Alvin Ray Jones, age 81, of Big Lake, Texas passed away on Friday, May 3, 2024. Services are pending with Johnson's Funeral Home.

Nicholas A. "Nick" Snyder, II, of San Angelo, passed away on Saturday, April 27th, 2024.

He was born on November 22, 1994 in San Angelo, Texas to Nicholas Anthony "Tony" Snyder and Sherrie Scott.

Nick attended Central High School and graduated in the class of 2013. While attending high school, he was a proud member of the Key Club, Band, Choir, and Central Staff. He later went on to obtain his MBA from Angelo State University. Nick then began his career working for the ASU Sports Events Office.

He had a passion for Pokemon, yo-yoing, bowling, fishing, camping, kayaking, trips to the beach and will always be remembered for his love of travel. Nick was a decent sous chef and quite the food critic, some of his favorites being chocolate and cheesecake.

He is preceded in death by his great grandparents; Cecil "Sheriff" Turner and Winnie Turner, Skipper and Rose Turner, Grandparents; Madelene Turner and Harold D "Blue" Turner, Nick Snyder, Marlene Sylliaasen, Jesse "Stickhorse" Carr, Linda and George Ramage, Uncles; John C.H. Martin, III and Alec Michael Martin.

Nick is survived by his mother; Sherrie Scott (Kevin Scott), father; Nicholas Anthony "Tony" Snyder, Life Partner; Darijan Allen, brothers; Matt (Paige) Scott, Jacob Scott, Brandon Lopez and Christopher Estrada, nieces; Robin and Ginny, aunt; Dorothy Atchison, aunt and uncle; Carl and Christy Ramage, cousins; Yazmine, Tyrah, Amanda, and Troy.

A visitation for Nicholas will be held Friday, May 3, 2024 from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM at Johnson's Funeral Home, 435 West Beauregard Avenue, San Angelo, Texas, followed by a funeral service at 2:00 PM.

The family would like to thank you to Dr. Darham Koshak at University Hospital San Antonio, Dr. Goswamy at MD Anderson in Houston, Hospice of San Angelo, and Dr. Cheruku, Dr. Wurster and Dr. Jastrow of San Angelo.

In lieu of flowers, the family would like donations to be made to local animal shelters; Cassie's Place, Critter Shack, and Concho Valley Paws.

Billy Jack Wimberley, 87, of San Angelo passed away on Wednesday, May 1, 2024.

Graveside services will be at 1:00 PM Monday, May 6, 2024 in McKenzieville Cemetery under the direction of Robert Massie Funeral Home.

Mr. Wimberley was born on September 21, 1936 in San Angelo to Jack and Flora Wimberley. After Schooling he was a home builder and owned and operated BJ Wimberley Realty.

Billy Jack is survived by his three sons, Bill Wimberley, John Wimberley, and James Wimberley and wife Marla all of San Angelo; two grandsons, Ryan Wimberley and Tyler Wimberley both of Austin; and two great-grandsons, Jaxson Wimberley and Jordan Wimberley both of San Angelo.

The first and last paragraph of Edgar Albert Guests poem “Equipment” reads as follows:

Figure it out for yourself, my lad,

You've all that the greatest of men have had,

Two arms, two hands, two legs, two eyes.

And a brain to use if you would be wise.

With this equipment they all began,

So start for the top and say "I can."

 

Courage must come from the soul within,

The man must furnish the will to win,

So figure it out for yourself, my lad,

You were born with all that the great have had,

With your equipment they all began.

Get hold of yourself, and say: "I can."

 

Dr. Carl Stephen Menzies passed away Thursday evening May 2nd while resting peacefully and is now in a better place. He was 92 years old at the time of his passing. Born in Menard, Texas on March 6, 1932, he was the son of Alexander Littleton Menzies and Margarite Watson Menzies. Carl had two brothers, the older being A.L. ‘Sonny’ Jr. and the younger being Jim who both preceded him in death.

Carl grew up in Menard and attended school with his future wife Shirley White Menzies beginning in the 1st grade. Carl lived on the family ranch doing chores, hunting, and playing football and other sports through high school while Shirley was a twirler in the band. They were selected high school football King & Queen their senior year. They were married on September 2, 1952, and celebrated 63 years of marriage. Shirley passed away in 2014.

Carl graduated from Menard High School in 1950 and attended Texas Tech University earning a B.S. degree in Animal Science in 1954. After graduation he worked in Brownwood Tx, for a short time as assistant county extension agent, before moving the family to Manhattan, Kansas where he received an M.S. in Animal Science from Kansas State University while overseeing the sheep research barn and teaching undergraduate students. He finished his education in Lexington, Ky earning a PhD in Animal Nutrition from the University of Kentucky and returned to Kansas to continue his work as a college professor.

In the winter of 1969, he moved the family to frigid Brookings, S.D (-20° on moving day) and served as the department head of the Animal Science dept. at South Dakota State University for 3 years. In 1972 the family moved back ‘Home’ to Texas where he served 25 years as director of the Texas A & M AgriLife Research & Extension Center in San Angelo leading research projects in range management, brush control, sheep nutrition, breeding, and wool production. Making life better for Texas ranchers & livestock. He authored and co-authored over 36 scientific research papers in his area of expertise.

Carl was internationally known for his efforts in Animal Science interacting with scientist from Australia, New Zealand, and Russia as well as others.

He retired in 1996 and maintained homes in San Angelo and Menard where he enjoyed golf, including one hole-in-one, his Cheers Sunday School Class, and ranching on the C&S Menzies Ranch where he raised cattle, sheep, goats and grandkids. Other interests included friends & neighbors, Mac the dog, Billy the goat and rain.

Carl achieved many things during his career and earned many accolades from various organizations. As a senior in high school, he was on the Texas state championship livestock judging team and earned a trip to Chicago to compete in the national show. That was just the beginning of his participation in judging events. At Texas Tech in 1953 he was on the National Championship Livestock judging team and while at KSU he coached several national championship wool judging teams.

Carl was a judge at may livestock shows judging lambs, pigs, cattle and once even judged rabbits when the rabbit judge didn’t show up. He judged at many shows including San Angelo, Houston, Fort Worth, Denver, Colorado State, Aksarben in Nebraska and many other county shows and fairs.

Some of his awards & recognitions include:

1973 - Menard High School Hall of Fame

1988 - American Sheep Producer Council Silver Ram Award

1993 – Distinguished Alumni – Texas Tech University

1993 – Honorary Fellow Award from Society of Animal Science

1996 – Fred T. Earwood Award from Texas Sheep & Goat Raisers Association (TS&GRA)

1998-1999 – President of TS&GRA

2018 – Wool Excellence award from the American Sheep Industry

Survivors include his son Dr. Steve Menzies and wife Kay; his daughter Linda Crocker and husband Dr. Scott Crocker; his granddaughter Lauren Napier Harris and husband Madison; his grandson Harris Napier III and wife Shannon; granddaughter Bryce Menzies Sirmons and husband Jeremy; granddaughter Cara Crocker and fiancé’ Shaun McCleese; granddaughter Dr. Megan Crocker Esch and husband Matt. Also surviving are seven great grandchildren and one pending. Also, Pat Revell, Carl’s special friend.

At the beginning was Carl’s favorite poem that he liked to give his students as instructions before each test. Words of wisdom…You’ve got everything you need to succeed.

The family asks that in place of flowers please make donations to the charity of your choice.

A celebration of Carl’s life will take place at 2 p.m. Thursday, May 9, at First United Methodist Church, 37 E. Beauregard, San Angelo, Texas. 76903, with the Rev. Cyndi Young officiating.

 

Dora Nell Burney Watkins, went to be with our Lord and Savior on May 1, 2024.

Nell was born during the Great Depression, so she knew what hard work was like. She enjoyed the old way of life, surrounded by her loved ones sitting around drinking coffee, talking about old times, or sitting on a riverbank with a cane pole. Good ole slow days, loving on her dogs and spending time with them.

She also had a little wild side, she liked to kick up her heels with a little two-steppin’ to some old country music.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Colvin and Beulah Burney; five siblings Calvin, Alvin, John Burney, Myrtle McClelland, and Martha Burney McGary. She is survived by two siblings, Jackie and Jerry Burney.

She married Nobel Nowlain and they had six children, one son Richard Nowlain preceded her in death. She is survived by son Earl Nowlain, and deceased wife Betty Nowlain, and two children Kenneth and Michael, son Little Nobel and deceased wife Debra Nowlain, three children Michelle, Little Earl, and deceased Nobel John, daughter May and husband Johny Lee Smith, three children, Floyd, Corrie May, and deceased Crystal Dawn, Daughter Sherry and husband Bob Hampton one child Robert Hampton and his daughter Maddie. Daughter Nola Lee Preece and her two children, Little Floyd Preece and Brittney Alejandro.

She then married Horace Ray Watkins. They had one son, Bandy Ray Watkins wife Gina and four children Desiray Buchanan, Magan Chandler, Bryce and Budah. She also had numerous great grandchildren. She loved her family, each and every one of them.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Monday, May 6, 2024 at 10:00 AM at Harper Funeral Home.

 

Johnny was born July 26, 1950. Date of Death was recorded as April 29, 2024. 

He was raised and went to school in Jal, New Mexico. Johnny was in the Navy from 1969 until 1985. During that time he studied nuclear physics and was able to teach it in the last part of his service time to fellow Navy members. After leaving the Navy due to his disability, he worked for Florida Power & Light. Johnny had always dreamed of cowboying as our father had done. After leaving Florida he made the move to Fort Davis to work on a ranch. That became non profitable and was very disabling. He then worked in Fort Davis at a hardware store, before moving to San Angelo where he worked at an Assisted Living facility. 

 Upon retirement he decided to go RV’ing until he settled In San Angelo where he lived until his untimely death.

 Johnny is survived by a son, John S. Brooks, granddaughter, Julia Reese Brooks, 2 sisters, Annette Rankin, Jeanette Sorrel and brother-In-law Mickey Sorrel, several cousins, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Gaines and Lillian Brooks, two brothers, Jim Brooks and Harvey Brooks. Johnny left behind many schoolmates whom he loved dearly and treasured the times spent with each of them during school years and reunions. Johnny also had many friends from the Navy and also from life itself. 

 He will be waiting in heaven for all of us with that special smile of his.

David Mark Nunemaker, age 66, of San Angelo, Texas passed away on Tuesday, April 16, 2024.

Bobbie J. McAlister departed this world to go meet with her Lord & savior Sunday April 28,

2024. She was greeted by her loving husband, mother & father along with the rest of the Angels.

She entered this world on May 18, 1936, in Texon, Texas.

She was raised in & went to school in Texon. She graduated from Reagan County High School in Big Lake.

She lived in Rankin & Big Lake. She worked for Johnson's dept. store as a clerk. She worked as a bookkeeper, clerk & later store manager for Perry Bros. in Rankin then Big Lake. She served as Asst. Brownie Leader 1 yr. Cub Scout Den Leader 3 years. She was a member of the Rebecca Lodge, she was a member of the Eastern Star in Big Lake, Rankin, Ozona & San Angelo #0010. After retirement she & her loving husband moved to Rio Concho Manor in San Angelo until late 2021 when she moved to Monahans, Texas. In her younger years she would write poetry and she even wrote a song and tried to have it published.

She was preceded in this life by her dad, Robert Mitchell Malone, mother Ned Blanch Malone and husband Lloyd Lee McAlister.

She is survived by her two sons Ricki Lee McAlister and wife Terry of Longview, Texas; and Randy Mitchell McAlister and wife Darla of Grandfalls, Texas; daughter Sharon Lynn Zamora and husband Jesse of Midland, Texas; three grandchildren, JoAnn Bone and husband Justin, Michael Pool and wife Alexis, and Eric Zamora, all of Midland, Texas; 8 great grandchildren, 3 great-great grandchildren, several step-grandchildren; several step-great grandchildren and one step- great-great grandchild.

She made her children mind as they grew up. As her kids were growing up she would hide her romance paperback books from her husband around the house. She was sharp as a tack so it took some doing to pull pranks on her but when we did she enjoyed it. She and her husband worked hard to provide for their family. They tried their best to give them things that they needed but most importantly they gave them Love. She loved to read and play cards in her retirement at the Concho Manor.

Funeral services will be at 2 pm Friday, May 3, 2024, at the First Baptist Church in Big Lake. Burial will follow in Glen Rest Cemetery in Big Lake. Viewing will be Thursday May 2, 2024 at Johnson's Funeral Home in San Angelo from 8 am - 8 pm. Arrangements are under the direction of Johnson's Funeral Home.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to a favorite charity or church of your choice.

 

"When the cares of my heart are many, your consolations cheer my soul"

Psalm 94:19

Thomas Lee "Tom" Jelks, 77, of San Angelo passed away on Saturday, April 27, 2024.
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Viewing will be from 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM on Friday, May 3, 2024 and 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM on Saturday, May 4, 2024 at Robert Massie Funeral Home. Services will be at 2:00 PM Saturday, May 4, 2024 at New Jerusalem Church of God in Christ with Rev. John S, Pope, pastor at Galilee Missionary Baptist Church, officiating. Burial will follow in Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens under the direction of Robert Massie Funeral Home.

On February 20, 1947, a son was born to Tom Jelks and Burnerver Whitelow in Ripley, Tennessee. Thomas had two sisters, Annamae Branch and Carrie Jelks. They lived in Ripley, Tennessee and then in Dyersburg, Tennessee where he finished growing up. Thomas started working odd jobs after completing his sophomore year in High School. Being a man of many talents, he loved to fish, hunt and his passion was playing cards. He never met a stranger, and his friendly demeanor allowed him to socialize with anyone. For instance, while in the grocery store, a baby was acting up and once she looked at Thomas, she started to smile at him. The mother was surprised because her child had never responded to a stranger in that manner before. On another occasion, there was a little boy being disobedient to his mother. Thomas got his attention and the little boy stopped what he was doing and began listening to his mother. Even the birds loved Thomas because they would stop by the house when they heard his voice, and he would feed them and any animals that were hungry. Thomas had the heart of a veterinarian because he cared for and nursed all the hurting and hungry animals that stopped by our home until they were healed. God truly gave Thomas a loving and a calming spirit for all of God's creatures!

Thomas' first love was Versie Mann. This union produced two beautiful daughters, Ruth Ann, and Vernor, who he loved dearly. Thomas worked at the Buick factory in Flint, Michigan for eight years. He then moved on to work at Bill's Steel for the next eleven years. He travelled a lot between Michigan, Chicago, and Tennessee.

Thomas met his second love, Lillian Brown and they moved to San Angelo in 1987. He helped to raise her five children, Victoria, Frederick, Melissa, Tasha, and Sheena. He worked with E. J. Martin Concrete for two years and then he was employed by the San Angelo ISD. Thomas and Lillian were married in 1993 and they later divorced.

He later met and was united in holy matrimony to Wanda and helped to raise her two children, Shawn and Khadijah and he also helped to raise Jazmine, a niece. Thomas retired from the school district in 2013 and began working at Texas Test Fleet for the next six and a half years. He also worked as a COSA/SAISD crossing guard at Holiman Elementary.

Beginning in 2019, he worked at Grape Creek High School. Thomas was a strong man and he pursued excellence in all the work that he did. Being gifted and approachable, he was also considered an informal counselor. All the children at every school he was employed, loved, respected, and took the sound advice he ministered to heart. His achievements were many and Assistant Chief of Police, Robert P. Martinez, presented Thomas with a Citizen's Award medal for ensuring the safety of the students during a lockdown at Holiman Elementary. One parent was so thankful for Thomas' exceptional bravery that she commented to principal Danner in an email that Thomas had done the most in this emergency situation.

Thomas was a GREAT man that touched a lot of lives, and he certainly will never be forgotten.

He is preceded in death by his father, mother and two sisters.

His beautiful life will forever be cherished in the lives of his wife, Wanda; his children, Ruth Ann and husband Sam and Vernor and husband Mark; Shawn Gilbert, Khadijah Norton, Jazmine Payne and husband Feji, Victoria Johnson, Frederick Brown, Melissa Brown and husband Tommy, Natasha Brown and husband Mark, and Dr. Sheena Brown; grandchildren: Steve Lloydezae, Shameakia, Shayquesta, Jadea, Jayden, Jaiden, Mason, Dystiny, Shawn Jr., Charlie, Rodynn, Nora, Darius, Tevin, Jeremiah, Jaxton, Cayden, Bryce, Tatiana; great grandchildren: Amaya, Kelton, Sidni, Kamryn, Julia, Ryan, Kakylan, Jaaire, Taliaha, Marquarius, Bryson, Braylon, Brooklyn, Jaylani, Darius Jr., Kyndra, Leilani, and Alianna; and one nephew, Quentin and wife Anissa and their kids: Quania, Quamonte, and Donavan and a host of relatives, friends and loved ones.

"He will wipe away every tear from their eyes, and death shall be no more, neither shall there be mourning, nor crying, nor pain anymore, for the former things have passed away." Revelation 21:4

Jessie Lee Brock was called home to the arms of his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, April 24, 2024, in the comfort of his home. 

Jessie was born on December 13, 1957, in Las Cruces, NM, to the late Charlie Floyd Brock and Jody Terrell Brock. He married the love of his life and best friend, Doris Virginia "Jennie" Lay, on December 17, 1976, and they spent almost 47 years loving each other. They were blessed with one son and one daughter, biologically, and raised another son as well as taking in a niece and a brother along the way.

Jessie was preceded in death by his loving wife, Jennie, both of his parents, his brother, Charlie Amos "Chuck" Brock, his sister, Stacy Brock, several cousins, aunts and uncles, and one "little girl" he and Jennie never got to meet.

Jessie worked for just over twenty years in the steel welding industry, but his vocational passion was always in the oil field. He worked every position on the rig for many companies and was respected by the men who worked with and for him. He spent many years trouble-shooting rig locations, bringing cleanliness, efficiency, discipline, and heightened safety measures to those locations. In addition to his professional roles, he was an accomplished mechanic, carpenter, hunter, farmer, rancher, and horse trainer. Over the years, he passed these skills to his sons, daughter, siblings, nephews, nieces, daughter-in-law, grandchildren, and many others.

Because he lived part of his childhood in foster care, Jessie had a special place in his heart for kids who - through no fault of their own - found themselves in need of a loving, stable, disciplined home where they could learn, grow and feel safe and secure - if only for a season. His home was always open to their friends as well, who also were treated as his own children. Nieces and nephews looked forward to spending school vacations and holidays with him and Jennie, and Grandpa's (Uncle Jessie's) Boot Camp was always a big hit before Playday Finals every summer. Additionally, he impacted children's lives along with Jennie as a 4-H Leader, a Lake View Chieftain Band Booster and Band Parent as well as an Athletic Booster at many high schools.

Jessie loved rescuing dogs from the rig and raising and training horses. He was actively involved in the Twin Mountain Riding Club and the American Association of Sheriff Posses and Riding Clubs, holding many offices throughout his tenure there, including the office of Region VI Vice President, an office he was very proud to hold and wanted to hold again one day.

When Jessie wasn't on a horse or learning new training techniques, he was busy in his shop or doing projects around the house. He enjoyed growing his gardens and watching the hummingbirds feed at his porch feeders. In the summer, he was on his boat on lakes all over Texas, and in the fall, it was Aggie Football on Saturdays and hunting on Sundays.

Jessie's favorite promotion was to the position of Grandpa. He spent many hours hauling grandchildren to the arena and parades and watching and supporting them on the court, on the field, through fundraisers, and just spending quality time with them on the tractor, on the boat, riding horses, watching television, and more. He cherished every moment with them, no matter how long.

Jessie leaves behind his son, Tommy Lay and wife, Eileen of San Diego, daughter, Lori Brock, and son, Jessie Lee Brock II and wife, Chandra, all of San Angelo; Grandchildren, Donovan Lay, Hailie Brock, Makailey Brock, Kyla Lay, Jessie Lee "Tres" Brock III and Avery Lay; Siblings Presley Reese Brock and wife Dawn, Janice Mikolajczak, Jenny Lou Weems and husband Rick, and Cassie Brock, Brothers-in-law, James "Jim" Douglas Lay, Bobby Don Lay and wife, Tony, and Billy Jon Lay; many aunts and uncles, several cousins, nieces and nephews and friends who loved him dearly.

Viewing will be from 8:00 AM until 8:00 PM on Friday, May 3, 2024, at Robert Massie Funeral Home in San Angelo, TX, and the family will receive friends and guests from 5:30 PM -7:00 PM Services will be at 10:00 AM on Saturday, May 4, 2024, at Northridge Baptist Church. Interment will follow at Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens, where he will finally be laid to rest next to his beloved Jennie.

Pallbearers will be his sons, Tommy Lay and Jessie Lee Brock II, his grandson, Tres Brock, his brother, Reese Brock, his nephew, Jeremy Lay, and his nephew-in-law, Perry Philipp.

Jessie asked that in lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation in his name to The Boys and Girls Club of San Angelo, TX, or JDRF (Juvenile Diabetes Research Fund).