BAILEY
Dolly Elnora Bailey went to be with the Lord on Sunday,
October 1, 2006 at the age of 103. Dolly was born May 18,
1903 in Cleveland, Texas, the daughter of the late James
Marlin Grady and Pearl Riggs Grady. She is preceded in death
by her husband, Graham Bailey and sister, Nancy Laura Stavinoha.
She is survived by her daughter Laura Louise Jasper and
husband, Henry S. Jasper, Jr., her grandsons, James Henry
Jasper, and wife, Claudette Jasper, Glenn Martin Jasper
and wife, Kay Jasper, Robert Dean Jasper and wife, Lisa
Jasper, her great-grandchildren, Amy Kristen Parker and
husband, Kevin Parker, Brent Martin Jasper, Justin Hayward
Jasper and wife, Annalisa Jasper, James Ryan Jasper, Lindsay
Kay Jasper, Geoffery Dean Jasper and Jonathan Garrett Jasper,
Dominic Michael Tortorice and wife, Brandi Tortorice, Vanessa
Michelle Tortorice; great-great-grandchildren, Alyssa Claire
Parker and Emma Michelle Tortorice. Dolly received a Bachelor
of Education Degree from Sam Houston State University and
a Masters Degree in Education from the University of Houston.
She taught school for 46 years, primarily in the Cleveland
area. She was a life long member of the First United Methodist
Church of Cleveland, where she taught Sunday School for
many years. She touched many lives, both as teacher and
through her church activities. Dolly will be missed dearly
by all who knew and loved her. Funeral Services were held
at First United Methodist Church in Cleveland, Texas on
Wednesday, October 4, 2006 at 10:00 a.m. Interment followed
at Cleveland Memorial Park Cemetery. In lieu of flowers,
memorial donations may be made to First United Methodist
Church, Cleveland, Texas.
ROBB
Gilbert Arlan Robb, age 58, of Cleveland, Texas, passed
away Monday, October 2, 2006. He was born in Camp Camble,
Kentucky to Gilbert Henry and Greta Robb on March 3, 2006.
He is survived by his loving wife, Gladys Robb; sons, Robert
Robb and wife, Paula, Gilbert H. Robb, Wayne Fowler and
wife, Denise, Dale E. Fowler and wife, Chaunteal; daughters,
Renee Robb, Dianna Walker and husband, Keith; grandchildren,
Delores, Jessica, Tyler, Adam, Zach, Jessie Krystal, Michael,
Mitchell; great-granddaughter, Alisae and many more loving
family members and caring friends.
Graveside services were held Saturday, October 7, 2006,
11:00 a.m. at Pace-Stancil Memorial Rest Gardens, Cleveland,
Texas.
ARD
Kayleb Dale Ard, 18, of Tarkington Prairie, Texas passed
away, Monday, October 2, 2006. Kayleb was born to James
and Susan Ard on August 10, 1988 in Woodville, Texas.
He is preceded in death by his grandfathers, James Oscar
Ard, John Ard; grandmothers, Peggy Alexander and Ollie Alexander;
great-grandmother, Mary Dean; aunt, Kay Walters; uncles,
Robert Ard, Mike Hearn and Don Hearn.
He is survived by his parents; grandparents, Jerry Alexander,
W.B. Bailey, Sarah Ard, Darlene Ard; brothers, Jake Ard
and wife, Amanda, Jerry Ard; aunts and uncles, Beth Hearn,
Denise and Gary Johnson, Tracy Litton, Steve Hearn, Clint
Walters, Chris and Tammy Ard, Gary and Linda Ray, Billy
and Suzanne Ray, Kevin and Robin Ray and many other loving
family members and friends beyond measure.
Funeral services were held Thursday, October 5, 2006, 2:00
p.m. at Oak Shade Baptist Church, Tarkington Prairie, Texas
with interment at Oak Shade Cemetery.
STANSELL
Avis Lynn Stansell, 73, of Cleveland, Texas, passed away,
October 2, 2006. Funeral services were held Friday, October
6, 2006, 1:00 p.m. at Pace-Stancil Funeral Home Chapel,
Coldspring, Texas with interment at Pace-Stancil Memorial
Rest Gardens.
BLANKS
Douglas Holland Banks, of Coldspring, Texas, passed away
Wednesday, October 4, 2006 at the age of 59. He was born
in Conroe, Texas on November 5, 1947 to Robert Ed and Mamie
Walker Blanks, both of whom preceded him in death along
with his brother, Edward Leon Blanks.
He is survived by his daughters, Becky Sue Cleary and Angela
Beacon; sisters, Janice Bailey, Mary Faulkner and husband,
Jerry, Cindy Connors; special friends, Joe Jones and Mary
Smith; eight grandchildren, two great-grandchildren; special
grandson he raised, Josh Jones along with numerous step-children,
grandchildren, nieces, nephews and many caring friends.
Funeral services were held Saturday, October 7, 2006, 11:00
a.m. at Pace-Stancil Funeral Home Chapel, Coldspring, Texas
with interment at Mt. Zion Cemetery, Stephen Creek, Texas.
Ashcraft
William E. Ashcraft, 71, of Anahauc died Friday, October
6, 2006 at home. He was born August 23, 1935 in Houston,
Texas to parents, William Earl and Joy M. Ashcraft. He had
worked as a welder and been a long time resident of Anahuac.
Memorial Service for Mr. Ashcraft will be 2:00 p.m., October
13, 2006 at Pace-Stancil Funeral Home Chapel in Dayton.
He was preceded in death by his parents and his survived
by his wife of 45 years: Judy Lynn Ashcraft; one son: William
Stuart Ashcraft; two daughters: Audra Jannise and husband
Steve and Lara Bednarz and husband Glen; seven grandchildren:
Dustin and Darby DeVillier, Jared and Aimee Jannise, Mariah
Ashcraft, Tyler and Timothy Bednarz; brother: Delbert Dean
Ashcraft and wife JoAnn four nieces: Vicki Ashcraft, Dee
Ann Smith, Melanie Ashcraft, and Dana Thames.
ZIMMERMAN
John Leonard Zimmerman, Sr., 72 of Coldspring, Texas, passed
away Sunday morning, October 8, 2006.
He is survived by his loving wife of 48 years, Mary Roe
Zimmerman and his adoring children, Karen Zimmerman, John
Zimmerman, Jr. and wife, Aurora, Joe Zimmerman, Kathy Varga
and husband, Mike. His grandchildren include Lauren, Scott,
Ryan, Ashley, Chris, Kris, Susan, Cynthia; and his great-grandchildren
include, Chris and Olivia.
He was born in Reading, Pennsylvania on December 22, 1932
to John C. and Catherine Zimmerman. Survivors of his family
are his two sisters Kathryn and Joan; and his brother, Paul,
all residing in Reading, PA.
John fought for his country during the Korean war. He was
a Roman Catholic that dedicated all of his extra time to
his church and congregation of St. Stephens Catholic Church.
His hobbies included hunting, fishing and taking care of
his family. He will be missed dearly.
Memorial services were held Saturday, October 14, 2006,
10:00 a.m. at St. Stephen’s Catholic Church, Coldspring,
Texas under the direction of Pace-Stancil Funeral Home,
Cleveland, Texas.
Moore
Patricia Ann Moore, 67 of Dayton, died Thursday, October
12, 2006 at Rehabilitation and Health Care Center in Baytown.
She was born August 17, 1939 in Ajax, LA to parents: Bill
Y. and Bernice Butler Coats. She was a graduate of Pleasant
Hill High School in Louisiana, former resident of Highlands,
and resided in Dayton for four years. Mrs. Moore enjoyed
watching TV, the Astros, reading her Star Magazine and her
Pepsi.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, October
15, 2006 at Pace-Stancil Funeral Home Chapel in Dayton with
burial following at Farley Chapel in Shepherd. Visitation
will be held Saturday, 5:00 to 9:00 p.m. at Pace-Stancil
Funeral Home in Dayton.
Mrs. Moore was preceded in death by her parents, husband:
Elmer Joe Moore, daughter: Lori Cummings, and brother Bill
Coats. She is survived by her daughters: Patti Cozby and
husband Ricky of Dayton; Christine Corley of Huntsville;
son: John W. Moore and wife Tammy of Lovelady; son-in-law:
Robert Cummings of Huntsville; sisters: Frances Wilson of
Vidor, Gladys Thompson of Tyler, Jean Brown of Orange, Ella
Sanders of Beaumont; brothers: Johnny Coats of Bossier City,
LA, and Douglas Coats of Zwolle, LA.; seven grandchildren
including Niki Cozby and Shirley Barron, and Jerald Cozby;
friend: Mildred Lester of New Braunfels; also numerous nieces,
nephews, other relatives, friends and China her dog.
Padon
Verna Lee Bartlett Padon, 87, of Liberty, died Friday,
October 13, 2006, at the Liberty-Dayton Community Hospital
in Liberty.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, October
17, 2006, at the Liberty Church of Christ with burial following
at Fairlawn Cemetery in Liberty. Visitation will be held
from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., Monday, at the Liberty Church of
Christ. Services are under the direction of Pace-Stancil
Funeral Home in Dayton.
Verna was born April 10, 1919 in Turnerville, to parents;
Joshua and Maude Lee Boring Bartlett, a former resident
of Odessa, and has resided in the Liberty for the past 69
years. She was a retired seamstress and former employee
of Modern Cleaners, Liberty Cleaners, Griffin’s Pharmacy,
and Lowe’s Motel. She was also a member of the Liberty
Church of Christ, and enjoyed senior citizen activities,
church camp, and playing dominoes.
Mrs. Padon was preceded in death by her parents, husband:
Juddson A. Padon, sisters: Velma Crittendon, Ann Parker,
Lucille Ray, and Georgia Eversole, brother: William Bartlett,
and niece Judy Bryan. She is survived by her daughter: Patricia
M. Padon of Liberty, nieces: Helen Murphy of Austin, Lollie
James of Bevel Oaks, and Carol Kent of Houston, nephew:
G. V. Eversole of Damon, and numerous other relatives, and
friends.
ALCORN
Marca Lee Alcorn, 52, of Cleveland, Texas, passed away
Friday, October 13, 2006. Born in Pasadena, Texas on March
19, 1954. Funeral services were held Tuesday, October 17,
2006, 11:00 a.m. at Pace-Stancil Funeral Home Chapel, Cleveland,
Texas with interment at Lum Garden of Memories, Cleveland,
Texas.
WOOD
June E. Wood, 64, of Cleveland, Texas, passed away Friday,
October 13, 2006. Born in San Antonio, Texas on June 5,
1942. Funeral services were held Monday, October 16, 2006,
10:00 a.m. at Calvary Baptist Church, Cleveland, Texas with
interment at Pace-Stancil Memorial Rest Gardens.
VALDEZ
Heriberto Valdez, Sr., 43, of Cleveland, Texas, passed
away Saturday, October 14, 2006. Born on October 14, 1963
in San Cristobal, Mexico. Funeral services were held Wednesday,
October 18, 2006, 11:00 a.m. at St. Mary’s Catholic
Church, Cleveland, Texas with interment at Pace-Stancil
Memorial Rest Gardens.
McCULLOCH
William Royce McCulloch, 51, of Splendora, Texas, passed
away Sunday, October 15, 2006. Born in Memphis, Tennessee
on August 23, 1955. Funeral services were held Wednesday,
October 18, 2006, 1:30 p.m. at Houston National Cemetery
Chapel, Houston, Texas, interment, Houston National Cemetery.
LUCE
LaFoy Kay Luce, 52, of New Caney, Texas, passed away Sunday,
October 15, 2006. Born in Temple, Texas on August 8, 1954
to Foy Eugene and Melba Louis Driver of whom preceded her
in death along with grandparents, Cecil Ross and Cecil Annie
Simpson and James Thadeus and Maude Driver.
She is survived by her special friend, Tony Pellegrini;
sisters, Sandra Jean Lupton, Linda Ann Plog, Reba Darlene
DeCamp, Melba Louise Wood; brother, Johnny Eugene Driver
and many nieces, nephews, and other loving family members
along with countless caring friends beyond measure.
Memorial services were held Thursday, October 19, 2006,
11:00 a.m. at Pace-Stancil Funeral Home Chapel, Cleveland,
Texas.
LEBR
Ray Sessions Lebr, of Romayor, Texas, passed away, Tuesday,
October 17, 2006 at the age of 92. She was born in Rockdale,
Texas on February 24, 1914 to Thomas and Jessie Beesley.
She would memorials sent to St. Mark’s Episcopal Church,
Cleveland, Texas in lieu of flowers.
Ray was devoted in service to her church family at St.
Mark’s. Family and friends will remember her by the
oil and watercolor paintings she created over the years
and gave to those who loved her and her works. A true lady
whose grace and generosity will be missed.
She is preceded in death by her loving husband, Jerry Lebr
and her mother, Jessie Beesley. She is leaving behind her
to cherish her memories, her sister, Laura Hudgins of Romayor,
Texas; nephew, Chris Hudgins of Grapevine, Texas; nieces,
Mary Rae Mauldin of Lindale, Texas, Beverly Moody of Kingwood,
Texas, Carolyn Stewart of Conroe, Texas; great-niece, Meredith
Sloan of Austin, Texas along with her church family and
many other loving and caring friends.
Funeral services were held Saturday, October 21, 2006,
10:00 at Pace-Stancil Funeral Home Chapel, Cleveland, Texas.
Pallbearers, Cleve Die, Sammy Allen, Frank Collins, Harvey
Williams, Tommy Price, and Clarence Morris escorted Ray
to her final resting place at Old City Cemetery, Rockdale,
Texas.
COE
Lynette Coe of Cleveland, Texas, passed away October 18,
2006 at the age of 64. Lynette was born in Cleveland, Texas
on December 20, 1945 to George Delton and Ynette Coe.
She is survived by her sister, Cynthia Wynne and husband,
Howard; brother, Charles Coe and wife, Deborah; nephew,
Brandon Coe; nieces, Cindy Shew and Joanna Jameson along
with many caring friends.
Funeral services were held Friday, October 20, 2006, 10:00
a.m. at Pace-Stancil Funeral Home Chapel, Cleveland, Texas
with interment at Pace-Stancil Memorial Rest Gardens.
TEMPLETON
Chester and Joyce Templeton, husband and wife of Cleveland,
Texas, passed away October 20, 2006. Chester, was born in
Milam County, Texas on June 265, 1929 and Joyce was born
in Houston, Texas on October 10, 1937. Graveside services
were held together on Tuesday, October 24, 2006, 10:00 a.m.
at Wells Cemetery, Cleveland, Texas.
GRANBERRY
Dorothy Lou Granberry, Coldspring, Texas was called home
to be with the Lord on October 23, 2006. Born January 11,
1932 in El Paso, Texas, Lou and her husband, Irwin made
their home in Victoria, Texas for thirty years before settling
in Coldspring in 2003.
Lou was a member of Victory Gospel Church near Coldspring
and a former member of Faith Family Fellowship in Victoria.
Serving the Lord and sharing His love with others was her
life’s call.
Lou was a co-founder of Pathway Ministries, a Christian
counseling center in Victoria. She also taught in public
education for seventeen (17) years for Victoria I.S.D.
Blessed with fifty-three years of marriage to her husband,
she also leaves behind her daughter and son-in-law, Donna
and Rick Zagar; son and daughter-in-law, Samuel and Teresa
Granberry; grandchildren, Justin and Misty Granberry, Kristin
and Ryan Jackson, Lauren and Tyler Maddox and David Zagar.
Also surviving are great-grandchildren, Caleb Bagley and
Noah Granberry, siblings, Jo and B.R. McGinty, Sally and
Jack Redford, Jerry and Steve Bargsley, and numerous nieces
and nephews.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday,
October 25, 2006 at Victory Gospel Church. Visitation will
be held at Pace-Stancil Funeral Home, Coldspring, Texas
on Tuesday, October 24, 2006 from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m..
In Lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Victory Gospel
Church, 936-653-4509.
MARTIN
Modena (Dean) Martin passed away on Monday, October.23,
2006 in Temple, TX at age 92. She was preceded in death
by her husband, B.B. Martin of Cleveland, and her mother
and father, Mary Louise and Edgar Y. Brooks of Livingston.
Dean is survived by her four children: Jack Martin and
his wife Evelyn of Satellite Beach, FL; Judy Martin Knox
and her husband, Alan of Reno, NV.; Skip Martin and Joni
Jennings of Rockport, TX.; Nancy Martin of Salado, TX.
Dean was blessed with 8 grandchildren: John E., Jr. and
Eric Martin; David Young and Kelly Bradley; Jeff Jarvis
and Janet Martin; Kristanne Slayton and Chad Clubb; 12 great
grand children: Lauren, Savannah, and John E. III (Trip)
Martin; Clint, Brice, and Jesse (J.R.) Martin; Greg, Rebecca,
and Steve Bradley; Sydney and Jeremy Jarvis; Zachary Slayton;
and one (1) great, great grandchild, Staci Bradley.
Dean and B.B. moved to Cleveland in 1942 to found Martin
Chevrolet Company and they were founding members of St.
Luke’s Presbyterian Church. During her nearly 50 years
in Cleveland, Dean provided visionary education for youth
as leader of a Junior Audubon Society and Cub Scout Troop.
In her later years, she resided in Reno, Nevada with her
daughters Nancy and Judy and her granddaughter, Kristanne.
Dean’s final transition was supported by the incredible
staff at the Temple Meridian where she was surrounded by
her family.
Services include a visitation at Pace Stancil Funeral
Home, 303 E. Crocket, Cleveland, TX on Thursday, October
26, 2006 from 5:00 – 7:00 PM and funeral service at
Pace Stancil Friday October 27th at 10:00 AM. Dean will
be laid to rest next to her husband, B.B. Martin in Cleveland’s
City Cemetery. Interment will be followed by a light lunch
reception at the Methodist Church (…address).
Donations in Dean’s memory can be made to the Alzheimer
Society.
Dobbs
D.C. “PeeWee” Dobbs, 67, of Bacliff, Texas
died Wednesday, October 25, 2006 at home surrounded by his
beloved wife and children. He was born June 17, 1939 in
Durant, Oklahoma to parents, William F. and Eunice E. Taylor
Dobbs. He had been a resident of the Bacliff area for over
60 years and was a 1957 graduate of Clear Creek High School.
He had owned numerous businesses, was a pipe fitter and
welder for over 25 years, and was retired as owner-operator
of Dobbs Auto Sales and Wrecker Service in Bacliff. He was
very active in local civic activities and continually helped
those in need.
Services for Mr. Dobbs will be 1:00 p.m., Tuesday, October
31, 2006 at Pace-Stancil Funeral Home with Rev. Karl Newmann
officiating. Interment will follow at French Cemetery in
Kenefick.
He was preceded in death by his parents and his father-in-law:
Lloyd “Skeet” Thornton. He is survived by his
loving wife of 33 years: Peggy Ilene Thornton Dobbs of Bacliff;
children: Amie Westcott Peters and husband David of Bacliff,
Debbi Thompson and husband Jimmy of Friendswood, Mindi Loret
and husband Philip of Baton Rouge, and Tammy Mason of Crosby;
grandchildren: Jason Thompson, Ashley Nelson, Jennifer Thompson,
Ryan and Blake Fleming, Zachary Dean Peter and Bryce Mason;
brother: Billy Dobbs and wife Betty of Bacliff; sister:
Opal Forsythe and husband John of Florida; mother-in-law:
Frances Thornton of Kenefick.
Visitation will be Tuesday morning 9:00 a.m. until service
time at 1:00 p.m. at Pace-Stancil Funeral Home Chapel in
Dayton, Texas.
For those who desire memorials donations may be made to
the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 129, Texas City, Texas
77592-0129.
Barth
Maurine Bennett Barth, 69, of Dayton, died Thursday, October
26, 2006, at the Methodist Hospital in Houston.
Funeral services will be held at 3:00 p.m., Saturday, October
28, 2006, at the Liberty Church of Christ with burial following
at Magnolia Park Cemetery in Dayton. Visitation will be
held from 1 pm to 3 pm, Saturday, at the church. Services
are under the direction of Pace-Stancil Funeral Home in
Dayton.
Maurine was born October 28, 1936 in Avoca, to parents;
Cecil A. and Eula M. Baker Bennett, a former resident of
Crockett, and has resided in the Dayton area for the past
27 years. She was a retired classified ads manager for the
Liberty Vindicator and former employee of the Mt. Pleasant
Daily Tribune and Crockett-Houston County Courier newspapers.
She was also a graduate of the Anson High School class of
1955, member of the Liberty Church of Christ, and enjoyed
crossword puzzles, sewing, and collecting china rabbits
and nutcrackers.
Mrs. Barth was preceded in death by her parents. She is
survived by her husband of 51 years: Robert G. Barth of
Dayton, sons: Mark Barth of Dallas and Danny Barth of Dayton,
daughters: Glenda Lewis and husband Randy of Allen and Debbie
Ivester of Waxahachie, grandchildren: Travis Barth of Denton,
Andrea Jackson and husband Chris of Abilene, Robin Ivester
of Abilene, and Clifton Ivester, Jr. of Waxahachie, sister:
Rita Jan Boykin of Texas City, nieces, nephews, and other
relatives, and friends.
Bain
Michael David Bain, age 38, passed away in a tragic accident
on Thursday, October 26, 2006. Michael was born in Houston,
Texas on September 5, 1968 to Luther A. and Frankie Bain.
He is preceded in death by his wife, Cynthia Bain and his
father-in-law, Roy Montgomery.
He is survived by his daughter, Amanda Bain and his son,
Michael Anthony Bain; his parents; brothers, Christopher
Bain and wife, Kandalynn, Matthew Bain; sisters, Lorri Chavis
and Samatha Chavis; grandparents, Malcolm and Ginger Smith;
aunt, Sheryn Major, uncle, Norris Russell, fiancé,
Stephanie Dugger; mother-in-law, Elaine Montgomery; sister-in-law,
Laura McNeil and husband, Eddie; brothers-in-law, Sam Helm
and wife, Michelle; nieces and nephews, Courtney, Shaunnessy,
Rebekah, Ryan, Kayla and many other loving family members
and caring friends.
Funeral services were held Tuesday, October 31, 2006 3:00
p.m. at Pace-Stancil Funeral Home Chapel, Coldspring, Texas.
Rev. James Hazelton and Kenneth Conatser conducted the service
with interment at Evergreen Cemetery, Evergreen, Texas
TRUE
Bonnie M. (Hues) True 76, of Shepherd, Texas, passed away
Thursday, October 26, 2006. She was born in Shepherd on
April 2, 1930 to Thomas E. and Alice McGee Hues of whom
preceded her in death along with her husband, Aaron J. True,
daughter, Vivian Marie True. She is survived by her daughter,
Patricia L. Barron and husband, Douglas; sons, Kenneth D.
True and wife, Melody; avid D. True and Gabriela, sisters,
Betty Thornton, Vera Humbird, Patsy Thornton, Erma Chreene;
brothers, Thomas Eldon “Punk” Hues, Jr., Thomas
W. Hues; grandchildren, Billy J. True, Christy Barron, Dax
M. Barron, Jason E. True, Travis T. Barrow, Lacy D. True,
Brandon A. True, Pricila M. True, Paloa N. True with fifty-seven
nieces and nephews along with so many other loving and caring
family members and friends.
Funeral services were held at Pace Stancil Funeral Home
Chapel, Cleveland, Texas, Sunday, October 29th , 2006 at
1:00 p.m. She was laid to rest at Shepherd City Cemetery,
Shepherd, Texas.
Dillard
Sonny “Papaw” Dillard, 80, of Old River-Winfree
passed away Monday, October 30, 2006 in the San Jacinto
Methodist Hospital, surrounded by his family, after a year
long battle with Leukemia. He was born August 26, 1926 and
spent his lifetime in the Old River-Winfree area.
He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. He was
a Union Carpenter by trade working out of the Baytown Carpenters’
Local #1334. Though his life he drove crew boats, big trucks
and worked on rice farms. He enjoyed fishing, gardening
and traveling. In his younger days, he loved horses and
working cows. He was a longtime supporter of Chambers County
4-H Clubs and the Barbers Hill FFA Chapter. He was a member
of the South Dayton Baptist Church.
Services for Mr. Dillard will be 2:00 p.m., Wednesday,
November 1, 2006 at Pace-Stancil Funeral Home Chapel in
Dayton with interment to follow at Heirlawn Cemetery in
Dayton. Visitation will be Tuesday, October 31, 2006, 5:00
to 9:00 p.m., at Pace-Stancil.
He is survived by his wife of 60 years: Lavinia Dillard
of Old River-Winfree; sons and daughter-in-law: Tony and
Jan Dillard of Dayton and Glyn and Kerry Dillard, Jr. of
Devers; daughter and son-in-law: Barbara and James Tilton
of Dayton; six grandchildren, ten great-grandchildren; niece:
Dorothy Pace of Blossom and special cousin: Lotus Marx of
Texas City.
Pallbearers will be sons and grandsons: Tony Dillard, Glyn
Dillard, James Tilton, Tooter Dillard, Kevin Dillard, Mike
Tilton, Christopher Dillard and Cade Dillard.
The family would like to thank Dr. Kashif Ansari, Dr. Greg
Terry and the staffs of the San Jacinto Methodist Hospital
(2 South and 2 West), the Cancer Center and the Skilled
Care Unit.
