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William "Bill" Harris Holt passed away at the age of 78 on Friday, August 27 at the Methodist Hospital in San Antonio. He was born December 7, 1931 to Walter and Merle Holt at St. Joseph's Hospital in Houston, Texas. On May 1, 1954 he married his high school sweetheart Joy Laws in Houston. After graduating from Stephen F. Austin High School in 1951, Bill served honorably in the U.S. Navy for three years as a submariner aboard the USS Trutta. He went on to attend the University of Texas at Austin, where he earned an advertising degree in 1958. After college he went to work with the Corpus Christi Caller- Times, he retired in 1986 from Southwestern Bell after working for over 20 years as a Yellow Pages salesman. Bill was a faithful member of Leakey United Methodist Church for 17 years, where he served as lay leader for many years. He also served the Lions Club for 18 years, and was recognized for his service by the Lions Club of Leakey, Texas Lions Foundation and Lions International Foundation. In 2001 he was named Citizen of the Year by the Frio Canyon Chamber of Commerce. He also worked with Friends of the Library and was the Lay Director of Walk to Emmaus 1130 and Fourth Day Community. Bill is survived by his wife of 56 years, Joy; son, Steve and wife, Mary; daughter, Cathy Hale and husband, Jim; Charles Smith; sister, Sue Tennyson and husband E.J.; niece, Peggy Laws; nephews, Jay Tennyson and wife, Donna, Randy Tennyson and wife Alice. He is also survived by grandchildren, James, Hailey, Jamie, Emily, Steven, Ana and Sarah; grandnephews and grandnieces' Stephanie, Richard, Christopher, Kyle, Jesse, Jonathan and Nicole. Pallbearers include Steven Holt, James Hale, Jay Tennyson, Randy Tennyson, Richard Laws, Christopher Laws, Reggie Dent and James Lann. A viewing was held from 6-8 p.m. Sunday, August 29 at Nelson Funeral Chapel in Leakey, Texas. Services were held Monday, August 30, 2010 at 2 :00 p.m. at the United Methodist Church in Leakey, Texas with Rev. Doug Smith and Don Tumlinson presiding. Interment followed in the Rio Frio Cemetery, and was followed by a visitation with family and friends at the Leakey United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Frio Canyon EMS, P.O. Box 803, Leakey, Texas 78873 or the Leakey United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 417, Leakey, Texas 78873. The family invites you to send condolences at www. nelsonfuneralhomes.net Arrangements under the care of Nelson Funeral Homes of Leakey, Texas. |
Barbara Goad, age 75 of Waco, passed away Friday August 27, 2010 at her home in Lorena. Memorial Services were Monday at 5:00PM at Grace Gardens Funeral Home Chapel with Brian Pendleton officiating. Barbara was born on June 13, 1935 in Leakey, TX to Jackson and Mable Fisher. She was an All-State basketball player at Leakey High School. She was a homemaker her whole life, and was a wonderful and loving wife, mother, and grandmother. She loved the outdoors, fishing, nature and doing crafts. Barbara is survived by her husband Joe Thomas Goad of Lorena; son Gerald Goad and wife Cathy of Carlsbad, New Mexico; daughter Terry Fretty and husband Pat of Hewitt; son Greg Goad and wife Lisa of Moody; daughter Susan Parker and husband J.B. of Artesia, New Mexico; brother Calvin Fisher of Kerrville; 18 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren; along with numerous nieces and nephews. The family would like to send out a special thank you to Visiting Angels, who lovingly cared for "Mom" and to Providence Hospice and also Valerie for her devoted care. In lieu of flowers the family has requested that donations be made to the Alzheimer's Association in honor of Barbara Goad. Please sign the online register at www.gracegardensfh.com |
Kenneth is survived by his wife Barbara, who married him after he got her attention in grade school by throwing rocks at her as she rode by on her bicycle. He loved her from the first rock, and they were married for 43 years. He is also survived by his son Clint and wife Korye, daughter Casey Whatley and husband Bryan, daughter Candace Ray and husband Harper. He was also blessed with 12 grandchildren who were all the lights of his life, especially during the last couple of years as he fought the terrible disease of cancer. Also surviving Kenneth are his brother Pierce Arthur, Jr. and sisters Shirley White and Barbara Lowrance, along with numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents Pierce and Velma Arthur. Kenneth received a degree in Agriculture at the former Southwest Texas State University in San Marcos, and he brought his young wife and family to the Concan area in the late 70's. He started with a dump truck, back hoe, and a small office behind his house. In this world there are thinkers, dreamers, and doers. Kenneth was all three. He followed his dreams when others laughed and said that a subdivision in Concan would not work, and that no one would buy out here in the country. His hard work and determination proved successful. Kenneth loved to be busy and worked along side his employees in the early days. He was always a hands-on person. In his final months, he could still be seen driving a golf cart and checking on his jobs and properties. Kenneth was loyal to a fault. His word was his bond, and a handshake was as good as a signature on a page. He spent his adult life working to make Concan a beautiful place for others families to enjoy, as he had with his own family. Kenneth Arthur was a giver. He gave to everyone who ever asked him, whether it was a young boy needing a job, a couple who needed to buy a house that required a cosigner, or numerous charities in the area. He couldn't say no to a need. He loved the outdoors and encouraged wife, Barbara, to do the same. They hunted and fished the world over, as well as tried to preserve the natural beauty around them. As stated earlier, Kenneth's hands defined him. You could see the man he was when you looked at them. In the words of songwriter, Holly Dunn: I remember Daddy's hands, how they held my mama tight, And patted my back, for something done right. There are things that I've forgotten, that I loved about the man, But I'll always remember the love in Daddy's hands... Kenneth Arthur will be missed by his family and friends. He will leave a large hole to be filled – a true pioneer for the recreation industry in Concan and a family man that put everyone's needs before his own, and most of all, he will be remembered by family and friends for that crooked little smile that told us everything would be alright. Services will be held at House Pasture Cattle Co., Saturday, September 4th at 5:30 p.m. The family has requested Memorials be given to your local hospice care organization. |
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