Donald Antonio Cousan, was born August 28, 1960, to Mr. Francis Garland Cousan and Mrs. Leegurtha Daughtery Cousan in Gulfport, Mississippi. He was a lifelong resident of the Mississippi Gulf Coast. Donald departed this life, Monday, October 11, 2021.

Donald, was educated within the  Long Beach School District in Long Beach, Mississippi and was graduate of Long Beach High School. Following high school, Donald enlisted in the United States Army and served dutifully until his discharged due to a disability. He was a member of Mt. Bethel Baptist Church under the pastorship of Rev. Jerome C. Wilks. Donald was an outgoing and friendly man, he loved to have a good time. Coming from a rather large family, Donald knew the importance of family and the love that existed between those ties. He enjoyed the simple things in life, like spending time with family and friends. Donald's presence will be deeply missed, but the laughs, the love, and the memories shared with family and friends will live on forever.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Mr. Francis Garland Cousan and Mrs. Leegurtha Daughtery Cousan; his spouse, Angela Lee Payne Cousan; a daughter, Iesha Janiece Payne Cousan; and four brothers, Isborne Anthony Cousan, Michael Rashad Williams, George Norris, and Roosevelt Herman Thomas.

Donald is survived by his son, Larry Quintin Cousan; a daughter, Kenyata Biancia Payne (Lashaun) Rew; three brothers, Rev. Larry Francis Cousan, Paul Gregory Cousan, Stephen Lemont Thomas; one sister, Franchester Denise Thomas; four grandchildren, Jateirus Easley, Zyquan Rew, Jamarion Rew, and Lashaun Rew, Jr.; and six god children, Jasmine Cousan, Darius Thomas, Zechuriah Lotts, Mayquillia Lotts, Ka'Maira Hudson, Larry Quinton Cousan; and a host of neices, nephews, other relatives and friends.