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John Elmer Pelley, Jr.
John Elmer Pelley, Jr., an officer who fought with the U.S. Armyšs famed 8th Air Force in World War II and later launched several business ventures as an entrepreneur, died in Dallas, TX on January 13th, 2003. Pelley was 80 years old.
The cause was pancreatic cancer.
Pelley, known through much of his life as "JR, " was born August 25, 1922 in Jenks, OK. He was the first child of John E. Pelley, Sr. and Daisey Pelley, the former Daisey Morton. He was a classic member of what became known as "The Greatest Generation." Pelley was raised during the Great Depression and enlisted in the army near the start of World War II. He was trained as a bombardier and served in the 391st Squadron of the 34th Bomb Group headquartered in Mendelsham, England.
Shortly before leaving for Europe, Pelley married
the former Wanda Jean Graves. They had known each other since childhood in rural Oklahoma. As a Lieutenant, Pelley flew 35 combat missions in both the B-24 and B-17 bombers. His missions included air support for the D-Day invasion and numerous raids over Berlin and other Nazi industrial sites. During his service, the 8th Air Force suffered one of the highest casualty rates of any American command in Europe. On one mission, a piece of German flak shattered the nose of Pelleyšs bomber and struck him in the chest only to be stopped by his flack jacket. On what would have been his first mission, Pelley lost his position on the aircrew because of the assignment of a navigator to the mission. Later that day, the plane was shot down. The crew was held prisoner for the duration of the war.
Pelley was discharged from the Army as a Captain and settled in San Antonio, TX. There, he noticed the great shortage of automobiles in wartime America and realized the tremendous demand for cars among returning G.I.šs. A car dealership was his first business. Over nearly five decades, Pelley helped start and manage a series of businesses including a chemical service company for the oil industry, a restaurant in Lubbock, TX and a giftware distributorship in Dallas.
Pelleyšs marriage ended in divorce in 1975. The former Wanda Pelley survives, living in Sun City, FL. Pelley is also survived by; two sons, John David Pelley of Bend, OR and Scott Cameron Pelley of Great Falls, VA; a brother, William H. Pelley of Oklahoma City, OK and two grandchildren, Reece John Pelley and Blair Jane Pelley also of Great Falls.
His life ended at home, surrounded by friends and loving family. A graveside ceremony is planned for 10am, Sunday, January 19, 2003 at the Sparkman/Hillcrest Memorial Park.
Rev. Nathaniel Render
DENVER CITY — Services for the Rev. Nathaniel Render, 70, of Denver City will be at 10 a.m. Monday at Assembly of God Church with the Rev. Ronnie Lunsford officiating and Kevin Bruton and Gene Benningfield assisting.
Burial will be in Denver City Memorial Park under the direction of Ratliff Funeral Home in Denver City.
He died Thursday, Jan. 16, 2003.
He was born Feb. 16, 1932, in Hearne. He grew up in Lamesa and moved to Denver City in 1965. He married
Billie on July 5, 1961, in Las Vegas, Nev. He ministered in Andrews, Denver City, New Home and Lovington, N.M.
Survivors include his wife; two daughters, Shela Francis of Midland and Surlestena Jenkins of Denver City; a son, Nathan Jr. of Dallas; 11 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
Ferne Geer
Ferne Geer, 81, of Slaton, died Wednesday, June 11, 2008, in Canyon.
Memorial services will be at 11 a.m. Friday, June 13, 2008, at First Baptist Church in Slaton with Reverend Cleve Kerby officiating. Arrangements are by Boxwell Brothers Funeral Directors, 2800 Paramount Blvd.
Mrs. Geer was born Feb. 4, 1927, in Slaton, to Irving and Lena Weathered. She was a homemaker and a member of the First Baptist Church in Slaton.
She was preceded in death by her husband, M.D. Geer in 2005; and son, Gary Geer in 1999.
Survivors include her daughter, Georgia Schmidt and husband Alvin of Canyon; a son, Charlie Geer and wife Laura of Austin; a brother, Frank Weathered and wife Frances of Brownsville; three grandchildren, Lisa Johnson and husband Nick of Amarillo, Laramie Schmidt of Canyon, and Caleb Geer of Austin.
Family suggests memorials be to, Slaton Meals on Wheels, 230 West Lynn St., Slaton, TX 79364; or Cal Farley's Boys Ranch, 600 S.W. 11th Ave., Amarillo, TX.
David Milton DeBusk
David Milton DeBusk of Idalou departed this life on June 10, 2008, at the age of 56 years. He was born on Oct. 15, 1951, to Monroe and Nora (Pendleton) DeBusk in Lubbock. He attended Idalou High School, graduating in 1970 and Texas Tech University, which he graduated in 1974. David married
Donna Lykes on Aug. 13, 1982, in Lubbock. He was a farmer.
Those left to cherish his memory are his wife, Donna; his parents, Monroe and Nora DeBusk; one daughter, Natalie DeBusk of Idalou; one son, Chad DeBusk; one sister, Loretta Becton; two brothers, Gary DeBusk of Idalou and Ronald DeBusk of Brownfield.
Celebration of Life Services will be held at 10 a.m., Saturday, June 14, 2008, at Idalou United Methodist Church with David Ceballos officiating. Interment will follow at Idalou cemetery in Idalou.
Arrangements are under the personal care of White Funeral Home of Lubbock.
Clara C. Henderson
Services for Clara C. Henderson, 94, of Abilene and formerly of Lubbock, will be held at 1 p.m. on Friday, June 13th, in Resthaven's Abbey Chapel. Burial will follow in Resthaven Memorial Park under the direction of Resthaven.
Mrs. Henderson passed away on Sunday in Abilene.
She was born on Oct. 20, 1913, in Cross Plains. She was preceded in death by her husband, Durward Henderson in 1983. She was a seamstress for many years and member of Broadway Church of Christ.
Survivors include a daughter, Wanda Henderson, of Abilene; five grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and one great great-grandchild.
Jack Wayne Carman
Jack Wayne Carman, Sr. 66, of Lubbock, died Sunday at his home, funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday June 12, in the Freedom Fellowship Church, 66th and Elgin St. Burial will follow in the City of Lubbock cemetery. His family will receive friends from 6 - 7 p.m. Wednesday at Franklin-Bartley Funeral Home.
Jack was born in Matador to Leonard Daniel and Maudie Ella (Boner) Carman. He was a hydraulics specialist working on gin presses and had worked for Lubbock Electric for 26years. His favorite past time was watching his grandkids play sports.
Survivors include his wife, Gwynn; two sons, Jack, Jr. and Randy; one daughter, Kristi Hughes, all of Lubbock; two step-sons, Lonnie Tucek, of Houston, and Dewayne Tucek of Lubbock; one step-daughter, Melissa Carbajal, of Canyon; four brothers, Cecil Carman, of Abernathy, Bishop James Carman, of Surprise, Ariz., Larry Carman of Houston, and Billy Carman of Slaton; one sister, Earline Carr of Marlow, Okla.; and 12 grandchildren
Jack was preceded in death by his first wife, Barbara; sons James Ronnie Ray Carman; and a brother Ray and his parents.
Memorials are suggested to Abounding Love Ministries at Freedom Fellowship or Power House Fellowship 4023 34th St Lubbock, TX.
Eusebio Chevo Saldivar
Celebration of Life services for Eusebio "Chevo" Saldivar, 72, of Lubbock, will be held at 10 a.m., Thursday, June 12, 2008, at Resthaven's Abbey Chapel with Pastor Marcelo Saez and Pastor David Sanchez officiating. Interment will follow at Resthaven Memorial Park. A visitation will be held from 7 to 8 pm, Wednesday, June 11, 2008 at Resthaven Funeral Home.
Eusebio Saldivar was born Aug. 14, 1935, in Melvin, to the late Benito and Refugia Saldivar. He married
the love of his life, Rita Marroquin, Nov. 27, 1970. Eusebio was preceded in death by a sister, Lydia Tarin.
Those left to cherish his memory are his wife, Rita Saldivar; two sons, Marcos Saldivar and wife Esther, and Jamie Saldivar and wife Summer, all of Lubbock; four sisters, Georgia Ramirez of San Antonio, Juanita Morales of Milwaukee, Wisc., Josie Arroyos of Plainview, and Mary Lou Martinez of Fort Worth; brother, Manuel Saldivar, of San Antonio; two granddaughters, Cori Saldivar, and arriving soon, Brookly Sage Saldivar; grandson, Stephen Saldivar; and numerous relatives.
Charles Charlie Jack Gibbs
Charles "Charlie" Jack Gibbs, 57, of Lubbock went home to be with Jesus and his Daddy Monday, June 9, 2008. Charles was born March 31, 1951, in Childress, Texas. He was the owner and operator of Cool Breeze Heating and Air Conditioning. Charlie was an avid Harley motorcyclist, and member of the First Baptist Church of Lubbock.
He is survived by his mother, Mamie Sue Gibbs; three sisters, Yvette Peel, Sue Ann Brown and Paula Corley.
Services will be held on Thursday, June 12, 2008, at 11 a.m. at Sanders Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow at the City of Lubbock cemetery.
The family will visit with friends in the foyer before the service.
Mary Julia Cleveland
Mary Julia Cleveland, after 90 years of life, went to be with her Lord and Savior on June 7, 2008.
She was born March 31, 1918, in Wichita, Kan., to Elizabeth Mary Hardy and Isaac Newton Price. She was preceded in death by her brother, Richard Price; and is survived by two additional brothers, Thomas Price of El Paso, and John Price of Arlington; and numerous nieces.
She married
Ben Cleveland in 1967, and he preceded her in death in 1985.
She was a bank officer for El Paso National Bank for 30 years when she retired in 1979, at which time her and her husband moved to Del Rio, where she resided until 2005. She then moved to Lubbock with her brother, Dick where they both resided at Ventura Place. During this time she became a member of St. Elizabeth's Catholic Church.
She was very active as a "pink Lady" volunteer for the Val Verde hospital many years, a member of the Sacred Heart Church in Del Rio and a member of the VFW.
She had a tremendous love for animals especially her cat "Chiquita" and her horse "Cordell".
In lieu of flowers please give donations to the Humane Society of America.
Visitations will be 4-9 p.m. Thursday, June 12, 2008, at G. W. Cox Memorial Funeral Home Chapel with a Rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Friday, June 13, 2008, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church with interment at Sunset Memorial Oaks cemetery. Father Jim Fischler, CICM will officiate.
Funeral arrangements with G. W. Cox Memorial Funeral Home, of Del Rio LTD, 114 Fletcher Drive, Del Rio, Texas. 78840 Ph: 830.775.2000.
