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Jack Goodwin Allbright
ODESSA — Jack Goodwin Allbright peacefully slipped into his Heavenly Father’s hands Thursday evening, July 31st, surrounded by his loving family and friends.
I’m Free
Don’t grieve for me, for now I’m free:
I’m following the path God laid for me.
I took His hand when I heard Him call,
I turned my back and left it all.
I could not stay another day
To laugh, to love, to work or play.
Tasks left undone must stay that way;
I found that peace at the close of the day.
If my parting has left a void,
Then fill it with remembered joy.
A friendship shared, a laugh, a kiss;
Ah yes, these things I too will miss.
Be not burdened with times of sorrow;
I wish you the sunshine of tomorrow.
My life’s been full, I savored much,
Good friends, good times, a loved one’s touch.
Perhaps my time seemed all too brief;
Don’t lengthen it now with undue grief.
Lift up your heart and share with me;
God wanted me now... HE SET ME FREE!
Jack was born February 27, 1924, in Crockett, Texas, to Oscar Edward and Pearl Virginia Allbright and was the youngest of four sons. He grew up in Loraine, TX and was a graduate of Loraine High School.
Jack attended Texas Tech University with plans to play football but was called to serve his country during World War II.
Private 1st Class Jack G. Allbright served his country proudly for 3 1/2 years in the United States Army in Europe. During the war, Jack was wounded in Luxembourg. He received numerous awards while serving his country, among those the Purple Heart.
Upon completing his tour of duty and returning home, he married
the love of his life, Mary Love Walker, on June 12, 1946, in Loraine. They were blessed with a son and daughter, a son-in-law, daughter-in-law, five grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
“Pawpa” was their rock, hero, and friend! All who knew him will greatly miss his warm smile, compassion for others and his undying friendship.
Jack was co-owner of SIW Pipe & Supply from 1986 until his retirement in 1990. He was a member of First United Methodist Church, Disabled American Veterans, Veterans of Foreign Wars, Paul G. Mahoney VFW Post 4372, and Oldtimers of Ector County.
He was preceded in death by his parents, and two brothers, Oscar Edward Jr., and George Walter, father-in-law, J. Wiley Walker, and mother-in-law, Syble Walker.
He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Mary Love; daughter, Jeanie Finn & husband, Paul Dee; son, Gordon Allbright & wife, Mary, all of Odessa; grandchildren, SSgt. Jerrod Finn & wife, Sabrina of San Angelo; Brad Allbright of Odessa; Elizabeth Dominguez & husband, Pvt. Jason Dominguez of Ft. Drum, NY; Mandy Allbright & Melissa Finn of Lubbock; great-grandchildren, Ryan, Jonathan, & Victoria Finn, all of San Angelo; brother, Joe Allbright & wife, Francis, of Andrews; sisters-in-law, Polly Allbright of Odessa; and Ruth Allbright of Alpine; special cousin, L.B. Bitner & wife, Oneta, of Odessa; special niece, Judy Allbright of Aztec, NM; special family who adopted his as “Pawpa Jack” are Linda & Rick Anderegg & Tyler Anderegg of Odessa; Emmy Anderegg of Waco; and Lacy Borgo of Montrose, CO; and special friends, June & Glenn Finn.
Honorary pallbearers will be Joe M. Allbright, Bill Allbright, James Allbright, nephews and friends, Leon Rybolt, Kenneth Huse, Garland Tiner, Jr., and Rafe Adams.
Friends and family invite you to share in a celebration of Jack’s life at a Military Graveside service at 11:00 a.m., Monday, August 4, 2003, at Sunset Memorial Gardens. A Memorial Service is scheduled for 2:00 p.m., also on Monday, at First United Methodist Church. A time of visitation will follow with the family in the Church Parlor.
The family suggests memorials be given to the First United Methodist Church, Parks Methodist Retirement Village or Home Hospice.
Special thanks to Dr. J.B. Naidu & staff, Parks Methodist Retirement Village, Home Hospice, Rev. Blossom Matthews and Rev. Bill Heggemeier.
And a very special thanks for Irma Eilenberger, a longtime caregiver.
Services entrusted to Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home.
Josephine Christian
ODESSA - Josephine Christian, 91, of Odessa, a homemaker, died Sunday, Aug. 31, 2003, at her home in Odessa.
Services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at the Rose of Sharon Missionary Baptist Church with the Rev. J.W. Hanson officiating. Burial will follow in the Ector County cemetery Arrangements by Martinez Funeral Home.
She was born in Giddings and was a 43-year-resident of Odessa.
SURVIVORS: Sons, Fred Christian of Riverdale, Calif., Charles Christian of Miraloma, Calif., Chester Christian of Borger, Alvin Christian, Ivory Christian and Laurence Christian, all of Odessa, Curtis Christian of Aurora, Colo., and Kenneth Christian of San Marcos; daughters, Lucille Christian, Bennie Starling, Barbara Armstrong, Willie M. Haynes and Frankie M. Davis, all of Odessa; brother, Henry Knox Jr. of Rockdale; sisters, Irene McDowell of Austin, and Lela Payne and Hattie L. Strain, both of Cameron; 65 grandchildren; 119 great-grandchildren; and 48 great-great-grandchildren.
Austin Ellison
ANDREWS - Austin James Ellison, infant son of Dustin James Ellison and Elizabeth Miller, of Austin, died Wednesday Aug. 20, 2003, at Seaton Hospital in Austin.
Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. today in Andrews North Babyland cemetery with the Rev. Gary Williamson officiating. Arrangements by McNett Funeral Gome.
He was born in Austin.
SURVIVORS: Parents; grandparents, Jeana and Brent Washington of Hobbs, N.M., Donnald Ellison of Austin, Maryann Murphy of Leesburg, Fla., and Barbara Miller and Bryce Miller of Gonzales; great-grandparents, Jane Vining of Andrews, Jamie Ham of Abilene, Dorothy Washington of Cisco and Mairon Beers of Leesburg.
Eusebio Rodriguez
PECOS - Eusebio 'Chevo' Rodriguez, 71, of Pecos, a retired test driver, died Friday, Aug. 29, 2003, in Pecos.
Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Santa Rosa Catholic Church. A rosary will be said at 7:30 p.m. today at the Peaceful Gardens Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will be at Mt. Evergreen cemetery. Arrangements by Peaceful Gardens Funeral Home.
He was born in Loving, N.M., but was a lifetime resident of Pecos. He was Catholic.
SURVIVORS: Wife, Alicia Salcido Rodriguez of Pecos; sons, Robert Rodriguez of Gardendale and Gabriel Rodriguez of Midland; daughters, Helen Esparza and Amy Rodriguez, both of Midland, and Sylvia Garcia of Pecos; brothers, Efern Rodriguez and Edward Rodriguez, both of Pecos, and Alfredo Rodriguez of Odessa; sisters, Maria Rubio and Manuela Rodriguez, both of Pecos; and 13 grandchildren.
Elida Sepeda
BIG SPRING - Elida Sepeda, 58, of Big Spring, a postal carrier, died Saturday, Aug. 30, 2003, at Covenant Medical Center in Lubbock.
Mass will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church with the Rev. Richard Regan officiating. Burial will be at Trinity Memorial Park. Arrangements by Myers and Smith Funeral Home.
She was born in Marfa and moved to Big Spring in 1979. She was Catholic.
SURVIVORS: Husband, Lupe Sepeda of Big Spring; son, Michael Sepeda of Dallas; daughters, Monica Carroll and Elaine Sepeda, both of Big Spring, Amanda Sotelo of Lubbock, and Jessica Arguello of Austin; sister, Librada Moreno of Austin; and seven grandchildren.
Manuel Botello
ODESSA — Manuel Botello, 43, of Odessa was born Sept. 3, 1960, in Mexico. He passed away Friday, Sept. 5, 2003, at Medical Center Hospital. He was the Executive Chef Manager for the Holiday Inn Centre for 17 years.
Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 6, 2003, at Chapa Funeral Home. A Rosary will be held from 7 to 8 p.m. at Chapa Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral services will be held in San Miguel Zacatecas, Mexico.
He is survived by his father, Jose Botello of Zacatecas, Mexico; mother, Maria Rincon of Zacatecas, Mexico; brothers, Julian Botello, Armando Botello, Pedro Botello, Jose Botello and Alejandro Lopez, all of Odessa; sister, Delfina Cardiel of Odessa; aunts, uncles, cousins and other relatives.
Manuel will be missed by all.
Services entrusted to Chapa Funeral Home.
Alice Eloise Sandell
ODESSA — Alice Eloise Sandell, 72, went home to be with the Lord on September 4, 2003, with her family by her side.
Alice was born on February 16, 1931, in Wink, Texas. She was a lifetime resident of the Permian Basin. Alice was a member of Midessa Heights Baptist Church where she served as an adult Sunday School teacher and Treasurer for many years.
She left a loving legacy of faith and hope in Jesus Christ.
Alice will be greatly missed, but “to be absent from the body and to be present with the Lord,” II Cor. 5:8.
Alice is preceded in death by her mother and father, JT and Myrtis Ralston, and her sister, Priscilla Poeppel. She is survived by her husband, Ralph Sandell Jr. of Odessa; son, Larry Agnew and wife, Gene, of Odessa; daughters, Terry Kirk of Midland and Tammy Hampton and husband, David, of Amarillo; brothers, Jerald Ralston and wife, Sue, of Crockett, Texas, and Mike Ralston and wife, Wanda, of Odessa; grandchildren, Priscilla McKaskle and husband, Jay, Steven Kirk and wife, Michelle, Alicia Monk and husband, Ben, Daniel and Samantha Agnew, Justin, Jeremy and Autumn Hampton; great-grandchildren, Ty, Toby and Tara McKaskle; several nieces, nephews, great nieces, and nephews, one great-great niece, a multitude of cousins, and brothers and sisters in Christ.
Services will be held at Midessa Heights Baptist Church at 11 a.m. September 7, 2003. Jerald Ralston and Nick Gates will be officiating.
Interment will follow at Sunset Memorial Gardens.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made to Home Hospice of Odessa.
Arrangements are entrusted to Sunset Memorial Funeral Home.
