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Betty Jane Good-Driggars

Betty Jane Good-Driggars, 71, of Tool died in Dallas on Dec. 19, 2001. She moved to Tool in 1990 from Seagoville. Mrs. Good-Driggars was born to the late John Frank and Glennie Inez Oliver-Good on July 4, 1930, in Crandall. She was schooled in Crandall, where she was extremely active in various sports and cheerleading, as well as being academically talented. Mrs. Good-Driggars was devoted to the Lord and showerd her devotion through the love she had for so many others. Her life was a reflection of her faith in every aspect. She married Billy Frank Driggars on April 12, 1949, in Dallas. Mrs. Good-Driggars worked as a bookkeeper for several years and then at the Indian Oaks Golf Course for nine years, where she made several friends. Mrs. Good-Driggars was always a true homemaker, a devoted wife and loving mother. She will be missed dearly by those that know and love her.

Services were held 10 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 22, 2001, at Tomlinson Funeral Home of Seven Points with Bro. Garris Baggett officiating. Raymond Morrow and Beverly Huckabee rendered musical selections. Interment followed at Crandall Cemetery under the direction of Tomlinson Funeral Home of Seven Points.

Survivors include husband of 52 years, Billy Frank Driggars of Tool; daughters, Pattie Wagoner of Kaufman, Tammy Driggars of Savanna, Okla., Pamela Edmonds of Rowlett; brothers and sisters, Patsy Greathouse of Dallas, J.D. Good of Plano, Helen Miller of Greenville, Billy Joe Good of Plano; grandchildren, Holly Herin and Kevin Gray; great-grandchild, Jessica Bednar.

Pallbearers were R. Dewey Driggars, Joe Greathouse, Butch Anderson, Danny Good, James Moyle, and Jim Adams.

Honorary pallbearers were Rusy Paschall, Milton Musick, Carl Wallace, Orvalle Cowgill, E.R. (Tut) Morris, Ken Andrews, Howard Runion, Bill Ridgel, and Ellis McGaha.

Visitation was from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 21, 2001, at the funeral home.

Lola "Bell" Smith

Services for Lola "Bell" Smith, 92, of Eustace were held 2 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 26, 2001, at Eubank Memorial Chapel with the Rev. Jim  Jones officiating. Interment followed at Payne Springs Cemetery under the direction of Eubank Cedar Creek Funeral Home of Mabank.

Ms. Smith died Sunday, Dec. 23, 2001, in Athens. She was born July 18, 1909, in Branson. She was employed with Houston Municipal Water.

Survivors include sister, Fae Bell of Athens; cousins, Rebecca Cartrell and husband Ronnie of Payne Springs, Jimmy Reynolds and wife Erma of Eustace, Julia Reynolds of Eustace, Walter Reynolds and wife Beverly of Gilmer, Judy Self and husband Ronnie of Eustace, and Danny Reynolds of Garland.

Visitation was from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the funeral home.

Marion Sylvester "Vester' Hughes

Marion Sylvester "Vester" Hughes was born Dec. 28, 1907, in the community of Red Oak in Kaufman County. He passed away at Sunflower Nursing Home on Dec. 22, 2001. He is preceded in death by his beloved wife, Hester, in 1978. He spent most of his life in Kaufman and Crandall. He is survived by his three sons and their spouses, John and Mary of Seven Points, Marion "Ubi" and Lydia of Combine and Carl Dee and Glynn of Crandall, his daughter and her husband, Cinda and Fred Nowiski of Combine; grandchildren, Holly Hughes, Susan Custer, Russell Hughes, Stan Hughes, Beverly Lambert, Pam Fowler, Mike Trojaeck, Jerri Beal, Becky Bates, Buddy Upchurch, Dan Hughes, Carla Gette, Randall Hughes, Patricia Adams and Clifford Brown; nieces, Shirley Schaeffer and Jesse Ray Bell; nephews, Gene Hughes and Charles Hughes, and many loving great grandchildren. Mr. Hughes and his wonderful wit and wisdom will be sorely missed by his family and friends. Graveside services were held at Crandall Cemtery at 10 a.m. Dec. 24, 2001 under the arrangements of Parker-Ashworth Funeral Home of Kaufman.

J. P. Davis Jr.

Services for J. P. Davis Jr., 85, of Mabank were held 2 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 5, 2002, at Eubank Memorial Chapel with the Rev. Alan Austin officiating. Interment followed at Elm Grove Cemetery under the direction of Cedar Creek Funeral Home of Mabank.

Mr. Davis died Saturday, Feb. 2, in Athens. He was born Dec. 5, 1916, in  White Hall,  Texas. He was a heavy equipment operator with the water department, and amember of the 49ers Club in Seven Points and the Athens 31 Senior Citizens Club.

Survivors include sons, Gary Don Davis of Scurry, Jimmy Davis and Johnny Davis, both of Gun Barrel City; brothers, Edwin Davis of Mabank, Leonard Davis of Recklaw; sister, Wanda Perkins of Kaufman; 10 grandchildren, 17 grandchildren and one great-grandchild.

Pallbearers were Jimmy Don Davis, Joe Paul Davis, Wesley Earl Davis, Gary Don Ramsey, James Lynn Ramsey, and Michael Allan Ramsey.

Honorary pallbearers were James Frazier and James Nelson.

Visitation was from noon to 9 p.m. Monday, Feb. 4, 2002, at the funeral home.

Frances Edell Sutton

Frances Edell Sutton, 75, died Jan. 30, 2002, in Athens. She was born to the late James Caughey and Velma Mae Frazier Horger on Aug. 18, 1926, in Hamlin,  Texas. Mrs. Sutton married John Paul Sutton on Nov. 18, 1966, in Waco. She was a member of the Church of Nazarene. Mrs. Sutton worked for many years as the office manager for Buroughs Corp. of Dallas. She had been a resident of Malakoff (Caney Cove) for the past 14 years, formerly of Waco and Arkansas.

She was preceded in death by her parents, one brother and one sister.

Memorial services will be private.

Survivors include husband of 35 years, John P. Sutton of Malakoff; step-daughters, Donna Faye Hartstack and Monica Jean Sutton, both of Waco; two grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews.

Arangements are under the direction of Tomlinson Funeral Home of Malakoff.

Hazel Wood

Services for Hazel Wood, 87, of Mabank, were held 11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 2, 2002, at Euban Memorial Chapel with the Rev. Dale Norris officiating. Interment followed at Payne Springs Cemetery under the direction of Eubank Cedar Creek Funeral Home of Mabank.

Mrs. Wood died Tuesday, Jan. 29, 2002, in Athens. She was born May 19, 1914, in Flint,  Texas. She was a homemaker.

Mrs. Wood was preceded in death by her husband, James "Babe" Wood.

Survivors include son, James and Judy Wood of Mabank; sister, Mary Bennett of Chandler; granddaughters, Laurie and Jimmy Davis of Lewisville and Jamie Wood of Montgomery; sisters-in-law, Rena Gregory of Shrevport, La., and Nell Wood of Payne Springs; several nieces, nephews, and a host of friends.

Visitation was from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday, Feb. 1, 2002, at the funeral home.

Robert Louis Ford

Robert Louis Ford, 72, died Jan. 31, 2002, in Athens. Mr. Ford was born July 26, 1929, in Pampa,  Texas, to the late Cecil Harvey and Emma Lee Brown-Ford. Mr. Ford married Beverly Joyce Knight July 2, 1949, in Grand Prairie. Mr. Ford moved to Log Cabin in 1983 from Arlington. He worked as a general foreman for the city of Arlington for 14 years, until retiring in 1983. He is a member of the Village Baptist Church of Log Cabin. Mr. Ford served as mayor of Log Cabin from 1997 to 1999 and was serving his second term as mayor at the time of his death.

Funeral services were held Sunday, Feb. 3, 2002, at 12:30 p.m. at Tomlinson Funeral Home Chapel in Seven Points. Bro. George Dooley and Bro. Randy Huffman will officiate. Graveside services were held at Moore's Memorial Gardens in Arlington at 3 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 3, 2002. Visitation was from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 2, 2002, at Tomlinson Funeral Home in Malakoff. J.D. Helton, George Taft, Chalres Hayes, Billy Valentine, Al Bergman, Ray Landrop, Jesse Scott, Jeremy Scott, Robert Chance Ford, Cody Ford, Ronnie Hilton, Bobby Boykin, and Tyler Hilton served as pallbearers. Jason Merriam Ford, Chad Genvar Ford, Tarah Hilton, Carson Ford, Candice Michelle Boykin, and Brandie Nicole Boykin served as honorary pallbearers. Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association or to the American Diabetes Foundation.

Survivors include wife of 52 years, Beverly Joyce Ford of Log Cabin; children and their spouses, Gary Wayne and Marla Ford of Arlington, Ron Ford of Log Cabin, Kathie Lynn and Bobby Boykin of Log Cabin, Sandra Joyce and Ronnie Hilton of Arlington; brothers, Lige Ford of La Marque, Harvey Ford of Grand Prairie; sister, Maxine Quinlan of Quinlan; 11 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.

Arrangements were under the direction of Tomlinson Funeral Home of Malakoff.

Cindy Reil

Beloved mother, grandmother, sister and friend, Cindy Reil joined Our Father in Heaven at 1:15 p.m. on Jan. 29, 2002, at Homeplace/Hospice of East  Texas in Tyler. She was born on Feb. 13, 1952, in Oakland, Ne. She is survived by a daughter, Mr and Mrs. Kevin Love (Lisa) of Mabank; son, Mr. and Mrs. Gale Buck of Lewisville; and a godson, Michael Schartung of Arkadelphia, Ark.; grandchild, Christian Love of Mabank; sisters, Mr. and Mrs. Wesley Anderson (Betty) of LaVerne,  Calif., Goldie Mohr of Fremont, Ne., Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Olson (Judy) of Dallas and Marcia Schartung of Gun Barrel City as well as numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by father, William Reil; mother, Fern Reil; brother-in-law, David Mohr; and godson, Joseph Shartung.

A memorial service was held Feb. 2, 2002, at Christian Life Center in Gun Barrel City. All memorials will go to Hospice Homplace in Tyler or M.D. Anderson Cancer Society in Houston in place of flowers. Donations can be sent to 136 Wedgewood Loop, Gun Barrel City, TX 75147.

Rickey Glenn Spurr Sr.

Services for Rickey Glenn Spurr Sr., 54, of Kemp were held Friday, Feb. 8, 2002, at 2 p.m. at Anderson Clayton Bros. Funeral Home in Kemp with the Rev. Dell Boshart officiating. Interment followed at Mt. Olive Cemetery in Scurry.

Mr. Spurr was born June 17, 1947, in Kaufman County to Frank and Mabel K. (Moore) Spurr. He died Feb. 2, 2002, in Tucumcari, New Mexico. He married Annette Creiglow in Post Oak Bend on May 11, 1998. Spurr was a veteran of the U.S. Army, serving in Vietnam. His parents, Frank and Mabel Spurr, two daughters, Rebecca Sue Spurr and Beverly Ann Spurr and stepson, John Mitchell, all preceded him in death.

Survivors include wife, Annette Spurr of Kemp; daughter, Stacy Stewart of Nacogdoches; son, Rickey G. Spurr Jr. of Seven Points; stepdaughters, Laura Morton of Kemp and Lisa Oldencamp of Japan; stepsons, Dustin Oldencamp of Kemp, Jimmy Mitchell of Haynesville, La.; granddaughter, Chrystine Stewart and grandson, Casey Stewart, both of Nacogdoches; grandbaby, Baby Morton; step-grandchildren, Asley Grammerit, Courtney Goode, Dakota Mitchell, Deidre Lawrence and Anna Mitchell; sister, Sharon Parker of DeSoto and numerous other relatives and friends.

Pallbearers were Matt Turner, Dustin Oldencamp, Michael Mitchell, Jason Mitchell, Jimmy Mitchell and David Breedlove.

John R. Wall

John R. Wall, 83, of Kemp passed away Feb. 4, 2002. Services were 2 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 7, 2002, at First Baptist Church of Mabank with Dr. James Harms officiating. Interment followed at Oaklawn Cemetery in Mabank. Previously of Dallas, he had lived in Kemp since 1976 and was a member of the R.C. Buckner Masonic Lodge in Dallas. He served in the Air Force in World War II and Korea as a Signal Corpsman and was in the initial landing in Africa and the beaches of Anzio and Salerna, Italy. During his service he received a Congressional Commendation and held the rank of Captain. Mr. Wall was married for 60 years and retired from the  Texas Department of Highways. Survivors include his loving wife, Kathleen Ashley Wall of Kemp; son, John R. Wall Jr. of Napersville, Ill.; daughter, Kathy Kroening of Farmers Branch; grandchildren, Anjelica Alger, Stephen Alger, Ashton Wall, and Melissa Kroening; nieces, nephews, other family members and many friends. Family received friends Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2002, from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at Eubank Cedar Creek Funeral Home of Mabank.

Minor James Melton

Services for Minor James Melton, 77, of Cedar Hill were held 10 a.m. Friday, Feb. 8, 2002, at Paschal Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Bill Bacon officiating. Interment followed at Prairie Point Cemetery under the direction of Paschall Funeral Home Inc. of Kerens.

Mr. Melton died Monday, Feb. 4, 2002, in Ennis Regional Hospital. He was born April 3, 1924, in Henderson County. He was a veteran of World War II.

Survivors include wife, Janie Melton of Cedar Hill; daughters and husbands, Helen and Henk Veen of Rotterdam, Holland, Linda and Melvin Davis of Cedar Hill; son and wife, Ronald and Jean Melton of Grand Prairie; sons, Gene Melton and Michael Melton, both of Arlington; brothers, C.W. Melton of Irving and Cliff Melton of Mesquite; 10 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.

Pallbearers were Melvin Davis, Bret Tucker, Jimmy Rogers, Anthony Crocker, Waymon Crocker and Billy Jack Crocker.

James Harvey "Huff'

Huffstetler

James Harvey "Huff" Huffstetler, 81, of Seven Points was born March 16, 1920, the son of James and Lee Huffstetler in Waxahachie. He married Grace Louise Irvin on July 26, 1967, in Dallas. He was a driver for Central Freight Lines for 28 years, retiring in 1975. Mr. Huffstetler moved to the lake area in 1969 from Dallas and was of the Episcopal faith. He passed away Feb. 5, 2002, at his residence.

Service will be Friday, Feb. 8, 2002, at 2 p.m. at Tomlinson Funeral Home Chapel in Seven Points. Burial will be at King Cemetery, Seven Points. Officiating will be Brother Ivan Anthony and the Rev. David Huffstetler. Visitation was Thursday, Feb. 7, from 6 p.m to 8 p.m. at the funeral home.

He was preceded in death by his parents, sister, Susie Tiner, and a brother.

Survivors include wife, Grace of Seven Points; children, Dennis and wife, charmin Huffstetler of Birmingham, Ala., David and wife, Betty Huffstetler of Roane, John and wife, Loria Huffstetler of Sioux City, Iowa, Sarah and husband, Mark Mapstone of Elk Point, S.D., Eward Kirk Huffstetler of Blaine, Minn., Perian and wife, Betty Cheatwood of Cleburne, Jainie and husband, Roger Whitworth of Gun Barrel City, Sheila Cheatwood of Brooklyn, N.Y., Tommy and wife, Leslie Cheatwood of Henderson, Deborah Grindstead of Caddo Mills; brothers, R.C. Huffstetler and wife, Bessie of Waxahachie, W.C. "Bill" Huffstetler and wife, Marie of Tyler, Bobby Dean  Taylor and wife, Sherrie of Red Oak; sister, Pauline Odom of Irving; 23 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.

Pallbearers will be Steven Grindstead, Billy Grindstead, Bobby Grinstead, Michael Huffstetler, Troy Huffstetler, Jeff Whitwood, Charles Powell, Jeff Dunakusky and Larry Tiner.

Arrangements are under the direction of Tomlinson Funeral Home of Seven Points.

Vera Syble Maples Thomas

Vera Syble Maples Thomas, long time resident of Payne Springs, joined her Savior in her eternal home on June 6, 2002, due to complications from Alzheimer's while residing at Cedarview House Assisted Living facility in Gun Barrel City. Mrs. Thomas was born in Creek,  Texas, of Houston County on Jan. 23, 1914, to the late Silas Lafayette (Fate) Maples and Adelia Boyde Maples, granddaughter of the late Patrick boyde and Miltilda Morris Boyde of Payne Springs. Preceded in death by her husband of 63 years, C.P. "Pete" Thomas; sisters, Iris Irene Lockey, Mary Jo Dewoody, susan Matilda Maples, Reba Maples; and brother, Silas Lafeyette Maples Jr. Survivors include daughter, Billie Sue Barnett and husband Bill; grandson, Randall Joe Burnett and wife Faye; granddaugther, Sherie Adams Sarff and husband Jim; great-grandchildren, Brooke Ashley Barnett, Cody Randall Branett, Alexander Thomas Quincy Adams, River Jordan Lee Sarff, all of Payne Springs; many nieces, nephews, and cousins. After Mr. and Mrs. Thomas retired from LTV in Grand Prairie and moved to Payne Springs full time, they were owners and developers of Spillview Estates No. 1 and No. 2.

During this time, they worked with the community to establish the Payne Springs water supply corporation, incorporate the city of Payne Springs, and founded the volunteer fire department. MRs. Thomas was Henderson County Precinct 2 Election Judge for many years. She was a founding member of the Sarah Maples NSDAR, a member of the James McGregor Colonial Dames XVII Century, the Eastern Star, and a long time member of Payne Springs Baptist church. Family received friends from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. June 7, 2002, at the Eubank Cedar Creek Funeral Home in Mabank. Funeral services were 2 p.m. Saturday, June 8, 2002, at the Payne Springs Baptist Church with the Rev. Charlie Woodard and the Rev. Herschel Baucom officiating the services. Interment followed at Payne Springs Cemetery. The family wishes to thank the staff at Cedarview House and especially Cedarview House director Peggy Dixon and the hospice of Cedar Lake staff for their love and care of our loved one. God Bless.

Terry L. Markham

Graveside services for Terry L. Markham, 49, of Payne Springs were held 11 a.m. Thursday, June 6, 2002, in Payne Springs Cemetery with the Rev. Don Teague officiating and under the direction of Eubank Cedar Creek Funeral Home of Mabank.

Mr. Markham died Tuesday, June 4, 2002, in Athens. He was born Oct. 22, 1952, in Dallas to the late Elizie J. Bowden and Lizzie Franklin Bowden. Mr. Markham was a paint contractor. He had lived in Payne Springs for 30 years.

Survivors include loving wife, Stephannie Markham of Payne Springs; son, Joseph Markham of Payne Springs; brother, Bill Bowden of Payne Springs; sisters, Betty Earley of Euless, Lucille Thorn of Payne Springs; other family members and a host of friends.

Donnie Powell

Donnie Powell, 79, a lifelong resident of  Texas, died in McKinney on Wednesday, June 5, 2002. he was born to the late James Clarence and Amanda Ella Rozelle Powell on Jan. 17,m 1923, in Aley,  Texas, Henderson County. He was a mechanic and owned Powell's Service Station and Garage for more than 25 years. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II. Mr. Powell was of the Baptist Faith. He was a member of the Piedmont Baptist Church in Dallas.

Services were held at Tomlinson Funeral Home Chapel in Seven Points at 11:30 a.m. Monday, June 10, 2002, with Bro. Ron Huckabee officiating. Burial will follow at Tool Cemetery, where the District 30 VFW Honor Guard will provide military honors. Visitation was from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the funeral home Monday, June 10, 2002. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society in Mr. Powell's memory.

He was preceded in death by his parents and 10 brothers.

Survivors include children, Diana Fisher of Frisco, James Larry Powell of Carrollton, Randy Powell of Terrell; sisters, Thelma Snyder of Mesquite, Jocie  Johnson of Killeen; six grandchildren, Kevin, Shannon, Matthew, Dianne, Kriten, and Cody; three great-grandchildren, Ryan, Maddy, and Erin.

Arrangements were under the direction of Tomlinson Funeral Home of Seven Points.

Ruby Lorene Summers

Services for Ruby Lorene Summers, 80, of Tool were held at 2 p.m. Sunday, June 8, 2002, at Corley Funeral Chapel with Dr. Irving Anthony officiating. Interment followed at Hamilton-Beeman Cemetery in Retreat,  Texas, under the direction of Corley Funeral Home of Corsicana.

Mrs. Summers died Friday, June 7, 2002, in Corsicana. She was born Jan. 3, 1922, in Corsicana. She was a seamstress and a member of First Baptist Church of Tool.

She was preceded in death by husband, Travis Summers, and daughter, Barbara French.

Survivors include daughter and husband, Reba and Richard Archer of Grand Prairie; son-in-law, Jack French of Weatherford; brother, Dewey Scruggs of Corsicana; sisters, Pauline Slater of Corsicana, Maudina Moore of Corsicana, Mary Wright of Dallas; six grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren plus many nieces and nephews.

Pallbearers were Rusty French, Jamie French, Jerry French, Zane Archer, Clint Archer, and Karen Archer Galloway.

Oscar David Tarno

military graveside services for Oscar David Tarno, 55, of Garland were held 10 a.m. Monday, June 10, 2002, at DFW National Cemetery in Dallas with Mrs. Jeannie Ray officiating and under the direction of Eubank Cedar Creek Funeral Home of Mabank.

Mr. Tarno died Thursday, June 6, 2002, in Dallas. He was born April 4, 1947, in Canton. He was a heavy equipment operator and served in the U.S. Army.

Survivors include wife, Susan Jo Tarno of Garland; parents, Byron Tarno and Eva Nell (Cartright) Tarno of Mabank; son, John David Tarno of Dallas; daughter, Stacy Ray Nall of Crandall; sister, Pam Hyde of Mabank; brother, B.H. Tarno of Garland; grandchildren, Breanna Shay Nall, McKayle Ray Nall, and David Ray Tarno.

Pallbearers were Don Smith, Mike Rhodes, Rylie Williams, Rodger Woodard, Larry Bowen, and Mike Patterson.

B.W. Rea Jr.

B.W. Rea Jr. was born Dec. 29, 1932, in Kemp and passed away June 6, 2002, in Garland. Survived by wife, Nora Lee Rea of Garland; children, Patricia L. Griffin and husband, David, Gail Grigsby, Terry W. Rea and wife, Christina, all of Garland; grandchildren, Melody Boyer, Brandy Anderson, Terry W. Rea, Jr. and wife, Krista, Shane Grigsby, Joshua W. Rea, Randy Grigsby and wife, Brianna, Joseph D. Rea, Brian W. Rea; great-grandchildren, Jacob B. Anderson, Justin R. Anderson, Ivan C. Rea, Avery K. Rea, Heavenly Rea, Austin Grigsby; sisters, Opal Dosier, Jesse Rigsby and Kathleen Hammond; niece, Shirley Hall. Services were 10 a.m. Saturday, June 8, 2002, at Restland Memorial Chapel. Interment followed at Restland Memorial Park. Family received friends from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Friday, June 7, 2002, at Restland Funeral Home. Mr. Rea was known for his generosity to his family and friends and to his church. He dedicated his life to helping others and living his life for Jesus. He was loved by all that knew him.

Sam E. Killian

Services for Sam E. Killian, 88, of Mabank were held 11 a.m. Tuesday, June 11, 2002, in Eubank Memorial Chapel with Mr. Jerrell Gleaves officiating. Interment followed at Oaklawn Cemetery under the direction of Eubank Cedar Creek Funeral Home of Mabank.

Mr. Killian died Saturday, June 8, 2002, in Mabank. He was born July 23, 1913, in Fort Payne, Ala., to the late Bailey Bruce Killian and Ida Lucinda. Mr. Killian was a rancher.

He is preceded in death by his parents; wife, Jacie Killian; son, Sammy Killian; grandson, Bryan Foster; brothers, Eugene and Hugh Killian; and sisters, May Mills and Nanaly Johnson.

Survivors include daughters, Jan Donehoo of Forney, Linda Gleaves of Mabank, Patricia Harris of DeFuniak Springs, Fla., Vikki Lacy of Eagle River, AK., Kathryn Vinson of Garland; son, David Killian of Mabank.

Pallbearers were Kyle Bailey, Robert Donehoo, Zachary Harris, Justin Killian, Lacy Killian, and Jason Valentine.

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