Donald S. Pellow, 75, of Evansville, IN, passed away at his residence.

Don was born December 26, 1935, in Drakesboro, Kentucky. He was preceded in death by his wife, Bettye, his father, Alex Pellow and his mother, Ruby (Cornette) Pellow.

After graduating from Bosse High School [1954] where he ran track, Don joined the Marines. He later received his bachelors and master degrees from the University of Evansville. Don taught in the Evansville-Vanderburgh School Corporation from 1964 through his retirement in 2001. For many years he was an English teacher at Plaza Park where he also coached the speech team and produced school plays. He and his wife [Betty Lou Woods, Bosse 1952] frequently took groups of his drama students to plays in other cities. At retirement, he was a physical education teacher at Harper Elementary School. He was a member of the Evansville Retired Teachers Association. Don enjoyed watching movies, going to plays and collecting old radio shows.

Don is survived by his brother, David Pellow of San Antonio, TX, sister, Linda Schornhorst (Larry), Evansville, IN, nephews, Dan Pellow and Paul Pellow (Regan), nieces, Lori Wagner and Lisa York (Robert).

A memorial service will be held at 2:00 PM Thursday, June 30, 2011, at Browning Funeral Home, 738 Diamond Avenue Evansville, IN 47711.

Friends may visit from 12:00 Noon until service time on Thursday at the Browning Funeral Home.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Vanderburgh County Humane Society, P.O. Box 6711, Evansville, IN 47719-6711.

June 28, 2011
I remember Mr. Pellow teaching gym class when I was in the 1st grade at Plaza Park. He was a good man!
Paula Hedges-Olberding, Evansville, Indiana

June 28, 2011
Don Pellow came to Plaza Park when I was in the fourth grade. I was among his first students. I and every other kid liked him immediately. He was the first teacher I'd ever met who was FUN. I loved him dearly. I was saddened to see that he's no longer with us.
Julie Floyd, Warner Robins, Georgia

June 28, 2011
I was a student at Harper from 3rd- 5th grade (1984-1987). Mr. Pellow was more than my physical education teacher, he was a good person. I have fond memories of him. My prayers are with the family during this difficult time. God Bless you all!
Jamila McGee - Evansville, IN

June 28, 2011
My condolences to the family. Mr. Pellow was the best Gym teacher and an excellent Speech teacher. He taught us all so many different things as well as how we should be conducting ourselves. His old radio shows were awesome. Still remember listening to "The Shadow". He was one of the best.
Michael Van Stone, Evansville, Indiana

June 28, 2011
I was a student at Harper when I was a little girl. He was such a sweet man and so good to his students. I waited on him some time ago and nothing has changed. God bless you Mr. Pellow, may you rest in peace.
Michele Rodriguez-Mansfield, Evansville, Indiana

June 28, 2011
Mr. Pellow was such a wonderful teacher! We would love it when he would bring his old radio show tapes. He provided some of my favorite memories at Plaza Park. He will be missed.
Renee Nunning Spindler, Hendersonville, Tennessee