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Buddy Joe Tawater

03/02/2016 - 20:06 , by johnb
Born 12 July 1932 in Caddo Mills, Texas, the 9th child and 3rd son of Samuel T. Tawater and Hattie Alma Burts Tawater. Buddy passed away Saturday, 27 February 2016 in San Angelo, Texas. A memorial service will be held 11:00 AM Wednesday 2 March 2016, at Johnson Funeral Home. Having been ill the past several years, Buddy left this life peacefully in his sleep with his wife, Annabelle by his side at the Senior Care Meadow Creek Center on Oak Grove Blvd., where they resided. Buddy is survived by his 4 children, 3 grandchildren and 1 great grandson: Daughter: Laura Tawater, her husband Erik Hille, daughter Becka Hille- Tawater of Boston, Mass. Grandaughter Elizabeth Tawater, and her husband Sanjay Krishnan of Sudbury, MA. Son: Lance Tawater, his wife Sandy of Boyd Texas; their son Jeremiah Tawater, his wife Lindsey and their son Triston Tawater of Kaufman Texas. Daughter: Andrea Tawater Robbins and her husband Scott Robbins of Eagle, Colorado Son: Eric Tawater of Mont Eagle, Tennessee His only living sister: Mary Louise Tawater Roberts of San Angelo
His 2nd wife Annabelle Tawater Numerous nieces and nephews Buddy attended school in several places while growing up. He graduated from high school in Grand Saline Texas, where he met and married the mother of his children. Buddy was a champion boxer in school and proudly served in the United States Air Force. Buddy who enjoyed camping and singing was fun loving and enjoyed good company. He and a couple of friends decided they would camp out at the cemetery and serenade the dead people. However, some classmates hid behind some tombstones scaring the boys thus ending their musical campout adventure. As a young man Buddy was resourceful developing many talents from architecture to marketing. He was mechanically inclined and learned quickly hard work paid off. Serving in the air force he learned he had a knack for engineering which he used after he got out of the Air Force, while employed at Collins Radio in the Garland Dallas area. With a couple of friends Buddy opened a business of their own in the electronics field. While collaborating with other companies in that field Buddy met Dave Packard. A mutual respect and friendship developed between Buddy and Dave that resulted in a successful lifetime career with Hewlett-Packard. Upon retirement he was encouraged by his sister, Mary Lou, to check out San Angelo as the place to live. After two days of looking around he and Annabelle were signing on the dotted line. They made many friends in their new hometown and their new church San Angelo First Baptist. Buddy Joe Tawater is preceded in death by his parent, Sam and Hattie Tawater and 7 of his 8 siblings. Sister: Addle Maxi Tawater Hogue
Brother: Samuel Burt Tawater Sister: Ruby Jewel Tawater Baise Brother: Johnnie Elmer Tawater Sister: Christine Alma Tawater Hall Sister: Pauline Elsie Tawater Dye Sister: Lillie Mae Tawater Stewart The family expresses their gratitude to the staff at Senior Care Meadow Creek Centers on Oak Grove Blvd. for the care they have provided. A special heartfelt appreciation goes to his nurse Carrie for her loving care.
 

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Mary Garcia

02/28/2016 - 19:26 , by johnb

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Marco Fidel Martinez

02/28/2016 - 19:24 , by johnb

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Sylvia Jean Wilson

02/27/2016 - 21:35 , by johnb

Sylvia Jean Wilson, 89, of San Angelo, passed away Thursday, February 25, 2016, with her family at her side. Sylvia was born November 11, 1926 in Six, West Virginia to Frank McKinley Pack and Sally Ila Woodall Pack, and was a graduate of Big Creek High School in War West Virginia. She met and married the love of her life, Max Clinton Wilson, on February 27, 1958. He preceded her in death June 5, 1992. Sylvia worked as an apartment manager with Alexander Construction Company for 29 years and prior to that, was an office manager for Curry Freight. She was a faithful member of Evangel Temple Assembly of God Church and a member of the San Angelo Apartment Association. She had a passion for plants, decorating, flower arranging and her church, where she volunteered as their bookkeeper for many years. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, and two brothers, Odell Pack and Marvin Pack. She is survived by her daughter, Joyce Ann Sneed and her husband Charles "Sam" W. Sneed; granddaughter, Lisa Nicole "Niki" Sneed and her fiancé Brandon G. Sanders III; and numerous nieces and nephews. Visitation will be 3:00-5:00 PM Sunday, February 28, 2016, at Johnson's Funeral Home. Services will be held 10:00 AM Monday, February 29, 2016, at Johnson's Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Tim Dewey officiating. Burial will follow at Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens. The family would like to express their appreciation to the Royal Estates Staff and special caregivers who made her a part of their family. In lieu of flowers, family request that donations be made to the American Cancer Society or the Hospice of San Angelo.

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Mary E. Bailey

02/27/2016 - 21:33 , by johnb

Mary Elizabeth Bailey, 84, of San Angelo, passed away Feb. 22, 2016, in Houston, Texas. Family visitation is from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 25, 2016, at Johnson's Funeral Home. A celebration of Mary's life is at 2 p.m. Friday, Feb. 26, 2016, in Johnson's Funeral Home chapel with Chaplain William Rosser of Interim Hospice officiating. Burial will follow in Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens. Mary Elizabeth Bailey was born June 11, 1931, to John and Vera Allbright in Runnels County, Texas. She attended school in Ballinger, Texas, and studied nursing at Shannon Hospital. Mrs. Bailey worked as an RN in pediatric nursing for many years in San Angelo. She loved taking care of others throughout her life and was loved by all who knew her. She married Billy Leon Bailey in Ballinger, Texas, on Feb. 21, 1953, at First United Methodist Church. They were married for 56 years. Mary was preceded in death by her husband; her parents; her brother; and a great-grandson. She is lovingly remembered by her two sons, John Bailey of Houston, Texas, and William Bailey of San Angelo; six grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the West Texas Lighthouse for the Blind, 2001 Austin St., San Angelo, TX 76903 or lighthousefortheblind.org.

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Virginia Lujan Martinez

02/27/2016 - 21:30 , by johnb
Virginia L. Martinez, 58, of Midland, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2016.Rosary service is at 7 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 27, 2016, in Johnson's Funeral Home chapel. Funeral service is at 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 28, 2016, in Johnson's Funeral Home chapel with Fr. Joey Faylona of St. Mary's Catholic Church officiating.Virginia was well-known for her tamales. She was known as the "Tamale Lady" in Midland and Odessa.Virginia was preceded in death by her father, J. O. Martinez; and two brothers, Billy Martinez and Danny Martinez.Survivors include her mother, Clara Martinez; children Antonio Jose Gonzales, Myra Jessica Martinez, Linda Darlene Hulsey and Evelyn Eulalia Hernandez; grandchildren Chantae Ann Arredondo, Brian Anthony Morales, Adrianna Adilene Hernandez, Iris BryAnna Morales, Adrian Angel Hernandez, Daniel Edward McClure, Gerardo Gabriel Jasso, Antonio Gonzales, Virginia Valeria Jasso, Layla Shaye Miles, Bernadette Gonzales, Hailey Justine Morales, Isabella Gonzales and Diamond Danielle Urquidez; siblings Linda Martinez Salas, Billy Martinez, Joel Martinez, Priscilla Martinez, Daniel Martinez, Gilbert Martinez and Claudelia Martinez; and two great-grandchildren.
 

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Marco Fidel Martinez

02/27/2016 - 21:27 , by johnb

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Mary E. Bailey

02/25/2016 - 16:11 , by johnb

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Paula Schmidt

02/25/2016 - 16:04 , by johnb

Paula Segale Parker White Schmidt left her residence in Eaton, Colorado to join the Lord on February 20, 2016 at the age of 63. Paula was born in San Angelo, TX on April 23, 1952. She was the oldest of four siblings and had wonderful parents, Jake and Dorthe McClure of Bronte, TX.
She loved to tell stories and share moments about her childhood growing up in Tennyson and Bronte. She was a published author and an avid writer of some of the most deep and beautiful poetries, songs, and writings. Her writings were dedicated to the Lord, her family, and friends. She was excited about several projects she had been working on. Besides writing her passions were to spend time with the Lord, her family, and friends to just visit; always doting on her three precious grandchildren. Her random and unannounced phone calls were always a delight.
In 1968, she married James Edward “Ed” White and had a marriage of twenty-five years until Ed went to be with the Lord in 1993.
In 1998, she married Mike Schmidt who would selflessly dedicate his life and love to her and whom she would spend the rest of her days with.
Paula was preceded in death by her parents, Jake and Dorthe McClure and nephew Joe Dan Parker.
Paula is lovingly remembered by her husband, Mike Schmidt of eighteen years, daughter, Kathy Gibler, son-in-law, Matt Gibler, daughter, Kristy Zadra, step sons, Michael Jr., Justin, and Nicholas Schmidt, grandsons, Skylar and Bryar Gibler, granddaughter, Kaitlyn Zadra, brother, Danny Parker, sister, Denise Porter, brother-in-law, Clint Porter, brother, Cody McClure, MariFran and Joey, nieces, Gale Jackson and Daisy Hopkins, nephews, Jerrod, Jesse, C.J., and Stormy McClure.
Paula was a loving, wonderful, and devoted daughter, wife, mother, sister, grandmother, aunt, cousin, and friend. She loved like Jesus does.
Visitation will be held all day Friday, February 26, 2016 at the funeral home with family present 5-7 p.m. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, February 27, 2016 at Central Baptist Church in Bronte, TX with Pastor Phyllis Davis officiating with interment to follow at Mule Creek Cemetery for immediate family. Pallbearers will be Matt Gibler, Bryar Gibler, Adam Zadra, Kenny McClure, Billy Magness and Clint Porter. An official, “Celebration of Life” will take place at the Bronte Community Center open to all on Saturday at 3:00 pm.
In lieu of flowers or plants, a memorial donation may be made to the Make a Wish Foundation found at www.wish.org.

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David Lee Lewis

02/24/2016 - 18:14 , by johnb

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