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SHIRLEY EUBANKS PHILLIPS
December 27, 2009
Shirley D’Aun Eubanks Phillips passed away at her home on Sunday, December 27, 2009. Shirley was born on November 4, 1934, in Wink, Texas, to V.D. (Skeet) Morris and Verlie W. Morris.
She attended Ursuline Academy of Dallas and graduated from Andrews High School where she had many happy memories.
She was married to James Farrell Eubanks on August 18, 1952, until his death on February 22, 2002, and raised her family in Andrews.
Shirley lived most of her life in Andrews and moved to San Angelo in 1978 where she lived until she passed away. She was a member of the P.E.O. of San Angelo, San Angelo Leading Ladies, and Newtimers Club of San Angelo. She was also a member of the New Century Club in Del Rio.
She was a member of First Presbyterian Church of Andrews and attended First Presbyterian Church of Del Rio and St. Mark Presbyterian Church of San Angelo. She spent 25 years working in the banking industry both in Andrews and San Angelo.
She is survived by her husband, Billy Ray Phillips of Del Rio; her daughters, Elaine Anne Thomas and husband, Cliff of Richardson, Texas, and Karen Jane Beard and husband, Kent, of Katy, Texas; grandsons, Bryce Reid Thomas and wife, Diana, of College Station, Texas, and Carson Grant Beard of Katy, Texas; and granddaughter, Allison Hayley Thomas of Richardson, Texas.
Shirley loved spending time with family and attending their many activities. She also enjoyed traveling, dancing, playing bridge, spending time with friends, and meeting new people. Shirley was the matriarch of the family and a generous and loving wife, Mother, and Grandmother. She loved to celebrate both family and class reunions, birthdays, weddings, and other important events. Her outgoing spirit and caring heart drew family and friends together. Shirley had a special gift for making friends and keeping those relationships throughout her life.
Services will be held at Andrews Presbyterian Church on Thursday, December 31, at 2:00 p.m. Rev. Bob Zap will officiate. Burial will be in Andrews Old Cemetery under the direction of McNett Funeral Home.
Family will receive friends at McNett Funeral Home on Wednesday, December 30, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
GEORGIA H. ALLEN
December 26, 2009
Services for Georgia H. Allen, 90, of Andrews will be 10:00 AM graveside in the Andrews West Cemetery Monday, December 28, 2009. Services are under the direction of McNett Funeral Home.
Georgia passed away in Andrews, Saturday, December 26, 2009. She was born on June 21, 1919 in Lindale, Texas. She married John T. Allen on April 5, 1942 in Canton, Texas. Georgia was a home maker and a Baptist. She loved to fish and visit family.
Georgia was preceded in death by John on December 7, 1987.
Survivors include, son; John E. Allen, Kerrville, Texas, daughter; Nancy Courville, Andrews, Texas, four grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, the family request donations to Home Hospice, 803 N. Main, Andrews, TX 79714
LOWELL WILLIAMS
December 24, 2009
Services for Lowell Williams, 81, of Andrews will be 2:00 PM Monday at McNett Funeral Home Chapel. Jackie Barnett of Brownwood, Texas will officiate. Burial will be in Andrews Old Cemetery under the direction of McNett Funeral Home.
Lowell went to be with the Lord on Thursday, December 24, 2009. He was born November 20, 1928 in Garnett, Kansas.
He married Jeanette Mae Foos on February 26, 1950 in Great Bend, KS.
He served in the US Army during the Korea Conflict. He received an honorable discharge in 1953.
He was a Pumper for the same oil company in Great Bend, along with his Father and all of his brothers, in 1942. He was transferred to Andrews in 1971. He was a production foreman until his retirement in 1986. He then began contract pumping for Bass Enterprises until he retired after his wife's death in 2007.
He has always been the proud husband, dad and loved playing with all of the grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He never met a stranger wherever he went.
Lowell was preceded in death by his wife, Jeanette, May 16, 2007. Also his parents, Ola and Floy Williams of Albert , Kansas; sisters Ruth Ferrell and Bessie Williams of Great Bend, KS; Brothers, Roy, Floyd and Ray Williams all form Oklahoma and Art Williams of Muenster, Texas, all preceded him in death.
Survivors include, his sons; Steve and wife Lisa Williams, Brad and wife Pam Williams, daughter; Cathy and husband J.R. Silva all of Andrews, grandchildren are Casey and husband Jeff Saldivar of Andrews, Lindsey and husband Matt Hammond of Andrews, Garrett Williams of Houston and Megan Williams of Andrews. Great grandchildren include, Zachary, Cameron and Samuel Saldivar of Andrews and Emily Hammond of Andrews and a number of nieces and nephews as well as many friends at Permian Residential Care Center in Andrews.
A family visitation will be held from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM, Sunday at McNett Funeral Home.
Memorial gifts may be made to Andrews County Veterans Memorial of Home Hospice of Andrews.
RICHARD S. PENDLETON
December 23, 2009
Richard Pendleton, 51, of Andrews, passed away December 23, 2009.
A Memorial Service will be held on Wednesday, December 30, at McNett Funeral Home Chapel. Rev Bryan Johnson will officiate.
HOMER JACK DRIVER
December 21, 2009
Jack Driver, 74, of Andrews passed away Monday December 21, 2009 at his home in Andrews.
Funeral services will be 2:00 PM Thursday, December 24, 2009 at McNett Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Dale Dozier will officiate. Burial will be in Andrews North Cemetery under the direction of McNett Funeral Home.
Homer Jack Driver was born December 10, 1935 in Quanah, Texas. He served in the US Army during the Korean War. He married Wanda Murphy August 25, 1955 in Quanah. They moved to Andrews from Quanah in the mid 1950's. Jack worked at Wheeler Buick and Pontiac for over 20 years. He then worked for Amoco for over 15 years. Jack loved to camp and travel with his RV. He was a very active member of the Andrews Volunteer Fire Department for many years. Jack loved trains and he enjoyed building things.
He was a member of the Masonic Lodge and the Scottish Rite, and was a Deacon at McKinney Acres Baptist Church for many years.
He was preceded in death by his son Preston in 1996 and his father Homer Jack Driver, Sr. in 1998.
He is survived by, his wife; Wanda Driver of Andrews, two sons; Clifton Driver of Andrews and Shelby Driver of Elmendorf AFB, Alaska; his mother; Jewel Driver, one brother; Clyde Driver of Andrews and four grandchildren; Haleigh Victoria, Colton, Juston, and Jack Alen.
JOE ZANT
December 20, 2009
Joe Zant, 90, of Andrews passed away Sunday December 20, 2009 at his home in Andrews.
Funeral services will be 10:00 AM Wednesday at McNett Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Jeff Chapman, Pastor of Grace Baptist Church, will officiate. Rev. Bryan Johnson will assist. Burial will be in Andrews Old Cemetery under the direction of McNett Funeral Home.
Joe was born June 26, 1919 in Stephens County, Texas. He served in the US Marine Corps during World War II. He and his wife, Annie moved to Andrews in 1958 from Midkiff. Tx. She preceded him in death in 1981.
April 6, 1982, Joe married Carlene Essary in Lovington, NM.
Joe was a pumper with Exxon for over 18 years. After he retired he worked as an independent Pumper for several years.
Joe loved to travel and camp in his RV and he loved to visit the mountains.
Joe was a member of Grace Baptist Church in Andrews. He was a co-founder of the Andrews Sheriff Posse, a member of the Oddfellows lodge and great family man who loved being with his kids and grandkids. Joe loved to weld and build things, loved to dance and absolutely loved his sweets.
Joe is survived by, his wife; Carlene Zant of Andrews, four sons; Joe Zant of Odessa, J.C. Zant of Odessa, Richard Feland of Kennedy, Texas, and Ronnie Feland of Andrews, three daughters; Alice Mae Drake of Andrews, Carla McCurry of Midland, Deloris Cook of Andrews, one brother; Derwood Zant of Greenwood, seventeen grandchildren, twenty six great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren.
JOHN R. KAUP
December 19, 2009
Services for John R. Kaup, 62, of Andrews, will be 2:00 PM Wednesday, December 23, 2009 in McNett Funeral Home Chapel with Dr. Jeff Donnell officiating. Burial will follow in the Andrews North Cemetery under the direction of McNett Funeral Home.
John passed away at his home in Andrews on Saturday, December 19, 2009. He was born on October 15, 1947 at Mineral Wells, Texas. John married Vicki Stinebuck on June 14, 1969 in Andrews. John worked for Key Energy. John was preceded in death by his parents and a sister Barbara Dawkins.
Survivors include, wife; Vicki Kaup, Andrews, son; Heath Kaup, Keller, Texas, sister; Llynda Persilvuer, Hobbs, NM.
LEROY GOWIN
December 15, 2009
Services for LeRoy Gowin 86 of Andrews, will be Graveside in the Andrews Old Cemetery 2:00 PM Friday, December 18, 2009 with Rev. Kevin Covington officiating. Services are under the direction of McNett Funeral Home .
LeRoy passed away in Midland Tuesday, December 15, 2009. He was born in Miami, Texas on July 13, 1923. LeRoy married Julia Gray Parrish on August 14, 1976 in El Paso, Texas. Julia preceded him in death on May 22, 2001.
LeRoy was a carpenter and a member of the Second Baptist Church.
Survivors inculde a daughter in law; Ann Gowin, Midland.
Linda Porter
December 11, 2009
Linda Porter, 65, of Andrews passed away Friday, December 11, 2009 at Permian Regional Medical Center.
Funeral Services will be 2:00PM Tuesday, December 15, 2009 at McNett Funeral Home Chapel. Pastor Kerry Pack will officiate. Burial will be in Andrews North Cemetery under the direction of McNett Funeral Home.
Linda was born july 19, 1944 in Atlanta, Texas. She was a long time resident of Andrews.
Linda enjoyed sewing, reading, and gardening. She also loved to cook.
She was preceded in death by two son; Charles Polk in 1990 and Billy Polk in 1999.
She is survived by, daughters; Tammy Turnbull of Andrews and Kim Richerson also of Andrews, two brothers; Wayne Harper of Denver City and Larry Harper of Andrews, one sister; Diantha Hayes of Andrews, seven grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
Billy Mack Shepherd
December 10, 2009
Billy Mack Shepherd, 81, of Andrews, passed away Thursday, December 10, 2009 at Midland Memorial Hospital.
Visitation will be 10:00 A.M. Monday, December 14, 2009 at McNett Funeral Home.
Graveside services will be Monday at 2:00 P.M. at Andrews North Cemetery under direction of McNett Funeral Home.
He was born in Post, Tx on June 23, 1928 to Otis and Annie May Shepherd. He married Jeannie Partain in 1979 in Midland, Tx. They Moved from Midland to Andrews in 1986.
He enjoyed playing dominoes and poker with his friends. In his younger years he was an outstanding athlete and billiards player. He lettered every sport in High School. His classmates described him as "a natural born athlete". He was also the first one to hit a home run at the new baseball field in Post, Tx. He worked in the Oil Industry, including Brownlee Well Service as a operator, tool pusher and consultant for over 40 years prior to retirement in 1998. He enjoyed spending time with his family and friends the most.
He was preceded in death by, his father; Otis Shepherd, his mother; Annie May Shepherd, brother; Junior Shepherd and grandson; Billy Ryan Shepherd.
He is survived by, wife; Jeannie Partain Shepherd, daughter; Ramona Riley of Grand Prairie, Tx, four sons; Billy Shepherd of Fairbank, Iowa, James Shepherd of Midland, Tx, Otis Shepherd of Midland, Tx, Jayson Shepherd of Andrews, Tx and nine grandchildren.
