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Beverly Irene Miller
Born: August 9, 1925 in Ormsby, MN
Departed: March 27, 2010
Residence: Kerrville, TX
Service Date: None
Service Location: None
Mrs. Beverly Irene Miller, age 84 of Kerrville, TX passed away Saturday, March 27, 2010 in a Kerrville care center. There will be no local services. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to GRIMES FUNERAL CHAPELS OF KERRVILLE.
David Livingstone Mueller
Born: October 5, 1929 in Buffalo, NY
Departed: March 26, 2010
Residence: Kerrville, TX
Service Date: March 31, 2010 at 2 PM
Service Location: First Presbyterian Church
Renowned theologian and teacher, David Livingstone Mueller, died of heart failure at the age of 80 on March 26, 2010, in San Antonio.
The second of five sons, David Mueller was born on October 5, 1929 in Buffalo, New York to William A. Mueller and Mary Martha Mueller. He spent his childhood and young adult life in Brooklyn, Philadelphia, Rochester and Louisville, Kentucky. He attended Colgate University, the University of Heidelberg in Germany and graduated from Baylor University in 1959.
Following in the footsteps of the sacred and the example of his father, also a noted theologian, David earned his Bachelor of Divinity from Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, Kentucky, and was ordained as a Baptist minister. He continued his education by earning a Ph.D in Theology and Philosophy from Duke University. Then began his long and distinguished teaching career, first as Professor of Religion at Baylor University and then, in 1961, as Professor of Theology at the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. Beloved by students and colleagues, he remained a valued member of that faculty until his retirement in 1995
He published several booksincluding Makers of the Modern Theological Mind/ Karl Barth as well as many scholarly articles. He was a Visiting Scholar at Basel University in Switzerland in 1960-61 where he studied under the renowned theologian, Dr. Karl Barth. On his various sabbaticals, Dr. Mueller pursued post-doctoral studies at Yale University and Tubingen University in Germany.
An accomplished athlete, he was one of the top divers in the nation at Colgate and competed in the pre-Olympic trials in Berlin in 1952. He also excelled in basketball, soccer, skiing, and was a competitive tennis player for decades.
After his retirement, he was visiting professor at the Presbyterian Seminary in Austin, Texas, where he lived from 1995 to 2000. He then moved to Kerrville, Texas, which he called home until his passing. He traveled widely in Europe and the United States, loved the Dolomite Alps in Northern Italy and the Rocky Mountains, which led to a summer house in Ridgway, Colorado, where he enjoyed golf, wildlife and a wide circle of friends.
Always active, gregarious and generous, David Mueller was well-loved by his family and many friends. For 80 years he succeeded in love, life and family.
Along with his loving wife Marilyn, he is survived by his son Charles (Becky) and daughter Mary Beth Tukman (Jon) both of Telluride, Colorado. His three beautiful grandchildren are Will, Meredith and Elizabeth; and his surviving brothers Gordon (Nick) Mueller of New Orleans and John (Jack) Mueller of Ridgway, Colorado.
Family visitation will be held Tuesday, March 30, 2010 from 5-7 PM in Ryan Hall at First Presbyterian Church, Kerrville. The funeral service will be held at the First Presbyterian Church on Jefferson Street in Kerrville, Texas, on Wednesday, March 31, 2010 at 2 pm. There will be a gathering of friends and family at the church following the service. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Eddie and Velma Dwyer Scholarship Fund at Baylor University, Habitat for Humanity, or the Building Fund at First Presbyterian Church Kerrville.
Vivian Velma Sutton Neal
Born: May 14, 1916 in Medina, TX
Departed: March 25, 2010
Residence: Medina, TX
Service Date: March 29, 2010 at 2 PM
Service Location: Grimes Funeral Chapels-Bandera
Vivian Velma Sutton Neal, 93, of Bandera, passed away on Thursday, March 25, 2010. She was born on May 14, 1916 to Samuel Preston Sutton and Francis Locker Sutton in Medina, Texas. Vivian loved to take her three daughters and any of their friends camping on the family ranch. She was an amazing cook and her camp fire cooking was outstanding.
She is survived by her three daughters, Versa Wood Miller of Dilley, TX; Lica Woolls of Medina, TX; and Yturria Eckols of Seguin,TX; son-in-law, Wiley Eckols, Jr.; four grandchildren, Delbert Ducheneaux, Valerie Hunter, Wiley Eckols, III. and Sarah Eckols; two great-grandchildren, Cortland and Colby.
A Memorial Service will be held on Monday, March 29, 2010, at 2:00PM ,officiated by Brother Bill Moseley, at Grimes Funeral Chapels of Bandera.
Memorials may be made to Oak Rest Cemetery at 416 Stringtown Rd, Medina, TX 78055.
Leroy Neal
Born: February 21, 1933 in Sinton, TX
Departed: March 24, 2010
Residence: Kerrville, TX
Service Date: March 27, 2010 at 11 AM
Service Location: Grimes Funeral Chapels
Our beloved Leroy, Daddy, Pa-Paw, and friend, age 77 of Kerrville, has gone to be with his Heavenly Father. On Wednesday, March 24, 2010 in a local hospital surrounded by his children, grandchildren, and loving Mary, he left his tired body to receive eternal life. He was born February 21, 1933 in Sinton, TX to Homer and Nora (Bird) Neal. In 1952, he married Mary Esther Wilson in New Mexico. Leroy loved to be outdoors and spent most of his time there. As you entered his house, it was almost inevitable that he would not be there, but was in his backyard in the garden, or on his riding mower, mowing someone’s yard or his church lawn. His grandbabies were his greatest passion and if he could not be found in the yard, he was at the local ballfields or one of their homes loving them. He had a servant’s heart and was always willing to help a family member in need.
He fought the good fight, finished the race, kept the faith, and is proudly receiving his crown.
Leroy served in the U.S. Army from 1953-1955 and was a veteran of the Korean War, stationed in Germany. He had been a self employed concrete contractor and member of New Beginnings Church.
Survivors include wife, Mary of Kerrville; daughters, Delores Cantwell and husband, Tim of Kerrville and Joy Nabors and husband, Mack of Hockley, TX; sons, Roy Neal and wife, Mary, Alvin Neal and wife, Francy and Leonard Neal and wife, Araceli, all of Kerrville; sisters, Alice Walters of Austin, Lula Bell Parks of Ingram and Willamae Hill of Ingram; brother, Lee F. Neal of Ingram; 13 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents and a son, James Timothy Neal in 1978.
Visitation will be held Friday, March 26, 2010, 5-7 PM at Grimes Funeral Chapels.
Services will be held Saturday, March 27, 2010, 11 AM at Grimes Funeral Chapels officiated by Brother Roger Baublit and Brother David Dodge. Interment will follow at Sunset Cemetery in Mountain Home. Leroy’s grandsons , Jeff, Ryan, Bryan, Troy, Nathan and Jacob, will serve as pallbearers.
Howard C. Parks
Born: November 5, 1964 in Plainview, TX
Departed: March 10, 2010
Residence: Hunt, TX
Service Date: March 13, 2010 at 1 PM
Service Location: Hunt United Methodist Church
Howard C. Parks, age 45 of Hunt, passed away Wednesday, March 10, 2010 in a local care center. He was born November 5, 1964 in Plainview, TX to Jack and Janet (Caton) Parks.
Howard was a boy Scout and obtained the rank of Eagle Scout. He was a longtime resident of Hunt, was a member of the Hunt Volunteer Fire Dept. and was an avid hunter and fisherman. He was also of the Presbyterian faith. He was a licensed aircraft mechanic and most recently worked with his parents at the Hunt Store.
Survivors include parents, Jack and Janet Parks of Hunt; devoted companion, Deblynne Kay Isenberg of Hunt; sister, Lisa Shipps and husband, Doug of Watauga, TX; nieces, Sabrina and Bailey Shipps and a large extended family.
Visitation will be held Friday, March 12, 2010, 6-8 PM at Grimes Funeral Chapels.
Memorial services will be Saturday, March 13, 2010, 1 PM at Hunt United Methodist Church officiated by Rev. Sam Hunnicutt. Burial will be held privately.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, Hill Country Youth Ranch, Salvation Army or a charity of one’s choice.
Juanita Fay Patrick
Born: March 11, 1931 in Brownwood, TX
Departed: March 26, 2010
Residence: Junction, TX
Service Date: No Services
Service Location: No Services
Juanita Fay Patrick, age 79 of Junction, passed away Friday, March 26, 2010 in a Junction care center. No services will be held. Arrangements are entrusted to Grimes Funeral Chapels of Kerrville.
James J. Qualls
Born: February 11, 1942 in Cisco, TX
Departed: March 12, 2010
Residence: Pipe Creek, TX
Service Date: March 28, 2010 at 2:00 p.m.
Service Location: Silver Sage Senior Center
James Jack Qualls, 68, of Pipe Creek, passed away on March 12, 2010. He was born to Charles J Qualls and Mary Loraine Siddall Qualls in Cisco, TX. He had a long career with USAA and graduated from North Texas University with a Bachelor Degree.
He is survived by his wife of 44 years, Gwendolyn Brandt Qualls of Pipe Creek, TX; son, Andrew and wife, Jessica Qualls of San Antonio; honorary daughter, Katherine Eckert of San Antonio; 2 brothers, F. Ronald Qualls and wife, Barbara; and C. Robert Qualls and wife, Pat; sister, Nancy Haynes and husband, Jesse; numerous nieces and nephews.
A private burial took place at Pipe Creek Cemetery. A Celebration of Life will be held on Sunday, March 28, 2010 at Silver Sage Senior Center, 2:00PM. Please come share your favorite memories of Jack.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Helping Hand at P.O. Box 1092, Bandera, TX 78003 and/or Meals on Wheels at P.O. Box 1416, Bandera, TX 78003.
Norman R. Roach (N.R.)
Born: September 28, 1918 in Lufkin, TX
Departed: March 7, 2010
Residence: Harper, TX
Service Date: March 10, 2010
Service Location: Evergreen Cemetery, Odem TX
Norman R. Roach (N.R.), born September 28, 1918, in Lufkin, Texas, to Dewitt & Tinney McCoy Roach, passed away March 7, 2010 at the age of 91 after a long battle with cancer.
Norman went to school in Moffett, TX. and graduated from Moffett High School. Norman worked many jobs including being a Milkman before he worked for Fluor Corporation and for B&W Corporation as an ironworker building bridges, grain elevators, and power stations. He worked for Gunner A. Olsen Corp. out of New York City building radio towers for the government and built nuclear power plants. He moved his family to Odem, TX. in 1953, and this became home. He traveled to the eastern United States, Turkey, Trinidad, & Iceland building the radio towers. He built radar radio towers which were instrumental in the sending of the "Monkey" and John Glenn to the moon in 1962. He supervised the repairs to the radio tower on top of the Empire State building in New York City. He supervised the building of numerous power plants and grain elevators in South Texas. He was self taught to read blue prints and was thought to be one of the best.
Norman was with the Iron Workers Local Union #66 out of San Antonio and was recognized in November, 2009 as being a member of that local for 65 years.
Norman was with the Masons and went on to become a Shriner. He was recognized in 2009 as being a Master Mason for over 60 years at the Masonic Lodge in Sinton, TX. He is an Endowed Member of the Al Amin Shriner’s Temple in Corpus Christi, TX.
Norman was preceded in death by his parents, Dewitt and Tinney Roach, a sister, Margaret Linzy Nerren, brother, James Larry Roach, wife, Grace Eilene Hendrickson Roach, and 3 sons, Jimmy Ray Roach, Marshall Dewitt Roach, and Larry Rex Roach.
He is survived by his wife of 36 years, Kathryn Sims Roach of Harper, TX., daughters Barbara (Travis) Lytle of Corpus Christi, TX, Donna (Gary) Alexander of Kingsville, TX, son Bobby Roach of Odem, TX,. Step-son Robert (Mona) Funderberg of Calallen, TX,. Grandchildren, Wayne (Elaine) Lytle of Corpus Christi, TX., Lynnette (Gene) Felder of Calallen, TX., Shane (Kelly) Alexander of Cedar Park, TX., Craig (Jennifer) Alexander of Kingsville, TX., Bobby Ray Roach of Rosedale, West Virginia, Todd (Kelly) Patterson of Cedar Park, TX., and Brandon (Robin) Wheeler of Devine, TX. Step Grandchildren, Capt. Troy (Hope) Funderberg, Ret. of Enterprise, Alabama, Sally Jane (Minor) Norman, P.H.D. of Madison, Mississippi. 13 Great-Grandchildren and 6 Step Great-Grandchildren. Also, brother Winston Coy (Francis) Roach of Breckenridge, TX, Nephew Jon (Jan) Linzy of Lufkin, Tx. and numerous other nieces and nephews.
In 1991, Norman and Kathryn moved to the Harper, TX area. He will be missed by his friends in the Harper area who he hunted and hung out with. When he moved to the Harper area he found his "buddies" and treasured the time they spent together.
Viewing will be at Resthaven Funeral Home in Sinton, TX 12:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 9, 2009 and from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. on Wednesday, March 10, 2009.
Graveside services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, March 10, 2010 at Evergreen Cemetery in Odem, TX with Winston Coy Roach officiating with Masonic services following.
Memorial remembrances may be made to Hill Country Memorial Hospice (800-859-3169).
