Roy F. Heimbecker, a minister for nearly 8 decades, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 21st in San Angelo, Texas. He was 98 years old. He was born in Montcalm County, Michigan to Nora and Edward Heimbecker. He grew up in the midwestern portion of the United States and graduated from the Moody Bible Institute in Chicago, Illinois. While studying at Moody; he met Mary Coco in the college bookstore, and they were married shortly after until her death, fifty-five years later.

His pastorates were in Michigan, Maryland, Illinois, and Texas. All of his church ministries successfully focused on growth, development, and continuous learning. Guided by his Lord and empowered by the Holy Spirit, he was a passionate and transcendent builder, nurturer, and sustainer.

He was preceded in death by his wife Mary, two brothers, a sister, and his parents. He is survived by his brother Floyd Heimbecker, children David Heimbecker and his wife Joyce, Dorothy Robb, Daniel Heimbecker and his wife Lorri, and Donathan Heimbecker; eleven grandchildren, twenty-two great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild.

The family would like to give special thanks to the staff at Regency House and St. Gabriel’s Hospice for all the tender loving care you gave to Dad. It was greatly appreciated.

A celebration of his life will be held at 11:00 AM on January 4th, 2020 at the Angelo Bible Church, 3506 Sherwood Way, San Angelo. Pastors Jim Stanley and Lakon Mariano will preside.

Roy F. Heimbecker has repeatedly stated that he wanted his memorial/celebration of life service to be about his Lord and not about himself. Therefore, in lieu of flowers the family has provided three charitable options:

Angelo Bible Church
3506 Sherwood Way
San Angelo, TX 76901

College Hills Baptist Church
2101 Johnson Avenue
San Angelo, TX 76904

St. Gabriel’s Hospice and Palliative Care
36 E. Twohig Avenue
San Angelo, TX76903

And, of course any other charity of choice will be appreciated by the family.

Ralph Oran Parker, 88, of San Angelo went to be with the Lord on Thursday, December 19, 2019 in San Angelo. Ralph was born February 20, 1931 in Gunter, Texas to Robert and Mary (Jameson) Parker. He grew up in Gunter and graduated from high school in 1950. He then enlisted in the United States Navy and served his country honorably for 20 years as a flight engineer during the Korean Conflict and Vietnam War, retiring in 1969. Ralph and his family moved to San Angelo to be near his parents where he worked at various aviation companies before being recruited by GTE as a flight supervisor, retiring in 1994. Ralph was a devoted husband, father and grandfather. During his lifetime he enjoyed the outdoors; hunting, fishing, camping and traveling throughout the United States. His father taught him woodworking skills which he passed down to his son and his grandsons. Ralph was a very social person by nature and loved to joke around with family and friends. He was very involved in numerous organizations in the community. He was a member of the Miles Masonic Lodge, Waco Scottish Rite Bodies, Suez Shrine Temple (Potentate 1996), San Angelo Elks Lodge and was also a member of the DAV and the VFW.
Ralph was preceded in death by his parents, his first wife, Velma (Vickie) Ruth (Doshier) Parker, his second wife Charlotte Parker, his sister, Robbie Lou Davis and his brother, Carol Eugene Parker. He is survived by his son, Randall Parker and his wife Barbara, of San Angelo; his daughter, Janet Hiebert and her husband Michael, of Ballinger; his grandchildren, Jaime Day and her husband Brian; James Randall Riddle and his wife Ursula; Jacqueline Parker, Joshua Parker and his wife Ashley, Jaron Parker, Justin Parker; 7 great grandchildren; and 2 great great grandchildren.
The family will receive friends for visitation from 10:30 A.M.- 12:30 P.M., Thursday, December 26, 2019 at Harper Funeral Home. The Funeral Service will be at 1:00 P.M., Thursday, December 26, 2019 at Harper Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Bobby Roger officiating. Interment will follow at Fairmount Cemetery. Pallbearers for the service will be James Riddle, Joshua Parker, Jaron Parker, Justin Parker, Bobby Davis and Kerry Doshier.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to a favorite charity in Ralph’s memory.

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