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Henry F. Wood
ODESSA — Henry F. Wood, 81, of Odessa, passed away Friday, Nov. 14, 2003, at Medical Center Hospital.
He was born Dec. 28, 1921, in Rochester, Texas, the son of the late Henry F. Wood and Mattie Taylor Wood.
Mr. Wood was a graduate of Rochester High School. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II. He married
Lorene M. Jones on Aug. 20, 1941, and later retired from Walker Battery and Electric in Odessa.
He will join his parents, Mattie and Henry F. Wood; sisters, Gladys Stevens, Eunice Hall and Treasure Johnson; and brothers, Woodrow Wood, Giffin Wood and Meredith Wood, with the Lord in Heaven.
He was a member of the American Legion and Sherwood Baptist Church.
He is survived by his wife, Lorene Wood of Odessa; sons, David Wood and wife Debbie and Paul Wood and wife Katrina, all of Odessa; daughters, Carolyn Bevel and husband Jack of Temecula, Calif., and Rita Abel and husband J. D. of Odessa; 13 grandchildren; and 17 great-grandchildren.
H.F. was a loving father and friend to all that knew him. He will be missed dearly by all.
Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Monday, Nov. 17, 2003, at Hubbard-Kelly Chapel with Donald Ray Jones officiating. Interment will follow at Rosehill cemetery.
Services entrusted to Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home.
Robert Ainslee Estes
MIDLAND — Robert Ainslee Estes, 93, pioneer resident of Midland, passed away on Sunday, November 9, 2003, at his residence, following a short illness.
Memorial services will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday, November 12, 2003, at the First Christian Church of Midland with Rev. Tommy Potter officiating and Rev. Gary Groves assisting.
He was born on July 13, 1910, in Midland, Texas the son of the late Robert E. and May (Flautt) Estes. Bob attended Midland’s elementary schools and then Midland High School. Bob attended and graduated with a B.S. in Mining Engineering from The Texas College of Mining Engineering, which later became the University of Texas-El Paso.
Following graduation from college, Bob returned to Midland where he became an engineer, rising to Senior Supervising Engineer with the former Humble Oil and Refining Company (now Exxon-Mobil Oil). While in McCamey, Texas, he met Gretchen Marvin, an industrial nurse with the same company. The couple married
on December 10, 1939.
Bob was a member of the Texas Surveyors Association, serving three terms as state director, a former president of the Permian Basin Chapter; member of American Society of Civil Engineers; past state director and past president of the West Texas Branch; and a member of the Texas Society of Professional Engineers.
He served four years on the Midland City Council in the mid-’40s. He is a past director of Midland County Library Board; Chairman of the Board of High Sky Children’s Ranch; member of Board of Executors of The Permian Basin Petroleum Museum where he volunteered his time, talent and donations. He was a volunteer instructor in mathematics for Adult Education Neighborhood Center. He was a registered professional engineer and a registered public surveyor. Bob retired from Exxon, then became a Safety Engineer for the State of Texas from which he retired at age 65.
Bob had served as an Elder and Elder Emeritus of First Christian Church in Midland, and past chairman of the building committee. He taught Sunday School Class and is past Chairman of the Board.
Survivors include his wife of almost 64 years, Gretchen of Midland, two daughters: Nancy Estes of Midland, and Ainslee (Estes) Bustos and husband Peter of Dallas, and one sister: Jessie May McWorkman of Midland.
Bob’s family wishes to suggest memorials to Hospice of Midland, P.O. Box 2621, Midland, TX 79702; First Christian Church, 1301 W. Louisiana, Midland, TX 79701; the Petroleum Museum, 1500 I-20 West, Midland, TX 79701; or to the charity of your choice. Arrangements are under the direction of Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home of Midland. Online condolences can be made at: www.npwelch.com.
Bob O’Neal Giddens
LEVELLAND — Bob O’Neal Giddens, age 76, passed away on Friday, November 7, 2003.
He was born on January 17, 1927, in Rochester, Texas, the son of the late Mayes Elmer and Maude Giddens. Bob Giddens was a graduate of Rochester High School, Rochester, Texas. He served in the United States Army during WWII. He was also the owner of Bob O. Giddens Inc. in Odessa, Texas, for over 30 years.
He will join his parents Mayes Elmer and Maude Giddens and sisters, Ada Herron, Minnie Eargle Vernon, and brothers Elmer Dalton ‘Blue’ Giddens, Wilmer Thomas ‘Jack’ Giddens, George Ray Giddens and Teddy Egan Giddens in that Great Place Beyond.
He will be missed by his daughters, Bobbie Evelyn and husband, Jesse Craig, of Odessa, Texas, and Jakey Laverne Giddens of Phoenix, Arizona; sisters, Beryl LaVerne Hendricks of Breckenridge, Texas, and Ella Mae and husband Alton Burnett of Sundown, Texas; brother Arthur Giddens and wife Lila Bea of Abilene, Texas; grandchildren, James Rocco Gintonio of Omaha, Nebraska, Steve O’Neal Gintonio of Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, Traci Yvon Craig of Moscow, Idaho, and Kimberly Jo and husband, David LaScala of Selden, New York; and 2 great grandsons, Nicholas James Gintonio, and Tyler O’Neal Gintonio; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Ernie Barr, a longtime family friend, will be officiating at the Services to be held at the George Price Funeral Home in Levelland, Texas, on Friday, November 14, 2003, at 11 a.m. Burial will be held immediately following in the Sundown, Texas, cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Danny Burnett, Jesse Craig, Wilmer Thomas ‘Butch’ Giddens, George Giddens, James Rocco Gintonio, and Steve O’Neal Gintonio. Honorary Pallbearers are Alton Burnett, Jerry Hawkins, and Bill Stewart.
Doris Levins
ODESSA — Doris Levins, 74, of Odessa, passed away November 9, 2003, at Hospice House of breast cancer. She was born in Lubbock April 28, 1929, the youngest of the six children of Andrew Jackson Daniel and Zona Blankenship Daniel.
Doris was loved by many for her truly unselfish generosity, charitability, compassion, courage and kind understanding. As an employee of Mrs. Baird’s bread store on Dixie Street for fifteen years, she was always willing to help people in need with donations of food and money and expected nothing in return. Her charitability extended to animals as well, in particular to countless cats she rescued and cared for. A lifelong Democrat, she never backed away from a lively political debate. Many sought her out just to talk to because of her non-judgmental attitude. Her honesty and fairness were a model to all who knew her. She had a great love of music and a wonderful sense of humor; she loved British comedy, especially Monty Python. A romantic at heart, she was an avid reader of Jane Austen and romance novels.
She was married
to William (Bill or Pappy) Levins for 53 happy years, and was the great love of his life. Still obviously in love even after so many years, Doris and Pappy had a relationship that was rare and beautiful. A devoted mother, she always put her two children, Rebecca (Becky) and William (Willy), first. She is survived by her husband, two children, five grandchildren and three cats.
Visitation is at Frank W. Wilson Funeral Directors. Graveside services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, November 12, at Sunset Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers the family requests memorial donations be made to the American Cancer Society or to Home Hospice, 903 N. Sam Houston Ave, Odessa, TX, 79761.
Bob O’Neal Giddens
LEVELLAND — Bob O’Neal Giddens, age 76, passed away on Friday, November 7, 2003.
He was born on January 17, 1927, in Rochester, Texas, the son of the late Mayes Elmer and Maude Giddens. Bob Giddens was a graduate of Rochester High School, Rochester, Texas. He served in the United States Army during WWII. He was also the owner of Bob O. Giddens Inc. in Odessa, Texas, for over 30 years.
He will join his parents, Mayes Elmer and Maude Giddens, and sisters, Ada Herron, Minnie Eargle Vernon, and brothers Elmer Dalton ‘Blue’ Giddens, Wilmer Thomas ‘Jack’ Giddens, George Ray Giddens and Teddy Egan Giddens in that Great Place Beyond.
He will be missed by his daughters, Bobbie Evelyn and husband, Jesse Craig, of Odessa, Texas, and Jakey Laverne Giddens of Phoenix, Arizona; sisters Beryl LaVerne Hendricks of Breckenridge, Texas, and Ella Mae and husband Alton Burnett of Sundown, Texas; brother Arthur Giddens and wife Lila Bea of Abilene, Texas; grandchildren, James Rocco Gintonio of Omaha, Nebraska, Steve O’Neal Gintonio of Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, Traci Yvon Craig of Moscow, Idaho, and Kimberly Jo and husband, David LaScala of Selden, New York; and two great-grandsons, Nicholas James Gintonio, and Tyler O’Neal Gintonio; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Ernie Barr a longtime family friend will be officiating at the services to be held at the George Price Funeral Home in Levelland, Texas, on Friday, November 14, 2003, at 11 a.m. Burial will be held immediately following in the Sundown, Texas, cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Danny Burnett, Jesse Craig, Wilmer Thomas ‘Butch’ Giddens, George Giddens, James Rocco Gintonio, and Steve O’Neal Gintonio. Honorary pallbearers are Alton Burnett, Jerry Hawkins and Bill Stewart.
Frances Roberta Kettle
ODESSA — Frances Kettle joined her Savior and her husband on November 12, 2003, at Hospice House in Odessa. Services will be held at 2 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 14, 2003, at Bethany Christian Church with Dr. Jimmy Braswell officiating. Interment will follow at Sunset Memorial Gardens. Services have been entrusted to Frank W. Wilson Funeral Directors.
Frances Roberta Carnohan Kettle was born to Earnest and Minnie Reynolds Carnohan on February 21, 1913, on the South Fork of the Brazos River in Tarrant County, Texas. The Carnohan family moved from there to Vernon, Texas, in a covered wagon. Her father was in the teaming business. When the oil field was discovered in Wichita County, the family moved to Electra, Texas. Frances graduated from Electra High School with honors. Not having a crystal ball, she did not realize that she had met her husband, Elmore Richard (Dick) Kettle when he was 7 years old and she was 5 years old. They were married
on June 5, 1931. To this union was born three sons; Kenneth E. Kettle, Daris R. Kettle and Marvin W. Kettle.
In 1943, Mobil Oil Co. transferred her husband to Kermit, Texas. In 1959, Mobil Oil Co. again transferred her husband to Odessa. In 1965, they made their final move together when they moved to Gardendale. She and her partner of 80 years parted company with his death in 1998. In 1999, Frances moved again for a four-year stay at Sherwood Place in Odessa. Her last residence was Manor Park, in Midland. Frances spent her time being a housewife, a loving partner and a great mother.
She is survived by Kenneth and Sue Kettle of Gardendale, Daris and Carolyn Kettle of Rogers, Arkansas, and Marvin and Betty Kettle of Gardendale; seven grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren.
Don Thomas Hill
ODESSA — Don Thomas Hill was born on November 17, 1943, in Lubbock to Royce and Isabell Hill.
He passed away Tuesday at Medical Center Hospital at the age of 59.
Don was a veteran of the U.S. Navy, where he served as a mechanic. Don was the manager for Brandon and Clark Electric, where he has worked for 33 years. He was also the past president of the Electrical Apparatus Services Association. Don loved to spend time fishing and collection sport car models. He was also a Dallas Cowboys fan. Don enjoyed spending time with his family and his very dear friend.
Don is survived by his children, Thomas Wachter of Odessa, Ron Hill and Wayne Hammonds of Andrews and Angie Teague and husband, David, of Odessa; mother, Isabell Hill of Lubbock; sister, Susan Wilson of Lubbock; grandchildren, Shay Hill and Trey Hill both of Odessa; and his best friend, Nikki.
Funeral mass will be 1 p.m. Saturday at Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church with Father Mark Woodruff officiating. Burial will follow in Sunset Memorial Gardens. Rosary will be said at 7 p.m. Friday at Frank W. Wilson Funeral Chapel. Services entrusted to Frank W. Wilson Funeral Directors.
Willard Ray Parker
ODESSA — Willard Ray Parker, 67, of Odessa, passed away, Thursday, Nov. 6, 2003 at his residence.
Mr. Parker was born Dec. 9, 1935 in Washington, D.C. He married
Doris Lyons on Dec. 21, 1952, in Temple, Texas. Ray was regional manager for Dickies Work Clothes Rental for many years. Ray loved to fish, hunt and play golf. He was a born-again Christian and loved the Lord Jesus Christ.
SURVIVORS: wife, Doris Parker of Odessa, brothers, Tommy D. Parker, of Bedias, TX, Charles M. Parker and John D. Pasho of Irving, TX, sisters, Betty Chenoweth of Cody, Wyoming, and Charlotte Dowell of McCaulley, TX and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Blois T. Parker and Dorothy Houchins Parker Pasho, and a son and daughter in their infancy.
Memorial services will be held 11:00 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 15, 2003, at Sunset Heights Baptist Church with Rev. Jess Little officiating.
Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home.
James Bill Storie
ODESSA — James Bill Storie, our beloved father and friend went to his heavenly home November 12, 2003, at the age of 87.
He was known as Bill to friends and family. He loved his family and his country. He served a tour of duty for the Navy and another tour of duty for the Marine Corps. He worked hard all his life, building his own company known and respected as Storie Plastering Company. He was also proud to be a 32nd degree master mason for more than 50 years.
You’ll always be with us Pop, always.
He is survived by his son, James Bruce Storie; wife Vickie of Odessa; daughter, Tanya Kay Searcey and husband, Dave of San Antonio; brothers, Ted Storie of Marshall, Texas; Wayne Storie of Orlando, Fla.; and four grandchildren, Bret, Martha and Mathew Searcey and Jennifer Storie.
Funeral services will be held 9:30 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 15, 2003 at Hubbard-Kelly Chapel with the Rev. Jimmy Braswell officiating. Interment will follow at Sunset Memorial Gardens.
Services entrusted to Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home.
Mario Pando Levario
ODESSA — Mario Pando Levario, 27, of Odessa passed away Monday, August 25, 2003, in Scott, La. He was born December 17, 1975, in Ojinaga, Mexico, to Ramon Sr. and Horetencia Levario. He was a Christian Catholic and employed with the City of Lafayette, La. His greatest desire was to find his purpose in life.
Those who knew him understood his sense of humor. He was known for his laughter and constant joking. To his brothers and sister, he is remembered as their “little brother.” To his parents, he is remembered as the one who needed extra love. Mario ventured out of state in hopes of finding his purpose. His family that stayed behind prayed and hoped that he would. There to receive him with open arms were more family. During his stay he enjoyed his newfound friendship with Barry. The two spent most of their time with family and friends. In the short time together they explored the depth of life.
With help from his loving brother, his sister-in-law and a local church the journey seemed fruitful. Back home his parents, brothers and sister rejoiced that things were going well. The day of the tragedy laid questions of uncertainty. Back at home his parents questioned; his only sister stunned; his brothers searched their feelings.
There in Louisiana, his brother searched his heart. In the hours that followed a light beamed in the darkness. Maybe not all questions were answered, but the one question that was, was Mario’s purpose. There in, KOA Campground, Scott, La., many witnessed love, hope and life. The love for mankind, the hope of eternity and the purpose of life. Mario Levario will never be forgotten. He lives with the Father in heaven and in the hearts of those left behind.
He was preceded in death by his son, Sebastian Chavez Levario. He is survived by son, Mario Alexis Levario of Odessa; parents, Ramon Sr. and Hortencia Levario of Odessa; brothers, Francisco Levario and wife, Ana, of Ojinaga, Carlos Levario of Odessa, Ramon Levario Jr. and wife, Juana, of Odessa, Edgar Levario of Odessa; sister, Maria L. Torres and husband, Isai, of Odessa; and several nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins.
Pallbearers will be Gerardo Rodriguez, Arturo Ramos, Gabriel Ramirez, Felipe Ramirez, Joel Flotte, Jose Angel Flotte, Chris Apodaca and Amado Gonzales.
A rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. today, August 29, 2003, at Odessa Funeral Home Chapel. Services will be at 9 a.m. Saturday, August 30, 2003, at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church with Rev. Gilbert Rodriguez officiating. Interment to follow at Rose Hill cemetery.
Services by Odessa Funeral Home.
