Donald "Mutt" Ray Laster

Donald Ray

OBITUARY

“Mutt” Laster was born on April 3, 1968, in Littleton, NC, to the

late Floyd and Ethel Watson Laster. He peacefully departed this life on August

28, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of love, kindness, and cherished memories.

Donald was the tenth of eleven children born to this union.

He received his early education at Melver Elementary and later attended

Northwest High School. From a young age, Donald showed a strong work

ethic, often helping with his family

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s agricultural work. At just sixteen, he

proudly embraced his independence by purchasing a Carolina Blue Chevelle.

Donald was known for his many talents and interests. He loved cooking,

singing, drawing, and dancing. He enjoyed music, fishing, and basketball, but

most of all, he treasured time spent with his family. He also had a passion for

working on cars, riding dirt bikes and motorcycles, and exploring new skills.

Over the years, Donald worked in many fields, gaining hands-on experience in

construction, machinery operation, scrap yard work, furniture moving, and

truck driving. He was highly skilled with heavy equipment, carpentry,

plumbing, and landscaping. His generosity and willingness to help others left a

lasting impact on his community.

He was preceded in death by his brothers Julius (Geraldine) Laster of

Littleton, NC; Ivory (Sandra) Laster of Selma, NC; Melvin Watson; and

Nehemiah Laster of Littleton, NC.

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Donald leaves to cherish his memory his devoted wife, Teresa Ann Laster, and their

children: Gabrielle (Shavon) Whitaker, Orielle (Aavione) Laster Johnson, Briana

(Stevie) Laster Scott, Jeffery Sanders, Shakirah Sanders of Raleigh, NC, Michael

Sanders, Shequandra Sanders of Selma, NC, Tracy Geddie (Quincy McCullers) of

Princeton, NC, and Christopher Currie of Selma, NC.

He is also survived by his brothers: Floyd Laster, Jr., Edward (Brandy) Lassiter of

Bunn, NC, Lenard (Josephine) Laster of Littleton, NC, and Jasper Laster of

Littleton, NC; his sister, Teresa K. Laster of Littleton, NC; fourteen grandchildren;

his brothers-in-law, Gary Sanders (Christine) of Middlesex, NC, and Sammy Davis

(Lisa) of Princeton, NC; his mother-in-law, Hattie Raynor of Selma, NC; and a host

of nieces, nephews, cousins, family, and friends.

Donald Ray

“Mutt” Laster will forever be remembered as a loving husband, devoted

father, gifted worker, and kindhearted friend. His presence touched many lives, and

his memory will live on in the hearts of all who knew and loved him.