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VIRGINIA LYNN CONNER
Graveside services for Virginia Lynn Conner, 65, of Kilgore will be held on Friday, March 12, 2004 at the Kilgore City Cemetery at 10:15 a.m., with a memorial service to follow at 11 a.m. at First Christian Church, Kilgore.
She was born on Feb. 19, 1939 in Alice, to Maurine (Bolt) and Irvine Hunter, and passed away on Tuesday, March 9, 2004 in Kilgore. Virginia, known as Gigi to her seven grandchildren, graduated from Kilgore High school in 1956, and attended North Texas State University. In 1957 she married Tom Conner, also of Kilgore. Upon Tom's graduation from Texas A&M in 1961, Virginia and Tom set upon an adventure that would take them and their three boys literally around the world. Virginia, Tom and the boys moved from Texas to Louisiana and back to Texas, to Germany, to Virginia, to Saudi Arabia, back to Virginia, and finally back home to East Texas.
Each new place she lived brought its own excitement and memories. From the excitement of the first job out of college in Fort Worth, to the brief time of caring for twin infant girls in New Orleans her life was filled with hope. From the tulips of Amsterdam to the peaks of the Alps, from the castles along the Rhine River to white Christmases celebrated in the midst of the Kriskringle market in Nueremberg, Virginia's life was filled with the creation of lifelong family memories. From the apple orchards of Virginia to the star-filled nights of the Arabian Desert, her life was filled with fun and wonderment. And from the rolling hills of the Shennandoah Valley to the familiar sights and sounds of East Texas, Virginia's life was filled with the love of family and friends. She always praised God for His goodness and thanked Him for the love and grace that she received from Him through His Son, Jesus The Christ.
At each new place, Virginia was always fully engaged. From volunteering to help those in need to leading the charge at countless school fund raisers. She spent many years in the insurance business including owning her own agency, and worked in the school system both overseas and in the U.S. She was appointed as the first ever female school board member in Frederick County, Va.
She is survived by her husband of 47 years, Tom Conner; three sons and daughters-in-law, Chris and Polly Conner of Ft. Campbell, Ky., Ross and Janice Conner of Olathe, Kan., and Judd and Sharon Conner of Gulf Breeze, Fla.; sister, Julie Westrom of Dallas; two brothers and sisters-in-law; David and Katie Morgan of Spokane, Wash., and Daniel and Carol Morgan of Tyler; grandchildren, Ross, Jake, Kylie, Michael, Sam, Maddie and Joe; and numerous nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends and family at Rader Funeral Home from 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday evening.
Memorials may be made to the First Christian Church Youth Mission Fund, 609 East Main Street, Kilgore, Texas 75662.
JOYCE LAMBETH FREDERICK
Services for Joyce Lambeth Frederick, 67, of Tatum are pending with Rader Funeral Home in Kilgore. She died Wednesday, March 10, 2004 at her residence.
LEEROY BURNS JR.
Funeral service for LeeRoy Burns, 56, of Kilgore were 2 p.m. Thursday, March 11, 2004 in the Chapel of Rader Funeral Home of Kilgore with Bro. James Baker officiating. Burial was in Kilgore Memorial Gardens. Mr. Burns died Monday, March 8, at the V.A. Hospital in Dallas.
Pallbearers were Willie Peralez, Rick Smith, Jason Creasey, Tommy Blanchard, Gregg Cagle, Lynn Cagle, Buddy Egeler and Shane Stewart.
He was born June 25, 1947 in Kilgore, son of the late LeeRoy and Anna Burns. LeeRoy was a member of Elder Estates Baptist Church. He worked as a meat cutter for Safeway warehouse in Garland and later in life worked as a machinist and then as an independent truck driver. Mr. Burns served his country in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. He was a member of James Ladd Burgess Masonic Lodge of Dallas and was a Shriner. LeeRoy will be remembered as a loving husband, father, grandfather and brother.
He is survived by his wife of 35 years, Fannie Mae Burns of Kilgore; two daughters and sons-in-law, Vicki Fleming and Eddie of Kilgore and Lisa Stewart and Blaine of Kilgore; sister and brother-in-law, Ann Cagle and Billy of Klondike; three granddaughters, Malayna Cheyenne Stewart, Desireé Fleming and Kamryn Aleigha Stewart, all of Kilgore; and numerous nieces, nephews and other loving family.
Memorial contributions can be made to the Elder Estates Baptist Church in Kilgore.
Online condolences may be left at raderfuneralhome.com
JOYCE MASON HOLDER
Services for Joyce Mason Holder, 71, of Kilgore are pending at Rader Funeral Home of Kilgore. Mrs. Holder died May 1, 2004 in Longview.
JUSTIN ROY BARR
Services for Justin Roy Barr, 23, of Kilgore will be held a11 a.m. Monday, May 3, 2004 at St. Luke's United Methodist Church in Kilgore with the Revs. Robert Besser and Ralph Rudy officiating. Justin died Thursday, April 29, 2004 at his home in Kilgore.
He was born in Opelousas, La., on Sept. 11, 1980 to Harold and Sharon Barr. Justin was a member of the St. Luke's United Methodist Church. He had served in the United States Army. Justin loved people and especially enjoyed spending time with children. He enjoyed fishing, bicycling and working out. Justin loved animals, in particular his dog “Thumper.” He was a supervisor for Sam's wholesale club of Longview. All who knew him will miss Justin.
His two grandfathers, Clifford Britt and Harold Barr Sr., precede him in death.
Justin is survived by his parents, Harold and Sharon Barr of Kilgore; sister and brother-in-law, Jennifer and Adam Dowell of Kilgore; two grandmothers, Pauline Britt of Kilgore and Rebecca Barr of Patterson, La.; as well as aunts, uncles, numerous cousins and many other loving family and friends.
Memorials can be made in Justin's memory to St. Luke's United Methodist Church, 401 E. Main St., Kilgore, TX 75662.
The Barr family will receive friends at Rader Funeral Home in Kilgore Sunday evening from 7 to 9 p.m.
GLADYS E. “PAT” COOK
Services for Pat Cook, 92 of Benton, Ark., formerly of Kilgore, will be 10 a.m. Tuesday, May 4, 2004 at the First Christian Church with the Rev. Bill Blanks officiating. Burial will follow in Kilgore Cemetery. Mrs. Cook died Friday, April 30, 2004 in Benton, Ark.
She was born Sept. 28, 1911 in Kirvin to J.B. and Maud Teer. She moved to Kilgore in 1934. Mrs. Cook was a longtime member of the First Christian Church where she was active in the Christian Women’s Fellowship. She retired from the Kilgore Independent School District.
Mrs. Cook is survived by two daughters and one son-in-law, Patsy Weatherford of Benton, Ark., and Sherry and Bill Spurgeon of Alexander, Ark.; a daughter-in-law, Betty Cook of Silverdale, Wash.; one sister, Delle Erskine of Tehuacana; one brother, Henry Teer of Fairfield; 15 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; one great-great grandson; and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Lymon Hall Cook, and a son, Richard Cook.
The family will receive friends at Rader Funeral Home of Kilgore Monday evening between 6 and 7:30 p.m.
Memorial contributions may be made to the East Texas Treatment Center.
PRECIOUS MARY JANE MCWHORTER
Services for Precious Mary Jane McWhorter, 94, of Longview were 2 p.m. Saturday, May 1, 2004 at Rader Funeral Home Chapel of Kilgore with the Revs. A.D. Spear and Tim Sullivan officiating. Burial was in the Grice Cemetery, Grice. Mrs. McWhorter died Thursday, April 29, 2004 in Longview.
Pallbearers were Dr. Charles Dryden Jr., Samuel Clem, Anthony Craddock, Nolan Apple, Andrew Craddock, Richard Hammer III and Colton Apple.
She was born April 1, 1910 in Temple, Okla. Mrs. McWhorter attended public schools in Mineola and Shreveport, La. She moved to Longview in 1934 where she raised her family. Mrs. McWhorter was a member of the United Pentecostal Church. Later in life, she moved back to Mineola and went to nursing school where she obtained her LVN. She was a homemaker and a seamstress.
Mrs. McWhorter is survived by three daughters and sons-in-law, Edith V. and Deo E. Welch Jr. of Longview, L. Claudette and Earle Stairs of Lehigh, Fla., Alice G. and Charles Dryden of Longview; a son-in-law, Farris Stanford of Longview; 10 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Lin McWhorter, and a daughter, Lois Lewellin Stanford.
S.F.C. JAMES E. DIXON
Graveside services for James E. Dixon, 72, of Kilgore will be 2 p.m. Friday, June 25, 2004 at the Lakeview Memorial Gardens with the Rev. Don Beebe officiating. Mr. Dixon passed away Monday, June 21, 2004 at his home in Kilgore.
Mr. Dixon was born June 16, 1932 in Kilgore to Clarence and Florene Dixon. He was a member of the Baptist faith. Mr. Dixon retired from the United States Army after more than 25 years of service. He served in Korea, Vietnam and was stationed for more than six years in Germany. He later worked as a long distance driver for Watkins Motor Lines in Lakeland, Fla.
Mr. Dixon is preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Eugene Dixon.
He is survived by his wife, Yvonne Dixon of Kilgore; two daughters and sons-in-law, Deborah and Sean Sapp of Brandenton, Fla., and Linda and Robert Garner of Columbus, Ga.; two sons and daughters-in-law, James B. and Marianne Dixon of Phenix City, Ala., and David Dixon of Lakeland, Fla., and Tara Dixon of Lakeland, Fla.; 10 grandchildren, Richard, Anne and Heather Sapp of Brandenton, Fla., Helen and husband Matt Tackitt of Denver, Colo., Daniel and John Dixon of Phenix City, Ala., Melissa, Melinda and Sam Garner of Columbus, Ga., and Justin Edward Dixon of Lakeland, Fla.; one great-granddaughter, Adrianne Tackitt of Denver, Colo.; brother, Charles R. and wife Matha Dixon of Amarillo; sister, Betty Jo Higgins of Amarillo; five sisters-in-law; three brothers-in-law; as well as numerous nieces, nephews and other loving family and friends.
CORINNE VANDERMEULEN
Services for Corinne VanderMeulen, 86, of Tyler are pending at Rader Funeral Home of Kilgore. Mrs. VanderMeulen passed away Wednesday, June 23, 2004 in Tyler.
SANDRA SUE FREEMAN PIPER
Sandi Piper of Kilgore, 62, passed away June 14, 2004 in Fort Worth, following a lengthy illness.
A graveside memorial service for friends and close family will be 1 p.m. Saturday, June 26, at the Kilgore Cemetery with her brother, Ken Freeman, officiating. A reception will follow for family and friends at the Reunion Hall.
Sandi was born in Kilgore May 18, 1942 to the late T.H. “Tex” Freeman and Dorothy “Dot” Freeman. She is survived by her son, Richard Piper of Fort Worth, and her brother, Ken Freeman of Marshall.
Sandi graduated from Kilgore High School in 1960 and worked most of her life in the insurance industry as a certified insurance counselor. She was a member of the Kilgore High School Band. She was a member of Church on the Rock in Longview.
Condolences can be sent c/o Ken Freeman, 468 Highland Lake Rd., Marshall, TX 75672.
HERBERT L. DYER
Services for Herbert L. Dyer, 76, of Kilgore were 10 a.m. Wednesday, June 23, 2004 at the Rader Funeral Home Chapel in Kilgore with the Rev. Freeman Pierce officiating. Burial was in Danville Cemetery under the direction of Rader Funeral Home in Kilgore. Mr. Dyer passed away Sunday, June 20, in Longview.
Pallbearers were Chris Lacy, Wayne Bass, Claud Ford, Larry Barnet, Wes Lacy, Gene Bass, Jerry Dyer and Byron Walker.
Mr. Dyer was born Oct. 19, 1927 in Falk, Ark., the son of Lynn and Ruby Dyer. He moved to Kilgore in the early 1930s with his family and attended Kilgore schools. Mr. Dyer served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. He married Bonnie Lacy on Sept. 29, 1945 and spent 58 wonderful years with her. He was a loving and devoted husband, father and grandfather.
Mr. Dyer was a firefighter for the Kilgore Fire Department. After 27 years of service he retired from Petro Lite. Mr. Dyer was a member of the Hickory Grove Baptist Church. He will be remembered as an outdoor person who enjoyed hunting and fishing.
Mr. Dyer was preceded in death by his parents and a grandson, Michael Merritt Jr.
Survivors include his wife, Bonnie Dyer of Kilgore; two daugthers and a son-in-law, Freda Henderson of Frisco and Teresa and Mike Merritt of Kilgore; three sisters, Leona Milton of Longview, Joyce Lyles of Austin and Jimmie Tucker of Kilgore; one brother, Bill Dyer of Kilgore; two grandchildren, Lonnie Henderson of Frisco and Lacy Merritt of Kilgore; three great-grandchildren; as well as a host of other loving family and friends.
If desired, memorials may be made to the Hickory Grove Baptist Church or Heart’s Way Hospice.
Online tributes for the family may be left at www.raderfuneralhome.com.
AKIN LEE HARRIS
Services for Akin Lee Harris, 71, of Longview will be 2 p.m. Friday, Sept. 3, 2004 at the Rader Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Dale Turner officiating. Mr. Harris died Sunday, Aug. 29, 2004 in Longview.
He was born in Kilgore Nov. 5, 1932, to Roy Lee and Mary Louise Harris. He lived in or near Kilgore most of his life. He was of the Presbyterian faith. He worked for Hudson Construction at Texas Eastman for several years and retired from the Safety Department of Texas Eastman in 1995 after 37 years. He was a member of the Elks Lodge, the National Rifle Association, had belonged to the same “Sweetwater deer lease” group for many years, and loved the hunting, cooking and life. He enjoyed table games and loved entertaining his many friends and family.
Mr. Harris is survived by his wife of 20 years, Carol Ann Green Spence Harris of Longview; his mother, Mary Louise Richards of Longview; two sons and daughters-in-law, David and Linda Harris of Longview and Rusty and Shannon Spence of Kilgore; two daughters and sons-in-law, Ruth and Michael Kusheba of Liberty City and Leanne and Rick Johnson of Big Sandy; two brothers-in-law, Jerry Green of Midland and Jimmy and Jane Green of Kilgore; two sisters-in-law and their husbands, Marie and Alvin Gibson of Texarkana and Katie and Kent Simpkins of Longview; seven grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association.
