Eugene Thomas Vickers (95) passed away Thursday, August 29, 2019. Gene was born April 26, 1924 in Eagle Pass, TX to Silas Stephen Vickers and Minnie Lee (Couey) Vickers. He accepted Jesus as his Savior and was baptized when he was 13. Until recent years, Gene served diligently in many leadership positions in the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ).
His father worked for the Railway Express Agency and moved the family to nine different cities in Texas before settling in San Angelo. Gene graduated from San Angelo High School in 1943. In 1946 a cousin introduced him to a young nurse cadet, Merlene Banfield, of Shannon Nursing School. The two were married in El Campo, TX on August 21, 1946 and recently enjoyed celebrating their 73rd wedding anniversary.

Gene worked for the Railway Express Agency in San Angelo for 11 years before joining GTE in November 1954. In 1955 he became the supervisor of Archives, a department he organized from its beginning and maintained with a host of devoted employees until his retirement in 1981. Gene was very proud of his time with GTE and fond of the many friendships he made along the way. Some of his former employees remained his closest friends.

After retirement from GTE, Gene’s desire was to do odd jobs and mow yards for the elderly. This quickly expanded when he was asked jokingly by a co-worker to paint his house. He accepted the challenge and a third career was launched that spanned 25 more years. Always a perfectionist, he became known as the best brush man in San Angelo.
In his later years, he spent time caring for his wife in their home. He also brought joy to his grandchildren and friends by baking them homemade goodies and making sure they never left his home empty handed.

Gene was preceded in death by his parents, brothers James Edward (Jim) Vickers and Stephen Robert (Bob) Vickers and a sister Dorothy (Dot) Mae Lincoln. Survivors include his wife Merlene, daughter Sandy (Tiger) McCracken of San Angelo and son Tom (Jennifer) Vickers of Brownwood. Grandchildren Whitney McCracken of San Angelo, Blake McCracken of Ridgecrest, CA, Bryce Vickers of Lubbock and Kirk Vickers of Denton. Sister-in-law Frances Vickers of Buchanan Dam and brother-in-law Ivan (Jean) Banfield of Denison and numerous nieces and nephews. The family would like to express their appreciation to Dr. Anderton and the 2nd floor nursing staff at Shannon Skilled Nursing facility, along with caregivers Ann, Veronica, and Anna.

Services are scheduled for 10 AM Tuesday, September 3, at Paul Ann Baptist Church Impakt Auditorium with Mike Dorman officiating. Burial to follow at Lawnhaven Cemetery.

Pallbearers are Blake McCracken, Bryce Vickers, Kirk Vickers, Lonnie Vickers, Terry Corbell, and George Snodgrass.

Tiara C. Hicks AKA Ti Hicks passed away in his sleep on August 21, 2019 at the age of 30. He was born on February 3, 1989 in Denton, TX to loving mother, Ramona Babineaux and father, Guy Hicks.

Ti enjoyed being with his friends and family very much. He took great pride in them and would do anything to protect them. He was always smiling and laughing. He had a heart of gold and was always willing to help others even when he had little to give himself. He loved everyone regardless of race, religion, or sexual orientation. He kept his head held high and never let negativity bring him down. He didn't care what people thought of him, he just lived his life as carefree as he possibly could. Ti had served honorably in the US Army. He was very adventurous and loved to travel.

Ti has begun his final journey to God now. He is now at peace and with us all in our hearts. Left to mourn his memory are his parents; sisters, Heather Cochran and Chassady Marchello; nieces, Makayla and Asia Cochran; nephews, Jordan Herbert and Amari Marchello; and many loving friends that cared about him, Danie Benge, Tarah Vytopil, Angelica Jordan-Rodriguez, Ginger Green, Emily Majkrzak, Kourtne Green, Brittney Green, Alicia Fusilier, Briel Simon, as well as many more. Ti is proceeded in death by his grandfather Dan Smith, Uncle T. Dan Smith, and brother-in-law, Brandon Cochran.

There will be a memorial service in honor of Ti on September, Friday the 13th, at 6:30pm. It will be held at the Water Lily Park, 2 S. Park Street in San Angelo, TX. It will be hosted by his sister, Chassady.

“Don’t cry when I am gone. Celebrate my life. Have a party. Laugh and always remember the good things. Make sure my mom and sisters know that I love them very much. I will see everyone again. Keep your head up. I love you all and thank you for being a part of my life.” -Ti Hicks

Gloria Sue Adair, 82, of San Angelo, passed away on August 22, 2019 at her residence.  Survivors include her sister, Ann Adair Morris of Arlington, TX and a nephew LLoyd Adair.  There will be no services at this time.  Burial will be in Ranger, Texas at a later date.

Jerry Don Norton, Sr., 73, passed away Tuesday, August 27, 2019, in San Angelo.

Memorial Services will be 1:00 PM Thursday, September 5, 2019 at Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery with military honor afforded by Ft. Hood Honor Guard. Cremation and arrangements are under the direction of Robert Massie Funeral Home in San Angelo.

Mr. Norton was born September 28, 1945 in Mangum, Oklahoma, growing up in Carrolton. Jerry Don was a veteran of the US Army serving during the Vietnam Conflict. Jerry Don married Shirley Mages and later married Jacey Warner Hardwick on August 26, 1988 in Waxahachie. He has been a resident of San Angelo since 2016 moving from Garland where he lived for 14 years. Jerry Don was a diesel mechanic, during his career he work for both John Deere and Caterpillar retiring in 2012. Jerry Don was a hardworking, honest man with a great sense of humor, and loved his family. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ottie and Myrtle (Morris) Norton; a brother, Gilbert Ray Norton; two sisters, Catherine Richardson and Wanda Gail Meyers; and a nephew, Lee Thomas Wise.

Survivors include his wife, Jacey Warner Norton of the home; two sons, Jerry Don Norton, Jr. of Carrolton and Ronnie Norton both of Grand Prairie; a daughter, Sue Ann Bouldin of Dallas; six grandchildren, Bobbie Chandler, Brittany Chandler, Holly Norton, Zachary Norton, Justin Norton and Rachel Norton; three great grandchildren; and many nieces, nephews and cousins.

Consuelo L. Gonzalez, age 89, of San Angelo, Texas entered into rest on Wednesday August 28, 2019. Consuelo was born October 26, 1929 in Monterrey, Nuevo León, Mexico. A Memorial Service for Consuelo will be held Sunday, September 1, 2019 at 5:00 PM at The Church of Bread of Life, 200 W. 14th st. San Angelo, TX. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.johnsons-funeralhome.com for the Gonzalez family.

Consuelo L. Gonzalez, 89, de San Angelo, Texas falleció el Agosto 28, 2019. Consuelo nació en el mes de Octubre 26, 1929 en Monterrey, Nuevo León, Mexico. Un Servicio de Memoria para Consuelo se realizará el Domingo, Septiembre 1, 2019 a las 5:00 p. m., en The Church of Bread of Life, 200 W. 14th st., San Angelo, Texas Podrá compartir sus gratos recuerdos y expresar sus condolencias en www.johnsons-funeralhome.com para la familia Gonzalez.

Tommie Lee Johnson, 71, of San Angelo went to be with the Lord on Saturday, August 24, 2019 in San Angelo. Tommie was born January 30, 1948 in Marlin, Texas to Joe Bailey Johnson and Mae Bell Hunter Johnson. Tommie worked as a food service employee at Goodfellow Air Force Base in Civil Service for over 30 years. He married Pilar Bustamante on March 7, 2018 in San Angelo, Texas. Tommie was a loving brother, husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather who enjoyed spending time with his family. His favorite hobbies were fishing, watching westerns and Dallas Cowboys football on television and listening to his music. Tommie also loved to laugh and loved joking around with everyone. His life love and laughter will live on in our hearts forever. Tommie was preceded in death by his parents and 3 brothers, Joe Bailey Johnson, Jr, DeWayne Johnson and Ray Johnson. He is survived by his wife, Pilar Johnson, of San Angelo; his children, Juan Vasquez, Monica Torres, Catalina Vasquez, Patricia Vasquez, Angelina Vasquez and Anthony Matthews; his grandchildren, Dominique Lorraine Marie Vasquez, Louis Delgado, Miamaraiah Vasquez, Consuelo Pilar Lopez, Faith Pruitt, Zabella Le, Alyssa Reyes, Daniel Mata, Marisol Guadalupe Vasquez, Mariposa Grace Vasquez Ponce, Eloy Vasquez Ponce, Jr., Ricardo Miguel Canales Vasquez, Canaan Matthews and Markquest Matthews; his sisters, Carolyn Newton, Edna Cannon, Betty Gibbs and Gladys Johnson; his Brother, Elvis Johnson; and numerous nieces, nephews and other family members and close friends. The Funeral Service will be 10:00 A.M., Saturday, August 31, 2019 at Harper Funeral Home with Pastor Noe Hernandez officiating. Interment will follow at Belvedere Memorial Park.
Family and friends may share condolences and sign the online register book at www.harper-funeralhome.com