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Horace H. Johnson Jr.
ARLINGTON -- Horace Hobson Johnson Jr., 66, a retired helicopter machinist, died Wednesday, May 28, 1997, in Arlington after a courageous, seven- year battle with myeloma cancer.
Funeral: 1 p.m. Saturday at Arlington Funeral Home. Burial: Moore Memorial Gardens in Arlington. Visitation: 7 to 8:30 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.
Memorials: North Texas Chapter of the American Cancer Society.
Horace Hobson Johnson Jr. was born Nov. 15, 1930, to Horace and Ada Lee Johnson of Fort Worth.
He graduated from Godley High School and attended Arlington State College. He retired from Bell Helicopter in 1992. He served as a sergeant first class in the U.S. Army in Korea.
Mr. Johnson was baptized at age 16 at Godley Baptist Church and was a current member of Webb First Baptist Church. He was an endowed charter member of Webb Masonic Lodge 1454 A.F. & A.M., a dual endowed member of Arlington Masonic Lodge 438 A.F. & A.M. and a member of the Webb Chapter 1140 Order of the Eastern Star. He was also a member of the Arlington Chapter 376 R.A.M., Arlington Council 314 R. & S.M. and Commandery of Knight Templar 203, York Rite Mason in Arlington. He was also a member of VFW Post 6111.
He received the Masonic Golden Trowel Award in 1994 and recently was honored by the Webb Masonic Lodge, which named its dining facility in his honor.
The family would like to express their appreciation to their many friends, doctors, nurses and Lodge and Star Chapter members who have offered their support, and to their neighbors who have run many errands and mowed their lawn for seven summers.
His pride and joy was his grandson, Royce. Royce was his "Buddy," the love of his life.
Survivors: Wife of 46 years, Thelma Lanfear Johnson of Arlington; sons, Kenneth C. Johnson of Galveston and Horace H. Johnson III and his wife, Selma, of Arlington; daughter, Laura Johnson of Arlington; brother, Billy Frank Johnson and his wife, Jan, of Cleburne; sisters, Joyce Combs and her husband, Gerald, of Fort Worth and Bobbie Lanfear and her husband, Bob, of Arlington; grandchildren, Beverly Ann Johnson and Royce Hobson Johnson, both of Arlington; extended family, Linda Johnson and her children; nine nieces and nephews; and several great-nieces and great-nephews.
Arlington Funeral Home
1221 E. Division, 548-1791
Devin Thomas Koviac
BURLESON -- Devin Thomas Koviac, a newborn, died Wednesday, May 28, 1997, at a Fort Worth hospital. Memorial service: noon Saturday at Laurel Land Funeral Home of Fort Worth.
Devin Thomas Koviac was born May 28, 1997, in Fort Worth.
Survivors: Parents, Edward and Kerry Koviac of Burleson; sister, Courtney Mahaffey of Burleson; grandparents, William and Marie Reid of Burleson and Peggy Koviac of Dallas; uncles, Jim Koviac of Lewisville and Kevin Reid of Arlington; and aunt, Laura Long of Dallas.
Laurel Land Funeral Home of Fort Worth
7100 Crowley Road, 293-1350
William Ollin Long
CLEBURNE -- William Ollin Long, 81, a retired farmer and house mover, died Thursday, May 29, 1997, in Keene.
Funeral: 2 p.m. Saturday at Blessing Funeral Home. Burial: Rendon Cemetery. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Friday.
William Ollin Long was born April 28, 1916, in Burleson. He married Lena Justice Oliver in Mansfield on Oct. 31, 1936. He was a member of the Church of God.
Survivors: Wife of 60 years, Lena Oliver Long of Cleburne; son, Ollin Justice Long of Cleburne; daughters, Rowena Ruth Mosley of Arlington, Tiny Ann Martin of Mansfield and Rhonda Jean Banfield of Runge; 15 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; one great-great- grandchild; and a host of extended family and friends.
Blessing Funeral Home
Mansfield, 473-1555
Lee Martin
NOCONA -- Lee Martin, 81, died Wednesday, May 28, 1997, in Denton.
Masonic graveside service: 10:30 a.m. Saturday in Nocona Cemetery. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at Jerry Woods Funeral Home.
Lee Martin was born Aug. 19, 1915, in Pottsboro.
Survivors: Wife, Dot Martin of Nocona; daughter, Dotty Doyle of Denton; one grandchild; and one great-grand- child.
Jerry Woods Funeral Home
Nocona, (817) 825-3285
Kathy Janelle McCrimmon
LEONARD -- Kathy Janelle McCrimmon, 37, a Wal-Mart associate, died Friday, May 16, 1997, at a Dallas hospital as a result of injuries sustained in an automobile accident.
Funeral: was Monday, May 19, 1997, at Taylor Funeral Home.
Kathy Janelle McCrimmon was born April 2, 1960, in Terrell. She was a loving wife and mother. She was deeply loved by all and will be missed so much by family and friends.
Survivors: Husband, Billy Oden of Leonard; sons, Charlie McCrimmon and Clay McCrimmon, both of Florida, and Cody Atchley and Colton Oden, both of Leonard; parents, Bobby and Sue Urdiales of Houston and David Atchley of Grand Prairie; brothers, Gary Atchley of Leonard, Wendell Atchley of Katy, Steve Atchley of Leonard, Brad Atchley of Grand Prairie and Anthony and Matthew Urdiales, both of Houston; sisters, Sherry Roach of Fort Worth, Kay McBride of Leonard and Darlene Kitchens of Arlington; and many other family members and friends.
Taylor Funeral Home
Leonard, (903) 587-3336
Ola M. McFaddin
GORDON -- Ola M. McFaddin, 82, a homemaker, died Wednesday, May 28, 1997, at an Eastland hospital.
Funeral: 10 a.m. Saturday at First Baptist Church in Gordon. Burial: New Gordon Cemetery in Gordon.
Ola McFaddin was born July 27, 1914.
Edwards Funeral Home
Strawn, (817) 672-5231
Christopher T. Mendez
JACKSBORO -- Christopher Taylor Mendez, 5, died Sunday, May 25, 1997, in Decatur.
Funeral: 2 p.m. Friday at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Jacksboro. Burial: Oakwood Cemetery in Jacksboro.
Christopher Taylor Mendez was born Dec. 5, 1991, in Mineral Wells.
Coker Funeral Home
Jacksboro, (817) 567-3778
William Raymond Mills Jr.
PLANO -- William Raymond Mills Jr., 67, a research physicist for Mobil Research Labs, died Thursday, May 29, 1997, at a Plano hospital.
Funeral: 10 a.m. Monday at Restland Funeral Home. Burial: Restland Memorial Park. Visitation: 4 to 6 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.
Memorials: charity of choice.
Dr. William Raymond Mills Jr. was born Feb. 14, 1930, in Dallas. He received the Society of Professional Well Log Analysts Award for distinguished technical achievement.
Survivors: Wife, Betty Mills; son, Alan Mills; daughters, Alison Satterfield and Amy Shilling; and grandchildren, Cody and Connor Shilling and Rebecca and Emma Satterfield.
Restland Funeral Home
Dallas, (972) 238-7111
L.B. Minor
FORT WORTH -- L.B. Minor, 92, a real estate broker, died Sunday, May 25, 1997, in Fort Worth.
Graveside service: 1 p.m. Saturday in Mount Olivet Cemetery.
Memorials: Southern Gospel Music Association.
L.B. Minor was born June 12, 1904, in Forestburg. He was the son of Phillip and Florence Minor. He served in the Army during World War I. He was also an ordained Baptist minister, songwriter and 1982 Southern Gospel Music Award winner for his song, "I'm On My Way." He was a man devoted to God, his family and his country.
Survivors: Wife of 69 years, Christine Minor of Fort Worth; daughters, Lewtine Martinez, Coreeta Rodriguez and Marcella Minor, all of Fort Worth; grandchildren, Kenney, Tracy, Christie, Casey, Tina, Ezra and Tony; 10 great- grandchildren; and two great-great- grandchildren.
Mount Olivet Funeral Home
2301 N. Sylvania Ave., 831-0511
Katherine M. Monds
NORTH RICHLAND HILLS -- Katherine M. Monds, 59, a manager, died Tuesday, May 27, 1997, in North Richland Hills.
Funeral: 2 p.m. Friday at Bluebonnet Hills Funeral Home. Burial: Bluebonnet Hills Memorial Park.
Katherine M. Monds was born July 27, 1937, in Temple.
Survivors: Sons, John E. Neely and his wife, Marie, of Azle and Christopher W. Neely and his wife, Betty, of Fort Worth; daughters, Katherine L. Brewer and her husband, Howard, of Dublin, Texas, Carolyn O'Neal and her husband, David, of North Richland Hills, Karla K. Barr and her husband, Michael, of Whitney and Lonnette Monds of Port Arthur; brother, John Wayne Jackson; sister, Eva Nell Jackson; 28 grandchildren; stepson, Jacob V. Brewer of Fort Worth; stepdaughter, Annette Marsh of Fort Worth; and several nieces and nephews.
Bluebonnet Hills Funeral Home
Colleyville, 281-8751
Lowell Lee Mowell
FORT WORTH -- Lowell Lee Mowell, 79, a retired flight line mechanic, died Thursday, May 29, 1997, at a local hospital.
Funeral: 2 p.m. Saturday at Lake Wood Baptist Church. Burial: Greenwood Memorial Park. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at Biggers Funeral Home.
Lowell Mowell was born April 16, 1918, in Comanche County, Texas. He lived in Haskell County, Texas, before coming to Fort Worth in 1943. He retired in 1982 from General Dynamics after 38 years as a flight line mechanic. He was a member of Lake Worth Baptist Church for 47 years. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and friend.
Survivors: Wife, Merle E. Mowell of Fort Worth; son, Edward L. Mowell and wife, Nelda, of Saginaw; daughter, Margie Sedberry and husband, Delbert, of Saginaw; sister, Betty Faye McLennan of Fort Worth; grandchildren, Susan Owen and her husband, Dewayne, Michael Witt and his wife, Mary, Douglas Mowell and his wife, Denise, Debra Windsor and husband, Mike, Lori Garrison and husband, Harley, and Chris Sedberry; and great-grandchildren, Lauren, Matthew, Joshua, Taylir, Payton, Ben, and Lindsi.
Biggers Funeral Home
7139 Jacksboro Highway, 237-3341
Manuel Munoz Jr.
FORT WORTH -- Manuel Munoz Jr., 39, a substitute teacher with the Fort Worth school district, was found dead Tuesday, May 27, 1997, in Fort Worth.
Funeral: private for the family.
Manuel Munoz Jr. was born Dec. 13, 1957, in Fort Worth. He graduated from East Texas State University.
Survivors: Mother, Mary Munoz of Fort Worth; brothers, Ruben Munoz and Robert Munoz, both of Fort Worth; sister, Sylvia Bermejo of Fort Worth; five nephews; and three nieces.
Mount Olivet Funeral Home
2301 N. Sylvania Ave., 831-0511
Dennis Reichel
GRAND PRAIRIE -- Dennis Reichel, 46, passed away Monday, May 26, 1997.
Memorial service: 1 p.m. Saturday at Hughes Southland Funeral Home.
Dennis Reichel was born June 15, 1950, in Buffalo, N.Y.
Survivors: Wife, Elaine Reichel of Grand Prairie; daughter, Charmaine Reichel of Lubbock, mother, Charlotte Reichel of Terrell; brother and sister-in- law, Clifford and Bonnie Reichel of Terrell; nephew, Jeremy Reichel of Terrell; and brothers-in-law, Jerry and Donald Berzer of Buffalo, N.Y.
Hughes Southland Funeral Home
Grand Prairie, (972) 262-1373
