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Cuin Grigsby, 79
Died: Tuesday, December 6, 2011, in Abilene, Texas
Cuin Grigsby, 79, died Tuesday, December 6, 2011, at his residence in Abilene.
Born in Stillwater, Oklahoma on February 29, 1932, Cuin was the son of Frances Juanita (Wyatt) and Mager Cuin Grigsby, Sr. He was an avid supporter of Baylor University, having received his Bachelor of Education degree from Baylor in 1954. He was in the ROTC and a member of Chamber Men at Baylor. Cuin served in the U. S. Air Force for two years, stationed the entire time at Webb AFB in Big Spring, Texas.
Cuin married Judy Lawson on December 26, 1953 at First Methodist Church in Big Spring.
In 1958 Cuin opened Grigsby's Red Goose Shoe Store and later Grigsby's Rag Doll, a retail store selling women's clothing and shoes in Abilene. The company expanded to include additional stores in Wichita Falls, Midland, Odessa, Lubbock and San Angelo. Cuin had been recognized as "Retailer of the Year in 1984" by the Dallas Apparel Mart.
In Abilene, Cuin served on the Board of Directors of Bank of Commerce, the Board of Trustees at Hendrick Medical Center for 18 years, and Salvation Army Board, as well as on numerous committees.
Cuin had been a member of Pioneer Drive Baptist Church since 1958 and a Deacon since 1962.
He was preceded in death by his parents, and by his brother, Wesley Grigsby in 2010.
Cuin is survived by his wife, Judy Grigsby of Abilene; son, Gary Grigsby and wife Kathryn of Houston; and three grandchildren, Carter Grigsby, Meagan Grigsby and Anna Leigh Grigsby. Survivors also include a sister, Merlene Pierce of Colorado City; two nieces Prinny Ham and Gina Farrell both of Odessa; and great-nieces and nephews, Jamison, Ashley, McKenzie and Hunter Farrell, as well as close friend, Bobby Melson.
Funeral services will be 1:30 p.m. Friday, December 9, at Pioneer Drive Baptist Church with Brother Jack Ridlehoover officiating, assisted by Rev. Stan Allcorn. Interment will follow in Elmwood Memorial Park directed by The Hamil Family Funeral Home, 6449 Buffalo Gap Road in Abilene. Viewing will be on Thursday until 8 p.m. at the funeral home.
Pallbearers will be Carter Grigsby, Bobby Melson, Charles Van Pelt, Ron McMillon, Chuck Tilbrook, Stephen Grigsby and Louis Stallings.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made to the donor's favorite charity.
John Marvin Crowe, Jr., 77
Died: Monday, November 7, 2011, in Abilene, Texas
After a seven year battle fighting idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, John Marvin Crowe, Jr. passed away on November 7, 2011. Funeral services will be held Thursday, November 10, 2011 in the sanctuary of First Baptist Church of Abilene at 2:00 pm. Dr. Phil Christopher will officiate. Burial will follow at Elmwood Memorial Park directed by The Hamil Family Funeral Home, 6449 Buffalo Gap Rd. Visitation with family will be held Wednesday, November 9, 2011 from 6:00-7:30 pm, at the home of Jed and Becky Crowe, 1433 Tanglewood Rd.
John was born on February 16, 1934 in Herrin, Illinois to Edna Earl and John Marvin Crowe, Sr. He was a 1952 graduate of Abilene High School where he met Betty Ross Thornton. They were married August 12, 1955, and he graduated magna cum laude with a Bachelor of Business Administration degree in 1956 from Hardin-Simmons University. While in the HSU ROTC program, John was a member of the Pershing Rifles, received the Distinguished Military Student Award, and was the first HSU ROTC student to be given a regular Army commission. He served in the U.S. Army as an airplane and helicopter pilot. He was stationed at Ft. Knox, Kentucky and Ft. Hood, Texas, and served at flying schools in San Marcos, Mineral Wells, Ft. Rucker, Alabama, Ft. Stewart, Georgia, and Ft. Eustis, Virginia. In 1960, the family returned to Abilene where he began working for Thornton's Department Store and then Rose Construction Company.
In 1984, John started John Crowe and Associates, a construction company now known as The Crowe Group. He was a man of integrity and honor. We all know he was a man who wanted things done right on the job and would stand for nothing less than the best. He built many buildings around Abilene taking pride in each job he was awarded. Some of those projects include the renovation of the First Baptist Church Sanctuary, and the construction of the Skiles Building and Holland Health Science Building at Hardin-Simmons University, Hendrick Health Club, Patty Hanks School of Nursing, Longhorn Dining Facility at Dyess AFB, and currently Martinez Elementary School for AISD.
John was a quiet philanthropist, not only helping organizations but helping those individuals in need as well. In 2008, HSU awarded the J. Keeter Alumni Service Award to John. He also received the Agape Award from Mend-A-Child in the 1990's, along with being recognized in 2000 by the Abilene Cultural Affairs Council for his work with the NCCIL. John also served many years as President and Treasurer of the West Texas Chapter of Associated General Contractors of America.
Poppa John loved entertaining the family on annual trips to the beach and the occasional trip to Disney World. Family gatherings were important even though he usually sat quietly enjoying the enthusiasm of his large family. The last family gathering was in his honor, Poppa John Day at Cowboys Stadium enjoying the Cowboys win over St. Louis with his kids and grandkids. Through the seven year battle with pulmonary fibrosis he never complained. He fought until the end to remain normal still talking about going to work every day. Thank you to family, friends and Dr. Keith Robinson for their unwavering care and support the last few years.
John was a member of First Baptist Church in Abilene.
John's grandsons will serve as pallbearers and the employees of The Crowe Group will serve as honorary pallbearers.
John was preceded in death by his parents and in-laws, Cleon and Shella Thornton.
John is survived by his wife Betty (Poppy) of the home, five children, John and Tamra Crowe, Jacksonville, Florida, David and Kimberly Crowe, New Braunfels, Andy and Sara (Crowe) Burleson, Midland, Timothy and Tammy Crowe, Abilene, and Jed and Becky Crowe, Abilene. Grandchildren Lindsey and Justin Crowe, Abilene, Missy and Ryan Crowe, St. Augustine, Florida, Matt Crowe and Alex Crowe, New Braunfels, Amanda (Burleson) and Andy Watkins, Columbia, SC, Elizabeth (Burleson) and Garrett Martin, Argyle, Kathleen (Burleson) and Reece Cook, Farmington, NM, Solon Burleson, Midland, Elliott Crowe, Zach Crowe, Laura Crowe, Ashley Crowe, all of Abilene, Leslie and Dakota Moncrief, The Colony, Kendra and Kenneth Gabriel, Christine Crowe and Nathan Crowe, all of Abilene. Great-grandchildren, Marly Gabriel, Mason and Mallory Moncrief. He is also survived by siblings Polina and James Crowe, Anne and Jerry Solomon, Alice and Joe Myers, Ellen and Jack Myers, and sister-in-law Shella Lea and John Massey and brother-in-law Carolyn and Bill Thornton.
Memorial contributions may be made to the donor's favorite charity.
Peggy Joyce Stephens, 80
Died: Saturday, November 5, 2011, in Abilene, Texas
Peggy Joyce Stephens, 80, died Saturday, November 5, 2011 at her home in Abilene, Texas.
Born in Lockhart, Texas on February 16, 1931, she was the daughter of Margaret Louise (Hall) and Wilson Cunningham Thompson. She was a homemaker and a Baptist, having been the wife of a Baptist minister.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Edward Merle Stephens on March 12, 2006; her parents; and a brother, Gene Thompson.
Peggy Joyce is survived by her daughters and their husbands, Vicky Dyer and James of Rockwall, Texas and Joyce Lynnette Jones and Philip of Abilene; four grandchildren, Stephen Warrick, Lora Kendrick, Wesley Jones and Vicky Jones; five great-grandchildren, Tyler Kendrick, Emmalie Kendrick, Jenna Kendrick, Cody Warrick and Corrie Warrick; two nieces and one nephew.
Graveside services will be 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, November 8th, in Roby Cemetery in Roby, Texas with Joe Dan Kendrick officiating, directed by The Hamil Family Funeral Home, 6449 Buffalo Gap Road in Abilene.
Memorial contributions in honor of Peggy Joyce may be made to Heart for Ethiopia, 305 Jordon Dr., De Soto, Texas 75115.
Joyce Drummond Berry, 85
Died: Monday, October 24, 2011, in Snellville, Georgia
Joyce Drummond Berry, 85, died Monday, October 24, 2011 in Snellville, Georgia. Services for Joyce will be held on Friday, October 28, at the View Baptist Church in View, Texas, at 10 a.m. Officiating the services will be Richard Petree and Greg Rake. Burial will be in Drummond Cemetery in View directed by The Hamil Family Funeral Home, 6449 Buffalo Gap Road in Abilene.
Joyce was born August 14, 1926 in View, Texas to Tom Drummond and Alma Richards Drummond. Joyce graduated from Abilene High School in 1944. Upon graduation, Joyce moved to Washington, DC to begin work for the military. During that time, she worked under General Dwight Eisenhower. While there, she met James "Jim" Berry while he was attending medical school at Washington and Lee University. They were married in 1945. In 1947, son Jim was born. Later, daughter Pam was born in Bethesda, Maryland in 1952. While serving in the Navy, Jim, Joyce and family were stationed in Oahu, Hawaii. In 1955, the family moved to Fort Lauderdale, FL where her son, JT was born. Jim died in 1978. Joyce moved back to Abilene in 1983. During her time back in Abilene, she worked for Fun Valley Resort and spent her summers in Colorado. Joyce moved to Georgia in 2006.
Joyce was preceded in death by her husband James F. Berry, M.D. and her parents, Tom Drummond and Alma Richards Drummond.
She is survived by her son, James F. Berry J.D., Ph.D. of Glen Ellyn, Illinois, her daughter Pamela J. Jaecksch of Lilburn, Georgia, and son John T. "JT" Berry of Woodstock, Georgia. She is also survived by grandchildren Shannon Jaecksch Burnaine, Jon "Jacob" J. Jaecksch, Jarod J. Jaecksch, Jennifer L. Berry Hawes, Andrea Berry Haro, Rigel Cano and Halliea Millner. Her great grandchildren are Kalib, Gage, Lauren, Wesley, T.J., Justin, Sidnee, John Parker, and Ryder. She is also survived by numerous cousins.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorials be made to the Drummond Cemetery Association, 9213B FM 1235, Abilene, TX 79606.
Omer Dee Malone, 78
Died: Monday, October 24, 2011, in Abilene, Texas
Omer Dee Malone, 78, passed away Monday, October 24, 2011 at Hendrick Medical Center.
Omer Dee was born January 20, 1933 in Abilene to Edward Dee and Jeffie Shields Malone. He attended school in Abilene and graduated from Ranger Junior College. He was married to Geraldine Boyd on December 1, 1951. Omer Dee was a member of the United States Marine Corps and served his tour of duty in the Korean War. He was wounded in action and received the Korean Service Medal, United Nations Service Medal, National Defense Service Medal, and The Purple Heart.
He retired from Foremost Dairy Company in 1978 as Operations Manager. He then worked for Martin Sprocket and Gear until he retired in 1995.
Omer Dee was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Geraldine Malone in 2006; and sisters, Bobbie Skipper and Merle Waddell.
He is survived by his son and daughter-in-law, Jim and Jane Malone of Abilene; three granddaughters, Jennifer McDaniel and husband Russell of Abilene, Jill Pearson and husband Wes of Midland, and Jaime Malone of Fort Worth; four great-grandchildren, Jaxon and Jaden McDaniel of Abilene, and Blakely and Brooklyn Pearson of Midland; sister, Ercile Irion; and several nieces and nephews.
Graveside services with military honors will be held Thursday, October 27, at 11:00 a.m. in Elmwood Memorial Park officiated by Rev. David Cason. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at The Hamil Family Funeral Home, 6449 Buffalo Gap Road in Abilene.
Memorial contributions may be made in honor of Omer Dee to Hendrick Hospice Care, 1682 Hickory St., Abilene, TX 79601, or Disabled Veterans Fund, c/o Disabled American Veterans, 2555 Grape St., Abilene, TX 79601.
Julia Grace Watson, Infant
Died: Monday, October 10, 2011, in Abilene, Texas
Julia Grace Watson was born to Aaron and Kimberly Watson on Monday October 10, 2011 in Abilene, Texas. She is survived by three siblings, Jake, Jack and Jolee Kate. Her paternal grandparents are Ken and Andra Watson of Abilene, and maternal grandparents are Gary and Katie Calkins of Tacoma, Washington. She is the long-awaited answer to their prayers; they anticipated her birth with joyful expectation. During her short life here on Earth she touched many lives and was loved deeply by family and friends. Her life was a brief gift to them; she will always be a treasured part of their family. They are grateful for the time they were allowed to hold her here on earth and they are hopeful because they know their mighty God now holds her for eternity.
The Watson family would like to thank the wonderful Doctors and staff at Hendrick Medical Center for the incredible care provided to Julia Grace and their entire family.
In lieu of flowers and gifts they would be honored to have you support: Children's Miracle Network of Hendrick Children's Hospital 1900 Pine Street Abilene, Texas 79601 (https://www.ehendrick.org/cmn/).
A private graveside service will be held at a later date with BJ McMichael officiating. Arrangements are by The Hamil Family Funeral Home.
"We wait in hope for the Lord; He is our help and our shield. In Him our hearts rejoice, for we trust in His holy name. May your unfailing love be with us, Lord, even as we put our hope in you." (Psalm 33:20-22)
