John William ODAM [19 May 1943 - 21 Aug 2022] A steadfast friend, gentle soul, passionate public servant and devoted husband, father and grandfather, John Odam died on August 21 after a long and noble battle with Parkinson’s Disease. He was surrounded by his children at his home in Wimberley overlooking the tranquil Blanco River in the same room where his beloved wife, Peggy, passed just five months earlier. Elvis Presley's rendition of "Always on My Mind," Peggy and John's special song, played as John left this world. A proud third-generation Texan, whose fuzzy and hopeful genealogical math sometimes expanded that legacy to five generations, John was born in Abilene, the only child of John Will Odam and Nettie Eloise Odam née Morris. With two working parents, a young John spent many of his days in the loving home of his maternal grandparents, George and Ethel Morris. When not playing games of make believe with friends, practicing piano or helping his father out at the filling station, John retreated to the grand movie houses of Abilene to watch “picture shows.” His almost-70-year love affair with Elvis Presley, whom he would impersonate for decades to come, and a life in politics both blossomed when John lip-synced “Hound Dog” as part of his junior high student council campaign. After graduating as Mr. Abilene High, John, who maintained close relationships with dozens of his classmates until his death, attended the University of Texas at Austin, where he was a member of the Delta Tau Delta fraternity, a brotherhood he nurtured until the end of his life. It was at UT where he met the love of his life, Peggy Kurtz, to whom he was married for 56 years. John, who worked at the YMCA in East Austin as a UT student, moved with his new wife to Littleton, Co. following college graduation to run the YMCA before entering Officer Candidate School in the United States Army. Stationed at Fort Knox, he proudly served two years in the Army, teaching tank operations before retiring as a first lieutenant in 1968. John attended Baylor University Law School on the GI Bill and served as editor-in-chief of the law review and graduated with honors. John and Peggy moved to Houston in 1971, and the couple welcomed their first child, Jennifer Paige, into the world in 1972. After a brief stint working for Baker & Botts in Houston, John’s 50-year legal career took off in 1973, when he joined Texas Attorney General John Hill’s office. During his time in the AG’s office, John served as First Assistant Attorney General and argued in front of the United States Supreme Court. While in Austin, John and Peggy grew their family when son Matthew was born in 1975. A return to Houston saw John become a partner at Fulbright & Jaworski, where Colonel Leon Jaworski personally took the Texas State Bar’s 1976 Outstanding Young Lawyer under his wing. Odam divided his time between law and politics starting in the 1980s, when he was elected Chairman of the Harris County Democratic Party, serving from 1982 to 1984. That decade also saw Odam serve as special assistant to Houston mayor Kathy Whitmire and special legislative counsel for Texas Governor Mark White. John’s private practice legal career was marked most notably by his time as partner in the Houston firms of Helm, Pletcher, Hogan, Bown & Saunders, and Beirne, Maynard & Parsons. He ran unsuccessfully for the Democratic nomination for Texas Attorney General in 1990, a historic campaign highlighted by his travels to each of the state’s 254 county courthouses, and for United States Senate in 1996. Odam remained an active and optimistic participant in Democratic politics throughout his life, including working as a volunteer with Peggy on Barack Obama’s 2008 and 2012 presidential campaigns. Odam also served on the Texas Youth Commission, to which he was appointed by Governor Ann Richards. The Abilene native’s life in public service was capped by his work as general counsel in the Harris County Attorney’s Office. In addition to his paid work, Odam volunteered much of his time to his community, serving as a deacon at South Main Baptist Church, on the Houston Parks Board, and as a board member of the Houston Area Parkinson Society. He also found great purpose and camaraderie through his participation in the American Leadership Forum. An avid runner and fixture at Memorial Park throughout the 80s and 90s, Odam, who completed 14 marathons, once held a streak of running at least a mile every day for more than 20 years, a feat commemorated by local TV news in Houston. When he was not running for office or at the park with friends, Odam could often be found reading (or writing) a book. He chronicled his historic courthouse trek around the Lone Star State with his political memoir, “Courtin’ Texas,” and penned the novel “The Candidate Conspiracy,” a globe-hopping 2008 political thriller centered around corrupt foreign influence on U.S. politics. Odam’s love of law, letters, politics, lifelong friends and Elvis always took a back seat to the greatest loves of his life: his wife, children and grandchildren. John was a constantly reliable husband and father whose support for family was unquestioned, and whose pride in his children was shared with everyone in his Rolodex. Family vacations in which John fancied himself a real-life Clark Griswold defined each summer for the Odam family for decades, and holidays spent at first in cabins and later the family home in Wimberley represented some of his warmest memories. Paw Paw was a regular fixture at football games and recitals and regularly shared his love of Texas by taking his grandsons on trips to visit historical sites like the Alamo. John is survived by his daughter, Jennifer Paige Odam Barnett; son, Matthew Kurtz Odam; son-in-law Chip Barnett; daughter-in-law Elizabeth Manieri-Odam; grandchildren Charlie Barnett, Spencer Barnett, Luke Barnett and Rose Manieri-Odam; first cousins Sandra Morrison and Richard Emery; and numerous other cousins. The family would like to thank the loving care and attention of the professionals at Blue Bonnet Palliative Care of Wimberley, Comfort Keepers of San Marcos and Family Tree Private Care of Houston. A celebration of John Odam’s life is planned for 2 p.m. September 3 at South Main Baptist Church in Houston, with a reception at the church to follow. A burial service at the Texas State Cemetery will be planned for the early fall. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made in John Odam’s name to the Houston Area Parkinson Society. Posted online on August 22, 2022 Published in Austin American Statesman. |
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Donna Arlene O'DELL GORDON [24 Sep 1942 Baird, TX - 18 Jul 2023 Abilene] Donna A. Gordon, a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her family on July 18, 2023. A visitation will be held on Monday, July 24, 2023 at Elmwood Funeral Home Chapel, 5750 Hwy 277 South, Abilene, TX. Funeral Services will follow the visitation at 11:00am. |
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Lona Teresa "Terry" O'NEAL WHITTINGTON [22 Aug 1943 - 16 Feb 2018] It is with great sadness that the family of Teresa Whittington announces her passing on Friday, Feb. 16, 2018, at the age of 74. Teresa will be lovingly remembered by her devoted husband of 52 years, Leslie Max Whittington, as well as her children Cody (Jennifer) Whittington and Brandy (James) Kreisler. She was beloved of her three grandchildren, Alexander, Elizabeth, and Travis, as well as her sisters Peggy Armstrong and Nancy Chamberlain. She was predeceased by her brother Luther Martin O’Neal and her parents William Dell and Arbutus O’Neal. Her memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 22 at the Davis-Morris Funeral Home (800 Center Avenue in Brownwood, TX) with Pastor Dearl Hardy officiating. Born in Ohio, Teresa Whittington made it to Texas as soon as she could. A Texican through and through, she was a graduate of Abilene High in Abilene, and obtained a BA in English and an MA in History from Texas’ own Sul Ross State University. She attended the Heart of Texas Cowboy Church, and loved bluebonnets on the hills of her Texas homestead. Teresa was an amazing teacher, a superlative mother, an adoring wife, and electrifying craftswoman. As a teacher, Teresa touched the lives of hundreds of students, both inside the classroom and out. She was tireless in her support of all young people-- teaching, giving, and fostering their minds and accomplishments at every opportunity. She was a dedicated educator until the end, working as a substitute teacher even after retirement. As a mother, Teresa was exemplary in her patronage and advocacy. Achieving that to which most parents can only aspire, the support she provided propelled her children further than even she could envision. As a wife, Teresa was dedicated and nurturing, never allowing her other commitments to distract from her first love and lodestar, Leslie Max Whittington. As a craftswoman, Teresa was a powerhouse of creativity and energy. Throughout her life she had mastered an innumerable number of avocations, such as jewelry making, costume design, genealogy research, stagecraft and play directing, professional cake decorating, and world-class grandmothering. Teresa Whittington will be missed, but she can never be forgotten. Online memorials can be left at www.davismorrisfuneralhome.com. |
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Dennis Wayne PAPE [15 Feb 1942 - 24 Aug 2017] CISCO, Texas — Dennis Wayne Pape, 75, passed away Thursday, August 24, 2017. Cremation was entrusted to Kimbrough Funeral Home. A memorial service will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, September 2, 2017, at Mitchell Baptist Church, 1717 CR 148, in Cisco. |
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Mary Marie "Mimi" Krnavek, at the age 78, leaves behind the love of her life of 59 years, Jimmy, and her four daughters; Jamie and her husband Tommy Daniel, Jay Krnavek, Jody and her husband Robert Cerisano, and Jill and her husband Paul Sellers; her nine grandchildren, Curran, Mason, and Cameron Daniel; Jillian and Devan Letemendia; Ian and Alex Cerisano; Zoe and Von Sellers; her nephew Doug Young and wife Cindy with their two children and grandchildren; Nieces Jeanette and husband Dale Cook; Kay and her husband Ricky Parrish and their children and grandchildren. Mimi now joins her parents, Lawton and Clara May, and sisters, Jerrine and Patty, and brother Freddie in eternal life. Mimi was born in Baird, TX, on November 27th, 1942. After attending Texas Tech for a semester, she quickly realized the love of her life was in Seattle and rushed to join him. After a quick wedding at the courthouse, their amazing love story began and lasted 59 years. The relationship, sacrifice and incredible love they shared created a model for their girls to continue to follow through the rest of their lives. Mimi had four daughters that definitely gave her a run for her money. But as a caring, strong mother, she was always up for the challenge. Mimi was involved in many activities including PTA, director of the drill team, and was the best cheerleader for her daughters at their early morning swim meets. She had a gift of sewing and made many school dance dresses, drill team uniforms, and even a fully-beaded wedding dress. In her later years as a grandmother, Mimi enjoyed attending and rarely missed her grandchildren's sports events. She fancied The Eagles' music, anything sweet, and loved to read in her spare time. Mimi was an excellent player of the traditional Czech game Tarocks, and was the final winner of the long-running Wednesday night Tarocks game with Jimmy, Uncle Larry and Aunt Betty Jo Paar. Mimi was a born historian with a passion for learning, which naturally led her to genealogy. This passion allowed her to trace her family back to the 14th century. Mimi was always there for her family and loved each and every one of them dearly. Her husband, Jimmy, stood by her side and cared for her throughout her entire life. He treated her like a queen and always saw her as the young, strong, West Texas girl that he married 59 years ago. In lieu of flowers, the family would be honored if donations were made in Mary Marie's name to the COPDfoundation.org. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.ForestParkEast-FHC.com for the Krnavek family. |
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Paul Douglas PERRY [9 Mar 1943 - 22 Sep 2018 Amarillo, Texas] Paul Douglas Perry was born in Ballinger, Texas March 9, 1943 and passed away September 22, 2018. No services are scheduled at this time. He grew up in the Hendricks Home for Children in Abilene and graduated from Abilene High. He was a wonderful cook and dearly enjoyed fishing, bowling, playing pool and cards. He was preceded in death by his father and mother, Chester and Eunice Perry, and six brothers and sisters. Paul is survived by his son Jeff Perry and his wife Mary, and their two sons, Victor and Vance; his daughter Jennifer Darby and her husband Jason, their two children Ashlyn and Andrew. He is also survived by his loving sister and her husband, Greg and Karen Stepan, his caring niece Stephanie. Published on the website of: Schooler Funeral Home, Amarillo, Texas |
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Dr. Nicholas David Plascak, DDS [July 5, 1943 - March 1, 2015]Obituary Dr. Nicholas David Plascak, 71, of Bluffton, SC and formerly of Indianapolis, passed away on Sunday, March 1, 2015, at his home in Bluffton. He was born on July 5, 1943, in Terre Haute, to Nicholas and Mary (Hall) Plascak. [David graduated from Abilene High School, Abilene, Texas in 1961, where his father, LTC Nicholas Plascak, was serving as the commander of three Atlas ICBM missile Silos at Dyess Air Force Base in Abilene, Texas. Following his high school graduation, the family returned to Indiana.] David was a dentist for many years and retired in 2008. During his career, he enjoyed helping many people achieve and maintain the perfect smile. David attended ISU and applied to dental school. He graduated from the IU School of Dentistry in 1967. He was elected to Dental Honorary Omicron Kappa Upsilon for being in the top 10% of his graduating class. David enjoyed photography. He loved to spend time in nature, especially bird-watching and going to the beach, where he was into the study of marine life. He was an excellent cook. When he was younger, David liked to pilot radio-controlled airplanes with his daughters. David was a loving man who cared deeply about his loved ones. He will be missed by all those who knew him. David is survived by his daughters: Patricia Rene Tallman and her husband Jeremy F. Tallman and Cynthia D. Hallberg and her husband William Scott Hallberg, both of Indianapolis; grandchildren, Carter C. Tallman and Alice F. Tallman, both of Indianapolis; a brother, Dr. John Plascak and wife Vicki Plascak of Lafayette; a sister, Paula Walker and husband David Walker of Terre Haute; a sister-in-law, Gloria Plascak of Terre Haute; his loving partner, Mary Ann of Bluffton, SC; nephews, Eric Plascak and wife Lauren, and Jay Plascak and wife Gabby; nieces, Jennifer Schumaker and husband Don, Angela Harris and husband Dave, Alicia Nellans and husband Scot, Leanne Wilkie and husband Scott, Melissa Bozack and husband John, and Elizabeth Plascak; great-nieces and nephews, Caden Plascak, Emily Plascak, Gavin Schumaker, Abby Schumaker, Ian Wiltermood, Mason Wiltermood, Caleb Nellans, Keaton Nellans, and Lillian Bozack. He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Thomas L. Plascak. Visitation will be held from 12 until 2 p.m. on Saturday, March 7 at Roselawn Funeral Home. Services will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, at the funeral home, with Reverend Abe Miller officiating. Burial will follow in Roselawn Memorial Park. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared with David's family at www.roselawnfuneralhome.net. |
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John "Douglas" POWELL [16 Jan 1943 - 6 Sep 2007]Biography John Douglas Powell, 64, of Taos, NM, passed away September 6, 2007, after a valiant struggle against Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (Lou Gehrig's Disease) complicated by Lyme disease. Born in Abilene, Texas, he graduated from Abilene High School in 1961. He graduated from Texas Tech University in 1964 with a BS degree in Business and Distribution Management. He served in the US Navy in DaNang, Viet Nam, where he was admiral's aide and flag lieutenant. He achieved the rank of 1st Lieutenant. In 2000, after 27 years with Xerox Corporation, he and his wife, Olivia, moved to Taos, NM, where they founded Aspen Business Systems, Inc., a Xerox sales agency serving seven counties in Northern New Mexico. He was a member of Good News Christian Fellowship and Taos Milagro Rotary Club. He enjoyed fishing, hiking and woodworking. He was preceded in death by his father, Roscoe Powell. He is survived by his wife, Olivia Pinion Powell of Taos, his mother Rebecca Powell of Abilene, Texas, a sister, Patty Williams and her husband Joe, also of Abilene, two nieces, 5 great nieces and one great nephew. He is also survived by his cousin and friend Paul Ungerer and his wife Cheryl of Denver. Interment was held on Friday September 14, 2007 at the Santa Fe National Cemetery. Memorial Services was held September 15, 2007 at the Rio Bravo picnic area in Pilar. In lieu of flowers, please consider donations to the ALS Association, P.O. Box 16495 Albuquerque, NM 87191-6495 or The Lyme Disease Association, P.O. Box 1438, Jackson, NJ 08527. |
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William J. “Bill” PROCTOR [16 Oct 1943 - May 26, 2006]
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Danielle "Marlene" PURCELL HALL CAPPS [25 Feb 1942 - 3 Feb 2008] Marlene was born in El Paso, Texas to Charles PURCELL and Nell DelGADO. She passed away 3 Feb 2008 in Ashland City, Tennessee. |
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Crystal Lee RAGSDALE BRYANT [ 28 Mar 1943 - 6 Nov 2013]
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Thomas "Tommy, Tom" Eugene REED, Jr [11 Aug 1943 - 2 Jun 2010]
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Michael Edgar "Mike" RICHARDSON [17 Aug 1942 - 18 Mar 2017]
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Jerry Ray ROBERTS [3 Jan 1942 - 5 Jul 2009]
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Roberts, Henry Michael "Mickey" [18 Sep 1942 - 1 May 2003 of heart failure] Henry Michael "Mickey" Roberts, age 60, passed away on May 1, 2003, in Dallas. He will be buried on May 4 alongside his son, John M. Roberts, at Sparkman Hillcrest Memorial Park, Dallas. Henry was born on September 18, 1942, in Abilene, TX, to parents Cecil M. and Irene Roberts. After graduating from Abilene High School in 1961, he entered Baylor University. Henry was very active in First Baptist Church, Abilene during high school and later while attending Baylor. Henry married Suzanne Barker, of Abilene, on December 27, 1964, at the First Baptist Church, Abilene. He is survived by his wife, Suzanne, of Dallas among others. Henry was preceded in death by his parents, and a son, John Michael in 1994. |
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±Rodriguez, Richard [1943 - July 2017]
Richard was cremated and given a Naval military ceremony on an aircraft carrier off the coast of San Diego. His Memorial service is 20 Oct 2017 in San Diego. |
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±Roe, James Cecil “Jim” [January 26, 1943 - March 18, 2013] Crowley, Texas James Cecil (Jim) Roe, 70, of Abilene passed from this life on March 18, 2013 in Crowley, TX. Jim was the son of Cecil and Mary Roe born in Oklahoma City, OK on January 26, 1943 and was raised in Abilene. After graduating from Abilene High, he entered the Army and served as a Military Policeman. Jim married 'Lizabeth Thomason on September 18, 1965. He joined the Abilene Police Department in 1966 and proudly served until his retirement in 1996. During his tenure, he served as a Safety Cruiser officer, Patrolman, motorcycle traffic officer, Patrol Sergeant and Detective in the Criminal Investigations Division. After retirement from the APD, he joined the Taylor County Sheriff's Department as a court bailiff in the 42nd District Court until his retirement in 2011. He dedicated his life to serving and protecting others. He was preceded in death by his parents Cecil and Mary Roe, biological mother Effie Gipson, brother Lee Addison, and sisters, Delores Addison, Marie Turinsky and Mel Kruger. He is survived by his wife, 'Lizabeth Roe of Abilene, sons James C. Roe, II and wife Kim of Arlington, John T. Roe and wife Lea of Arlington, daughter Mary-Margaret (Margi) McCleskey and husband Todd of Burleson, brother Les Addison of Fremont, CA, grandchildren Taren Latta and Lacy Roe of Arlington and Carson and Camryn McCleskey of Burleson, many nieces and nephews, great nieces and great nephews, and life-long best friend, Bob Jackson. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m. Monday, March 25, at The Hamil Family Funeral Home Chapel, 6449 Buffalo Gap Road in Abilene, with Rev. David Cason officiating. Burial will follow in Elmwood Memorial Park. The family will receive friends 4 to 6 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Pallbearers will be James C. Roe, II, John T. Roe, Todd McCleskey, Bob Jackson, Jmeyer Barbian, David Varner and Andy Reece. Memorials may be made to the Abilene Police Officers Association, PO Box 2261, Abilene, TX 79604. |
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Romero, Raymond Y. [31 Aug 1942 - 1 Feb 2001]
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Walter Lee RUTHERFORD [3 May 1942 - 28 Feb 1993] Walter was born on 3 May 1942 to Ernest R. and Ardelia DRAPER RUTHERFORD. He and his family, including to younger brothers, moved to Abilene from San Angelo in 1956. After graduating from Abilene High in 1961, Walter married Cheryl TRAYLOR in 1962. After having a daughter in 1964, Walter and his young family moved to Midland. A few years later, they had a son. Walter and Cheryl divorced in 1975. He remarried and continued to live in Midland. Walter died on 28 Feb 1993 in Midland and is buried in the Fairview Cemetery, Midland, TX. |
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Sharon "Shari" SANDERSON WOLDA [25 Oct 1942 - 26 Nov 2006]Sharon "Shari" Sanderson Wolda, 64, of Hewitt, passed away on Sunday night, Nov. 26, at a local hospital. Services will be 11 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 29, at the First Baptist Church of Woodway, with the Rev. Mike Toby officiating. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at OakCrest Funeral Home. Shari was born in Abilene, Texas, to the late Herman and Aubry (Witte) Sanderson. She married Charles Wolda on March 9, 1974. Shari grew up in Abilene, then graduated from Texas Tech where she was a member of Delta Gamma sorority. She has served at Baylor University in the Office of University Development since 1988, where she has made many significant contributions. As Assistant to the Vice President of Development, she was a model for all when it came to diligence, professionalism and unflagging commitment to her co-workers, as well as to the important mission of providing resources to support all aspects of the university. In 1997, Shari received Baylor University's Outstanding Staff Award and in 2005 the Tom Z. Parrish Outstanding Development Professional award. Her heart was in helping Baylor students to achieve their full potential. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Woodway. She is survived by her husband, Charles, of Hewitt; daughter, Ashley Wolda and boyfriend, Jeremy Sanders, of Dallas; son, Joe Wolda, of Hewitt; sister, Bobbie Hughes and husband, Al, of Odessa; great-niece, Emily Fowler; great-great-niece, Bella McCarroll, all of Dallas; nephews, Ty Fowler, of Dallas and Tab Fowler, of Austin; and many cousins and friends. Waco Tribune-Herald: 11/28/2006...B1 Burial: Waco Memorial Park, Waco, TX |
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Sidney Scott SAVAGE [3 Jul 1943 - 4 Jun 1993]
Graveside services were at 1 p.m. Monday June 7, at the Crestview Cemetery, Wichita Falls. Arrangements were under the direction of the Lloyd James Funeral Home in Tyler. Mr. Savage died Friday, June 4, in a Tyler hospital after a sudden illness. He was born July 3, 1943, in Henrietta and lived in the Tyler area since 1976, moving here from Houston. Mr. Savage served in the Signal Corps during the Vietnam War and later was a self-employed oil and gas landman. He was a member of the Shiloh Road Church of Christ. Survivors include his wife, Donna (nee Chitty) Savage of Flint; his parents, Sidney W. and Elnoria Savage of Wichita Falls; one son, Christopher Wayne Savage of Flint; one daughter, Amy Noel Shears of Atlanta, Ga.; one step-son, Daniel L. Light of Dallas; three step-daughters, DeAnna Christine Ray of Nacogdoches, Rhonda Lynn Cantu of Victoria, and Debbie Jean Nash of Portland, Tenn.; one sister, Paula Ann Savage of Nashville, Tenn.; five grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Pallbearers were sons and sons-in-law. --------------------------------------------- Note: A transfer student from Wichita Falls High School. Sidney served, as Captain, in the Signal Corps (a branch of the US Army that creates and manages communications and information systems for the command and control of the combined USA arms forces). |
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Ica Mae SCALES CROW [20 May 1943 - 7 Sep 2018]Obituary of Ica Mae Crow Ica Mae Crow, 75, of Abilene, passed away Friday, September 7, 2018. Funeral services will be at 10:30 am on Monday, September 10, 2018 at Pioneer Drive Baptist Church. Dr. Jeff Reid will officiate. Burial will follow in Cedar Hill Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 3:00 to 5:00 pm on Sunday at The Hamil Family Funeral Home, 6449 Buffalo Gap Road. Ica Mae was born May 20, 1943 in Ballinger, Texas to Louie Carl Scales and Virginia Mae (Washam) Scales. She graduated from Abilene High School. Ica Mae married Wayne Crow in Abilene, Texas on August 4, 1962. He preceded her in death on January 5, 2009. Ica Mae was a member of Pioneer Drive Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Wayne Crow, and two brothers, L.C. Scales and Joe Carl Scales. Ica Mae is survived by three sons: Barry Wayne Crow and wife Paula of Abilene, Steven Michael Crow and wife Sonya of Lubbock, and Heath Jackson Crow and wife Heather of Abilene; nine grandchildren: Jessica Bryce Tucker, Lindsey Aleese McDaniel, Laura Leigh Rodriguez, Sarah Elizabeth Crow, Suzanne Alexandra Crow, Nathaniel Louis Crow, Nani Wayne Crow, Dalton Ramirez and Chloe Ramirez; three great-grandchildren: Jacob Wayne Tucker, Avery Lynn Rodriquez, Jemma Chae Tucker; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be Jonathan Felty, Dave Osterhoudt, Kenny Osterhoudt, Philip Robinson, Bryan Sconce, and Jason Tucker. The family would like to extend a special thanks to the wonderful staffs of Dr. Victor Hudman, Windcrest Nursing Center, Kindred Hospice, and The Hamil Family Funeral Home, as well as Ica Mae’s special friend, FiFi. Memorials may be made to Pioneer Drive Baptist Church Building Fund, 701 South Pioneer Drive, Abilene, Texas 79606. Burial: Cedar Hill Cemetery, Abilene, TX |
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Izetta Maureen SCOTT DORRIS (8 Jul 1943 - 15 Jul 1994)
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Dr. Nancy Sue SEALE-COLL, DDS (20 Jun 1943 - 14 Apr 2018)
Her distinguished professional life began when she graduated from Baylor College of Dentistry in Dallas, TX as one of two women in her class of 1970. At the time only one percent of dental students were females. Suzi specialized in Pediatric Dentistry at Baylor, graduating as the first female from the residency in 1972. She taught at the University of Pittsburgh until 1974 when she returned to Baylor to teach in the Department of Pediatric Dentistry until her retirement in March 2017. As Suzi said at her retirement, she walked into the dental school crossing the same street for 51 years. She became chairman of the department of Pediatric Dentistry in 1986. She was the first woman to head a major department in a dental school in the United States. She was named a Regents Professor by Texas A&M Baylor University System in 1997, an honor held by just nine of 5,000 faculty at the time. After her retirement Suzi was awarded Professor Emeritus designation. Suzi's many professional accomplishments spanned more than three decades, including the publication of more than 100 articles and book chapters. She also served as editor-in-chief of the prestigious journal, Pediatric Dentistry, for the past nine years. Among her many honors were Pediatric Dentist of the Year awarded by the Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, The Merle Hunter Leadership Award from the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry Foundation, and the Baylor College of Dentistry Hall of Fame. An Endowed Professorship in Pediatric Dentistry at Baylor was established in her honor in 2012. Suzi's primary research area was tooth pulp therapy, and she spoke frequently both nationally and internationally on the subject. The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry presented Suzi and her husband, Jim with the Evidence-Based Dentistry Service Award in 2017 for their systematic review of research in that area. As Suzi's list of achievements accumulated, so did the roll of people who knew, loved and admired her. She kept her childhood and college companions close even as she opened herself to new friends in new places in her adult life. Suzi had a generous spirit, an inquisitive mind and an enthusiasm for even the smallest details of life. She was a gourmet cook, an avid traveler, and a gracious hostess. After her marriage to Jim in 2016, Suzi discovered the joys of vegetable gardening and dug into it with all the ardor of the newly converted. At her retirement celebration in 2017, Suzi looked forward to her new life with Jim, remarking that she would gain an entire family of children, grandchildren and siblings. "It feels like I've spent my whole life at the college," she said. So I leave my Baylor family for my new family. I've got a beautiful life, and I truly saved the best for last." During the past two years, friends from TX to PA indeed agreed that Suzi looked the happiest they'd ever seen her. Family member Peter Grahame remembered Suzi's helpfulness towards others in a life full of purpose. "The bad thing is she's gone, and we can't fix it. Her love is still here though, everywhere, and she lives in the hearts of all she touched," he said. In addition to Jim, Suzi is survived by her stepsons, Shay Coll of York, and Timothy Coll and his wife, Laura Asnaghi, of Baltimore, MD; brother, Henry Seale and partner, Peter Grahame of Albuquerque, NM; sister-in-law, Sherry Marsillo and husband, Lino of Missoula, MT; brother-in-law, George Coll and wife, Jennifer of Loveland, CO; sister-in-law, Susan Frederick and husband, David of Lewes, DE; many nieces, nephews, and cousins; and countless friends. Funeral services will be held Saturday, April 21 at Saint Patrick's Church, 291 S. Beaver St., York, with a viewing from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. followed by Mass of Christian Burial. The John W. Keffer Funeral Home & Crematory, Inc. is assisting with arrangements. Family and friends are invited to the Country Club of York, 1400 Country Club Rd., York, for a celebration of Suzi's life at approximately 4 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that friends contribute to St. Patrick's Church, Campaign to Restore and Preserve at above address. Published in York Daily Record & York Dispatch on Apr. 19, 2018. ------------------------------ To the Baylor College of Dentistry Students, Faculty and Staff, I am very saddened to share with you that a much-loved member of the College of Dentistry family, Dr. Suzi Seale, passed away on Saturday, April 14. Dr. Seale first stepped foot on this campus as a dental student in 1966, and we were fortunate she chose to stay right here at the college for her entire career, which began in 1974 as a faculty member and came to a close just last March 2017 with her retirement. That career spanning more than four decades included a 23-year post as professor and chair of pediatric dentistry. For 17 of those years, she also directed the department’s graduate program, which remains one of the most highly regarded in the country. It’s no coincidence that during her tenure, Dr. Seale was honored as a Regents Professor, Distinguished Alumna, Pediatric Dentist of the Year, College of Dentistry Hall of Fame inductee, president of the Texas Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, and much more. In ongoing recognition of her service and commitment, Dr. Seale was bestowed the title of Regents Professor Emeritus by Texas A&M University in October 2017. At her core, Dr. Seale possessed an unwavering drive to improve the oral health of children, and in the process, she improved the lives and professional paths of her students and colleagues. Services will be held on Saturday, April 21, 2018, at St. Patrick Church, 219 Beaver Street in York, PA. The viewing will be from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m., and the funeral mass will begin at 1:30 p.m. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the St. Patrick Church Campaign to Restore and Preserve at the address above. You can read more about Dr. Seale’s life and career in this Smiles We Remember article on Dentistry Insider. Larry Wolinsky Lawrence E Wolinsky, Ph.D., D.M.D., F.A.C.D., F.I.C.D. | Dean James A. Cole Endowed Professor College of Dentistry | Texas A&M University 3302 Gaston Avenue, Suite 507 | Dallas, TX 75246 |
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Linda Gale SHADDIX POPE [17 Jan 1943 - 5 Aug 1963] Linda was born in Abilene on 17 Jan 1943 to George Robert Coleman and Ruby Irene DAVIS SHADDIX. While attending Hardin-Simmons she met Charles POPE and they were married on 6 Jul 1963 at the Crescent Heights Baptist Church, Abilene. Less than a month later on 5 Aug 1963, Linda was killed in an auto accident. Linda's first cousin, Glenda SHADDIX AHS '61, describes what happened: Linda married Charles POPE who she met at Hardin Simmons. About six weeks after her wedding, a drunk ran into the back of their car on the Stemmons Freeway in Dallas. Linda was killed in the accident and she was buried in Elmwood Memorial Park, Abilene. Note: Linda was also the 2nd cousin of AHS '61 grad, Lana JORDAN. |
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Betty Jean SHIRLEY KNAPP [20 Dec 1942 - 11 Oct 2021] Betty Jean (Shirley) Knapp Betty Jean (Shirley) Knapp
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Betty was born in Eastland County, Texas to Forrest Earl SHIRLEY & Mary Ella BROOKS SHIRLEY. She graduated from Abilene High School, Texas with that great Class of 1961. She married Marshall KNAPP on 18 Apr 1963 in Abilene, Texas, who passed away on 25 Mar 2006 in Abilene. Betty moved to Missouri about 2013 to be near her daughter and family. |
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Nancy Ann SHOEMAKER HONEY [August 20, 1943 - October 28, 2014] Nancy Ann Shoemaker Honey passed away on October 28, 2014, in Houston, Texas at the age of 71. She was born August 20, 1943 in Seattle, Washington, and spent her childhood in Abilene, Texas. She was preceded in death by her husband, Bill Honey; her sister, Becky Shoemaker Slater; and her father, Hart Shoemaker. She is survived by her son, Mark Honey; her daughter, Susan Honey; her grandson Jackson Honey; and her mother Dorothy Shoemaker. She devoted her life to her family and was a caregiver to all who knew her. Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. on Sunday, November 2, 2014 at Memorial Oaks Funeral Home. The funeral service will take place at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, November 3, 2014 at Chapelwood United Methodist Church, located at 11140 Greenbay Street, Houston, Texas, 77024 with interment to follow at Memorial Oaks Cemetery, Houston. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Class consensus: one of the nicest members of our Class. |
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Linda Ellen SIMCO COSPER [15 May 1943 - 13 Feb 2017] Linda Simco Cosper passed away around 9am Feb. 13, 2017. Linda was such a good person that her loss will be felt by many. Linda had recently broken her knee cap, had surgery and was recovering from that. On Sunday, she was having trouble breathing, went to the hospital and ended up having a heart attack while in the hospital. They found after she was admitted that she also had pneumonia in both lungs. She seemed to be responding but, Monday morning her heart just stopped beating. accident. Funeral plans are confirmed as: Arrangements have been entrusted to: ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Class consensus: always smiling (see AHS 50th Reunion photo) - one of the nicest members of our Class. |
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Horace Clifton SIMS, Jr. "Cliff" [26 Jul 1943 - 18 May 1995]
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Shirley "Dian" SIMS [3 Apr 1943 - 27 Jun 2001]
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± Roger Bengamin Smith [1 Dec 1942 - 18 Jan 2012]
He served in the U S Army from September 27, 1962 to September 14, 1965. Assigned to the Nike-Hercules Battalion, he was stationed at Fort Phantom and Okinawa. After his discharge from military service, Roger returned to the City of Abilene. In 1968 he was employed by Southwestern Bell Telephone as a lineman and became a supervisor in Amarillo, Lubbock and Abilene, retiring in 2001 after 33 years. Roger was a member of Telephone Pioneers and Wylie Baptist Church. He had been a volunteer for the American Cancer Society Relay For Life for the past 17 years. He enjoyed sports, traveling and hunting, but most of all family. Roger married Marion Pamplin Carnes on November 24, 1995 in Abilene. His parents and an infant son, Christopher Smith, preceded Roger in death. Roger is survived by his wife, Marion Smith of Abilene; seven children and their spouses, Angela and Randy Cain of Rowlett, Texas, Chuck and Shelley Smith, David and Debbie Carnes, and Daryl and Amy Carnes all of Abilene, Russell Smith and Sara Henry of Arlington, Texas, Rebecca Carnes and Glen Ivey of Abilene, and Jessica and Guy Giuffre of LaSelva Beach, California; 26 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. Survivors also include two sisters and two brothers and their spouses, Pat and Jim Cheek and Bryan and Linda Smith all of Abilene, Danny and Kathy Smith of Waco, and Nita and Jimmie Underwood of Arlington, Texas, and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, January 21, at Wylie Baptist Church with Rev. Donny Harbers officiating. Interment will follow in Drummond Cemetery directed by The Hamil Family Funeral Home, 6449 Buffalo Gap Rd. in Abilene. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Memorials in honor of Roger may be made to Texas Cancer Center, 1957 Antilley Rd., Abilene, TX 79606, or American Cancer Society Relay For Life , 3402 North 1st St., Suite 102, Abilene, TX 79603. Online condolences may be posted at www.HamilFamilyFuneralHome.com. Published in Abilene Reporter Jan. 20, 2012 (Note: Roger was the first cousin of Teddy Tedford (AHS Class '60). He first married Charlotte Bowles who was the mother of Angela, Chuck and Russell Smith) |
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Jeron Lynn STEVENS [24 Nov 1942 - 4 Nov 2000]Monday 11/06/2000 Houston ChronicleJERON LYNN STEVENS stepped into eternity on November 4, 2000. He was fifty-seven years old, and died of complications which he developed while awaiting a liver transplant. Born in Abilene, TX on November 24, 1942 to J. L. and Thelma Owen Stevens, Jeron graduated from Abilene High School with the wonderful and memorable class of 1961, where he made many lifelong friends. Always striving to better himself, he left Abilene for Denton, where he attended North Texas State University, becoming the first person in his family to attend college. He was a member of Sigma Phi Epsilon, serving as its president, and he distinguished himself in the School of Education. He graduated with honors in June of 1965, and married his college sweetheart, Rena Jo Cottrell. In August 1965, he moved with Rena to Houston (which he considered his true home from then on) to attend law school at The University of Houston, where he was a member of Order of the Coif. After graduating Magna Cum Laude in 1968, Jeron accepted a position with the firm of Baker, Botts, Shepherd and Coates (later known as Baker & Botts), where he proudly practiced law for twenty-five years. In April 1994,he left the big city for the relaxed atmosphere of Old Town Spring, where he finally could be a "country lawyer." He formed the firm of Hardy and Stevens with his good friend George Hardy, where he happily practiced law, along with his son, David Stevens, until he was hospitalized several weeks prior to his passing. Jeron lived in Inverness Forest, on Houston's north side, for twenty-eight years, the happiest and most fulfilling years of his life. In 1991, he was honored by his friends and neighbors who recognized his leadership and dedication to the community by presenting him with the first of a now-annual award, which they named The Jeron Stevens Award. Jeron believed in hard work, living within your means, saving for a rainy day, planning for the worst but hoping for the best, taking care of your family, and enjoying good food. He loved his family and we loved him. He will be missed so much. Jeron is survived by his wife of 35 years, Rena; his son, David Stevens; his daughter, Lara Stevens Bany and her husband, Jay; his mother, Thelma Horton; his brother, Gary Stevens and his wife, Sally; his niece Andrea Cottrell Miller and her husband David and by many close friends, including his boyhood friends Andy Henson, John Odom and Paul Tidwell, and by dear Inverness friends John Cary and Delight Flanagan. A memorial service is planned for Tuesday, November 7, 2000, at 11 AM at Northside Christian Church, on the corner of Spring-Cypress and Foster. If donations are desired, they may be directed to the Texas Liver Institute at St. Luke's Episcopal Hospital in Houston or Life Gift. Published Obituary |
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Mary "Glenda" TAYLOR [1 Oct 1944 Dallas - 21 Jun 1963 Saltillo, Coahuila, Mexico] ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Abilene Girl, 18, Dies in Mexico
Mary Glenda Taylor, 18 year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Quincy M. Taylor of Abilene, died suddenly in Saltillo, Mexico, Friday about 11:30 p.m. Preliminary reports indicate that she died from a diabetic stroke after becoming seriously ill about 3 p.m. Friday. She is reported to have had no known history of diabetes. Miss Taylor, the only daughter of her parents was attending school in Saltillo. She was a student at the University of Colorado during the regular school year. She arrived in Mexico June 10 to attend classes. Mr. and Mrs. Taylor were notified of her serious illness about 4 p.m. Friday and immediately made plans to rush to the scene. Their chartered plane failed to reach the site before the young Abilenian’s death. The parents awaited the arrival of the body in Laredo Saturday, then returned to Abilene to make funeral plans. The body was to arrive Abilene Saturday night. Funeral will be Monday at 2 p.m. in First Baptist Church of Abilene, with Dr. James H. Landes, president or Hardin-Simmons University, officiating. He will be assisted by Rev. Willis P. Gerhart, retired Episcopal minister of Abilene. Following services here, the body will he taken overland to Wichita Falls where committal services will be conducted at 5:30 p.m. Monday in Crestview Mausoleum Chapel in Wichita Falls. The body will be placed in the Mausoleum. Elliott's Funeral Home is in charge. Active pallbearers will be Ned Butler, David Winkles, and Dub Galbraith, all of Abilene; Joe Armstrong of San Antonio, Mike Worley of Big Spring and John Young of El Paso. Mr. Taylor, manager of the Wooten for the past six and a half years, announced his resignation June 16. He will become manager of the Dallas Continental Inn in the Dallas suburb of Richardson July1. Born Oct. 21, 1944, in Dallas, Mary Glenda moved with her parents to Abilene in December 1956 and graduated from Abilene High School in 1961. Following graduation she attend Mary Baldwin College 1961-62 school year, Hardin-Simmons University the summer immediately following graduation and the Colorado university the 1962-63 school year. She was attending the International University of Saltillo at the time of her death. She is reported to have been a candidate for graduation at the University of Colorado next spring. In 1960, Miss Taylor attended a 4-½ week course at the Loretta Young School of Drama in Hollywood, where she took courses in speech, modeling and stage and television drama. She attended the Powers School of Modeling in Dallas and was nominated as football queen at the Colorado university this past year. She and Raymond M. Thomas who will be a senior at the U.S. Air Force Academy at Colorado Springs, were engaged and had plans to be married following their graduations next spring. He is a graduate of Abilene High School also. Thomas has been at Fort Benning, Ga., attending parachute jump school. Miss Taylor was majoring in foreign languages, concentrating in French and Spanish and minoring in biological sciences. She was a member of the Alpha Phi social sorority. She was a member of the Episcopal Church in Boulder, Colorado and attended First Baptist Church with her parents in Abilene. Survivors besides her parents are her grandmother, Mrs. B. J. Kirkland of Wichita Falls: a number of aunts and uncles, including Mr. and Mrs. Ben Stamper of Tulsa, Okla., Mr. and Mrs., L. J. Davis of Hollywood, Calif., Sam Conner of Wickett: Miss Lorene Taylor of Enid, Okla., Mrs. J. G. Graves, Mr. and Mrs. M. R. Kirkland Published Abilene Reporter News, 23 Jun 1963 |
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Dana Lynn TESSON ANDERSON [ 20 Oct 1942 - 18 Oct 2013]
From Williams Funeral Directors Obituary with notes ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Tonight, I learned of Dana Tesson's death from cancer on 10/18/2013, from her husband, John Anderson. They made their home in Allen, TX, where she was a realtor for many years.
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Nancy Katherine THOMPSON-THARP [29 Aug 1943, Abilene - 4 Dec 2023, Abilene] Nancy Tharp A memorial service will be held, 1:00 pm, Saturday, December 23, 2023, at The Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses with Jake Godwin officiating. Nancy was born in Abilene to Dorothy and Clark Thompson on August 28, 1943. She was raised by her grandparents, Eunice, and E.L. Harwell, and was formally adopted by them in 1962. She attended Abilene High School, graduating with the class of 1961. After graduation, she attended McMurry University graduating with a bachelor's degree in elementary education. She married Donald L. Tharp on February 12, 1965, in Abilene. She taught school in El Paso, Texas, for the Isleta Independent School District for four years and for the Abilene Independent School District for twenty years. She was very involved in her ministry and loved helping people. Nancy was preceded in death by her grandparents, Eunice and E.L. Harwell, her mother and father, Dorothy and Clark Thompson, a sister, Carollyn Joyce Rickman, two brothers, Allen Don Tarrent, and Richard Clark Thompson. Nancy is survived by her husband, Donald L. Tharp; her son and daughter-in-law, Michael, and Melissa Tharp; three grandchildren, Adria Tharp, Blaise Tharp, and Aless Tharp; one great grandchild, Layla Rain McCarter. The family of Nancy wishes to extend our sincere thanks to Dr. Berry Moak, her primary physician, and the staff of Windcrest Rehabilitation Center for the excellent care provided for her during the last few years of her life. Memorial Service: Saturday, December 23, 2023, 1:00pm Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses, 2018 Highland Ave., Abilene, TX . |
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Mary Virginia "Ginger" THORNTON [22 Sep 1943 - 25 Dec 2007] Ginger Thornton |
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Thuesen, Robert "Bruce" [22 Sep 1942 - Ca 28 Dec 1973]
He died from apparent natural cause at his home in Austin sometime shortly before Dec 28, 1973. His survivors include his mother of Anson and his sister Gayle Falk of San Antonio. He will be buried at the Wilmeth Cemetery, Wilmeth, TX. |
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TIDWELL, Paul William [20 Oct 1942 - 14 Dec 2017]
Paul was one of the kindest and most giving person anyone could ever have been blessed to know. Helping others was foremost in his heart. He was a humble man, but he had the heart of a warrior. Paul loved his sons and grandchildren beyond measure. Paul attended North Junior High and Abilene High School in Abilene, Texas. These were the years that were the most memorable and fun years of his life. He played football at North Junior High and was on the mighty and great Abilene Eagles High School football team under the coaching of Chuck Moser. Paul's most enjoyable sports were baseball and football. He excelled in both. He graduated from Abilene High School in 1961 and continued to receive a Bachelor's of Science in Psychology / Sociology from Hardin Simmons University in 1966. He was in the R.O.T.C. while attending the University. Upon graduation he had achieved the rank of 2nd Lieutenant and entered the U.S. Army-Infantry in September 25, 1966. Paul was assigned to the 7th Calvary Division and was promoted to the rank of 1st Lieutenant during his service. He served his country with honor and distinction. Paul was a true war hero in the truest sense. He was awarded the Bronze Star, Combat Infantry Badge, Air Combat Medal, 2 Purple Hearts with Oak Leaf Cluster, the Vietnamese Citation for Bravery, and a Presidential Unit Citation. He was discharged June 26, 1968. Paul instantly set out on creating his career path. He was a Store Manager of a Palais Royal store in Houston. While working in the wholesale children's clothing industry he was awarded three times monthly top producer and was recognized as a Million Dollar shipped Regular Priced Goods producer. His career then went into the outside sales in wholesale gift industry for Russ Berrie. He held positions of Director of Regional Accounts, Regional Sales Manager, Salesman. He was awarded Salesman of the Month, Salesman of the Year and numerous personal Shipping Awards. He continued his sales career and a territory sales manager representative in the wholesale clothing business with College House. For nine years he entered into a partnership of a small chain of mail room operations with his then wife, Jann (Tidwell) Stewart. Paul was a life-long learner. In his late 60's, he attended Kingwood Community College and received his Teaching Certification for Special Education K- 12 and general education K1-E6. Paul is survived by: Son, Paul Wesley Tidwell and his wife Tanyanika, and three grandchildren, Michael, Rose and Cooper of Atascocita, Texas. Son, Jordan Matthew Tidwell of Waco. Sister, Dina Morton and husband Patrick Morton of Lavon, nephews, David Morton and wife Jan Morton of Wylie, Texas, Daniel Morton and wife Karley Morton of Wylie, Texas, and Michael Morton and his wife Sheri of Stratford, New Jersey; Sister, Margaret Tidwell of Madera, California; and niece, Anita Martin of Fresno, California and nephew, William Miller of Lexington, South Carolina. He was preceded in death by his parents, J.D. Tidwell and Marcella Turner, grandson, River Dixon Sutter. A graveside service with Military Honors will be held at 1:30 p.m., Friday, January 12, 2018, at Houston National VA Cemetery, 10410 Veterans Memorial Dr., Houston, Texas 77038 |
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Robert Jared "Jarry" TIFFANY [4 Oct 1943 - 16 Aug 2023]
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Robbie "Joe" VINSON [29 Apr 1943 - 19 Jan 2023] He grew up in Abilene (attending North Park Elementary, North Junior High, and graduated with that great 1961 Class of Abilene High School) and enlisted in the Army in 1964. It was in Abilene that he met his wife of 57 years, Vicky Horton. He and Vicky were married on December 8, 1965 in Abilene, and spent their first year of marriage in Germany, where Joe was stationed at Miesau Army Depot. Their marriage was blessed with three sons, Jeff, Greg, and Brian. Moving to San Antonio in the late 1970s, Joe worked in computers at Univac. They then moved to Castroville in 1985. Joe transitioned to the IT department of the HB Zachry Corporation in 1997, where he retired in 2013. Following his retirement, Joe and Vicky moved to Bulverde. Joe is survived by his wife Vicky; son Jeff and wife Ines of Oklahoma City; son Greg and wife Melissa of Bulverde; son Brian and wife Kati of Mason; grandsons Diego and wife Morgan, Jeshua, Manny, Wesley, and Travis; granddaughters Ciera and Sophia; sister-in-law Janet Vinson of Fredericksburg, TX; and numerous nieces and nephews. Joe was preceded in death by his parents, brothers Gerald and Darrell, and sisters Mattie Ann Waggoner and Joyce Faye Hulsey. Services for Joe will be held at Hill Country Christian Church (20845 TX-16, Spring Branch, TX 78070) on Saturday February 4th at 3pm. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made in Joe’s name to the charity of your choice.
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David Alan VORE [14 Aug 1943 - 6 Jan 1993] David Vore Burial will be in the Post Cemetery. Col. Vore died Wednesday (Jan. 6, 1993) at the R.W. Bliss Community Hospital in Ft. Huachuca. He was born Aug. 14, 1943, in Tulsa, Okla. He married Barbara J. (Poe) Vore. Col. Vore served in the Army for 25 years. He was an avid golfer and Dallas Cowboy fan. Survivors include his wife, Barbara J. Vore of Ft. Huachuca; two sons, Trenton Vore of Austin and Gregory Vore of Winston Salem, N.C.; a daughter, Melanie Vore of Ft. Huachuca; his mother, Dorothy Vore of Odessa; and a brother, Steve Vore of Odessa. The family suggests memorials to the American Heart Association. Hatfield Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. |
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Shirley Ann WALLACE WISE OBENCHAIN [February 3, 1943 - November 27, 2010]
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David Russell WEBB[ 26 Oct 1943 - 30 Dec 2020] David Webb, age 77, of Abilene, Texas, passed away Wednesday morning, December 30, 2020. He was born October 26, 1943 in Levelland, Texas to the late Johnie Ruth and Russell Ford Webb. He attended school in Ranger and graduated Abilene High in 1961.
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Johnnie Diane WHITAKER DUNBAR [1 Mar 1943 - 16 Jun 2010] Johnnie was born 1 Mar 1943 in Abilene to William and Alba Lee GRAY WHITAKER. She married Gary DUNBAR. Johnnie died on 16 Jun 2010 in Tulsa, OK. |
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Patricia "Pat" Carole WHITE RIVERS TURNER 10 Oct 1943 -18 Jul 2015
Patricia Turner, 71 of Daingerfield was born on Oct 10, 1943 in Pecos, TX to Bob Gardner White (who died during World War II) and Dorotha Nell Boyce White Chapman. She died on 18 Jul 2015 in Daingerfield. A memorial service for Pat will be held at a later time. Pat grew up in Abilene, TX and very much enjoyed her mother's extended Boyce family. She graduated from Abilene High School with that great Class of 1961. She was preceded in death by her parents; infant daughter, Lee Ann and son John Rivers, Jr. Pat is survived by her daughter Julie Rivers Baxter of Daingerfield; grandsons, Casey and Clinton Baxter; granddaughter Honey Beavers; stepson Richard Turner and fiancé Heather Jeffers of Las Vegas, NV.; granddaughter Amaya Turner; sisters; several nieces and nephews. Burial: Daingerfield Cemetery, Daingerfield, Texas. |
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Ronnie Alvin "Ron" WHITFIELD [1 Sep 1943 - 28 Nov 2013] Ronnie A. Whitfield ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Burial |
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Edna Kay WHITTLE HALTER [2 Oct 1943 - 23 Oct 2001]U.S. Social Security Applications and Claims, 1936-2007 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Burial: Chapel Hill Memorial Park, Waco, TX. |
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Linda Ann WILLIAMS-RISTER-RILEY [24 Nov 1942 - 15 May 1989] (Note: Graduated after marriage to Ed Rister, as “Linda Williams Rister”) ~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Obituary ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Linda Ann Riley Registered nurse) AZLE -- Linda Ann Riley a registered nurse died Thursday at a Fort Worth hospital. She was 47. Funeral will be at noon Monday at Laurel Land Funeral Home in Fort Worth Burial will be in Laurel Land Memorial Park. Mrs. Riley was born in Marlin, Falls County in Central Texas. She had lived in Abilene about five years before moving to Azle in 1987. She was a Baptist. Survivors: Husband, Ronald Riley, of Azle; three sons, Guy A. Rister of Abilene, Bradley S. Rister and Russell Rister, both of Azle; mother, Pauline McGuffin of Winters; and two brothers, Gary W. Williams of Albuquerque, N.M. and David E. Williams of Denver. Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth, Texas - Sat, May 27, 1989 Page 35 |
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Royce Lynn WILLIAMS [18 Aug 1942 - 18 Mar 2005] Royce Lynn Williams went home to be with the Lord on March 18, 2005. Services will be at Elliott-Hamil Funeral Home Chapel of Faith, 5701 Highway 277 South. Interment will follow in Elliott-Hamil Garden of Memories Cemetery, directed by Elliott-Hamil Funeral Home. Royce was born to Arvin E. and Audrey WILLIAMS on August 18, 1942 in Abilene, Texas, where he lived most of his life. He married Sherry June COOK on November 6, 1964. Royce operated Royce Collision Center in Abilene. Royce was preceded in death by a son, Preston Williams, in 2001, and his parents. Survivors include his wife, Sherry; son, Lance Williams, of Abilene; and brothers. |
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~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Obituary ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ODESSA Sharron Coskrey, age 69, of Odessa, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, April 25, 2013, at Parks Methodist Retirement Village. She was born in Breckenridge, TX, on June 17, 1943, to the late Edmond Wilson, Sr. and Vera (Allen) Wilson. [She graduated from Abilene High School, Abilene, Texas with that great Class of 1961. Not long after high school, Sharron married Charles Leon SWEATT and his family name was later changed to his mother's maiden name, COSKREY. They had three great kids together and later divorced. Sharron never remarried.] Sharron was a nurse for over 30 years and retired from Women and Children's Hospital in 2005. She loved being a nurse and helping people, especially in the nursery and pediatrics departments. She touched many lives over those years. For the last 5 years, Sharron has called Parks Methodist Retirement Village her home. She made numerous friends here and loved each of them dearly. She especially looked forward to their weekly Bingo games. She loved crocheting her entire life, right up to her last few days. She loved watching movies and reading. Visits from her grandchildren and great-grandchildren always made her smile. The cruises she took with her daughter were some of her most memorable adventures. Sharron was preceded in death by her parents, Edmond Dean and Vera Lillian Wilson. Those left to cherish her love and memory are: daughter Sheri James of Midland, son David Coskrey and wife Tama of Odessa, son Robbie Coskrey of Odessa, brother Edmond Wilson, Jr. of Vallejo, CA, sister Laura Canada of Abilene, grandchildren: Chelsea Rodriguez, Jordan James, and Christopher James of Midland, Kylee Coskrey of Odessa, and great-grandchildren: Madi, Zachary, and Kyler of Midland. Memorial services are scheduled for 1:00 pm Saturday, May 4, 2013, at Antioch Christian Church, 4040 Maple Avenue, Odessa. Service will be officiated by family friend and pastor, Daniel Kowacich. Arrangements are entrusted to Acres West Funeral Chapel, Odessa, TX. Condolences may be sent online at acreswestfuneral.com. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial donations in Sharron's honor to Parks Methodist Retirement Village, 3301 Faudree Road, Odessa, TX 79765. The family greatly appreciates the outstanding care given by the staff of Parks Methodist. Special thanks also to Compass Hospice. Published Obituary [edited] |
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Winkles, David [10 Feb 1944 - 5 Jul 2000 ] David was a quarterback for the Eagles. -------------------------------------------------------- DAVID N. WINKLES David N. Winkles, of Arlington, TX, passed away July 5, 2000 at home following a brave 2-year battle with melanoma. David was born in Abilene, TX, February 10, 1944. Memorial services is 3:30 p.m. Saturday at Moore Funeral Home Chapel. Graveside services are Monday at 2:00 p.m. at Comfort Cemetery in Comfort, TX. Honorary Pallbearers: John Odam, Paul Tidwell, Carlton Stowers, Jerry Grider, Tim Laska, Monroe Jost, Jack Cunningham, Bob Hardy, Jeron Stevens, and Jim Stewart. David attended Abilene High where he excelled in academics, track and football, graduating in 1961. His senior track team won the State Championship with the mile relay team which David anchored setting a national record. Several of his high school track records still stand. He attended the University of Texas at Austin on a track scholarship where he again excelled. He pledged Delta Tau Delta. After 2 years, he was drafted and served in the Army in the Republic of South Vietnam winning a Bronze Star. He graduated Cum Laude from Armstrong State College in Savannah, Ga. in 1970. Upon his graduation he accepted a job managing the Captain Shreve Hotel in Shreveport, La., beginning a 30-year career in hotel management. He managed hotels in Detroit, MI, Denver, CO, Kerrville, Arlington, Dallas and Fort Worth, TX. David was a past president of the Tarrant Co. Hotel & Motel Assn.; past director of the Arlington Chamber of Commerce and Arlington Convention & Visitors Advisory Board. He was a member of the Texas Hospitality Task Force 1987-89. In 1991 he initiated the annual "Thanks a Five Million Luncheon" by the Arlington Hospitality Industry. And in 1992, he was named Arlington's Mr. Hospitality. He was also active in implementing a hospitality services internship for AISD. He was awarded CHA certification by the Educational Institute of the American Hotel & Motel Assn. David loved his family and home and took great delight in dazzling all with his lavish Christmas displays, outdoing himself each year. It thrilled him when parents brought their little ones to have pictures made in his front yard. Together with his wife Sandra, he also staged a spectacular Halloween production each year complete with Dracula, graveyard, coffin etc. He loved animals, especially his daughter's little pom, Becca whom he adopted and refused to let accompany her to college. David is survived by his wife of 27 years, Sandra; daughter, Jennifer Rebecca Winkles; sons, Allan Michael, and Christopher Matthew Winkles; grandsons, Clayton David and Connor Gene Winkles, all of Arlington, TX; sister, Mona Rae Fleming, of Richardson; brothers, W.D. Winkles of Abilene, Carlton Winkles of Cross Plains, and Dale Winkles of Cabot, AR. Memorials may be made to the David Winkles Memorial Fund, PMB #191, 4425 Kingwood Drive, Kingwood, TX 77339. Moore Funeral Home & Memorial Gardens Arlington, Texas Published Obituary |
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Neita "Harriet" WRAY [28 July 1943 - 19 July 1974] (apparent suicide) Harriet was born 28 July 1943 in Lubbock, TX to Dr. (D.O.) Raymond and Neita SMITH WRAY. She graduated Abilene High and went on to Abilene Christian. |
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Michael Earl "Mike" WYATT [12 Nov 1943 - 24 Sep 2014] Mike was born in Olney, TX on 12 Nov 1943 to Earl Medford and Mary Norene WEBB WYATT. Mike's dad was killed on 10 Aug 1944 during World War II, in Normandy, France when Mike was only 9 months old. Mike grew up in Newcastle, Young County, Texas but his family moved to Abilene, TX in time for Mike to attend his senior year and graduate Abilene High School with that great Class of 1961. Mike died following a short battle with pancreatic cancer on September 24, 2014. He lived with his sister, Mary Wyatt Farrar, during his last twenty years. He was preceded in death by his parents; his son, Tony Wyatt (1962-1994); grandson, Dalton Chase Wyatt, among others. Mike is survived by son, Terry Wyatt (1962-2014); his two granddaughters Jewels Ivy Wyatt and Meghan Dyan Wyatt, mother of his sons, Sandra Goehring: sisters, Mary Farrar and Amanda Cokonougher and numerous cousins, nieces, and nephews. |
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Richard Earl YOUNG (10 Dec 1942 - 19 Sep 2012) ~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Obituary ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Richard Earl Young, 69, passed away on Wednesday, September 19, 2012, in Abilene. Visitation for family and friends is on Friday, September 21, 2012, from 6:00 – 8:00 PM at Elmwood Funeral Home, 5750 Hwy 277 South. Funeral service is at 10:00 AM on Saturday, September 22, 2012, at Elmwood Funeral Home Chapel, with Mike Woodard officiating. Entombment will follow in the Mausoleum at Elmwood Memorial Park. Richard was born on December 10, 1942, in Stamford, TX, to parents A.B. and Faye WILLOUGHBY Young. After he graduated from Abilene High he joined the TX National Guard. Shortly after, he met the love of his life Sue Mills Young. They were married on October 8, 1965, in Amarillo, TX. Richard was the kind of guy that never met a stranger; he was a kind, loving man. He was a hard worker; he started at the bottom of the grocery industry, but didn’t stay there long. He went all the way to the top as director of operations. He leaves behind a trail of precious memories with his family and loved ones; such as family vacations, his famous jokes, and his love for doughnuts. Richard is survived by his wife, Sue Young; his children, Pam Coats and husband Kevin of Wichita Falls, Kim Potter of Abilene, Rick Young and wife Merrideth of Abilene; his grandchildren, Kelsey and Kolton Coats, Christopher Wise, Cody and Casey Potter, Tyler and Tiffany Young; his mother, Faye Young (she died Feb. 7, 2013); one brother, Randy Young and wife Rose; and one sister, Linda Berger. He was preceded in death by his father Arthur Butler Young, Jr. In lieu of flowers memorials contributions are suggested to the American Kidney Fund, 11921 Rockville Pike, Ste 300, Rockville, MD, 20852 or online at www.kidneyfund.org. The family would like to extend their thanks to Southside Dialysis Center, Southwest Park Baptist Church, Dr. Fakhoury and the staff at Hendrick Medical Center. Published Obituary |
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Mary Lynn Zimmerman Woods (5 Nov 1942 - 17 Mar 2017)
Mary was born in Abilene, TX on November 5, 1942 to parents, D. H. and Vada Burleson Zimmerman. She graduated from Abilene High School and attended Vaughn's Business School. She married Ralph Woods and they lived and started their family in Abilene. Later she became a CNA and worked for Abilene State School for many years. She was a member of Pioneer Drive Baptist Church. Mary enjoyed spending time with her family, studying the Bible, Reading, and watching old movies. She is survived by her son, David Woods of Abilene; daughter, Wendy Hall and husband Thomas of Ft. Worth; and son, Brad Woods and wife Stacie of Joshua, TX; seven grandchildren, Jason Simpler and Fiance Lea Golden, Stephanie Woods, Ashley Woods and husband Prather Roberts, Zackery Woods, Faith Woods, Nichalos Woods, and Hope Woods; one great-grandchild, Adalynn Roberts; and several cousins and other family members. Mary was preceded in death by her parents; and her special Rat Terrier, Babbit. In lieu of flowers the family suggest memorial donation in Mary's honor to Rescue the Animals, SPCA. Online condolences and memories may be shared with the family through the obituary link at www.elmwoodfuneral.com Published in Abilene Reporter-News on Mar. 20, 2017 |
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Sally Jo ZIMMERMAN-PETERS Note: Sally has been reported as deceased however, she was living at the time her husband, Gerald Wayne Peters, passed away on 5 Nov 2013, in Burleson, Texas. Any information would be helpful. |
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± Name - Indicates attended with AHS ‘61 Class but did not participate in Graduation Ceremony
