Mims, Robert W. (Bob), age 95 passed peacefully on Saturday March 21 surrounded by family in Houston. Bob was preceded in death by his wife of 55 years(Mary Lee Mims). He is survived by his only son Carl Mims, and 4 granddaughters: Casey Raines of Garland, TX / Ashlynn Mims, Addison Mims, & Aliyah Mims (all 3 in Houston). Bob was born in San Angelo, TX in 1924. He was the youngest of two sons to Cell and Marie Mims. Bob spent his early years on Family ranches working livestock. He attended Texas Tech in 1942 for one year only to be drafted into the 101st Tank Destroyer Battalion in the US Army. He was then sent to Germany for service in WW2. He served his country proudly and was awarded several honors including the Bronze Star for Heroic Service in Combat. Post war he returned to Texas Tech and completed his degree on the GI Bill. Bob tried his hand at ranching after college in Southern Missouri for several years and had a difficult time making a living. Bob settled in Odessa, TX in 1954 and went to work for El Paso Products Co. Bob spent 30 plus years with El Paso Natural Gas as a supervisor before retiring. Bob had a passion for hunting & fishing and was extremely handy. Most days you could find him in his shop or garage working on his cars or guns. He was a perfectionist and a true friend to many of whom he kept up with for decades. A memorial service will not be held at this time. Most of his ashes will be buried next to his beloved wife at Fairmount Cemetery in San Angelo. The remainder will be spread at the Lano River in Junction, TX where he spent many hours fishing with his deceased brother. If you knew Bob, then you knew he walked 2 miles at 6am in the Odessa Mall every morning. He rarely missed a day of exercise. Up until his last days, Bob was living alone, mowing his yard, driving and emailing his friends. He always said he wanted spend his last days in his own home rather than a Senior Care Center. He faced death with no hesitation or fear. He was our Hero and will be greatly missed.

The family of Robert W. Mims will have a Celebration of Life service at a later date.

Patsy Jo Tatum Murphy, 76, passed away Friday, March 20, 2020, in San Angelo.

Public viewing will be from 9:00 AM until 8:00 PM Friday, March 27, 2020, at Robert Massie Funeral Home. Due to the current health crisis in our community and the directives given by State and Local Governments, we must abide by the directive limiting gatherings to 10 people at a time. Memorial services will be hosted by Patsy’s family at 11:00 AM Saturday, March 28, 2020, at New Life Baptist Church. Cremation is under the direction of Robert Massie Funeral Home.

Patsy Jo Tatum Murphy was born to Mark and Ceola Tatum on October 7, 1943, in San Angelo. She was preceded in death by both parents; two brothers, Mark Tatum and Johnny Tatum; and two sisters, Ines Nelson and Marie Walker. She attended San Angelo public schools. Patsy Jo was the mother of five daughters and one son: Victoria Tatum, Gwendolyn Williams, Michelle Shaw, Zina Pizano, Cecil Green and Patricia Rainwater. She leaves behind to cherish her memory her six children; one brother, Bobby Tatum; one sister, Shirley Wilson; twelve grandchildren, fifteen great-grandchildren, two great-great grandchildren, and a host of nieces and nephews. Though Patsy Jo Tatum Murphy was employed by KN Root Beer and Blackshear Elementary as a cook for many years, she viewed her children and grandchildren as her greatest accomplishments. Patsy Jo was very social and enjoyed the outdoors. She especially enjoyed fellowship if food was involved. She loved visiting with her friends and family. She had a great sense of humor, always ready with a smile and a laugh. Patsy Jo was nosey, and just had to know every detail of the lives of those she loved. It was just one of the many ways she displayed her concern and affection. She was a true firecracker, as red and vibrant as the nail polish she loved to wear. Patsy Jo Tatum Murphy was called home on Friday, March 20, 2020.

Victoria: Mom, I love you unconditionally. My soul is going to miss you very deeply. You have left me much too soon. I had so many plans for us and it is unreal that we won’t be able to realize them. You will forever be in my heart Patsy Jo.

Gwendolyn: Toots is what I lovingly called my mother. She was my pride and joy. I will miss you dearly. Rest in peace until we meet again.

Michelle: A mother that gives you joy. A special mother who laughs and cries with you. Someone you could talk to and who would listen.

Zina: This is a poem in the memory of my mom’s time here on earth: My time is when my sun will shine. Not only in the morning or in the day. The sun will shine when I say! I’m not asking for a thing. I’m just going to sing the song from my dream. The terms of being in my world is not negotiable. This is my time to shine. So, look out sun, here I come.

Cecil: ‘Mama’ Patty Jo is what I called her on all our phone calls. One thing you knew about mom was that she was the same. Never expect a difference. As the years passed, she became a little more relaxed. That’s our mom, and the mom I love. She will truly be missed.

Patricia: Momma, you were and will always be my best friend, confidant, protector, hero, encourager, realist, my shelter, overcomer, and counselor. You were smart as a whip, wise beyond your years. Ms. Independent, my rock, and much, much more. We will miss everything about you. I will always love you, your ‘Little Girl’. Patricia ‘Trisha’ Rainwater.

Loretta Mae Sauder was born on May 11, 1920 in Elko, NV and passed away on March 18, 2020.

Carl Edward Mitchell, 65, of San Angelo, TX went to be with the Lord Thursday, March 19, 2020 in San Angelo. The family will receive friends for visitation from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Saturday, March 28, 2020 and Sunday, March 29, 2020 at Johnson’s Funeral Home. Interment will be in the Texas State Veteran’s Cemetery in Abilene, TX. Carl was born November 11, 1954 in San Angelo, Texas to Willie and Louise Gentry Mitchell. He grew up in San Angelo, Texas and graduated from Central High School with some college experience. Carl was a veteran in the Army, he served in the Vietnam War from 1972-1976. Carl was honorably discharged from the Army, after that he was a construction worker that built part of San Angelo’s Highway Overpass. He was a loving father and grandfather who loved his family dearly. Carl loved to listen to different types of genres of music and his favorite rock band was “Living Colour” from the 1980’s. Carl loved fishing, walking the city and spending time with his friends and family. He will be dearly missed by all who knew him. Carl was preceded in death by his parents, Willie and Louise and his brothers, Roger, Steve, Jerry and Herbert Mitchell, daughter, Tai Rajai Limuel-Battle and granddaughter, Teyonce Limuel. He is survived by his loving children, Carla Limuel-Mitchell, Brandy Limuel-Mitchell of San Angelo and Joy Mitchell of Germany, 3 grandchildren, his brothers, Willie Dornell Mitchell and Clifton Mitchell of San Angelo, Annie Mae Mitchell and Jimmy Mitchell of Dallas, TX, special aunt Osie Thomas and Raymond and numerous nieces, nephews and other family members and close friends. The family would like to extend a special thanks to Rev. Joseph Suiters for all of your love and support during this time for our family.

FAMILY

Willie Mitchell, Father (deceased)

Louise Mitchell, Mother (deceased)

Roger Mitchell, Brother (deceased)

Steve Mitchell, Brother (deceased)

Jerry Mitchell, Brother (deceased)

Herbert Mitchell, Brother (deceased)

Tai Rajai Limuel-Battie, Daughter (deceased)

Teyonce Limuel, Granddaughter (deceased)

Carla Limuel Mitchell, Daughter

Brandy Limuel-Mitchell, Daughter

Joy Mitchell, Daughter

3, Grandchildren

Willie Darnell Mitchell, Brother

Clifton Mitchell, Brother

Annie Mae Mitchell, Sister

Jimmy Mitchell, Brother

Usie Tomas and Raymond, Special Aunt

Carl is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews and other family members and close friends.

Lora attended Sterling City High School and Texas Tech majoring in Home Economics before she married Thomas Carter Rawlings in 1949. They were the second generation of a prominent ranching and farming family in the Water Valley, Sterling City, and Bronte areas. Lora lived at the Water Valley ranch from the time that she was 19 until she was 87 years old.

Lora and Tom raised 4 children. She was an active member of the Water Valley United Methodist Church. She was on the board for the United Campus Ministries at Angelo State University and was actively involved with the American Diabetes Association, and the Water Valley Community Center. Her family, church, friends and community were priorities in her life. Lora was a woman of strong faith and resilience. She will be remembered for her compassion for others, her wonderful dinner rolls, fried chicken, desserts and remembering birthdays and anniversaries of everyone in the community.

She was proceeded in death by her parents Tom and Verdie Humble, her husband Tom Rawlings, sons John Edward Rawlings and David Robert Rawlings.

Lora is survived by her husband Carl Duncan, son Paul Rawlings, daughter Alice Rawlings Brown; grandchildren Russell Rawlings, John Honea, Katrina Graves, Elizabeth Honea, Rebecca Webb, Phillip Rawlings, Samuel Rawlings and Christina Brown; seven great grandchildren and two great-great grandchildren.

A graveside service for the immediate family was held at the Water Valley Pioneer Cemetery on Tuesday, 3/24/2020. A Celebration of Life Service will be held at a date to be announced later. The family asks that you make memorial donations in Lora’s name to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation or the West Texas Rehabilitation Center.

Martha Nell Barnes, 94 years, passed away on March 17, 2020 at her home in San Angelo, TX. She was born on March 2, 1926 to Thomas and Daisy Sissel in Cooper, TX. Martha married John Barnes on October 3, 1943, they were married 70 years. Martha has two daughters, Barbara Barnes and Beverly Bell. Martha worked for Rio Concho East for 15 years. She is preceded in death by her husband, John Barnes as well as her parents and three brothers, C.P. Sissel, Tom Sissel and wife Lou Sissel, Shirley Sissel and her granddaughter, Jeanie Lea. She is survived by daughters, Barbara Barnes and Beverly Bell and husband Calvin Bell; her granddaughter, Janna Morris and husband Denny Morris; five great grandchildren, Ethan Everett and wife Caitlin, Lori Sentell and husband JT Sentell and son Jase Sentell, Levi Sparks and wife Haley Sparks and son Wylie Sparks, Chy Everett, Daisy Glaspie and sister-in-law, Jackie Sissel. Martha is also survived by niece Vonnie Collins and nephew John Sissel and wife Sharon. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the charity of your choice. Family and friends may sign an online guestbook at www.johnsons-funeralhome.com

FAMILY

John Barnes, Husband (deceased)

Parents, . (deceased)

C.P. Sissel, Brother (deceased)

Tom Sissel (Lou Sissel), Brother (deceased)

Shirley Sissel, Brother (deceased)

Jeanie Lea, Granddaughter (deceased)

Barbara Barnes, Daughter

Beverly Bell (Calvin Bell), Daughter

Janna Morris (Denny Morris), Granddaughter

Ethan Everett (Caitlin), Great Grandchild

Lori Sentell (JT Sentell), Great Grandchild

Jase Sentell, Great Great Grandchild

Levi Sparks (Haley Sparks), Great Grandchild

Wylie Sparks, Great Great Grandchild

Chy Everett, Great Grandchild

Daisy Glaspie, Great Grandchild

Jackie Sissel, Sister-in-law

Vonnie Collins, Niece

John Sissel (Sharon), Nephew