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E.A. "Jack" Bunch
FORT WORTH -- E.A. "Jack" Bunch, 86, formerly of Hopkins County, and retired from Bell Helicopter Textron, passed away Friday, June 20, 1997, at his residence.
Funeral:2:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home in Sulphur Springs. Burial: Mahoney Cemetery in Hopkins County. Visitation: 7 to 9 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. Memorial service: 7 p.m. Friday in the Friendship Freewill Baptist Church in Haltom City.
Officiant: Rev. Jack Bankhead.
Pallbearers: Grandsons and nephews.
Mr. Bunch was born on April 8, 1911, in Shirley, to Sam and Mary Sneed Bunch. He married Dovie Lee Townsend on Sept. 27, 1931, in Hopkins County. She preceded him in death in 1995.
Mr. Bunch was a Baptist.
He was preceded in death by a son, Gary Bunch; one granddaughter, Laurie Bunch; five brothers; and three sisters.
Survivors: Sons, Albert, Hubert, Billy, and Larry Bunch, all of Fort Worth, and Sammy Bunch from Cleburne; daughter, Peggy McCormick of Fort Worth; 22 grandchildren; 28 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.
Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home
Sulphur Springs (903)885-3133
Lillian May Buntin
GORMAN -- Lillian May Buntin, 85, a homemaker, died Friday, June 20, 1997, in Oahu, Hawaii.
Funeral: 4 p.m. Tuesday in Gorman Cemetery. Burial: Gorman Cemetery, Visitation: 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Tuesday.
Lillian Buntin was born Oct. 1, 1911, in Gorman.
Higginbotham Funeral Home
Gorman, (254) 734-2272
Bernice H. Carlson
FORT WORTH -- Bernice H. Carlson, 75, a retired secretary, died Thursday, June 19, 1997, at home.
Graveside service: 11 a.m. Monday in Greenwood Memorial Park. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday.
Memorials: Vitas Hospice.
Bernice Carlson was born March 22, 1922, in West Hartford, Conn.
Survivors: Husband, Leonard Carlson of Fort Worth; sons, Richard Carlson of Fort Worth, Bruce Frederickson of San Antonio and Peter Carlson of Glastonbury, Conn.; sister, Mrs. Martha Parlee of Hingham, Mass.; and grandchildren, Mandy Fredrickson and Melanie Fredrickson.
Greenwood Funeral Home
3100 White Settlement Road, 336-0584
Geneva Clydean Davis
FORT WORTH -- "Dee" Geneva Clydean Davis, 56, a greeting card assembly worker, died Friday, June 20, 1997, in Fort Worth.
Graveside service: 1 p.m. Monday in Mount Olivet Cemetery.
Memorials: American Cancer Society.
Geneva Davis was born July 13, 1940, in Beehouse.
Survivors: Sons, Freddy Rogers, Jimmy Rogers, Jay Davis, Jerald Dickey, all of Fort Worth; daughters, Joyce Summerville of Fort Worth, Vicky Chavez of Azle; mother, Mary Nell Smith of Fort Worth; father, Orville Chandler of California; sister, Jacksie Womack of Florida; eight granddaughters; six grandsons; one great-grandson; one great- granddaughter; five nieces; and two nephews.
Mount Olivet Funeral Home
2301 N. Sylvania Ave., 831-0511
Gary De La Cruz
ARLINGTON -- Gary De La Cruz, 25, a salesman, died Friday, June 20, 1997, at an Arlington hospital.
Rosary:6 p.m. Monday at Bean- Massey-Burge Funeral Home. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.
Gary De La Cruz was born Feb. 14, 1972, in Lovington, N.M.
Survivors: Wife, Cheryl De La Cruz of Arlington; daughter, Chelsea De La Cruz of Arlington; stepchildren, Ashley Hicks, Lamont Hicks and Luis Hicks, all of Arlington; mother, Manuelita De La Cruz of Grand Prairie; father, Ramon De La Cruz of Big Spring; grandparents, Angela and Pedro De La Cruz of Austin; grandfather, Thomas Torres, Sr. of Grand Prairie; sisters, Belinda Hernandez of Kerrville, Brenda Sanchez of Grand Prairie and Mandy Briones of Arlington; brothers, John Briones of Grand Prairie, Sylvester Briones of Arlington, Raymond De La Cruz of Grand Prairie, Ricky De La Cruz of Grand Prairie, Martin De La Cruz of Grand Prairie and Sonny De La Cruz of Abilene; and numerous nieces and nephews and other relatives.
Bean-Massey-Burge Funeral Home
Grand Prairie, (972) 263-7200
Gueenter Grube
COLLEYVILLE -- Gueenter "Gus" Grube, 69, a retired cabinet maker, died Saturday, June 14, 1997, in Germany.
Funeral: Noon Monday at Bluebonnet Hills Funeral Home. Burial: Bluebonnet Hills Memorial Park. Visitation: 4 to 6 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.
Mr. Grube was born May 24, 1928, in Germany.
He was retired from Lauritzen and Makin Cabinet Company
He was preceded in death by wife, Evelyn B. Grube in 1995.
Survivors: Sister-in-laws, Susie Pierce and husband, J. N. of Colleyville, Loren Collinsworth of Plano; and cousins, Gisala Weber and husband, Alfred of Germany and Brigitte Zettler of Germany.
Bluebonnet Hills Funeral Home
Colleyville, 281-8751
Michael Harris
DALLAS -- Michael Harris, 44, an accountant, died Friday, June 20, 1997, at a Fort Worth hospital.
Graveside service: Private family service. Burial: Bluebonnet Hills Memorial Park. Visitation: 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday at the home of Aliene Harris.
Michael Harris was born May 27, 1953, in LaGrange, Ga. Prior to his death, Michael re-dedicated his life to Jesus. God's word was a source of strength and solace during his lingering illness. Michael went to be with the Lord as family and friends gathered around him in prayer at his bedside.
Michael enjoyed snow skiing and collecting teddy bears, Santas, and stamps. He was devoted to his nieces and nephews.
He joins his father, O.C. Harris, Jr., who passed away in 1993, and his brother, David Harris, who passed away in 1988.
Survivors: Mother, Aliene Harris of Burleson; sister, Melinda Harris-Lane and husband, Denny, of Burleson; sister-in-law, Lisa Harris of Crowley; devoted friends, David Enoch and Margie White, both of Dallas; and several nieces and nephews.
Laurel Land Funeral Home of Burleson
Burleson, 295-5211
Edward Miller Harty
CROWLEY -- Edward Miller "Sarge" Harty, 65, a refrigeration service engineer for Shaw Air Conditioning, died Friday, June 20, 1997, in Fort Worth.
Graveside service: 10 a.m. Monday in Laurel Land Memorial Park. Officiating: the Rev. Garret Creppon. Visitation: 3 to 5 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.
Memorials: 7th Bomb Wing B/36 Association, P.O. Box 330279, Fort Worth, Texas 76163-0279.
Edward Harty was born Jan. 27, 1932, in Vermont.
Sarge was a resident of the Fort Worth area for 45 years. He retired from the Air Force after serving for 20 years, including service in the Vietnam War. He was a member of the Air Force Sgt. Association.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Katherine Clower Harty.
Survivors: Son, William E. Harty and his wife, Barbara; daughters, Patricia Ann Welborn and her husband, Gene, and their children, Christopher G. and Michael C., Terri E. Mayberry and her husband, Mark, and their children, Robin Lynn and Kacy, and Katherine L. Harty; mother, Jeanette Fairbanks; mother-in-law, Henrietta Clower; twin brother, Charles Harty; and sisters, Shirley Zimmerman and Marilyn Smith.
Thompson's Harveson & Cole
702 Eighth Ave., 336-0345
William Higginbotham
ALVARADO -- William "Bud" Higginbotham, 74, a turnpike attendant, died Friday, June 20, 1997, at an Alvarado nursing home.
Funeral:2 p.m. Sunday at Claton Kay Funeral Home in Alvarado. Burial: Glenwood Cemetery.
Mr. Higginbotham was born Feb. 9, 1922, in Tohakoe.
Clayton Kay Funeral Home
Alvarado, (817) 783-3062
Jeannie Hinsley
HURST -- Jeannie Hinsley, 48, a teacher, died Friday, June 20, 1997, in Hurst.
Funeral: 2 p.m. Monday at First Presbyterian Church of Plano. Burial: Plano Mutual Cemetery. Family visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday at Ted Dickey Funeral Home in Plano. Dr. Roger Watkins and Dr. Travis Berry will officiate.
Memorials: Breast Cancer Research Organization; or the Eastern Star Home Endowment, 1111 E. Division, Arlington, Texas 76011.
Jeannie was a 1967 graduate of Plano High School. She earned a master of education degree from East Texas State University in Commerce, Texas and did post graduate work at Texas Christian University in "reading specialization." Jeannie taught elementary school for Keller Independent School District for 15 1/2 years.
Survivors: Daughter, Wendy Hinsley of Hurst; mother, Alma Carter of Plano; brother, Michael Stinson of Merit; nephew, Jeff Bell of Dallas; niece, Tracy Kiran of Coppell; step-brothers, Keith and Kent Carter of Dallas; step-sister, Karen Procter of Dallas; and special friend, Bill Tubbs of Arlington.
Ted Dickey Funeral Home
Plano, (972) 424-4511
Willie E. Huntsinger
FORT WORTH -- Willie Elizabeth Huntsinger, 100, a homemaker, died Friday, June 20, 1997, in Fort Worth.
Graveside service: 3 p.m. Monday in Cenizo Hill Cemetery in Mathis.
Willie Elizabeth Huntsinger was born Aug. 13, 1896, and was a resident of Mathis for 55 years. She moved to Fort Worth in 1995.
Survivors: Daughter, Jonnie Gregory of Fort Worth; sister, Lorena Maxwell of Abilene; grandson, Jon Gregory of Fort Worth; granddaughter-in-law, Janette Ford Gregory of Fort Worth; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Dobie Funeral Home
Mathis (512) 547-3224
Willie Mae L. Jefferson
FORT WORTH -- Willie Mae L. Jefferson, 78, a retired domestic worker, died Thursday, June 19, 1997 at a Fort Worth hospital.
Funeral: 11 a.m. Tuesday at Gregory W. Spencer Funeral Directors, Inc. Burial: Cedar Hill Memorial Park. Family hour: 7 to 8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home.
Willie Jefferson was born Oct. 18, 1918, in Waco. She was preceded in death by her parents, J. L. and Idella Lee.
Survivors: Adopted son, Johnnie Jefferson; brothers, Matthew Lee of Plainview, John L. Lee of Hartley; sisters, Lillie Pearl Johnson of Fort Worth, Gertie Mae Hamilton, Necttar Ford, Edna Hawthorne, all of Waco; special nephew who cared for her, Nathanial Hamilton; and a host of nephews and nieces.
Gregory W. Spencer Funeral Directors
4000 Miller Ave., 531-8666
