Allen Bishop, 74
1/14/2007
Allen Bishop of Winters died Saturday, January 13, 2007 at Coleman County Medical Center. A memorial service will be 2:00 p.m. Thursday, January 18, 2007 at Hopewell Baptist Church with Rev. Ferris Akins officiating. The body will be cremated. Arrangements are under the direction of Stevens Funeral Home. He was born James Allen Bishop on November 12, 1932 at home in Runnels County, the son of Tilmon Bryant Bishop and Winnie Ethel White Bishop. He grew up and attended school in Winters and married Pat Curry on August 10, 1967 in Ballinger. He was a stock farmer, former officer of the Runnels County Farm Bureau, member of the Coleman County Farm Bureau and a member of Hopewell Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife, Pat Bishop of Winters, two sons and daughters-in-law, Paul and Sabrina Bishop of Stanton, Page and Monica Bishop of Blooming Grove; two granddaughters, Skye Bishop of Stanton and Parys Bishop of Blooming Grove and several nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by three sisters. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial donations be made to Hopewell Baptist Church.

Faye Wheeler, 92
1/26/2007
Faye Wheeler, a long time resident of the Mozelle area, passed away Friday, January 26, 2007. Funeral services will be at 2:00pm Sunday, January 28, at Walker Funeral Home Chapel. Carroll Hinds will officiate. Burial will follow at the Santa Anna Cemetery. The family will receive friends at Walker Funeral Home from 1:00pm until service time Sunday. She was born June 24, 1914 in Gouldbusk. She had lived in San Angelo since 1999. Faye was the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Samuel and Erma Squires. She married the late Doile Wheeler December 12, 1937 in Gouldbusk. He preceded her in death in 1988. She was a member of the Baptist church. Survivors: one daughter and son-in-law - Margaret and Bob Keeling of San Angelo; one sister - Katherine Sparks of San Angelo; two grandsons - Ricky and Greg Keeling both of San Angelo; two great-grandchildren - Colynn Keeling and Kading Corbin, both of San Angelo.

Thomas J. "Tommy" Williams, Sr., 69
1/24/2007
Thomas J. "Tommy" Williams Sr. of Clyde entered into the arms of our Lord and Savior on Monday, January 22, 2007 at Hendrick Medical Center in Abilene. Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m. Friday, January 26, 2007 at Stevens Funeral Home Chapel in Coleman with Rev. Kevin Kennedy and Rev. Larry Hooper officiating. Burial will follow in the Coleman City Cemetery under the direction of Stevens Funeral Home. Mr. Williams was born August 1, 1937 in Coleman, the son of Ernest Williams and Mary Margaret Welch Williams. He grew up and attended school in Coleman. He married Barbara Jo McMahan on November 17, 1957 in Brownwood. He served 11 years in the United States Navy and was with the first crew to serve in Antartica during Operation Freeze. He received the National Defense Service Medal, Fleet Marine Combat Operations Insignia and Vietnam Service Medal with one Bronze Star. After serving in the military, he lived in San Angelo for a number of years before moving to Clyde in 1973. He worked as a truck driver for Merchant Motor Lines, member of the Disabled American Veterans and Vietnam Veterans in Abilene He was a long time member of Trinity Baptist Church in Abilene and most recently a member of Bible Baptist Church in Clyde. Survivors include his wife, Barbara Williams of Clyde; three daughters, Beth Broadus, and husband Johnny, of Clyde, Annetta Marie Speicher, and husband Ron, of Abilene, Vonnie Papp of Stuart, Florida; one son, Tommy Williams of Baird; one brother, Franklin Maurice Williams, and wife Millie, of San Angelo; one sister, Pat Walker, and husband James, of San Angelo; one sister-in-law, Sue Williams of Coleman; 13 grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, several nieces and nephews and extended church family and friends that he dearly loved. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Ernest "Junior" Williams and Duane Williams and one sister, Lorene Kimbrell. Family visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Thursday, January 25, 2007 at Stevens Funeral Home. Memorials may be sent to Hendrick Hospice, 1900 North Pine Street, Abilene, Texas 79601.

Laura Johnson, 92
2/11/2007
Laura Johnson of Gouldbusk died Saturday, February 10, 2007 at Coleman County Medical Center. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, February 13, 2007 at the Gouldbusk Baptist Church with Rev. Alan Wallace officiating. Burial will follow in the Gouldbusk Cemetery, under the direction of Stevens Funeral Home. She was born Mary Laura Insall, the daughter of Eric and Sarah Smith Insall, on April 6, 1914 in Leander. She attended school at Soul's Chapel and married Odis J. Johnson on December 19, 1937 in Elmdale. He preceded her in death on November 22, 2005. She lived in Taylor County for several years before moving to Coleman County in 1971. She taught Sunday School for many years, was a homemaker and a member of the Gouldbusk Baptist Church. Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law, Bill and Gayle Johnson of Gouldbusk; one daughter and son-in-law, Mary Beth and James Marchant of Ochoee, Florida; one brother, Carroll Insall of Livingston; four grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by two sisters and six brothers. Memorials may be sent to the Gouldbusk Cemetery Association. Family visitation will be from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Monday, February 12, 2007 at the funeral home. Please sign the online guestbook at www.livingmemorials.com

William Stafford 'Bill' Baxter, Jr., 89
2/9/2007
William Stafford "Bill" Baxter, Jr. died January 26, 2007 in Oklahoma City. A memorial service will be held at 1:30 PM Monday, February 12, 2007 at Covenant Presbyterian Church in Oklahoma City. Bill was born July 11, 1917 and raised in Santa Anna, Texas. His parents were W. Stafford and Effie Shoaf Baxter. After graduating from Santa Anna H.S., he attended Texas Technological Institute, New York University, enlisted in the Army, entered officers training, and met and married Bernice Augustowicz in Westfield, Massachusetts. After WWII, he moved to Woods County, Oklahoma and graduated from Northwestern State University in Alva. Baxter was a Sooner at heart. He remained in the Army Reserves and lived in Waynoka, as Manager of the Zenith Gas Company. Major Baxter retired as Company Commander of the 45th Artillery Unit, 95th Division Reserve Unit in Woodward, Oklahoma. In 1969, he moved to Ponca City as District Manager for Oklahoma Natural Gas. In 2004, Bill and Bernice moved to Epworth Villa in Oklahoma City. In Waynoka, Baxter served on the School Board, was active in civic organizations, Founder and leader of the Boy Scout Program and President of the Woods County Red Cross. He was an Oklahoma volunteer firefighter until retirement. Bill was very active in the First Presbyterian Church of Ponca City, serving as a trustee, elder and treasurer. He was a Charter Member of Kay County Historical Society, Ponca City Country Club, and a tutor for children after school program. He was active in local politics wherever he lived and was a life long Democrat. He was an excellent swimmer, loved to play golf, was an avid reader of history and non-fiction, loved poetry and always had a garden. Bill is preceded in death by a daughter, Judith. He is survived by his wife of sixty-four years, Bernice; a daughter Pamela and grandson William Elliot Kowall of New Jersey; son John; daughter-in-law Katherine and grandson Alexander Stafford Baxter of Norman and many nieces and nephews. Bill was a good Christian man who was never to busy to help someone and always had a good story to tell. He will be greatly missed by his family and many friends. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Red Cross, Boy Scout Troop Pack #777 Norman, or Mercy Hospice.

Georgia Lynn Sampson Dalton, 84
2/8/2007
Georgia Dalton, daughter of the late Farlee and Cleo Sampson, was born October 26, 1922 in Coleman County and passed away Wednesday, February 7, 2007 at her residence. Family visitation will be from 6:00pm to 8:00pm Thursday, February 8, at Walker Funeral Home. Funeral services will be at 2:00pm Friday, February 9, at Walker Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Gary Day and Rev. Terry Simmons officiating. Burial will be in the Brown Ranch Cemetery. Georgia Lynn had lived in Coleman County all of her life and was married to the late T.J. Dalton Junior in Coleman. He preceded her in death. She was a graduate of Mozelle High School and a member of the Harmony Baptist Church. She was a housewife and helped with home health care. Survivors: Her daughter - Lana Dalton; her son and daughter-in-law - Jay and Deann Dalton, all of Gouldbusk; one sister-in-law - Nelda Sampson Harkness; three brothers-in-law - Niti Dalton, Billy Jack Deal and Leland Martin; grandson - Ryan Dalton; granddaughter - Brooke Dalton; numerous nieces and nephews and her beloved 42 Club friends.

Eugenia Hartsfield Pittard, 91
2/7/2007
Eugenia Pittard of Voss passed away on Tuesday, February 6, 2007 at the Holiday Hill Nursing Home in Coleman. She was born in Valera, Texas on December 22, 1915 to George Washington and Agnes Eugenia Hartsfield Pauley. Her mother died when she was a baby, and her father then married her mother's sister, Lee Hartsfield, who raised Eugenia. Eugenia attended school in Valera and graduated from Coleman High School at the age of 16. She attended Simmons College in Abilene and received a Bachelor of Arts degree, majoring in Latin and minoring in English and Math. She began her teaching career in Leaday in 1935. She met Louis Pittard at a Halloween carnival at Brown Ranch in 1938. After four more years of teaching in Brown Ranch, Gouldbusk and Valera, the couple was married on July 19, 1942 in the Valera Baptist Church. Their first home was in Big Spring, where Louis was employed at the Big Spring Bombadier School, but they moved back to Coleman in 1943. In 1948, the couple moved to their farm in south Coleman County near Mozelle. Eugenia resumed her teaching career in the Mozelle Schools, where she taught until 1979. Except for a few years away to care for each of her small children, Eugenia's teaching career spanned 44 years. Eugenia was an active member of the Delta Kappa Gamma chapter and the Retired Teachers' Association. She was an active member of the Voss Baptist Church, where she taught Sunday School for over 30 years. Her love for her Lord and her church was evident to all who knew her. She lived a remarkable 91 years and was ready to meet her Lord when the day arrived. She was preceded in death by her parents, George and Lee Pauley, two brothers, Chet Pauley and Andrew Pauley of McCamey and sister, Lucille Horne of Coleman. She is survived by her husband of 64 years, Louis Pittard of Voss, three sons and daughters-in-law, Knox and Pam Pittard of Bedford, Gary and Lee Ann Pittard of Tyler, Robert and Cindy Pittard of Corinth; one daughter and son-in-law, Nancy and Rodney Smith of Abilene; eight grandchildren and six great-grandchildren; Steven and Belinda Pittard and their children, Preston Knox and Presley Kate of Plano, Kirk and Lisa Pittard and their children, Wyatt and Chloe of Fort Worth; Amy and Shayne Wormsbaker and their children, Ashtyn and Abby of Keller; Dr. Aaron and Jennifer Pittard and their children, James and Thomas of San Antonio; Gina Wilson and Seth Pittard of Corinth and Matt Smith and Jennifer Smith of Abilene. A proud mother and grandmother, Eugenia's greatest joy was spending time with, and serving, her family. Services will be 2:00 p.m. Saturday, February 10, 2007 at Stevens Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Ferris Akins officiating. Interment will follow in the Coleman City Cemetery, under the direction of Stevens Funeral Home. Family visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Friday, February 9, 2007 at Stevens Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be sent to Holiday Hill Nursing Home or Hospice of the Big Country. The family wishes to extend a special word of thanks to the Doctors and Staff of Coleman County Medical Center, the staff at Holiday Hill Nursing Home and many friends for their acts of kindness. Please sign the online guestbook at www.livingmemorials.com

Mary Watson, 85
2/5/2007
Mary J. Watson of Coleman passed away Sunday, February 4, 2007 in Coleman. Funeral services will be held at 2:30pm Thursday, February 8, at Walker Funeral Home Chapel with burial to follow at Coleman City Cemetery. Rev. Daniel Stovall, pastor of Concho Baptist Church, will officiate. Family visitation will be held from 6:00pm to 7:00pm Wednesday, February 7th, at Walker Funeral Home. She was born May 23, 1921 in Lindsey, Oklahoma. She was married to the late R.B. Watson in Chandler, Arizona February 1, 1941. He preceded her in death in 1992. She had lived in Coleman since 1950 and was a member of Concho Baptist Church. Survivors include: two daughters - Gloria Godfrey of Mt. Selman, Texas and Glenda Campbell of Bangs, Texas; three sons - Randall B. Watson and Ray Watson both of Coleman and Stanley Watson of Merkel; sisters - Ada Krackau, Bobbie Roberts and Dale Stanford, all of San Antonio; 14 grandchildren and 23 great-grandchildren.

Anna St. Clair Johnson, 44
2/5/2007
Anna St. Clair Johnson of Coleman, died Monday, February 5, 2007 at her residence. A memorial service will be held at a later date. The body will be cremated. She was born Cecilia Anastasia St. Clair on July 20, 1962 in Arlington, Texas, the daughter of Evelyn Shelton St. Clair and the late Robert P. St. Clair. She grew up and attended school in Arlington. She moved to Coleman 1983 and worked in the Human Resources Department for the State of Texas. She attended the Seventh Day Adventist Church. Survivors include two sons, Joey St. Clair of Abilene, Jonathon Nevels of San Diego, California; one daughter, Elizabeth Garner of California; her mother, Evelyn St. Clair of Arlington; four sisters, two brothers, one grandchild and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her father and two brothers.

Betty E. Green, 74
2/5/2007
Betty Green of Corpus Christi, Texas, formerly of Stamford, Texas, passed away Sunday, February 4, 2006. She was preceded in death by her husband, John Green. She is survived by a son, Allan Green (Diana); two daughters, Carol Cooper (Stonewall Van Wie) and Annette Bogle (Rick); 7 grandchildren. Graveside services will be conducted at 3:00 P.M. Saturday, February 10, 2007 at the Coleman City Cemetery in Coleman, Texas. Sawyer-George Funeral Home, 12497 Leopard Street, Corpus Christi, Texas. 361-242-3205

Randall Paul 'Randy' Waterbury, 52
2/5/2007
Randall Paul "Randy" Waterbury of Graham, Texas passed away Friday, February 2, 2007 in Denton, Texas. Funeral services are scheduled for Tuesday, February 6, 2007 at 2:00 p.m. at the Morrison Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Lonnie Davis of Azle, Texas officiating. Burial will follow at Pioneer Cemetery under the direction of Morrison Funeral Home. Randy was born August 6, 1954 in Long Beach, California to Van and Ann (Williams) Waterbury. He married Mary 'Elaine' Proctor on December 29, 1998 in Breckenridge, Texas. Randy was a member of the Lake Granbury Christian Temple and was a truck driver for West Fork Tank Trucks. He was a veteran of the United States Marines having served two terms in Vietnam. He was a former resident of Granbury. Survivors: wife; Elaine Waterbury of Graham, mother; Ann Waterbury of Coleman, daughters; Patsy Davis and husband Steven of Burleson, Louann Lozowski and husband David of Graham, sons; Michael J. Waterbury and wife Christe of Santa Anna, Michael E. Alls and wife Tina of Springtown, sister; Mary Hall and husband Mike of Coleman, brothers; Earl Waterbury and wife Lynn of Midland, Van Rancelear Waterbury, Jr. and William Henry Waterbury of Syracuse, NY, half-sister; Reba White of Phoenix, Az. Twelve grandchildren also survive. Randy's father Van Waterbury, his first wife Jacquelyn Waterbury and a grandson Michael Cole Waterbury preceded him in death.

Carl Onard Rice, 95
2/4/2007
Carl Rice of Granbury died Friday, February 2, 2007 at Wise Regional Hospital in Decatur. Graveside funeral services will be 1:00 p.m. Monday, February 5, 2007 at the Glen Cove Cemetery with Rev. Daniel Stovall officiating. Services are under the direction of Stevens Funeral Home. Mr. Rice was born October 15, 1911 near Sulphur Springs, Texas, the son of William Rice and Anna Leona Pierce Rice. He grew up and attended school in Cimmaron, Kansas. He married Bessie Inetha May on January 18, 1943 in Dallas. He worked for North American Aviation when World War II started and retired from LTV after 30 years, working as an aeronautical machinist. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge #705 in Arlington. Survivors include his wife, Bessie Rice of Granbury; two daughters, Carlene Rice Shupee' and husband George, of Arlington, Dr. Kathleen Rice of Austin; one brother, Truman Rice of Carlsbad, California; four grandchildren, Stephen Shupee' of Arlington, Craig Shupee' of Chicago, Illinois, Jarod Shupee' of Arlington, Lindsey Shupee' of Arlington and several nieces and nephews.

Dillard Woodward Baker
2/3/2007
Dillard Woodward Baker died January 29, 2007. He was born October 7, 1912 in Coleman, Texas. He attended the University of Texas and was a member of the Kappa Sigma Fraternity. Mr. baker received his J.D. degree in 1936. He practiced law with his father, Judge Jesse Kirkland Baker and brother Alfred Kirkland Baker of Coleman, Texas until 1937 when he was employed by the Law Department of Humble Oil and Refining Company. In 1961, he was appointed General Attorney and remained in that position until he retired from Exxon U.S.A., successor company to Humble Oil and Refining Company in November, 1977. He was a member of the Houston, Texas and American Bar Associations and Fellow American College of Trial Lawyers. He is survived by the children of his deceased son, Jesse Kirkland Baker, II, Catherine "Katie" Theresa Baker of Houston, Texas and Mary Rose Browder and her husband Kervin Link Browder, and his great-grandson, Durham Kirkland Browder of Washington, D.C. and Theresa Daigle Baker, Jesse Kirkland Baker's wife and widow. He is also survived by his son, Roger Thomas Baker, daughter-in-law, Ellen Barrett Baker, his grandchildren Dillard Mills and Alexandra Barrett Baker of New Orleans, Louisiana, as well as by numerous and wonderful nieces and nephews. The family wants to thank Iris Suarez for the loving care and companionship she provided to Mr. Baker for the last several years. Graveside services will be held at a late date in Gause, Texas.

Anna Mae "Tae" Gann, 91
2/2/2007
Anna "Tae" Gann of Coleman died Friday, February 2, 2007 at Coleman County Medical Center. Graveside services will be 2:00 p.m. Saturday, February 3, 2007 at the Glen Cove Cemetery with Rev. Ted Willis officiating. Stevens Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Tae Gann was born November 12, 1915 in Coleman, the daughter of Robert W. Starnes and Mattie Neilous Starnes. She married Allen E. Gann in 1941 in Cross Plains. He preceded her in death on March 13, 1999. She lived in Santa Anna before moving to Coleman in 1976. She was a bookkeeper and a Methodist. She is survived by two nieces and one nephew.

Helen J. Young, 74
1/30/2007
Helen J. Young of Pampa, Texas, formerly of Santa Anna, passed away Sunday, January 28, 2007 at the Baptist St Anthony Hospital in Amarillo, Texas. Services will be Friday at 2:00 PM at the First Baptist Church of Santa Anna with Rev. Aaron Mackey and Bro Aaron Blake officiating. Interment will follow at Santa Anna Cemetery under the direction of Henderson Funeral Home of Santa Anna. The family will receive friends Thursday from 7 till 8 PM at Henderson Funeral Home. Helen was born December 17, 1932 in Coleman County, Texas to the late T. W. and Rosa Lee Jackson Terrell. She was raised in Coleman County attending the Shields Schools. In 1954 Helen married Willie Young in Ralls, Texas and they celebrated 18 years of marriage. Willie preceded her in death in 1972. Helen was a member of the St Willow Baptist Church and worked at the Holiday Inn in Brownwood for many years and for Ranger Park Nursing Home. She was a lifetime resident of Coleman County moving to Pampa in 2004. Survivors: - Daughter- Joyce & husband Domingo Velasquez of Pampa, TX; Son- W. T. Young of San Angelo, TX; 3 Sisters - Nancy Terrell of Brownwood, TX; Hurlean Thomas of Coleman, TX; Willie Lee Terrell of Pampa, TX; 4 Brothers - L. D. Terrell of Crosbyton, TX, Daniel Terrell of Santa Anna, TX, Roy Terrell of Atlanta, GA, Ike Terrell of Midland, TX; 4 Grandchildren; 15 Great Grandchildren. Helen was preceded in death by 2 Sisters.

Joe Puckett, 67
1/30/2007
Joe Puckett, the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Hershell Puckett, born March 23, 1939 in Gouldbusk, Texas and passed away Sunday, January 28, 2007 in the Crest View manor Home in Belton, Texas. Joe grew up in the Gouldbusk area and was a member of the Baptist Church and was an Architectural Engineer. Survivors include: two daughters, Sherry Don Puckett of San Diego, California and Nina Puckett of Silina Kansas; two sons, Charlie Puckett of Early and Daniel Joe Puckett of San Diego California; two sisters, Dorothy Meador of Abilene and Catherine Winn of Fort Worth, Texas; one brother, Daniel Hershell Puckett of Clifton, Texas; and four grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m., Thursday, February 1, 2007 at the Gouldbusk Cemetery Pavilion with the Rev. Tim Crosby officiating and interment will follow under the care and direction of the Walker Funeral Home of Coleman. Memorials may be made to the Trinity Baptist Church of Gatesville, Texas.

Linda Jean Scott, 57
1/29/2007
COLEMAN - Linda Jean Scott died Saturday, Jan. 27, 2007. Services are 2:00pm Wednesday at Netherton Funeral Home in Brownwood with burial following at Greenleaf Cemetery. Visitation is 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.

Doyle Roberts, 67
2/27/2007
Doyle Roberts died at Brownwood Regional Hospital on Monday, February 26, 2007. The son of Alfred and late Jessie Roberts, he was born March 3, 1939 in Coleman. Funeral services will be at 11:00am Wednesday, February 28, at Hillcrest Church of Christ with Sam Wilson and Terry Wilson officiating. Burial will follow in Valera Cemetery under direction of Walker Funeral Home. Doyle lived in Coleman County up to age 15 when he moved to Brown County. He was a member of Hillcrest Church of Christ in Coleman. Survivors include: his father - Alfred (Slim) Roberts of Coleman; daughter and son-in-law - Dee Ann and Terry Wilson of Sudan, Texas; grandchildren Kanye and Rhett Green of Muleshoe and Landon Wilson of Lubbock; three brothers and sisters-in-law - Milford and Mary Roberts of Forney, Kenneth and Fay Roberts of Odessa and Will and Bobbie Roberts of San Antonio.

William Dawson Connelly, 62
2/26/2007
William Dawson Connelly was born on August 14, 1944 in Ballinger, Texas. He died February 15, 2007 at the age of 62 years, 6 months and 1 day, in Leland, North Carolina. He was cremated on February 21, 2007 in Wilmington, North Carolina. He is survived by his children: one son, Robert Dawson Connelly, and one daughter, Carolyn Michelle Connelly, both of Leland, N.C.; his mother, Bobbie Franklin Wagnon and step-father, F.M. Wagnon, Jr.; four sisters, Doris Hebert of Meridian, TX, Barbara Perez of Youngsville, NC, Wanda Gutierrez of Abilene TX, and Linda Hall of San Angelo, TX; and one brother, LD Franklin, Jr. of Converse, TX. The family will have a Memorial Service at 1:00pm March 3, 2007 at 208 E. 3rd Street in Coleman, TX.

Lee Roy Elkin, 74
2/25/2007
Lee Roy Elkin of Coleman died Saturday, February 24, 2007 at Coleman Healthcare Center. Funeral services will be 3:00 p.m. Monday, February 26, 2007 at Stevens Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Paul Doerschuk officiating. Burial will be in the Coleman City Cemetery, under the direction of Stevens Funeral Home. Lee Roy Elkin was born February 6, 1933 in Coleman, the son of Ralph and Irene Taylor Elkin. He grew up in Coleman and graduated from Coleman High School. He served in the United States Army from 1953 to 1955. He worked for the Coleman County Electric Co-op as warehouse manager, retired from the Coleman Volunteer Fire Department and was an avid hunter and fisherman. Survivors include one daughter, Kay Wilson of Coleman; one son, Cliff Elkin of Irving; one sister and brother-in-law, Dorothy and Glen McDonald of Coleman; one brother and sister-in-law, Elmer and Tammy Elkin of Rule; three grandchildren, Heath Wilson and wife Rebecca, of Midland, Nance Wilson of Coleman, Victoria Zelenak and husband, Andy of Grapevine; three great-grandchildren, Brady Wilson of Midland, Becca Wilson and Colton Holland both of Grapevine; aunts, Blackie Stevens of Coleman, Doris Lobstein of Bangs and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Tommy Elkin. Family visitation will be from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Sunday, February 25, 2007 at the funeral home. The family requests memorial donations be made to Hospice of the Big Country, 4601 Hartford, Abilene, Texas 79605 or the donor's favorite charity.