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
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.