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Darrel "Stretch" Lynn Smith
July 16, 1960 - January 3, 2016
Darrel Lynn "Stretch" Smith, of Abilene, 55, loving son, brother, father and grandfather went to be with his Heavenly Father on January 3, 2016.
Darrel was born in Boulder, Colorado on July 16, 1960, to Larry Don and Billie Smith. He was the youngest of three boys and attended Mann Jr. High and Abilene High School, where he enjoyed playing football. His dad is proud to say that Mann Jr. High won the city championship when Darrel was on the team!
Darrel began his career in the car business but later owned and operated Texas Tandem Trucking, a business he built from the ground up with the help of his sons and many friends. Darrel loved traveling to see new things, fishing, and joking with his friends and family. He was known to perhaps "stretch" the truth when sharing a story. There was a twinkle in his eye when he found someone gullible enough to believe everything he said.
He was also known to play his favorite card game, Baccarat, in Las Vegas every chance he got. We never were sure if they always wanted him to come back so they could get their money back from him, or just felt sorry for him because he lost so much.
He had a heart as big as the state of Texas and was always ready to lend a hand to anyone in need. Many would say he was generous to a fault. It was also said of him, "We wouldn't be the men we are today without the influence of Darrel in our lives." He cherished time spent with family at fish fries and playing on the floor with grandchildren – after all, he was a kid at heart!
Darrel loved what he did for a living and made the most of every day. Many would say he was "bigger than life!"
Darrel is survived by his parents, Larry Don and Billie Smith of Abilene; two brothers: Larry Duane and wife, D'Anna, of Abilene, and Dennis and wife, Dale, of Tye; two sons, Justin and wife, Janey, and Brandon and family, Jenn Murray, both of Abilene; seven grandchildren: Jayla Murray, Teagun and Laken Smith, Miguel De La Cruz, Martin Patten, Joseph and Jake Boles; as well as nieces and nephews Kristen and Jack Welch and Ben and Krystal Smith of Abilene, Clayton and Laci Smith of Austin, Texas, and Austin Smith of Nashville, Tennessee.
Darrel is also survived by his loving companion, Lisa Grey; her son Bryan Buckley and wife, Nichole, and son D Grey and his wife, Kami, as well as grandchildren Matthew and Bryson Buckley and Kain and Kaleb Grey. Lisa, D, and Nicole worked with Darrel at Texas Tandem.
The family will receive friends from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. on January 7, 2016, at Elmwood chapel.
Celebration of Darrel's life will be at 11:00 a.m. on January 8, 2016, at Elmwood Funeral Home Chapel, 5750 US HWY 277 S. with Dr. Phil Christopher and Stormy Higgins officiating. Burial will follow at Elmwood Memorial Park.
Memorial gifts may be made to the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation or the charity of your choice.
David Leon Floyd I am a Veteran.
January 16, 1930 - January 5, 2016
David Leon Floyd, 85, died Tuesday, January 5, 2016 in Abilene. Visitation will be 6:00-8:00 PM Friday, January 8, 2016 at Elmwood Funeral Home, 5750 Hwy 277 South. Funeral Service will be 11:00 AM Saturday, January 9, 2016 at Southwest Drive Community United Methodist Church officiated by Reverend Iziar Lankford. Interment will follow at Elmwood Memorial Park.
David was born January 16, 1930 in Merkel, Texas to David Matthew and Pinkie Milligan Floyd. He was a Master Sergeant in the United States Army, stationed at Ft. Hood from January 26, 1951 until October 29, 1952. He married Laverne Kerr on July 2, 1954 in Abilene. He worked for Dean Hagler for 30 years and was a lifetime member of VFW Post 2012. He was a member of Southwest Drive Community United Methodist Church, the International Brotherhood of Painters and Allied Trades and a proud member of the Merkel Badgers Football Hall of Fame.
David is survived by his daughter, Mary Faulks and husband Herluth of Crowley; grandchildren Russell Faulks and wife Lisa of White Settlement and Stephen Faulks and wife Kimberly of Burleson; four great-grandchildren, Kayla Williams and husband Hutch of Burleson, Tyler Faulks of Burleson, Carrie Gross and husband Bruno of Denton, and Samantha Faulks of White Settlement; and one sister, Eulala Brown of Lubbock.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 57 years, Laverne; his parents; one brother, Jimmy Floyd; sister-in-law Elizabeth Kerr; and brother-in-law G.W. Brown.
The family suggests donations to Southwest Drive Community United Methodist Church, 3025 Southwest Drive, Abilene, Texas 79605.
C.L. "Chuck" Fisher Jr.
April 23, 1925 - January 3, 2016
C.L. "Chuck" Fisher Jr., 90, passed away at a local hospital on Sunday, January 2, 2016. Visitation will be 6:00 till 8:00 PM, Wednesday, January 6, 2016 at Elmwood Funeral Home, 5750 Hwy 277 South. Funeral service will be 2:00 PM, Thursday, January 7, 2016 at First Baptist Church, 1333 N 3rd Street.
C.L. grew up in Breckenridge, Texas where he graduated from Breckenridge High School and was a proud Buckaroo. He attended Hardin-Simmons University, University of Florida, and Tulane University. C.L. joined the United States Coast Guard in Abilene and served during World War II. When the Korean War began, he joined the Navy to proudly serve his country once again.
C.L. continued to serve his fellowman. He was inducted into the Texas International Hall of Fame in 2012. Chuck joined the Lions Club in 1958 and spent a lifetime leading and serving countless services. He was also a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, the Valley Children's services, the Sons of the Confederate Soldiers, Texas Lions Camp, Great Plains Eye Bank, Hearing Bank, Girls Town USA, and the Texas Boys Ranch. He was named Citizen of the Year in Weslaco, Texas and while living there he served in the capacity of Civil Defense director. He was a devoted father, who coached his two sons Little League baseball teams. He retired from the Texas Department of Health in 1987 in Lubbock, Texas.
C.L. was a member of First Baptist Church of Abilene, He loved the Lord, his family and his country.
C.L. is survived by his wife of 64 years, Juanita Sewell Fisher; two sons, Eric Fisher and wife Susan of Abilene, and Mark Fisher of W.T. Waggoner Ranch, Lake Kemp, TX; four grandsons, Eric Lee Fisher and wife Becky of Merkel, Aaron Fisher and wife Heather of Abilene, Jarrod Fisher and wife Brittany of Mesa, AZ, and Zack Fisher of Mesa, AZ; three sister-in-law's, Joyce Wisthoff, Becca Tindall, and Billy Sue Baker; nine great-grandchildren, and many beloved nieces and nephews and cousins.
C.L. was preceded in death by his parents; sisters, Lillian Estella Fisher, Velma Fulfer, Bessie Casey, Eulala Bufkin; and brothers, Aaron and Jerry Fisher.
Emilio C. Flores Jr.
January 6, 1941 - January 2, 2016
Emilio C. Flores Jr., 74, of Abilene passed away Saturday, January 2, 2016 in Abilene.
A funeral service will be held on Thursday, January 7, at 10:00 AM at St. Vincent Pallotti Catholic Church, 2525 Westview Dr. Burial will follow at Elmwood Memorial Park. Visitation will be Wednesday at 6:00 PM with the Wake following at 7:00 PM at Elmwood Funeral Home Chapel.
Emilio was born on January 6, 1941 in Abilene, TX to the Emilio C. Flores Sr. and Sara Garcia Flores. He married Lucy Garza on October 2, 1961 in Abilene and they had 54 wonderful years together. Emilio owned and operated Texas Homes Roofing since 1960 until he retired. He worked hard but spent all of his free time with his family. Emilio loved all sports but especially baseball. He enjoyed watching the Texas Rangers play on television. He coached his son's baseball team "The Early Birds" having won 3 City Championships. Emilio stayed busy but above all else was a family man. He served as a member of the Cursillistas through St. Vincent Pallotti Catholic Church.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Emilio C. Flores Sr. and Sara Flores; a son, Michael Flores Sr., 2 sisters, Erlinda Santibanez and Angelina Valdez and 2 brothers Everardo Flores and Jack Flores.
Emilio is survived by his wife, Lucy Flores; children, Melinda Tolentino and husband Rudy of Abilene, David Flores and wife Toree of Abilene, Reyes "Jake" Flores of Abilene, Tom Flores of Grand Prairie; Daughter In-law, Angela Flores; grandchildren, Michael Tolentino and wife Anna, Emilio Tolentino, Alyssa Tolentino, DaNean Byram and husband Martin, Lucinda Flores, Elainna Myers and husband Brandon, Joshua Flores, Michael Flores Jr. and wife Aracely, Matthew Flores and wife Laura, Melinda Flores and husband Geraldo; 3 sisters, Erlinda Aldana, Amalia Carrion and Mary Gamez; 14 great grandchildren who loved their "Papa". He was a loving father, grandfather beyond compare and will be dearly missed by everyone he loved!
Dannie Melissia French
December 4, 1946 - December 31, 2015
Dannie Melissia Wallace French, 69, of Abilene passed away Thursday, December 31, 2015 in Abilene.
A funeral service will be held Tuesday, January 5, at 2:00 PM at the Oldham Lane Church of Christ. Burial will follow at Elmwood Memorial Park. Visitation with the family will be Monday from 5:00 to 7:00 PM at Elmwood Funeral Home.
Dannie was born on December 04, 1946 in Seymour, TX to the late S. J. Wallace and Shirley Studer Wallace. She graduated from Abilene High School in 1965 and began working for City Hall of Abilene. After sometime there she began a 38 year career with Abilene State School, working first in the Human Services department, and then the Accounting department. During her tenure in the Human Services department, she met and interviewed her future husband, Ron French. This chance encounter sparked a 44 year marriage. To everyone who knew her, she was a devoted and loving wife, mother, "Mema", great grandmother, and sister. But, above these, she was a wonderful Christian example to all.
Dannie was also preceded in death by her daughter, Stephanie French Thompson and her sister Shirley Ann Obenchain.
Dannie is survived by her husband Ron; Children, Monica French of Richardson, and, Amy French of Abilene; grandchildren, Millie Castoldi of Richardson, Audrey Becker and Avery Johnson of Abilene, Joshua Hartley of Merkel, Colton Johnson of Dallas; great grandchildren, Aiden Lee Johnson and Noah Rodriguez both of Abilene; a sister, Mary Conway of Georgetown; brother, Michael Wallace of Abilene.
Wanda Kester
May 7, 1930 - January 2, 2016
Wanda Kester, 85, passed away Saturday, January 2, 2016. Visitation will be 6:00 to 8:00 PM Tuesday, January 5, 2016 at Elmwood Funeral Home, 5750 Hwy. 277 South.
Funeral Service will be 1:00 PM Wednesday, January 6, 2016 at Calvary Baptist Church, 809 Floydada Street, Wellington, Texas, with a visitation time prior to the service beginning at 11:00 AM. Interment will follow in North Fairview Cemetery in Wellington, Texas.
Wanda was born May 7, 1930 in Oakwood, Oklahoma to Willie Andrew and Jewell May Maddox Kester. Wanda was blessed with a second mother Sarah Pearce Kester after the death of Jewell May Maddox Kester. She was a strong woman, who became great in spite of difficulties. Wanda had a big heart, and always wanted to take care of others. She never met a stranger and was always quick to compliment others. Wanda loved her family, especially the children.
Wanda is survived by a brother, Darrell Kester; sisters Barbara Reynolds, Shirley Reynolds, Judy Thompson, Joyce Morrow, Mary Whitehead and Debra Lowery; and a host of nieces and nephews. She is also survived by her Abilene foster family, Bobby and Shelley Fanning, and their children Stacen, Calli, Shayne, Billie, Preston and Jayme, who lovingly referred to Wanda as "GiGi".
She was preceded in death by her mother Jewell May Maddox Kester and sister Renee and parents Willie Andrew Kester and Sarah Mildred Pearce Kester; brothers Johnny Kester, Fred Kester, L.D. Kester, Billy Kester, Joe Kester, Duane Kester, Jerry Don Kester and Clyde Kester; and sister Linda Kester.
Edwin J. Sasin
May 24, 1941 - December 21, 2015
Edwin J Sasin, 74, of Sweetwater passed away Monday, December 21, 2015 in Sweetwater.
A graveside service will be held Monday, December 28 at 2:00 PM at Elmwood Memorial Park.
Ed was born on May 24, 1941 in Roscoe, TX to the late Frank Sasin and Louise Orsak Sasin. He worked for Coca Cola and did small engine repair and enjoyed to tinker.
Ed is survived by his family and friends and will be missed.
