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Harvey "Shorty" Brown
ARLINGTON -- Harvey Lee "Shorty" Brown, 58, a farmer, died Monday, May 19, 1997, at a local medical center.
Funeral: 2 p.m. Thursday at Blessing Funeral Home. Burial: Hawkins Cemetery. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.
Harvey Brown was born Aug. 8, 1938, in Ropesville, Texas.
On Monday, May 19, 1997, Harvey Lee Brown hung up his spurs. Anyone who knew him, knew that there were few things he liked better than a good fight. And fight he did. Most of those who knew him, knew him as "Shorty." Everyone that met him knew that he had spent a good part of his life fighting to live. Shorty survived by-pass surgery, 17 heart attacks, two light strokes, congestive heart failure, and then sudden cardiac death. Anyone of those would have taken most people down. Shorty Brown was not most people. He worked hard, lived hard, and played hard. He loved his family, although he didn't always understand or agree with the way they lived. His family loved him and tried to support him in his fight for life. He had a passion for living hard that few people really understood. His grandchildren loved him and spent their time sharing stories with him. They compared his life with theirs. They picked him flowers, made him cards and posters, and learned about life through his eyes. His newest grandson, only five months old, knew his papa when he talked to him. He married Rita French of Petit, Texas, in 1955. They were divorced in 1985.
Survivors: Former wife, Rita French Brown; son, Dennis Brown of Arlington; daughters, Reba Blevens, and Retha Simmons and husband, Kevin, all of Arlington; brother, Donald Brown of Lubbock; sisters, Wanda Smith of Burkburnett and Gloria Anderson of New York, N.Y.; grandsons, Jeremy and Spencer Blevens and Kurston Simmons, all of Arlington; and granddaughters, Allison and Natalie Brown and Leanna Simmons, all of Arlington.
Blessing Funeral Home
Mansfield, 473-1555
Mark Francis Burke
EULESS -- Mark Francis Burke, 70, chief pilot and director of flight operations for Frontier Airline and retired Air Force major, died Monday, May 19, 1997, in Bedford.
Funeral: 11 a.m. Thursday at Calvary Lutheran Church, 7620 Baker Blvd., Richland Hills. Burial: 1 p.m. Saturday in Lutheran Cemetery in Poth. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Lucas Funeral Home.
Memorials: Calvary Lutheran Church or the American Heart Association, in lieu of flowers. Mark Francis Burke was born April 12, 1927, in Hunters, Wash. He married Mary Jacqueline Voges in San Marcos in 1953 after serving in the Air Force. They lived many happy and wonderful years in Euless since 1962. He was a member of the Forty-Nine Bees, an Air Force pilot organization.
Mark was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend. He enjoyed traveling and spending time with loved ones. His warm, compassionate and unassuming nature always made everyone feel thoroughly welcome. His dedication to friends and family, and his subtle, friendly and always witty sense of humor made him a joy to be around. He was always ready to help and never one to complain.
Survivors: Wife, Mary Jacqueline Burke; sons, Richard James Burke and Rodney Alan and his wife, Anne Elizabeth Burke; brothers, Michael James Burke, John Thomas Burke and William Edward Burke and their families; the family of Jimmie and Martha Loy Luigi; and his granddaughter, Krystle Estelle Burke. He also leaves behind countless friends (many still call him "Chief"), who love him and will miss him dearly.
Lucas Funeral Home
Hurst, 284-7271
Allen Clay
ARLINGTON -- Allen Clay, 43, vice- president, secretary/treasurer and financial officer for Gifford-Hill American Concrete Pipe Co., died Sunday, May 18, 1997, in Arlington.
Funeral: 11 a.m. Wednesday at Trinity United Methodist Church in Arlington. Funeral will also be at 11 a.m. Thursday, May 22, at Bates-Cooper-Robison Funeral Home in Mount Pleasant, Texas. Burial: Forrest Lawn Cemetery in Mount Pleasant. Visitation: noon to 9 p.m. at Moore Funeral Home-Bowen Chapel and from 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, May 21, at Bates-Cooper-Robison Funeral Home in Mount Pleasant.
Memorials: may be made to Primary Purpose Group of Alcoholics Anonymous, 1801 W. Division, Arlington 76012 or to the library at Arlington High School, 818 W. Park Row, Arlington 76013.
Allen Clay was born Aug. 7, 1953, in Mount Pleasant. He was a member of the American Society of C.P.A.'s, Financial Executive Institute, Trinity United Methodist Church and Sigma Chi Fraternity. He coached various youth organizations and functions and was a graduate of East Texas State University.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Weldon Clay and Martha Clay; a brother, Larry Clay; and a nephew, Jeffry Allen Farrer of Mount Pleasant.
Survivors: Wife, Marianne of Arlington; sons, Ryan Allen Clay and Paul Lawrence Clay, both of Arlington; daughter, Ragan Candice Clay of Arlington; brother, Jerry Clay of Mount Pleasant; sister, Carolyn Dungan of Avinger; and several nieces and nephews.
Moore Funeral Home-Bowen Chapel
4216 S. Bowen Road, 468-8111
Wilma Jean Collinsworth
WATAUGA -- Wilma Jean Collinsworth, 68, a homemaker, died Tuesday, May 20, 1997, at a North Richland Hills hospital.
Funeral: none planned.
Wilma Jean Collinsworth was born Oct. 22, 1928, in Harbin Community in Erath County to John Dewey Burns and Nellie Mae Lucas. She was married to Douglas Collinsworth on July 1, 1950, in Las Cruces. N.M. He preceded her in death in 1995.
Survivors: Sons, Tim Collinsworth of Haltom City and John Collinsworth of Fort Worth; and daughter, Cheryl Winn of Stephenville.
Harrell Funeral Home
Dublin, Texas, (817) 445-3311
Robert O. Ennes
JOSHUA -- Robert O. Ennes, 65, an X-ray engineer, died Monday, May 19, 1997, at his home.
Graveside service: 4 p.m. Wednesday in Caddo Cemetery in Joshua.
Robert O. Ennes was born June 6, 1931, in Rockdale.
Survivors: Wife, Dana of Joshua; two sons; seven daughters; one brother; three sisters; and 17 grandchildren.
Guardian Funeral Home
5704 James Ave., 293-8477
Lonnie B. Greathouse
FORT WORTH -- Lonnie B. Greathouse, 78, a retired Wells Machinery accountant, died Sunday, May 18, 1997, at a Fort Worth hospital.
Graveside service: 2 p.m. Wednesday in Shannon Rose Hill Memorial Park.
Lonnie B. Greathouse was born Oct. 25, 1918, in Fort Worth. He was a member of Bridgewood Church of Christ.
Survivors: Nephews, Daniel Wedeman and James Wedeman; niece, Carol Ann Wedeman; and numerous cousins.
Shannon Rose Hill Funeral Chapel
7301 E. Lancaster Ave., 451-3333
Idella Smith Griffin
FORT WORTH -- Idella Smith Griffin, 89, a retired maid who had been with Ranchers Inn for four years, died Saturday, May 17, 1997, at a local hospital.
Funeral: 11 a.m. Thursday at Carter Metropolitan C.M.E. Church, 4601 Wichita Street, 76119. Visitation: 7 to 8 p.m. with family hour from 8 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at Morris-Bates Mortuary/ Chapel, 1700 Evans Ave., Fort Worth 76104.
Mrs. Idella Griffin was born Oct. 10, 1907, in Ben Wheeler, Texas. She had lived in this area since 1961, moving from Waco, Texas. She was a faithful member of the Carter Metropolitan C.M.E. Church, where she was a stewardess. She was also a member of the Heroines of Jericho.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Leo Griffin, in 1934; her father, Neal Smith, in 1951; and her mother, Frances Boyd Smith, on June 8, 1926.
Survivors: Sons, Jessie O. Griffin and the Rev. Billy Smith, both of Fort Worth; daughter, Mrs. Emma S. Hall of Fort Worth; brother, Neal Smith of Dallas; sister, Girlie L. Smith of Fort Worth; 16 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and many friends.
Morris-Bates Mortuary
1700 Evans Ave., 926-6263
Jewel E. Hall
COMANCHE -- Jewel E. Hall, 83, a homemaker, died Tuesday, May 20, 1997, at a Comanche nursing home.
Funeral: 2 p.m. Wednesday at Comanche Funeral Home. Burial: Board Church Cemetery in Comanche.
Jewel E. Hall was born April 20, 1914, in Comanche County. She was a member of Eastside Baptist Church.
Survivors: Sister, Opal Hall of Comanche; sisters-in-law, Winnie Mae Johnson and Ann Hall, both of Comanche; and several nieces and nephews.
Comanche Funeral Home
Comanche, (915) 356-2531
Bill W. Hardage Jr.
ENID, Okla. -- Bill W. Hardage Jr., 36, died Thursday, May 15, 1997 in Enid, Okla.
Funeral: was 2 p.m. Saturday at the First Assembly of God Church, with pastor Robert Florence and the Rev. Wesley Byrd officiating. Burial: Memorial Park Cemetery.
Bill W. Hardage Jr. was born March 29, 1961, in Holdenville, Okla., to Bill W. and Linda Lindley Hardage Sr. He was raised in Enid, Okla., where he graduated from Enid High School in 1979. In 1986 he moved to Arlington with his wife, Debbie, and their children. He had also lived in Burleson, where he attended the Shannon Creek Baptist Church. He returned to Enid in 1993, where he was a self-employed contractor.
He was preceded in death by his devoted maternal grandparents, Priscilla and Clifford Lindley, with whom he spent many magical summers on the farm. Also paternal grandparents, Luke and Maggie Hardage.
Survivors: Wife, Debbie Reim Hardage; son, Brandon; daughter, Ashlee, all of the home; parents, Bill and Linda Hardage; brother, Miles and family of Enid; mother-in-law and father-in-law, David and Barbara Reim; and brother- in-law, Kent Reim and family of Enid.
Ladusau-Evans Funeral Home
Enid, Okla., (405) 233-1400
Anna B. Harmon
ARLINGTON -- Anna B. Harmon, 78, a homemaker, died Monday, May 19, 1997, in Arlington.
Memorial service: 10:30 a.m. Thursday at First Presbyterian Church in Arlington.
Memorials: American Lung Association or a charity of choice.
Anna B. Harmon was born April 28, 1919, in Tyngsboro, Mass., and had lived in Arlington since 1952. She had been very active in many music organizations over the years. She was a member of First Presbyterian Church, Arlington Music Club and National Association of Retired Federal Employees.
Mrs. Harmon was preceded in death by her husband of 52 years, John H. Harmon.
Survivors: Son, Lee B. Harmon and his wife, Nancy, of Fenton, Mo.; daughters, Judith Butler and her husband, Carroll, of Arlington, Fay Harmon of Santa Clara, Calif., and Janet Defibaugh of Arlington; eight grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.
Moore Funeral Home
1219 N. Davis Drive, 275-2711
Darrell D. Hendon
RHOME -- Darrell D. Hendon, 55, a conductor switchman on the railroad, died Sunday, May 18, in Mansfield.
Funeral: 10 a.m. Thursday at International Faith Center in Haltom City. Burial: Erath Gardens of Memory in Stephenville. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Christian-Hawkins Funeral Home.
Darrell D. Hendon was born June, 15, 1941, in Gorman.
He worked for Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad for 23 years.
Survivors: Wife of 11 years, Rose "Rosie" Hendon of Rhome; sons, Timothy Hendon of Mansfield, Dave Hendon of Fort Worth, Steven Hendon of Fort Stewart, Calif., Scott Chamberlin of Newark, Thomas Chamberlin of Rhome and Allen Chamberlin of Fort Worth; daughters, Paula Hendon of Ingleside, Gaye Sands of Rhome, Faye Johnson of Albion, Neb.; brother, Garvin Hendon of Dublin, Texas; and sister, Ardenia Pritchard of Fort Worth.
Christian-Hawkins Funeral Home
Boyd, (817) 433-5310
Kay Henson
GRAND PRAIRIE -- Kay Henson, 61, a homemaker, died Tuesday, May 20, 1997, at home.
Funeral: 2 p.m. Thursday at First United Methodist Church. Burial: Restland Memorial Park in Dallas. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Bean-Massey- Burge Funeral Home.
Memorials: Grand Prairie Bible Church, 1217 S. Carrier Parkway, Grand Prairie, Texas 75051.
Kay Henson was born Feb. 8, 1936, in Burkburnett, Texas. She was a 1960 graduate of Texas Tech University in home economics.
Survivors: Husband, Harrold; sons, David Carl Henson and Darrell Keith Henson; daughter-in-law, Sherise; and two grandsons.
Bean-Massey-Burge Funeral Home
Grand Prairie, (972) 263-7200
