Browder
John Craig Browder departed this life on April
2, 2006. A native of San
Jacinto County, he was a longtime resident of Houston and,
since 1988, lived
in retirement in his hometown of Coldspring. Craig was the
third child of
Jim and Mildred Leslie Browder, who preceded him in death,
as did a brother
who died in childhood. He received his schooling in Coldspring,
served in
the United States Army in the European theater during World
War II, and did
college work at several institutions. He was one of the
first "campus boys"
who were permitted to take classes at the Mary Hardin-Baylor
College, which
then restricted its enrollment to women, and while attending
the University
of Texas at Austin he worked as a house parent at the Texas
School for the
Deaf, where he mastered sign language, a skill he kept throughout
his life.
He took additional classes at Sam Houston State University
before graduating
from the University of Houston in 1950. He went to work
for Robertson Tank
Lines, advancing to the post of traffic manager, remaining
with the company
until his retirement.
Craig married Wilma Jean Atkins in 1947.
This union produced four
daughters, Gwen Richardson of Athens, Sally Browder of Batesville,
Arkansas,
Jeanine Johnson of Arlington, and Peggy Collins of Tomball,
ten
grandchildren, and four great grandchildren. All survive
him, as do his
brother and sister, James Leslie Browder of Waverly and
Sally Browder Atkins
of Coldspring, and a host of cousins and nieces and nephews.
He was a deacon at Willow Meadows Baptist
Church in Houston and at First
Baptist in Coldspring, a volunteer at Care/Share of San
Jacinto County, a
member of the Senior Citizen Center of Coldspring Board
of Directors, and an
active member of the Coldspring Lions Club. He was quick
to offer help
whenever it was needed and just as quick to avoid calling
attention to
himself for helping. While his wife Wilma was church missionary
at Willow
Meadows Baptist he went with her on visits, showing great
compassion and a
remarkable ability to remember the names and circumstances
of vast numbers
of people who needed the kindness of the church. They made
a great team in
that work as in so much else.
Craig created delight everywhere he went.
He was unfailingly kind and
cheerful. He had a legion of friends who always welcomed
his arrival and
were always welcomed by him. He loved spending time with
his family and
friends, fishing with his grandkids, playing golf, cards,
and games of all
kinds, and rooting for the many sports teams that received
his allegiance.
Some of his friends kidded him that he went to so many colleges
because he
knew some of them had to be winning at something. No one
laughed at such
jokes harder than Craig, who was secure in who he was and
how much he was
loved. He will be greatly missed.
Funeral arrangements are in the care of Pace-Stancil,
Coldspring. The
funeral will be held at First Baptist Church, Coldspring,
Wednesday, April
5, at 10:30 a.m.
WINFREY
Frank “Weeman” Winfrey of Stephen
Creek, Texas, passed away Wednesday, April 5, 2006 at the
age of 69. He was born in Willow Spring, Texas on January
12, 1937 to Tom and Gladys Winfrey of whom preceded him
in death along with his son, Baby Frank Winfrey.
He is survived by his loving wife of 46 years, Dolores Terry
Winfrey; daughter, Sissy Winfrey Martin; sons, Terry Winfrey
and wife, Kim, Scott Winfrey; grandchildren, Tiffany, Laura,
Kallie, and Kelsie Winfrey, Casey Martin and wife, Kristy,
Wrangler, Lacy, and Ty Martin, Ross Tom and Colby Winfrey;
great-grandchild, Haydin Rose Martin; and a special thanks
to Wrangler for taking care of Pappaw, we love you and many
other cherished family members and caring friends.
Funeral services were held Friday, April 7,
2006, 11:00 a.m. at Paul Horton Church, Stephen Creek, Texas
with interment at Mt. Zion Cemetery, Stephen Creek, Texas.
JORDAN
Mary Lou Jordan, 64, of Porter, TX, passed
away Wed. 4/5/06. She was born in Eunice, LA on 6/22/41.
Services were held Fri. 4/7/06, 10:30 am, Pace-Stancil Funeral
Home Chapel, Cleveland, TX, interment at Houston National
Cemetery.
TOUCHET
Lucy Benoit Touchet of Livingston, TX, passed
away Thursday, April 6, 2006 at the age of 75. She was born
in Gueydan, LA. on December 20, 1930 to Albert Benoit JR.
and Aline Hargrave Benoit.
She is survived by her daughter, Amanda M. Leger and husband,
Billy Ray, JR.; stepdaughter, Audrey Luquette and husband,
Junior; sons, Steven L. Benoit and wife, Linda, Gerald Touchet
and wife, Melissa, Randy Touchet and wife, Tina; grandchildren,
David Benoit, Michele Hastings, Angelica Hearnsberger, Robert
Reyes, Billy R. Leger JR., Lisa Benoit, Christy Leger, Ava
Touchet, Vanessa Chauvin, Randi Lynn Touchet; Thirteen great
grandchildren; One great-great grandchild; brothers, Andy
Benoit and wife, Helen, Ernest Benoit and wife, Edna Mae.
Funeral services were held Monday, April 10, 2006, 11:00a.m.
at Concord Church, Rye, Texas with interment at Concord
Cemetery.
NELSON
Elizabeth Anne Nelson, age 50, passed away
Sunday, April 9, 2006 at her home in Coldspring, Texas.
Elizabeth was born in Houston, Texas on July 30, 1955 to
Charles Frank and Mary Alice Nelson. She was a sales representative
for an electrical supply company in Houston, Texas and acquired
many caring friends.
She is survived by her brothers, Charles Allen Nelson and
wife, Barbara, Steven Joseph Nelson; nephews, Richard A.
Geers, Jason F. Geers, Keith J. Nelson and Jeffery Nelson;
one niece, Leila Nelson with many loving cousins and cherished
friends.
Family and friends will gather for visitation on Wednesday,
April 12, 2006, 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. at Pace-Stancil Funeral
Home, 14250 Hwy. 150 West, Coldspring, Texas; 936/653-2641.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, April 13, 2006,
2:00 p.m., Pace-Stancil Funeral Home Chapel, Coldspring,
Texas. Bro. Carl Williamson will conduct the service with
interment at Hayman Cemetery, Coldspring, Texas.
BOYINGTON
Douglas S. Boyington, 79, of Coldspring, TX,
passed away 4/10/06. He was born in Uriah, AL on 12/16/26.
Services were held Wed., 4/12/06, 10:00 am at Pace-Stancil
Funeral Home Chapel with interment at Farley Chapel Cemetery,
Shepherd, TX.
RUSH
Lillian “Granny” Rush, 92 of Shepherd,
TX, passed away Wed., 4/12/06. She was born in Kilgore,
TX on 12/15/13.
Services were held Sat., 4/15/06, 10:00 am at Tabernacle
Baptist Church, Cleveland, Texas with interment at Cleveland
Memorial Park Cemetery.
MUNSON
Donald Ray Munson, Jr., 50, of Shepherd, TX,
passed away, 4/19/06, born in Santa Monica, CA on 9/5/55.
Arrangements were made under the direction of Pace-Stancil
Funeral Home.
CURRIE
Mildred Imogene Caldwell Currie, age 85, of
Shepherd, Texas, passed away, Thursday, April 20, 2006.
She was born in Comanche, Texas on December 25, 1920 to
William Thomas and Mary Samanthia Pinckard.
She is survived by her children, Mary Young, Ovella Brown
and husband, Jimmy, Doug Caldwell and wife, Lois, Donna
Wheeler and husband, Michael; daughter-in-law, Nancy Caldwell;
sister, Mary Griffin and numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren,
two great-grandchildren and many nieces, nephews, and other
loving family members and caring friends.
Funeral services were held Sunday, April 23, 2006, 2:30
p.m. at Pace-Stancil Funeral Home. Rev. Melvin Holifield
conducted the service with interment at Shepherd City Cemetery,
Shepherd, Texas.
TRUJILLO
Esthela Avila Trujillo, 47, of Shepherd, Texas,
passed away April 24, 2006. Services were held Saturday,
May 6, 2006, 12:00 noon at Pace-Stancil Memorial Rest gardens.
WHITMIRE
Margaret Hazel Whitmire, age 78, of Cleveland,
Texas, passed away Monday, April 24, 2006. She was born
in Louise, Texas to Thomas and Johnie Starr on July 2, 2006.
She is survived by her daughters, Gayle LaGrander, Sharon
and Claude Thibodeaux, Joni and Tommy Morton; sons, Ronnie
and Mary C. Whitmire, Doug and Mary L. Whitmire, Charles
and Robin Whitmire; grandchildren, Alana Whitmire, Tina
Hobbs, Tonya and Randy Lucas, Douglas Whitmire, Jr., Tommy
and Megan Morton, Brent Whitmire, Travis Thibodeaux, Andrea
and Greg Garcia, Jesse Morton, and Kendal O’Brian;
great-grandchildren, Randy Lucas, April Lucas, Caleb Garcia,
and MaKayla Morton; sisters, Carmine “Dink”
Tvrdik, Irene Socha, Lola Lavender with many nieces, nephews,
and other cherished
family members and loving friends. She is preceded in death
by her husband, Ervin K. Whitmire; grandson, Chris Hobbs;
sisters, Silvia “Toad” Quinn and Elsie Ford;
brothers, Haymond Starr and Wayland “Wade” Wilburn
Starr and son-in-law, Richard La Grander.
Funeral services were held Wednesday, April
26, 2006, 10:00 a.m. at Pace-Stancil Funeral Home Chapel,
Cleveland, Texas. Bro. Adrian Littlefield conducted the
service with interment at Pace-Stancil Memorial Rest Gardens
to rest beside her husband.
CHANCEY
Bertran Thomas Chancey, 76, of Cleveland,
Texas, passed away April 25, 2006. He was born in Houston,
TX on February 9, 1930.
Arrangements were made under the direction of Pace-Stancil
Funeral Home.
JEFFCOAT
Bessie Jeffcoat, 83, of Baytown, Texas, passed
away Thursday, April 27, 2006. She was born in Romayor,
Texas to Bob and Katie Lewis on January 4, 1923.
She is survived by her son, Tommy Clifford Jeffcoat and
Pattie Crye; grandchildren, Lisa Spavale and husband, Jim,
Cherie Croft and husband, Brad; Bubba Crye and wife, Randi;
great-grandchildren, Jared, Hunter, Andrew, Cameron, and
Alison; brother, Tommy Lewis and wife, Duvie; sister-in-law,
Joyce Jeffcoat; brother, Lubbie and Lucille Whitmire; aunt,
Billie “Sis” Damrel; many nieces, nephews, and
other cherished family members and caring friends.
Funeral services were held Sunday, April 30, 2006, 2:30
p.m., at Pace-Stancil Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. John Page
conducted the service with interment at Concord Cemetery,
Rye, Texas.
GREEN
Frank Green, age 91, of Shepherd, Texas, passed
away April 30, 2006. He was born in Shepherd, Texas to Jeff
and Leola Green on April 4, 1915. Services were held Saturday,
11:00 a.m., May 6, 2006 at Lake Pool Baptist Church, Shepherd,
Texas.
