Donald Lee Comer, 75, of Adrian, MO passed away peacefully Sunday, March 26, 2017 at Breezy Meadows in Butler, MO surrounded by family. A Celebration of Life for Don was held Wednesday, April 5, 2017 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Adrian, MO. Contributions to the Western Missouri Antique Tractor and Machinery Association or to the Adrian Athletic Booster Club.

Don was born January 31, 1942 in Coffeyville, KS to Edgar and Gladys (Bates) Comer. In 1955, Gladys married Don's stepfather, Bobby G. Brown. Don always said he received his musical talents from his father and learned his life lessons from his stepfather. Don graduated from Westport High School in Kansas City in 1960 and soon after went to work for the Kansas City Star, retiring after 40 years of service.

Don was a kind-hearted man who loved his family, music, sports, and model railroading. He played bass guitar in many bands over the years, including The Down Yonder Band and The Paper Cuts. He was a regular in the stands and on the sidelines keeping stats for Adrian High School sporting events. Being a huge KC Royals and Chicago Cubs fan he was pleased to see them both win a World Series.

On July 23, 1977, Don married Rita (Veale) Bellairs, blending their families and living in Adrian, where they have made their home for 39 years.

Don was preceded in death by his parents, his sister, Vicki Ellen Mingucci, one grandson, Jacob Lee Comer, and most recently, his beloved dog, Benji. He is survived by his wife, Rita; his children, daughter, Patricia Morris and husband, Russ; son, Bobby Comer and wife Becky; stepdaughter, Renee Bellairs; stepson, James Bellairs and wife, Amy; grandchildren, Jeremy Hager and wife, Vanessa, Jessica Hager, Madelyn and Mason Morris, Christopher Comer, Jordan Bellairs, and Sarah Bellairs; and great-grandchildren, Brody, Braddock, Brock, and Brecklyn Hager.