Georgetown, October 5, 2025
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Tributes pour in for Ira Don Marchbanks and Christopher Leigh Acosta as their loved ones prepare memorial services. Both men were known for their contributions to the community, with Marchbanks celebrated for his integrity and Acosta for his creativity. The community unites in honoring their memories.
Georgetown, Texas – Tributes are flowing in for Ira Don Marchbanks and Christopher Leigh Acosta, who both passed away on September 30, 2025. Their contributions to family and community are being remembered as loved ones prepare to say goodbye.
Ira Don Marchbanks, 85, succumbed to a three-year battle with leukemia. Born on July 27, 1940, in Seagraves, Texas, he was the son of Brom and Bula Mae Marchbanks. He grew up in Seminole, Texas, where he graduated from Seminole High School in 1958, actively participating as a photographer, cheerleader, scout, and football manager. He achieved the Star rank in Boy Scouts and was inducted into the Order of the Arrow.
Marchbanks attended Sul Ross College in Alpine, Texas, where he eventually married Reba Clorese Stevenson. Together, they built a life centered on faith and community amid Marchbanks’ 34-year career with Shell Oil Company, during which he undertook 10 relocations across four states. After moving to Georgetown, he was a member of the Georgetown Church of Christ for 24 years. He was known for his integrity, kindness, and generosity.
He leaves behind his wife Reba Marchbanks, brother Joe Ike Marchbanks, daughters Denise Black and Leigh Ann Hart, along with grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and grandson, Travis Nerove. Visitation will be held on October 6, 2025, from 6-8 p.m. at Ramsey Funeral Home, and his funeral services are scheduled for October 7, 2025, at 1 p.m.
Christopher Leigh Acosta also passed away on September 30, surrounded by his family. While details of his age were not provided, Acosta is survived by his wife Angelica and four children—daughters Alyssa, Annabella, Maliyah, and son Christopher Jr. He was also survived by his grandmother Lydia Mancha and numerous siblings, aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. He had been preceded in death by his mother, Corina Acosta Mancha, and father, Rudy Reyes Mancha.
Acosta’s career began in the dialysis field, and he later transitioned into car sales before developing a passion for carpentry and remodeling. Acosta was known for his creativity and attention to detail in his carpentry work. His memorial service is scheduled for October 7, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. at Cook-Walden Davis Funeral Home in Georgetown, Texas.
The community is coming together to celebrate the lives of both men, and their memories will undoubtedly resonate with those who knew them.
FAQ
What were the dates of passing for Ira Don Marchbanks and Christopher Leigh Acosta?
Both Ira Don Marchbanks and Christopher Leigh Acosta passed away on September 30, 2025.
What significant life events are noted for Ira Don Marchbanks?
Ira Don Marchbanks was born on July 27, 1940, in Seagraves, Texas. He graduated in 1958, attended Sul Ross College, had a 34-year career with Shell Oil Company, and was known for his integrity, kindness, and generosity.
What is the schedule for the memorial services?
Visitation for Ira Don Marchbanks is scheduled for October 6, 2025, at Ramsey Funeral Home, with funeral services on October 7, 2025, at 1 p.m. Christopher Leigh Acosta’s memorial service will be on October 7, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. at Cook-Walden Davis Funeral Home.
Summary of Key Details
| Name | Date of Death | Age | Memorial Service |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ira Don Marchbanks | September 30, 2025 | 85 | October 7, 2025, at 1 p.m. |
| Christopher Leigh Acosta | September 30, 2025 | Not Provided | October 7, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. |
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- Legacy Obituaries: Joan Golden
- Wikipedia: Georgetown, Texas
- Dignity Memorial: Christopher Acosta
- Google Search: Ira Don Marchbanks
- Legacy Obituaries: Eugene Dixon
- Google Scholar: Sul Ross College
- Legacy Obituaries: Noval Lambert
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Shell Oil Company
- Dignity Memorial: Justin Gustovich
- Google News: Georgetown Church of Christ
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