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JOHNIE BRYAN "J.B" BAILEY
Johnie Bryan, “Grandpaw” Bailey, passed away Saturday, March 29, 2003, in McDade, Texas, at “The Farm,” The place he loved to be.
Services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, April 2, 2003, at the First Baptist Church in Sweeny, Texas, with the Rev. Jerl Watkins, Rev. Geary McManus, and Dr. Skip Bassham officiating.
Burial will follow in Sweeny Cemetery.
Friends may visit with the family from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m., Tuesday, April 1, 2003, at Bakers Funeral Home in West Columbia, Texas.
Bryan was born July 8, 1913, in Dublin, Erath County, Texas, the 4th of seven children to Jonah Erwin Bailey of Lewis County, Tennessee, and Josie Ann Rinehart Bailey, of Cherokee County, Alabama.
He attended school in Spur and Steel Hill, Texas, where he loved to play basketball. In his youth, he traveled much of the Panhandle of Texas working, when not in school.
In 1929, he came to Sweeny, Texas and attended Sweeny School. This is where he met Opal Redding. They were married August 1, 1933, in East Bernard, Texas and had been married 63 years at the time of her death, March 15, 1997.
May 2, 1944, he entered World War II and served until November 11, 1945, as part of the 34th Division, 133rd Infantry, Red Bull Division. He participated in the European Theater, Italian Campaign. He was a lifetime member of VFW Post 8551 in Sweeny.
After the war, he came home to go into concrete contracting and was active in that business, until after his 89th birthday. He was member of the Sweeny Volunteer Fire Department for 30 years. During that time, he served as Fire Marshall and a Captain. From 1947 to 1948, he served on the Sweeny City Council. He taught boys in Sunday School at First Baptist Church in Sweeny and was ordained a Deacon of that church in 1967. At the time of his death, he was a member and Deacon of Knobb Springs Baptist Church, McDade, Texas.
He is survived by his wife, Carolyn; his son and daughter-in-law, J.C. & Helen Bailey of Sweeny; daughters and sons-in-law, Jo Berta & Donnie Flickinger of Sweeny, Beverly & Allen McNiel of Ashwood and Brenda & Dr. Charles “Skip” Bassham of Nashville, Arkansas; ten grandchildren, Jonah and Marc Bailey, Donna Gregurek and Kelly Rayburn of Sweeny, Bryan McNiel and Lorie McNiel of Houston, Melissa DeWalt of Big Sandy, Brent Bassham of Tyler, Vanessa Wise of Houston and Josie Howe of Wurzburg, Germany; eleven great-grandchildren, Adrienne, Sara and Justin of Sweeny, Matt Gregurek of San Antonio; Chris and Jayson Gregurek, McCall and Jake Rayburn of Sweeny, Bailey and James DeWalt of Big Sandy and Chandell Howe of Wurzburg, Germany; a stepdaughter, Fritzann Johnson & her husband Brian and step-granddaughter, Judith and step-grandson, Jeremiah; sisters-in-law, Ponnie Bailey of Sweeny and Gladys Redding of Schulenburg; brothers and sisters-in-law, Durward and Helen Emery of McDade, Fritz and Gail Wilke, Dean and Margaret Wilke, Robert and Charlotte Martin and Ethelyn Kingston of West Columbia; and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his brothers, Harvey Lee “Slim,” Jesse Ervin, Paul Weldon, Rafel “R.D.,” infant brother; one sister, Mildred; and great-granddaughter, Ashlee Lauren Bailey.
Pallbearers will be his grandsons and granddaughters husbands, Jonah and Marc Bailey, Philip Gregurek, Lance Rayburn, Bryan McNiel, Brent Bassham, James DeWalt, Scott Wise and Joshua Howe.
In lieu of flowers, Grandpaw asked that donations may be made to Knobb Springs Baptist Church, Youth Department, 1662 Co. Rd. 305, McDade, Texas, 78650 or First Baptist Church Sweeny, Texas, Youth Department, in memory of his great-granddaughter, Ashlee Lauren Bailey.
Arrangements by Baker Funeral Home in West Columbia, Texas.
EDITH VIOLA MILLER
Edith Viola Miller, 84, passed away Sunday, March 30, 2003, in Marlin, Texas.
Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, April 2, 2003, at Marlin Funeral Home in Marlin, Texas.
Private interment will be in the Cego United Church of Christ Cemetery in Cego, Texas.
The family will receive visitors from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Tuesday, April 1, 2003, at Adams Funeral Home in Marlin, Texas.
She was born September 15, 1918 in McGregor, Texas.
Viola was a longtime resident of Jones Creek until moving to Chilton in 1969. She was a member of Gulf Prairie Presbyterian Church and served as Sunday School Superintendent for many years. She was also a Cub Scout den mother.
Viola served on the Board of Directors for the Marlin Civic Center for Senior Citizens and was active with the Tomlinson Hill Old Settlers. She was a member of the Order of Eastern Star.
She was predeceased by her husband of 39 years, Erwin Anton Miller.
Survivors include her daughter and son-in-law, Patricia & Billy Roy Watson of Jones Creek; son and daughter-in-law, Charles E. “Bud” & Kathy Miller of Angleton; daughter & son-in-law, Elaine & Wayne Carby of Bellville; grandchildren, Edie Watson, Brett Watson, Michael Miller, Susan Addison & her husband, Chris, and Erwin Carby & wife Stephanie; five great-grandchildren; and her brother, Joe Murphy of Chilton.
Arrangements by Adams Funeral Home, 129 Coleman Street, Marlin, Texas. 254-803-3526.
DAVID O. SHEPARD
Funeral services for David O. Shepard, 85, of Los Angeles, California, formerly of Freeport, Texas, will be held at 11:00 a.m., Thursday, April 3, 2003, at First Missionary Baptist Church in Freeport, Texas, with Rev. Dr. J.V. Williams officiating.
Burial will be in the Houston National Cemetery.
He died Sunday, March 23, 2003, in Los Angeles, California.
Visitation will be held from 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, April 2, 2003, at Dixon Funeral Home Chapel in Brazoria, Texas.
He had served in the U.S. Navy.
Survivors include one daughter Audrey Pinkney (Joseph) of Freeport; one brother. Rev. Andrew M. Shepard (Mabel) of Houston; two sisters, Sarah Lacy of Lake Jackson and Minnie Alice Jammer of Houston; six grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and a host of other relatives and friends.
Active pallbearers will be Sam Ray Allen, Cornelius Williams, Robert Allen, George Williams, Jr., Michael Williams and Gary Jammer.
Honorary pallbearers will be Fred Jammer, Rev. Andrew Shepard, Joseph Pinkney, Wendell Pinkney, Milton Evans and Fred Johnson.
Arrangements by Dixon Funeral Home in Brazoria, Texas. 979-798-9113.
BUCK B. BROADWAY
Buck B. Broadway, 70, of Clute, Texas, passed away Sunday, March 30, 2003, at his sister’s residence in Clute, Texas.
Funeral services are scheduled for 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, April 2, 2003, at Lakewood Funeral Chapel in Lake Jackson, Texas, with Rev. Kerry Lucas and Rev. Ken Murray officiating.
The family will receive friends from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m., Tuesday, April 1, 2003, at Lakewood Funeral Chapel.
military Honors will follow at Gulf Prairie Cemtery in Jones Creek, Texas.
Buck was a member of the First Assembly of God in Jones Creek, Texas, U.S. Army Veteran of Korean Conflict, past Commancer of the “Dav” Disabled American Veterans-Brazoria Branch, and worked local construction as a pipefitter/welder and member of Pipefitters Local 211.
He is survived by his three sisters, Billie Lucas of Clute, Daphone Kelley and Helen Bellard, both of Brazoria; four brothers, Hoyt Broadway, Tolly Broadway and Glenn Broadway, all of Jones Creek, and Paul Broadway of Clute; and by numerous nieces and nephews.
Buck was preceded in death by his parents, Isaac & Willie Broadway Sr., wife, Pearl Broadway; and two brothers, Isaac Broadway Jr. and Jimmy Broadway.
His various nephews will act as pallbearers.
Funeral arrangements by Lakewood Funeral Chapel in Lake Jackson, Texas. 979-296-6464.
JOE C. SPEARS
Funeral services for Joe C. Spears, 41, of Angleton, Texas, are pending with Dixon Funeral Home in Brazoria, Texas.
He passed away Monday, March 31, 2003, at Angleton-Danbury Hospital in Angleton, Texas.
ZALIA MARIE SIMONS
Zalia Marie Simons, 55, of Holiday Lakes, Texas, passed away Friday, March 14, 2003 at her residence.
Visitation was held from 12:00 noon to 2:00 p.m., Monday, March 17, 2003, at Stroud Funeral Home in Clute, Texas.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Garvis Wilson Simons and Pearl Marie Murphy; and brother, Garvis Keith Simons.
Survivors include her long time-companion, John Delgado; daughter, Janet Marie Kelley; son, Vernon Wilson DuBose; sisters, Linda McCall, Sue Simons, Charlotte Simons, Billie Jean Cooley and Diane Cook; brothers, Charles, Gerald and Robert Simons; grandchildren, James, Christopher and Casie DuBose, Michael and Taylor Marie Kelley; and many other loving relatives and friends.
Arrangements by Stroud Funeral Home in Clute, Texas. 979-265-1188.
MARY ARMENTA "MOLLIE" LEWIS STOKES
Mary Armenta “Mollie” Lewis Stokes, 89, beloved mother, sister, grandmother, aunt and inspirational friend to many, passed away peacefully on the 17th day of March, 2003, at Garden Terrace, in Houston, Texas.
Mrs. Stokes was a resident of West Columbia, Texas from 1955 to 2000. She moved to Houston in 2000, to be by her family.
Mollie was born on April 28, 1913, in Chinquapin, Texas. Her father, George A Lewis, was born in 1868 and Mother, Laura Henretta Loggins Lewis, was born in 1875. Mollie had eight brothers and two sisters. She was a 4th generation Texan, and was particularly proud of being a descendant of Pocahontas and Jim Bowie.
On May 12, 1937, she married the love of her life, Clyde Alston Stokes. The couple had one son, Robert C. Stokes. The couple lived in California and Nevada from 1937 to 1952, until they moved back home to Chinquapin, Texas. After the death of her husband, she moved to West Columbia, Texas to live next to her sister, Lillian Ealy, whom Mollie loved dearly.
Mollie graduated from Stephen F. Austin University and taught the third (3rd) grade in West Columbia, Texas, from 1955 through 1974. She was very proud of teaching and loved every one of her students. To love and to be loved by her students was one of her greatest joys. After she retired, she became the Worlds Best Grandmother. Her grandchildren affectionately called her “Grandnu.”
Mollie loved nature. She appreciated all of God’s creations. The birds, beautiful flowers and especially the “old pecan tree” at the old home place. Mollie never complained and was always cheerful. She always had something humorous to say and a joke to tell. She had a smile, hug and words of encouragement for all. Her loving spirit continued to be her gift to everyone she met, until the very end.
Mrs. Stokes was preceded in death by her husband, in 1955.
She is survived by her sister, Lillian Ealy of Tomball; her son, Robert C. Stokes and daughter-in-law, Donna Faust Stokes of Houston; granddaughter, Jennifer Anne Stokes Young and her husband, Jerry McFadden Young of Houston; grandson, Robert C. Stokes, Jr. of San Francisco, California; her great-grandchildren, Victoria Anne Young and Grace McFadden Young of Houston; and her namesake niece, Molly Frances Lovett of Tomball.
The essence of her life was found in her Bible. It reflected her favorite Bible verse, II Timothy 4:7, I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith.
Her favorite poem was “Should You Go First” by Albert Kennedy Roswell. In her life story that she never completed, she wrote, “without our past, we would not have our present, and there would be no future.”
The family wishes to express its sincere thanks to Wilma Tielke, Rosemary Sanchez, Yolanda Martinez, Evelyn Freund, and all of the staff at Garden Terrace in Houston, Texas, for the love and care given to Mollie over the final ten years of her life.
Those wishing to pay their last respects to Mrs. Stokes, and visit with the family, may do so from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., Thursday, March 20, 2003, at the Wyman Roberts Funeral Home in San Augustine, Texas.
The funeral service will follow in the chapel at 1:00 p.m.
Interment will be in the Chinquapin Cemetery, Chinquapin, Texas.
Arrangements by Wyman Roberts Funeral Home in San Augustine, Texas. 1-800-487-2311.
JEROME L. "JERRY" FARRER, JR.
Having suffered a lengthy illness, Jerome L. Farrer, Jr., went to be with his Lord on Sunday, March 16, 2003.
Jerry was preceded in death by his mother, Vivian Conant Farrer; his father Jerome L. Farrer; his sister, Carol Wilkins; and brother, Dallas Farrer.
“Jerry” was born October 4, 1945 in Freeport, Texas. He was a graduate of Angleton High School, Stephen F. Austin University, and South Texas College of Law. Upon graduation from Stephen F. Austin in 1967, Jerry returned to Angleton to teach at Westside Elementary. He married Patricia Bonner in 1968, and they had one son, Romie, born in 1975. Jerry also worked for Travelers Insurance and it was then that he pursued his law studies at South Texas Law School. After graduation from law school on January 2, 1973, he became Brazoria County’s first Assistant District Attorney. In 1978, Jerry opened his private practice in Pearland. Jerry returned to Angleton in 1980 and opened his private practice, where it grew to be a successful firm of four attorneys and four associates.
Jerry was involved in numerous organizations and active in the Democratic Party. He was one of the first Charter Lifetime Member of the Brazoria County Fair Association, member of the Brazoria County Bar Association, Holy Comforter Episcopal Church serving in the vestry and past chairman of the endowment fund.
Jerome L. Farrer, Jr. is survived by his wife of four years, Bonnie; son; Jerome L. Farrer, III and his wife Mandy; Step-Daughter; Virginia Abshire three grandchildren; Brianna, Jackson Reece and Brooke Farrer; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Jerry will be greatly missed by his friends. He was well known for his willingness to help those in need.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, March 19, 2003, at Holy Comforter Episcopal Church with Rev. Peter Getz officiating.
Burial will follow in the Angleton Cemetery.
Friends may call Tuesday from 6 to 9 p.m. at Palms Funeral Home in Angleton, Texas.
In lieu of usual remembrances, donations may be made to the Kidney Foundation and Juvenile Diabetes Foundation or to Holy Comforter Episcopal Church.
I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith. II Timothy 4:7
Arrangements by Palms Funeral Home in Angleton, Texas.
