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WALTER COLUMBUS CHADWICK
Walter Columbus Chadwick , 87, of Gary, Texas, died June 5, 2013 in
Gary. Interment will be in County Line Cemetery, Rusk County. He was
born November 1, 1925, in Long Branch, Texas to Donnie Don Chadwick and
Mabel Lake Chadwick. Walter served his country in the Merchant Marines
during World War II. He was preceded in death by, Parents; Wife, Nadine
Keating Chardwick; Son, Dwight Chadwick; Daughter, Lucretia Essery;
Brothers, Doyle Chadwick, Billy Chadwick; Sisters, Lois Peveto,
Christine Compton. Survivors include, Wife, Lillie Keating Chadwick of
Gary, Texas; Sons, Mike Chadwick & wife, Leisa of Timpson, Texas,
Jonathan Chadwick of Timpson, Anthony Chadwick of Hallsville, Texas;
Daughters, Patricia Maddox & husband, Jared of Gilmer, Texas; Stepsons,
Jimmy Smith & wife, Evah of Nacogdoches, Texas, Donald Smith of Center,
Texas; Stepdaughter, Kimberly Pleasant & husband, Roger of Nacogdoches;
Sister-in-law, Joyce Keating Scott of Timpson.
Online condolences can be sent at
www.taylorfh.net
Taylor Funeral Home, Timpson, Texas |
WILLIAM RILEY BOYD
William Riley “W.R., Bill” Boyd, 96, of Center, died June 1, 2013.
Interment was in Cushing Community Cemetery, Cushing, Texas. Bill was
born February 24, 1917 in Houston, Mississippi. In 1945, W. R. Boyd,
Inc. organized with Bill being the President and Controlling
Stockholder. Two years later, the corporation qualified as a prime
contractor under the exacting standards of the Texas Highway Department
and by 1967 Bill was the sole stockholder in the company. W.R. Boyd was
elected president of the Texas Highway-Heavy Branch of the Associated
General Contractors (AGC) in 1969. This organization represents the
highway and heavy contractors of Texas and at that time was one of the
five largest contractor associations in the United States. At that time,
approximately 95% of the highway construction in Texas was performed by
this group of contractors. This achievement would go down as the
pinnacle of a 73 year career. W.R. Boyd was a member of the East Texas
Chamber of Commerce and the Center Chamber of Commerce. A Shriner, he
was a charter member of Sharon Temple, Tyler. Bill was a “Southern
Gentlemen” and gracious host to all, a true celebrant of life who lived
every day with passion. Survivors include, Wife of 70 years, Tim Boyd of
Cushing; Daughter, Yancy Bradford & husband, George of Fort Worth.
Online condolences can be sent at
www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
Watson and Sons Funeral Home, Center, Texas |
BONNIE GARNER
Bonnie Garner, 78, of Joaquin, died May 28, 2013 in Center. Interment
was in
Oaklawn Memorial Park, Center, Texas. She was born December 17, 1934
in Jamestown, Tennessee to Oplis Adam West and Ella Williams West. She
was preceded in death by, Parents; Husband, James Garner, Sr.; Daughter,
Belinda Clifton; Son, James Garner, Jr.; Sisters, Anna Price, Joyce
Stephens; Genieva Wittenburg, Josie Donnelly; Brother, Merle West.
Survivors include, Daughter, Karen Clifton & husband, Roger of Joaquin;
Sons, Tom Garner & wife, Donna of Vidalia, Georgia, Sam Garner & wife,
Tammy of Joaquin, Tim Garner of Center, Raymond Garner of Joaquin;
Sister, Loma Marlow of Fort Wayne, Indiana; Sister-in-law, Beaula Fay
Webster of Center.
Online condolences can be sent at
www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
Watson and Sons Funeral Home, Center, Texas |
DAWON HARRIS
Dawon Harris, 31, of Carthage, Texas, died June 1, 2013 at a hospital in
Dallas, Texas. Interment will be in Shady Grove Cemetery, Mansfield,
Louisiana. Survivors include, Father, James Sonny McClure of Houston,
Texas; Mother, Sandra Harris of Gary, Texas; Sisters, Carolyn Cooks of
Tenaha, Gracie Martin of Dallas, Texas, Melissa Harris of Tyler,
LaKeisha Davis of Nacogdoches, Christy Wallace of Houston; Brothers,
LaMicah Harris of Orlando, Florida, Roderick McClure of Carthage, Texas.
Community Funeral Home, Center, Texas |
JAMES EARL HEWITT
James Earl Hewitt, 86, of Center, died June 1, 2013 at his residence in
Orange, Texas. Interment was in
Westview Cemetery, Center, Texas. Survivors include, Wife, L.E.
Hewitt of Orange, Texas; Son, Doyle W. Hebert of Northern California.
Community Funeral Home, Center, Texas |
JERRY WAYNE THARP
Jerry Wayne Tharp, 76, of Aledo, Texas, died June 1, 2013 at his
residence. Interment was in
Short Cemetery, Shelby County. He was born November 14, 1936 in
Ardmore, Oklahoma. He served his country in the U.S. Army. He was
preceded in death by his parents; Brother, L.B. Tharp. Survivors
include, Wife, Brenda Collins Tharp of Aledo; Children, Kimberlee Mosley
& husband, Jack of Lake Tawakoni, Lance Tharp & wife, Cindi of Keller,
Brad Tharp & wife, Kelli of Arlington, Maci Champan of Weatherford,
Jason Green of Aledo; Sister, Connie Sue Maddux of Garner.
Online condolences can be sent at
www.mangumfuneralhome.com
Mangum Funeral Home, Center, Texas |
MONTRELL O’BRYANT PENNINGTON
Montrell O'Bryant Pennington, 27, of Center, died June 1, 2013 at Shelby
Regional Medical Center, Center, Texas. Interment will be in Blount
Chapel Cemetery, Shelby County. Survivors include, Mother, Ethel Moore
of Center; Father, Curtis Henry of Shelbyville; Daughters, Monta Ja
Pennington of Lufkin, La'Shelby Pennington of Center.
Community Funeral Home, Center, Texas |
REVERN BELL BLACKSHIRE
Revern (Boe) Bell Blackshire, 58, of San Augustine, Texas, died May 29,
2013 at Hospice in the Pines. Interment will be in Boggie Cemetery,
Geneva, Texas. Survivors include, Husband, Johnny Blackshire of
Nacogdoches, Texas; Daughters, Aretha (Rev. Anthony) Jackson of San
Augustine, Texas, Carola Williams of San Augustine, Texas; Son, Leonard
Blackshire of Timpson, Texas; Sisters, Carolyn (Franklin) Mathews of San
Augustine, Texas,
Debra (Jessie) Jackson of San Augustine, Texas; Brother, Curtis (Linda)
Bell of San Augustine, Texas. |
C. W. RHODES
C. W. Rhodes, 77, of Kilgore died May 29, 2013 in Kilgore.
Interment was in Danville Cemetery. He was born November 8, 1935
in Nacogdoches. Mr. Rhodes was a graduate of Center High School.
He was preceded in death by his son, Mitch Rhodes. Survivors
include, Wife, Doyline Rhodes of Kilgore; Son, Alan Rhodes of Kilgore;
Sister, Pat Vaughn of Longview. |