, 2021 in Jasper, Texas.

Arthur was born on May 23, 1930 in New Sarpy, Louisiana to Arthur Louis Donaldson, Sr. and Elizabeth Marchand Donaldson.

He was a veteran of the US. Army and later went to work in the Petroleum Industry. Arthur was a huge football fan who loved to watch the LSU Tigers and the Green Bay Packers play. He was a member of a Rosary Prayer Group for over 20 years and was a member of St. Puis I Catholic Church in Hemphill. Arthur was also an accomplished woodworker.

He is survived by his wife of 30 years, Elaine Donaldson of Hemphill; son, Arthur Louis Donaldson III and wife, Amy of Baton Rouge, Louisiana; step-son, Richard K. Durabb of Bonita Springs, Florida; daughter, Debbie Calkins and husband, Scott , Lori Dowden and Sharon Caughman and husband Bill, all of Baton Rouge, Louisiana; sisters, Jeri Landry and husband, Coy of Luling, Louisiana, and Doris Menezes of Luling, Louisiana; grandchildren, Kyle, Steven, Katelyn, Kristen, and Arthur IV; and by his sweet Puppy Marcel who misses him greatly.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Rosemary Donaldson; sisters, Ruby Donaldson, Norma Donaldson, and Joyce Donaldson; and his son in law, Paul Dowden.

A Graveside service will begin at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, April 19, 2021 at Westlawn Cemetery in Gretna, Louisiana.

In lieu of flowers the family is asking for donations to be made to the Rainbow Room in Hemphill, Texas. All donations can be mailed to

Rainbow Room
P.O. Box 1552
Hemphill, Texas 75948

Condolences can be made and guest book may be signed online at starrfuneralhome.com