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Virgil S. Holbrook
RIVER OAKS -- Virgil S. Holbrook Sr., 90, a retired electrician for General Dynamics, died Thursday, June 12, 1997, in Weatherford.
Funeral: was Saturday at Greenwood Funeral Home. Burial: Greenwood Memorial Park.
Virgil S. Holbrook Sr. was born in Quay, Okla..
Greenwood Funeral Home
3100 White Settlement Road, 336-0584
Shirley R. Jackson
DESTIN, Fla. -- Shirley R. Jackson, 61, died Thursday, June 12, 1997, at home.
Graveside services: 2 p.m. Monday in Laurel Land Memorial Park of Fort Worth.
Shirley Jackson was born Feb. 10, 1936, in Dallas.
She was preceded in death by a son, Stephen Herron Jackson.
Mrs. Jackson was born to Henry and Jessica McKinney Rice. She had been a resident of the Northwest Florida area since Nov. of 1996. Mrs. Jackson was a very devoted wife, mother and grandmother. She will be greatly missed by all who know and loved her.
Survivors: Husband of 20 years, "Ed" Jackson of Destin, Fla.; sons, Charles Herron of Houston, Jeffrey Herron of Arlington; brother, Jack Rice of Fort Worth; sisters, Doris Compton of St. Louis, Mo., Beverly Brooks of LaHoya, Calif., and granddaughter, Danielle Herron of Arlington.
Laurel Land Funeral Home of Fort Worth
7100 Crowley Rd., (817) 293-1350
Pat Jordan
BOWIE -- Pat Jordan, 81, a retired gardener, died Friday, June 13, 1997, in Bowie.
Funeral: 2 p.m. Monday at Burgess- Fry-Owens-Brumley Funeral Home in Bowie. Burial: Newport Cemetery.
Pat Jordan was born May 15, 1916, in Newport.
Burgess-Fry-Owens-Brumley
Bowie, (940) 872-1144
Harry H. Keeton
OKLAHOMA CITY -- Harry Hampton Keeton, 90, died Monday, February 17, 1997, in Oklahoma City.
Funeral: was at Quail Springs Baptist Church of Oklahoma City. Burial: Memorial Park Cemetery of Oklahoma City.
Memorials:In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to the Exchange Club Child Abuse Services.
Harry Hampton Keeton was born Jan. 16, 1907, in Fort Worth to Harry and Jo L. Keeton. He graduated with a B.A. degree from Texas A & M in 1930 and was captain of the basketball team. On July 24, 1930, Harry married the sweetheart of his life, Edith Thelma Davis who after 63 happy years of marriage preceded him in death in 1993. He was also preceded in death by their son, the Rev. Harry C.F. Keeton in 1984.
Harry Hampton Keeton had a happy, rich, active life. He was an entrepreneur in the textile and mattress industries and was instrumental in furthering the careers of many individuals. He was president and chairman of the board of Rodman Textiles Inc. and Keeton Industries Inc. He was a longtime faithful member of Olivet Baptist, Nichols Hills Baptist and Quail Springs Baptist Churches where he served as chairman of the board of deacons. Harry was a longtime member of Quail Creek Country Club, the Exchange Club, the National Association of Bedding Manufacturers, the International Sleep Products Association, the Texas A&M Alumni Association and the 66 Bowling Leagues. He will be remembered and missed as a faithful, loving, devoted husband, father and grandfather.
His grandson, Peter John Duncan Jr. operates the Original Mattress Factory in the same location in Fort Worth as Mr. Keeton did.
Mr. Keeton was honored earlier this year at a 90th birthday party in his home where 164 people helped him celebrate. Hosts were Doris K. Duncan and Edie and Bob Ragland.
Ribbon cake, Italian cream cake and chocolate fudge creme de menthe cake were served. One table was decorated with balloons, a bowling ball cake and a basketball cake. Mr. Keeton bowled twice a week.
Virginia Campbell played the piano.
Guests included his grandchildren, Cheri Duncan, Tim and Sallie Duncan and Tami and Peter Duncan Jr.; and great-grandchildren, Kimberlyn Anne and Trey Duncan and Katherine and Stuart Duncan, all of Fort Worth.
The family wishes to express special appreciation to Pacer Fitness Center, 66 Bowling Leagues, members of the Exchange Club, Quail Springs Baptist Church and his Texas Aggie friends.
Survivors: Daughters, Doris K. Duncan of Oklahoma City, Dr. Edith K. Ragland and her husband, Dr. Robert E. Ragland of Norman; grandchildren, Peter and Tami Duncan of Fort Worth, Charlotte K. and Bill Rosko of Norman, Cheri Duncan of Oklahoma City, Anna Ragland of Fayetteville , N.Y. and Meg Ragland of Thomaston, Maine; great- grandchildren, Kimberlyn and Peter John Duncan III of Fort Worth, Katherine Elizabeth and Timothy Stuart Edward Duncan Jr. of Oklahoma City and Brian Hudson and Nicholas Comas of Fayetteville, N.Y.; sisters, Ruth Botts of Wichita Kan., Martha Terrill of Lufkin and Madie Richter of Houston.
Hahn-Cook/Street & Draper Funeral Home
Oklahoma City, (405) 848-3744
Lon Dare Kennedy
GRAHAM -- Lon Dare Kennedy, 92, a rancher, died Friday, June 13, 1997, in Graham.
Funeral: 2 p.m. Monday at Morrison Funeral Home. Burial: B. Branch Cemetery of Stephens County.
Lon Dare Kennedy was born March 31, 1905, in Ivan.
Morrison Funeral Home
Graham, (940) 549-2121
Josephine Wood Lang
FORT WORTH -- Josephine Wood Lang, 78, a retired executive secretary, died Friday, June 6, 1997, at home.
Funeral: Private services in New York.
Memorials: A favorite charity.
Josephine Lang was born June 2, 1919, in Buffalo, N.Y. She was an executive secretary at Buffalo General Hospital and Erie County Medical Center for 10 years. She served 14 years in the Volunteer Tax Assistance Program in Daytona Beach and Fort Worth. She was a Volunteer Guardian for Tarrant County and for the Home Energy Assistance Program of Tarrant County. She was a lifelong member of Good Shepard Episcopal Church.
Survivors: Daughter, Penelope B. Wood of Fort Worth; stepchildren, Judy Sticksland, Linda Beam and James Long; sister, Laura Bogner of Howard; sister-in-law, Peggy Larsen.
Memorial Funeral Home
1207 S. Cherry Lane, 246-4988
Margaret Helen Marquez
FORT WORTH -- Margaret Helen Marquez, 48, who was a supervisor, died Friday, June 13, 1997, at a Fort Worth hospital.
Funeral: 10 a.m. Monday at Immaculate Heart of Mary. Burial: Mount Olivet Cemetery. Rosary: 5 p.m. Sunday at Mount Olivet Funeral Home.
Margaret Marquez was born Dec. 11, 1948, in Fort Worth.
Survivors: Husband, Everardo Marquez; son, Joe Jesse Salazar Jr.; daughters and sons-in-law, Rebecca Baldearmos and Roddy Stiles, Cecilia Rubalcaba and Ricky Rivera, Veronica Salazar, Monica and Kelly Andress; mother, Louise R. Gomez, all of Fort Worth; father and step-mother, Geronimo and Eladia Soliz of Grand Prairie; brother, Danny Soliz of Peaster; sisters, Marie Garza, Esther Hernandez, Linda Salazar, Glenda De Leon, Dolores Rodriguez, all of Fort Worth; and seven grandchildren.
Mount Olivet Funeral Home
2301 N. Sylvania Ave., 831-0511
Albert Lee Mayes
GRAHAM -- Albert Lee "AB" Mayes, 89, a retired tailor, died Friday, June 13, 1997, at a Graham care center.
Funeral: 3 p.m. Sunday at Morrison Funeral Home. Burial: Oak Grove Cemetery in Graham.
Mr. Mayes was born Feb. 23, 1908.
Morrison Funeral Home
Graham, (940) 549-2121
J. Kenneth McNeil
FORT WORTH -- J. Kenneth McNeil, 88, a retired electrician, died Tuesday, June 10, 1997, in Fort Worth.
Memorial service: 11 a.m. Monday at Davis Chapel of First Presbyterian Church.
Memorials: Southwest Lions Club, Lions Organ and Eye Bank, 1429 St. Louis Ave., Fort Worth, Texas 76104; Presbyterian Night Shelter; or a charity of choice.
J. Kenneth McNeil was born Oct. 12, 1908, in Mount Olive, Miss. He was a member of First Presbyterian Church and Southwest Lions Club. He was also a member of the Masonic Lodge and Order of the Eastern Star in New Braunfels.
Mr. McNeil was preceded in death by his wife, Corinne Polk McNeil.
Survivors: Daughters, Nancy M. Cornell and her husband, Gordon, of Fredericksburg and Donna Moore and her husband, Dan, of Fort Worth; brother, Edward McNeil; sisters, Nancie Lou Harvison and Mattie C. Robinson; grandchildren, Gordon and Suzie Cornell of Rowlett, Kevin Moore of Austin and Emily Moore of Fort Worth; and two great-grandchildren.
Thompson's Harveson & Cole
702 Eighth Ave., 336-0345
Jennifer K. Merreighn
DALLAS -- Jennifer Kathleen Merreighn, 21, a student at Tarrant County Junior College, died Friday, June 13, 1997, at a Grand Prairie hospital.
Funeral: 10 a.m. Tuesday at Blessing Funeral Home. Burial: Skyvue Memorial Gardens. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home.
Jennifer Merreighn was born September, 11, 1975, in Peoria, Ill.
Survivors: Mother, Allison Reichert of Mansfield; brother, Mark Merreighn and wife, Becky, of Jeffersonville, Ind. and Bradley Merreighn of Abilene; sister, Martice Landreneu and husband, Jerry, of Houston; grandparents, W.H. and Ruth Reichert of Arlington; aunts, Jeannie Stokesberry and husband, Wendell of Colmosneil, Gail Beatteas and husband Linton of Cisco; stepfather, Harold Reichert of Mansfield; step-sister, Hollie McCollough and husband, Lindsey of Everman; nephews, Justin Digiuseppe and Daniel Landreneu; and nieces, Collette Landreneu, Crystal Merreighn, Lindsay McCollough and Eden McCollough.
Blessing Funeral Home
Mansfield, 473-1555
Mattie Sue Mimms
GLEN ROSE -- Mattie Sue Mimms, 79, a homemaker, died Friday, June 13, 1997, at a medical center.
Funeral: 2 p.m. Monday at Martin's Funeral Home Chapel in Glen Rose. Burial: White Church Cemetery. Visitation: 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. The family will receive friends Sunday afternoon.
Mattie Sue Mimms was born June 6, 1918, in Arkadelphia, Ark. She was a member of the Primitive Baptist Church in Glen Rose. She loved to cook and enjoyed fishing with Mr. Mimms. Her hobby and vocation was her family.
Survivors: Husband, J.W. Mimms Jr. of Glen Rose; stepsons, James William Mimms of Gholston and Kenneth Gene Mimms of Alvin; daughter, Dorothy Rich of Glen Rose; brothers, Frank Stallings of Benton, Ark., O.B. Stallings of Wilburton, Okla., and Eugene Stallings of Tucson, Ariz.; sisters, Louise Jackson of Cleburne, Polly Bragg of Benton, Ark., and Johnnie Carmack of Dallas; two grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
Martin's Funeral Home
Glen Rose, (254) 897-4422
Marie Daugherty Motley
GRAND PRAIRIE -- Marie Daugherty Motley, 81, a lifelong resident of Grand Prairie, died Friday, June 13, 1997, at an Arlington hospital after a long illness.
Memorial service: 11 a.m. Monday at Calvary Baptist Church. Burial: Southland Cemetery. Officiating, Rev. Tommy Wier.
Pallbearers: Robin Rudolph, Carlyle Smith Jr., Jeff Gentry Jr., Dr. Ken Smith, Steve Motley and Fain Chapman.
Mrs. Motley was born Nov. 23, 1915, in what was then rural Grand Prairie. Following the death of her father in 1929, she helped her mother rear six other brothers and sisters. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Grand Prairie from 1930 to 1992, when she united with her son's family at the Calvary Baptist Church in Grand Prairie. She was a 50- year member of the Order of Eastern Star, Chapter 219.
On Oct. 14, 1933, she married Gene Motley. She recently said that the following years were the happiest and best of her life. Following World War II and the birth of her son, Lynn, she became a homemaker. She was a schoolroom mother, active PTA member and served as an election judge for many years. Marie Motley was a faithful wife and loving mother. She has left her family with a legacy of confidence and hope. This wonderful and kind soul is now sheltered in the Arms of God.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Gene Motley, in 1987, brothers, John Daugherty, Ross Daugherty and Ken Daugherty and sister, Imogene Davie.
Survivors: Son and daughter-in-law, Lynn and Tonnie Motley; grandson, Cory; sisters, Lucille Smith of San Marcos and Johnnie Gentry of Dallas; and many nieces and nephews.
Bean-Massey-Burge Funeral Home
Grand Prairie, (972) 263-7200
Harold C. Muller Jr.
GRAPEVINE -- Harold C. Muller Jr., 54, died Wednesday, June 11, 1997, in Grapevine.
Funeral: Was Saturday at Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home, New Orleans, La. Entombment: Lake Lawn Park Mausoleum.
Memorials: American Heart Association or American Cancer Society.
Harold Muller Jr. was born April 18, 1943, in New Orleans, La. He had lived in Colleyville the past 12 years. He was preceded in death by his parents, Harold C. Muller Sr. and Marie Latino Muller.
Survivors: Wife, Gail Peyton Muller; son, Harold C. Muller III; daughter, Melanie Emmet; daughter-in-law and son-in- law, Emily Muller and Thomas Raymond Emmet Sr.; and grandsons, Christopher Robert Muller and Thomas Raymond Emmet Jr.
Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home
New Orleans, La., (504) 486-6331
