Jeremy B. Cameron
Location Manager
Lloyd James Funeral Home #7499
903-597-6611 office
903-372-3165 cell
Jeremy B. Cameron
Location Manager
Lloyd James Funeral Home #7499
903-597-6611 office
903-372-3165 cell
Jeremy B. Cameron
Location Manager
Lloyd James Funeral Home #7499
903-597-6611 office
903-372-3165 cell
Jeremy B. Cameron
Location Manager
Lloyd James Funeral Home #7499
903-597-6611 office
903-372-3165 cell
Jeremy B. Cameron
Location Manager
Lloyd James Funeral Home #7499
903-597-6611 office
903-372-3165 cell
Jeremy B. Cameron
Location Manager
Lloyd James Funeral Home #7499
903-597-6611 office
903-372-3165 cell
Jeremy B. Cameron
Location Manager
Lloyd James Funeral Home #7499
903-597-6611 office
903-372-3165 cell
Jeremy B. Cameron
Location Manager
Lloyd James Funeral Home #7499
903-597-6611 office
903-372-3165 cell
Jeremy B. Cameron
Location Manager
Lloyd James Funeral Home #7499
903-597-6611 office
903-372-3165 cell
Jeremy B. Cameron
Location Manager
Lloyd James Funeral Home #7499
903-597-6611 office
903-372-3165 cell
Jeremy B. Cameron
Location Manager
Lloyd James Funeral Home #7499
903-597-6611 office
903-372-3165 cell
Elizabeth Harwick Lee, known as 'Betty' to her friends, was lovingly called 'Granny' by her four grandchildren, and their cousins. She
passed away in Tyler, Texas on Tuesday, November 19, 2013.
Betty was born July 4, 1922 to Jay L. Harwick and E. Loretta Lawler Harwick in Rochester, Minnesota. She graduated from high
school in Rochester as valedictorian. She graduated 'Cum Laude' from Northwestern University in 1944 with a bachelor's degree in
chemistry. After her return to Rochester, she worked in the Mayo Clinic Research chemistry lab from 1944 to 1949 on the isolation
and production of cortisone. During this time, she married Dr. Madison J. Lee, Jr. Following completion of his residency in General
Surgery at the Mayo Clinic, Betty and Mat moved to Tyler, Texas where they established his practice and raised a family. Her
husband, Mat, passed away March 25, 1965.
Subsequently, Betty focused her attention on her children, and pursuing a career in education. She taught mathematics at St.
Gregory Elementary School and T.K. Gorman High School during 1967 and 1968. She obtained her master's degree in mathematics
from East Texas State in Commerce in 1970. She then taught mathematics at Tyler Junior College from 1970 to 1988. She retired
from mathematics in 1988, and turned her attention to helping raise two of her grandchildren, Alex and Andrew Lee. She remained
an important role model, and loving grandmother throughout the rest of her life.
Betty was an active community leader and was a past member of several Boards including Red Cross, United Way, Camp Fire Girls,
Smith County Medical Auxiliary, and Friends of the Arts at UT Tyler. She was president of the Smith County Medical Auxiliary in
1963. She also was active in many organizations including Garden Club, Literary Club, Junior League of Tyler, Gamma Phi Beta
Sorority, Mortar Board and May Queen's Court. In addition, she was active in the Immaculate Conception Church including
membership in the Altar Society and the Perpetual Adoration Society. She believed strongly in education and was a past member of
the Tyler Catholic School Board, the Tyler Diocesan School Board, and the Immaculate Conception Parish Council.
During her lifetime, Betty had many interests. She loved to travel, and enjoyed Opera and museums. She valued her friends and
enjoyed playing Mah Jongg with many of them for many years.
She is survived by her three children Madison (Mat) J. Lee, Ill, Elizabeth (Liz) S. Lee, and Charles (Chuck) H. Lee, as well as her four
grandchildren Madison J. Lee IV, Alison KL Moyer, Alexander A. Lee, and Andrew M. Lee. Other significant members of her
'extended family' include Arielle S. Lee, Jenna M. Lee, Lindsey Lee, Erik Moyer, Mary Frances Morris, Elizabeth Brock and, of course,
"The Cousins" including: Karra, Tom, Arielle and Thomas Damiana; David, Elizabeth, Sophia, Jonathan, and Eli Shebay; Tasia and
Tucker Singleton; Andrew Michael Shebay; Elle Shebay; Laura and Ben Fuller; Andrew George Shebay.
She is preceded in death by her husband Madison J. Lee, Jr., MD (10-11-1918 to 3-25-1965), and her son John Harwick Lee (11-23-
1950 to 2-7-1951).
Special thanks to Maggie Galarza for her kind care and attention to Granny.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Lloyd James Funeral Home. Visitation will be at 5-7pm with a Rosary at 6pm on Thursday, November 21, 2013 at Lloyd James Funeral Home. Funeral Mass will be Friday, November 22, 2013 at 1pm at the Chapel of Saints Peter and
Paul on the T.K. Gorman campus with Monsignor Milam Joseph officiating.
Pallbearers include Alex Lee, Andrew Lee, Madison Lee IV, Alison Lee Moyer, Jenna Lee, Robert Wickham, DJ Schick, and Jourdan
Sheehan.
Memorials may be contributed to one of her favorite organizations in support of education, The Tyler Catholic School Foundation
(P.O. Box 131175, Tyler, Texas 75713, 903-526-5988).
Care of: Lloyd James Funeral Home
1011 East First Street
(903) 597-6611
A service for Darryl Keith Towne, 51, of Whitehouse will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, November 18, 2013 at Lloyd James Funeral Home in Tyler, Texas to honor and celebrate his life. Darryl was the youngest child of Howard and Alice Towne, born on May 22, 1962. He was an amazing man who loved riding his Harley, watching The Walking Dead, and so much more. Most of all, Darryl was a family man. Among the closest members of his family were his children: Darryl Jr., Jennifer, Jami, Maverick, Alexia, and Tamara; his wife : Kandie Towne; his mother: Alice Towne, and his eight sisters and brothers. Join us in dress code, a Harley Davidson t-shirt and jeans, to remember this great man known to some as Darryl, to some as brother, to some as dad, and as friend to all.
Graveside services for Bobbie Jean Amos, 79, of Flint are scheduled for 2:00pm, Sunday, November 10, 2013 at Cathedral in the Pines Cemetery under the direction of Lloyd James Funeral Home.
Mrs. Amos passed away on Friday, November 8, 2013.
She is survived by her husband, Billy Amos of Flint; sons, Michael and Marilyn Amos and Victor and Ann Pyle; daughter, Judy and Mike Johnston; grandchildren, Julie Amos, Jeff Amos and Lauren Johnston.
The family will receive friends from 5:30-7:30pm, Saturday at the funeral home.
Memorials may be made to Hospice of East Texas.
Linda Lorene Smith, age 76, of Mount Pleasant, formerly of Tyler, passed away in the late morning hours of Tuesday, October 29, 2013 at Mount Pleasant Healthcare Center. Linda was born on January 28, 1937 in Bullard, Texas to James Woodrow and Lonnie Marie Stephens Clements; they preceded her in death. Linda was a very loving woman to both her family and beloved friends. She had a funny sense of humor that could brighten up anyone’s day and she loved listening to music.
Linda is survived by three sons, Kenneth Brian Smith of Tyler, Keith Patrick Smith of Tyler, and Kenyon Clements Smith of Mount Pleasant; three brothers, J.W. Clements, and wife Marsha Ann, of Tyler, Jerry Lamor Clements, and wife Thelma, of Flint, and Mr. and Mrs. Clenton Richard Clements, of Colorado; daughter-in-law, Sandra Milner of Mount Pleasant; and by numerous nieces, nephews, and other relatives and special friends.
She was also preceded in death by on daughter, Lisa Jean Smith, and one sister, Joyce Marie Vance.
Graveside services will be held at 2:00 P.M., Friday, November 1, 2013 at Mt. Zion Cemetery with John David Wright officiating.
Jeremy B. Cameron
Location Manager
Lloyd James Funeral Home #7499
903-597-6611 office
903-372-3165 cell
Linda Lorene Smith, age 76, of Mount Pleasant, formerly of Tyler, passed away in the late morning hours of Tuesday, October 29, 2013 at Mount Pleasant Healthcare Center. Linda was born on January 28, 1937 in Bullard, Texas to James Woodrow and Lonnie Marie Stephens Clements; they preceded her in death. Linda was a very loving woman to both her family and beloved friends. She had a funny sense of humor that could brighten up anyone’s day and she loved listening to music.
Linda is survived by three sons, Kenneth Brian Smith of Tyler, Keith Patrick Smith of Tyler, and Kenyon Clements Smith of Mount Pleasant; three brothers, J.W. Clements, and wife Marsha Ann, of Tyler, Jerry Lamor Clements, and wife Thelma, of Flint, and Mr. and Mrs. Clenton Richard Clements, of Colorado; daughter-in-law, Sandra Milner of Mount Pleasant; and by numerous nieces, nephews, and other relatives and special friends.
She was also preceded in death by on daughter, Lisa Jean Smith, and one sister, Joyce Marie Vance.
Graveside services will be held at 2:00 P.M., Friday, November 1, 2013 at Mt. Zion Cemetery with John David Wright officiating.
Arrangements are under the direction of Lloyd James Funeral Home.
Jeremy B. Cameron
Location Manager
Lloyd James Funeral Home #7499
903-597-6611 office
903-372-3165 cell
Homer Lee McClendon, Jr., age 67, of Tyler, passed away in the early morning hours of Saturday, October 26, 2013 at his home. Homer was born on July 21, 1946 in Smith County, Texas to Homer Lee, Sr. and Ruth Aline Shaver McClendon; they preceded him in death. Homer served his country in the United States Army. His profession was a painter but he was most proud of his time at Billups where he served as manager for 14 years. He also enjoyed working with the sheriff’s department. Homer was a Baptist and loved his God. He had a heart some might call too big but for Homer, taking care of his friends was his life
Homer is survived by one son, Kenny McClendon, and wife Misty, of Jacksonville; one daughter, Mistie Thompson, and husband John, of Lindale; sister, Judy South, and husband Don, of Troup; and by four granddaughters, one grandson, and one great-granddaughter, that had his heart, he liked to call “Sweet Tater”.
He was also preceded in death by siblings, Luther McClendon, Sr., Betty Hukill, Alice Gray, and Catheline Feazell.
Services for Homer Lee McClendon, Jr. will be held at 10:00 A.M., Thursday, October 31, 2013 at Lloyd James Funeral Home with Rev. Audra Neil Gray officiating. Burial will follow at Meador Cemetery with Justin McClendon, Luther McClendon, Jr., Ricky McClendon, Tony McClendon, Eddie Owens, Johnny Owens, and Michael Powell serving as pallbearers. Visitation will be from 6-8 P.M., Wednesday evening at the funeral home.
Marjorie Lucille Cox, age 93, of Tyler, passed away in the late evening hours of Sunday, October 27, 2013 at Greenbriar Nursing Home in Tyler. She was born on October 19, 1920 in Tyler. Marjorie was preceded in death by her beloved husband Thomas Clifton. Mr. and Mrs. Cox owned a variety of business throughout their lifetimes. In her free time, Marjorie enjoyed embroidering and croquetting. She also loved to cook.
Marjorie is survived by one daughter, Diane Calloway; two granddaughters, Cathy Stowers and Angela Calloway; one grandson Brian Calloway; and by one great-grandson, Kyle Stowers.
Services will be held at 10:00 P.M., Saturday, November 2, 2013 at Lloyd James Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Harris Creek Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 6 – 8 P.M., Friday evening at the funeral home.
Jeremy B. Cameron
Location Manager
Lloyd James Funeral Home #7499
903-597-6611 office
903-372-3165 cell
Memorial services for Todd Christian Lange, 23, of Flint are scheduled for 5:00pm, Wednesday, October 30, 2013 at Green Acres Bowling Alley. Come as you are; late comers welcome.
Todd was born on August 6, 1990 in San Diego, California. He passed away on Wednesday, October 23, 2013 in Flint.
He attended elementary school in El Cajon, California and graduated from Robert E. Lee High School in 2009. He managed the Kidd Jones Exxon Station in Gresham.
Todd was an outgoing, loving individual. He was full of life and was a faithful friend. Many friends and whole families loved him like their own. His second home was Green Acres Bowling Alley. One of his great passions was bowling, and he was an accomplished bowler with seven sanctioned 300 games to his credit. He had a passion for classical music and loved to play the piano.
He will be missed by many, but his family will hold a place in their hearts for him for eternity. There is now a piece missing that can never be replaced.
Todd is survived by his twin brother Tyler, as well as brothers, Sean, Jeremy, Joshua and Casey; sisters, Shannon, Kim, and Megan. He is also survived by too many aunts, uncles and cousins to mention. Special aunt and uncle, Beverly and Calvin Marks and Aunt Julie; his cat Spaz and way too many friends to mention. His second family, Scott and Susie Shipman and their children and grand children and his Mom and Dad, John and Mary Lange also survive.
Dr. "Don" Donald Anderson Allen, 60, of Tyler, died Friday, October 25, 2013.
He was born to Dr. Eugene M. and "Toben" Sarah Elizabeth Allen, January 26, 1953 in Tyler, Tx. Don graduated from Robert E. Lee High School in 1971 and received his Associates degree from Tyler Junior College in 1973. He went on to receive his Doctorate of Dental Surgery degree in 1977 from the University of Texas at Houston. Don was married for 39 years to his wife, "Cece" Cynthia Boyle Allen.
Don practiced dentistry in Tyler for over 36 years. He considered his dedicated office staff, (Karen Hansen, Sherrie Frazier, Mary Ann Hoffman, and Rhonda Weathers) as his extended family and enjoyed his work with them. He was awarded Fellowships in both the Academy of General Dentistry and the Fellow International College of Cranio-Mandibular Orthopedics. He was a member of the Smith County Dental Society, the East Texas Dental Association, the Texas Dental Association, and the American Dental Association, and was a member of the Tyler Junior College Dental Hygiene Development Task Force.
He was an active member of Green Acres Baptist Church and enjoyed the fellowship of his Sunday school class. He was an Eagle Scout and continued in leadership with the Boy Scouts of America as a leader in Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts, and was currently a leader in Crew 369. He was an active Brotherhood member of the Honor Society of the Boy Scouts of America, the Order of the Arrow.
Don always enjoyed spending time with his family. He inspired others to be ready to try new things and joined in many adventurous activities with his family and friends; whether it was scuba diving, skiing, dance lessons, mission trips to Guatemala, sky diving, or running. Don always strived to be helpful and available to anyone.
Don was preceded in death by his parents, Dr. Eugene Allen and his wife, Toben, of Tyler, and his older brother, Dr. David M. Allen of Capistrano Beach, Ca.
Don is survived by his wife "Cece" and two college aged children, Christin Allen of College Station, Tx and Brian Allen of Stephenville, Tx. He is also survived by two sisters of Tyler, Susan Allen Long and Sarah Elizabeth Allen Hoover and her husband, Mike Hoover, a sister in law Carol Frans Allen of Capistrano Beach, and several nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be held at the Lloyd James Funeral Home of Tyler from 4 to 6 PM on Sunday, October 27th. Funeral arrangements will be held Monday, October 28th at 2 PM at the Green Acres Baptist Church chapel.
Memorial donations may be made to the proposed Tyler Junior College "Dr. Eugene M. Allen" Dental Hygiene Building.
Donald D. Smith
Don D. Smith, 90, passed away peacefully at Fireside Lodge in Fort Worth Texas on October 21st. He was born on October 23, 1922 in Oiltown, Oklahoma and he graduated from Bowlegs Oklahoma High School. He attended Kilgore Junior College in Texas and served in the Pacific Theater during World War II.
He met June Jeanette Brady while they were in Bowlegs Grade School and after graduation they married in 1941. Don's business career with Gulf Oil Corporation included twenty two years living and working in Venezuela, South America. He and June enjoyed traveling worldwide before and after they retired in 1977 in Tyler Texas.
Don is survived by his son Kenneth and his wife Karen of Southlake, TX, grandchildren: Nicole McCardle and her husband Joseph of Ovett, MS, Frank and Kate Lyn Smith of Petal, MS, Polly Wright and her husband Rodney of Southlake TX, six great-grandchildren, his sister Maxine Clapp and her husband Joe, and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife June J. Smith who passed away in 1996.
Graveside services were held in Cathedral in the Pines at 11am on October 24, 2013, with Rev. Sherman Mayfield of Lake Tyler Baptist Church officiating. Memorials may be made through Lloyd James Funeral Home 1011 East First Street, Tyler, TX 75701.
Marge Ann Adickes Bradford, age 79, went to be with her Lord and Savior in the early morning hours of Thursday, October 17, 2013. Marge was born on December 5th, 1933 in Palestine, TX to Alice La Merle Bender and Isaac Newton Adickes; they preceded her in death. She was married to Robert (Bunky) Lynn Bradford on March 29, 1956 in Houston, Texas. Marge is remembered for her active participation and leadership in Women’s Bible Study Fellowship, her devoted service as the children’s coordinator at Bethel Bible Church in Tyler, and her dedication to fulfilling the Great Commission as outlined in Scripture. Before her dementia took over, Marge loved spending her time with the choir of Faith Community Church in Tyler and serving meals to the people of the Salvation Army. Marge was a devoted Christian, family woman that spent her existence blessing her family and her friends in every way she could.
Marge is survived by her loving, devoted husband of 57 years, Bunky Bradford; daughter Merri Bradford Jones, and husband Benny, of Tyler; granddaughters, Jessica Jones Mize, and husband Jason, and Hannah Jones Domenech, and husband Jon, all of Tyler; three great-grandchildren, Julianna, Jason David, and Jonathan; sister, Brenda Hardt, and husband Bill; nieces, Alice Dorsey, and husband Jay, and Emily Yao, and husband Pete; nephew, Austin Hardt; and great-niece and nephews, Carson, Will, and Katie.
Visitation will be from 4 to 6 p.m. Saturday, October 19th at Lloyd James Funeral Home with a private family burial Sunday. In lieu of flowers, the family asks for donations to be made to Christian Information Ministries (in care of Cecil Price), Faith Community Church, or Women’s Bible Study Fellowship of Tyler, TX.
Jeremy B. Cameron
Location Manager
Lloyd James Funeral Home #7499
903-597-6611 office
903-372-3165 cell
Nell Frances Hicks Bobo, 91, left this life Monday morning, October 14, 2013. Nell was born on June 16, 1922 in Tyler, Texas to Clifton and Janie Hicks. She graduated from Tyler High School and soon married Carroll Hart Bobo in August, 1941. She spent the early years of life as a homemaker and raising her children. She later spent 22 years as the floor manager at the Tyler Petroleum Club. Nell & Carroll were instrumental in the founding of Pollard Memorial United Methodist Church and were designated as the number 1 & 2 charter members. Her favorite past time was the love of gardening. Nell is survived by her children, Carroll E. Bobo and wife, Mollie of Lindale, Denise Bobo Connolly and husband Michael of Plano, sister Brownie Eikner of Tyler, great-grandchildren Emma Tucker and Kate Tucker of Dallas. She was preceded in death by husband, Carroll H. Bobo and granddaughter, Amy Katherine Bobo Tucker. Family visitation will be held Wednesday, October 16th from 5-7 pm at Lloyd James Funeral Home. A private burial will be held on Thursday, October 17th at 11:00 am at Liberty Hill Cemetery followed by a memorial service at 2:00 pm at Pollard UMC. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Pollard Memorial United Methodist Church, 3030 Copeland Road, Tyler, TX 75701
Mary Frances Stanley, age 74, of Tyler, went to be with her Lord and Savior in the early morning hours of Monday, October 14, 2013 at her home. Mary was born on January 18, 1939 in Whitehouse to Will Ross and Ruby Lee Lemley Owens; they preceded her in death. She was married to Donald Leroy Stanley. Mary loved church and she loved God. She was a member of New Life Baptist Church. Mary also loved her family. She was a proud mother, grandmother, aunt, and friend who was always everyone’s favorite person. Mary had a large family and always loved being in the lives of those she loved.
Mary is survived by husband Don of Tyler; children, Mark Humphries, and wife Denise, of Tyler, David Humphries of Tyler, Dale Humphries of Chandler, Tracy Humphries, and wife Christy, of Lindale, Paul Humphries, and wife Julia, of Tyler, and Tara Halsey, and husband, Cody, of Tyler; daughter-in-law, Sandy Humphries of Bullard; step-children, Debora Burket of Flint, Karen Comer of Flint, Jimmy Crabtree of Bullard, Donny Stanley of Tyler, Tracy Stanley of Tyler, Donna Phipps of Tyler; brother, Alvin Owens; and a host of grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and other relatives and special friends.
Mary was also preceded in death by one son, Eugene Humphries, and by 8 brothers and sisters.
Services for Mary Frances Stanley will be held at 10:00 A.M., Saturday, October 19, 2013 at Lloyd James Funeral Home with Bro. Dale Wilt officiating. Burial will follow at Liberty Hill Cemetery with Jason Humphries, Justin Humphries, Sonny Balderas, Jr., Sammy Guzman, Jr., Dean Blanton, and Mark Humphries, Jr. serving as pallbearers. Visitation will be held from 6 – 8 P.M., Friday evening at the funeral home.
Jeremy B. Cameron
Location Manager
Lloyd James Funeral Home #7499
903-597-6611 office
903-372-3165 cell
Services for Mary Elsie Ponder, 72, of Tyler are scheduled for 2:00pm, Thursday, October 10, 2013 in Lloyd James Funeral Home chapel with Rev. Dudley officiating. Burial is in Meador Cemetery under the direction of Lloyd James Funeral Home. The family will receive friends at the funeral home one hour prior to the service.
Mrs. Ponder passed away on Tuesday, October 8, 2013 in Tyler
She was born on February 21, 1941 in Rusk to the late Jack and Julia Barnette Pierson Harris. She was a homemaker.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband of 55 years, Leo Ponder; brothers, Clifford and Howard Harris; son, Jerry Glen Ponder and daughter Shirley Ann Ponder.
She is survived by daughter Julia Owens and husband Norman of Tyler; daughter Marilyn Salzar and husband Tommy of Houston; grandchildren, Dawn McLain, Fawn Kerr, Michael Owens, Kevin Salzar; Cassey Salzar, Craig Salzar, Kyle Salzar and Mary Pierce and several great grandchildren.
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Tuesday, October 8, 2013
Services for:
Shirley Throgmorton
9:30 A.M., Thursday - Oct. 10th
Graveside
Whitehouse Cemetery
No Visitation
Esther Rosemond Hendricks
1:00 P.M., Thursday - Oct. 10th
Our Saviour's Lutheran Church
CIP
Visitation: 12 Noon until service time
Mary Ponder
2:00 P.M., Thursday - Oct. 10th
Chapel
Meador Cemetery
Irene Dee Goulet
Direct Cremation
Jeremy B. Cameron
Location Manager
Lloyd James Funeral Home #7499
903-597-6611 office
903-372-3165 cell
James(Jim)B. Callanan, 91, of Tyler, Texas passed away July 29, 2013.
Jim was born July 9, 1922 in Somerville, Massachusetts. He graduated from Acton High School in Massachusetts and Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute of Troy, N.Y.
Jim served in the USN Submarine service during WWII on the USS Sailfish and on the USS Batfish. While serving on the Batfish he received the Presidential Unit citation for his participation of the sinking of three enemy submarines in three days.
Jim is survived by his son Jim and wife Wanda Callanan of Wake Forest, NC. Also, survived by his daughter, Mary Callanan McCoy and husband, R. Lynn McCoy of Tomball, Tx: by grandchildren, Meghan Mulky and husband Jesse of Raleigh, NC, "Drew" Callanan and wife Jill of Raleigh, NC, Mary Caitlin Floyd and husband Jared of Augusta, Ga, James Randall McCoy of Austin, Tx, "Molly" McCoy of Houston,Tx and "SAM" McCoy of Tomball,Tx; by great grandchildren Emily Nugent of Raleigh, NC, Caydence and Lorelei Floyd of Augusta, Ga.
He was proceeded in death by spouse, Anna Cecelia Callanan and son John Francis Callanan and parents Thomas James Callanan and Mary Flanagan and grandson Thomas James Callanan.
He was a loving father, husband, grandfather, great grandfather and loyal friend to many. Jim retired after 42 years of service at General Electric having worked in multiple locations, including Istanbul, Turkey. He enjoyed recognition, including the cover of Engineering Today for his accomplishments with the initial stacker crane development. He was a past commander of the WWII Submarine Veterans Organization, enjoyed theater, family, and friends. Jim was a lifetime supporter of education. He particularly enjoyed travels throughout the United States and Canada with his dear friend and companion, Barbara Froeschl. He recently participated in the Brookshire Freedom Flight for WWII Heroes.
As a goal oriented individual, Jim accomplished most of the dreams on his "bucket list."
We are certain that he achieved the final item of entering the gates of heaven.
The Reading of the Rosary will be Wednesday at 5:00pm with visitation following at Lloyd James Funeral Home until 7:00 pm.
Funeral Mass will be held Thursday August 1, 2013 at 10:00 am at Cathedral of Immaculate Conception. Inurnment will be take place at a later date in Arlington National Cemetery
Betty Lou Herring
Graveside services for Betty Lou Herring of Tyler will be held on Wednesday May 29, 2013 at 11:00 AM at Liberty Hill Cemetery under the direction of Lloyd James Funeral Home. Visitation will be held from 5 PM to 7 PM on Tuesday May 28, 2013 at Lloyd James Funeral Home.
Betty Lou Herring was born March 31, 1932 in Tyler to the late George Edgar Kelly and Vallie Burke Kelly. Betty passed away on Saturday May 25, 2013 at Hospice Homeplace in Tyler.
Betty was of Baptist faith and enjoyed crocheting, reading and playing with her beloved dogs.
Betty is survived by her husband Oliver Herring, Son Billy Herring, numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren as well as many nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her son Eddy Herring.
Services for Edward Thomas Rowe of Chandler will be held on Wednesday May 29, 2013 at 10:00 AM at Lloyd James Funeral Home. Visitation will be held from 5 PM to 7 PM on Tuesday May 28, 2013 at Lloyd James Funeral Home.
Edward Thomas Rowe was born on August 12, 1923 in Shreveport, LA to Thomas and Thelma Rowe. Edward passed away on May 23, 2013 in the presence of loved ones. Edward Rowe graduated from Longview High School and attended both Kilgore College and Tyler Junior College. Edward retired from GE & Trane after 35 years of service as a Maintenance Electrician. His wife, Doris, said it best when she described her husband as her "Everything". He was a "True man" and a "Great Father".
Edward is survived by his wife of 71 years, Doris Rowe, Daughter, Virginia Gale Nipp and Son-in-law Dale Nipp of Chandler. Son in-law David Tidmore (husband of the late Ann Rowe Tidmore) of Chandler. Grandchildren; Sabrina Spurrier and Husband Bob of Royce City, Jeremey Tidmore and wife Casey of Chandler, Elana Tidmore and Husband Ryan. Greatgrandchildren; Christopher Spurrier, Andrew, Hunter & Matthew Tidmore.
Edward was preceded in death by his parents Thomas and Thelma Rowe and his Daughter Ann Rowe Tidmore.
Services for Mary Lou Dudley, 84, of Whitehouse are pending at Lloyd James Funeral Home.
Graveside Services for William "Bill" L. Harrington of Tyler are scheduled for 2:00 P.M., Tuesday, March 19, 2013 in Williams Cemetery with Dr. Mike Bloodworth officiating under the direction of Lloyd James Funeral Home. There will be no visitation.
Mr. Harrington passed away on Saturday, March 16, 2013 in Tyler. He was born on October 20, 1947 in Nacogdoches to the late William Lacy Harrington and Alice Inez Minick. Bill attended TJC as well as served in the U.S. Air force. His working career included employment with Trane Corporation where he retired from.
He is survived by his Brother Robert Harrington and his wife Linda, Sister Jennifer Montgomery, Nephews Matt and Josh Harrington, niece Jennifer Montgomery and nephew Justin Montgomery
The family would like to extend a special thank you to the Steve White family and to Clarence Strickland for their support at this difficult time.