Barbara Jean Willson, of San Angelo, passed away on Saturday, August 11, 2018 in San Angelo, TX.

Barbara was born in Merkel to Dewey and Freda (Kensey) Whisenhunt on July 25, 1944. She married James Willson Sr. on March 7, 1962 in Merkel.She worked for Wal-Mart for 21 years.

Barbara is preceded in death by her parents and two sons and a brother, Jimmy Whisenhunt.

Pallbearers are Roy Stanley, Rickey Rogers, Randy Blackwood, Greg Klippas, Jerry Phrisner and Mickey West.

Barbara is survived by husband, James Willson Sr. son, Wesley Willson and wife,Diane; daughter, Myjinda Gilpin; grandchildren, Lance Willson and wife, Maylee, Clay Willson and wife, Teal, Joshua Willson, Jessica Neal, Nikolas Willson and Stephen Gilpin and a great granddaughter, Lillian Willson. Siblings are Johnny Whisenhunt, Jackie Whisenhunt and wife, Janet.

Family visitation is 5-7 p.m. Monday, August 13th, at Robert Massie Funeral Home.

Funeral Services are 10 a.m. Tuesday, August 14^th, at Trinity Lutheran Church with Rev. Allan C. Eckert, officiating. Burial will follow at 3 p.m. at Drummond Cemetery in View, TX.

Arrangements are with Robert Massie Funeral Home.

Memorials may be given to St. Jude Children's Hospital at 501 St Jude Place Memphis, TN 38105

The family of Barbara wishes to extend our sincere thanks to Kindred Hospice and Regency House.

Henry Early Barton, age 101, passed away Friday morning August 10, 2018 in San Angelo. With his sight restored, we know he's already joined a domino game with his friends.

Early was born on October 24, 1916 to William Thomas and Jessie Middlebrook Barton at Dry Hollow in Concho County. His mother passed away when Early was 6, and he and his younger brother Billie were then raised by their maternal grandparents, James Henry and Sally Jane Patton Middlebrook.

Early was raised on a farm outside of Eola where he and his brother went to school. Early graduated from high school and stayed in Eola to help his family on the farm. In 1941, he married Edna Inez Elliott Barton. They had 3 children raised on the farm in Eola, but due to hard times during the drought, in 1951 he began working for the Texas Highway Department maintenance division in San Angelo while he continued to farm. After 13 years in San Angelo, he became Maintenance Foreman in Sterling City. He retired in 1978 after 27 years. In 2000,

Early and Edna moved to Baptist Retirement Community in San Angelo where they were devoted members of Belmore Baptist Church. He was a fixer of all things, enjoyed golf and loved a good game of dominos. He was the model husband, father, grandfather and all-around incredible person and will be dearly missed.

Early was preceded in death by his wife of 68 years, Edna, brother Billie, and son James Early (Jimmy).

He is survived by daughter Betty Jean (Curt) Schwiening of Roosevelt, Tx, son Bobby Dean (Gail) Barton of Dale, Tx. His grandchildren are Steve (Beatrice) Barton, Allison (David) Mirike, Chris Barton, and Elba Schwiening. He has six great-grandchildren and three great-great grandchildren.

Visitation will be Tuesday from 1-8 p.m., with the family present from 5-7p.m.

The services will be Wednesday, August 15^th, at 11 a.m. in the Robert Massie Chapel.

Burial will follow the service at Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens Cemetery under the care of Robert Massie Funeral Home.

The family appreciates the care he received from his daily caregivers from Baptist Retirement Community and his medical provider Maegin Carlile.

Lawrence Ellis Cox, age 78, of San Angelo, Texas, passed away Wednesday, August 8, 2018 at home tended by his family. Ellis died of lung cancer and COPD. He was treated at M.D. Anderson in Houston and was grateful for their skill and kind attention. He joked that cancer would not kill him-it would be the drive back and forth to Houston. 

Born in Kermit, Texas, on May 4, 1940 to Willie Lee and Lawrence David Cox, Ellis grew up in Brownfield, Texas. He graduated from Brownfield High School in 1958 where he played football, basketball, and ran track. He was also active in 4H and won ribbons for his prized pig. After graduation he married Anne Lee. He attended Angelo State University and Texas Tech University. In 1962 he joined the Navy and traveled from California, to Spain, back to Texas and landed in Virginia Beach, Virginia where he lived with his family for ten years. 

Ellis served his country for 22 years in the Navy. When he retired, he returned to his beloved Texas, specifically San Angelo and worked with his brother-in-law and nephew, Nevada and Michael St. Clair. Then he joined the staff at Cactus Copy Systems and enjoyed another career as a technician for 21 years.

On February 2, 1985 Ellis married his former high school classmate, Kay Kisor, and they shared a wonderful life for 33 years. 

Ellis will be known for his never-ending love of family. He enjoyed traveling to Lake LBJ and Lake City, Colorado for fishing, swimming, playing cards, white water rafting, and eating. Members of the Corollas and San Angelo Western Dance Club, Ellis and Kay loved to dance and listen to music. Sports fans, they especially enjoyed watching football and always had season tickets to the Central High Bobcats Football Games. A sailor through and through, Ellis shared his love of the ocean with his family. Nothing made him happier than going on a cruise with Kay and their grandchildren, Payton Kisor and Mekayla Poehls. Actually, Ellis delighted in everything his grandchildren did- football, golf, cheerleading, and Tex-Anns. 

He shared his love of the ocean with his daughter, Kim and her husband, Ned, who live on the coast of Maine. Ellis and Kay would visit to eat lots of fresh seafood, tour lighthouses and other historic sights.

Ellis Cox is preceded in death by his parents, Lawrence and Willie Cox; his brother-in-law, Nevada St. Clair; his nephew, Michael St. Clair; and many beloved aunts, uncles, and cousins. 
He is survived by his wife, Kay Kisor Cox; step son, Craig Kisor, and his son Payton Kisor; step daughter, Patti Kisor Poehls and her husband Rocky Poehls and their daughter, Mekayla Jo Poehls; sister Willie Beatrice St. Clair; daughter Kim Lee Cox Motley and her husband Edward "Ned" Motley; niece, Erica Anne St. Clair; nephew, Shane St. Clair; and his beloved aunts, uncles, and cousins. He cherished the family pit-bull, Callie.

A Celebration of Ellis's Life will be at 11 a.m. on Monday, August 13^th at Sierra Vista United Methodist Church, San Angelo, Texas where the family have been members since 1985. 

In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Sierra Vista United Methodist Church, M.D. Anderson, Hospice of San Angelo, the American Cancer Society or the charity of your choice.

Obituary for James "Chris" Bright

James Christopher Bright, known by his loved ones as “Chris,” passed away on August 7, 2018, at the age of 42. 

Chris was born on April 2, 1976, in San Antonio, Texas. He graduated from Monterey High School in Lubbock, Texas, then attended Angelo State University. 

Chris was married to Stephanie (Parsons) Bright on August 30, 2008, in San Angelo, Texas. They resided in San Angelo, Texas, where he worked as a Supervisor for Sodexo at Goodfellow AFB. Chris’s hobbies included spending time with his dog, Penny, singing (often made-up words to joke with his wife), photography, coding, geocaching, and having friendly debates about politics. Chris was friends with everyone who ever met him. 

Chris will forever be remembered by his wife and best friend, Stephanie Bright, by his parents, Jim and Ginger Bright, by his father-in-law, Ivan Parsons, and mother-in-law, Susian Parsons. He is also survived by his twin brother, Jason Bright, by his sisters-in-law, Katherine Parsons, Sayla Pustejovsky and husband Kyle, by his uncle Chris Arnn and wife Gayle, by his aunt Jo Carole Sharon and husband Jim, and by his nieces Lilliann Bright and Daeja Parsons,
Chris will also be remembered by cousins, Sara Allard and husband Patrick, Clay Sheppard, Ben Sheppard, Jim Sharon Jr., Ralph Bright III, Tori Scott, Trina Mertz, Richard Ryan, and Laurie Ryan. Chris was predeceased by grandparents, Jimmy and Shirley Arnn and Ralph and Nellie Bright, and uncle Ralph Bright Jr. 

Visitation will be held on Friday, August 10^th, from 5-7 p.m. at Harper Funeral Home, 2606 Southland Blvd, San Angelo, Texas. 

A Funeral Service in celebration of Chris will be held on Saturday, August 11^th, at 10 a.m. at Sierra Vista United Methodist Church, 4522 College Hills Blvd, San Angelo, Texas.

Interment will follow at Lawnhaven Cemetery. 
Funeral Officiant: Steve Polaski

Pallbearers:

• Cory Moone,
• Mark Vincent,
• Josh Seaton,
• Matt Maurer,
• Matt Housley, 
• Kyle Pustejovsky,
• and Jason Bright

Thank you to all for your support during this difficult time.

Wilma Jean Crowley Howard of San Angelo, died Monday, August 6, 2018, at the age of 95. She was born in November 5, 1922, in Shawnee, Oklahoma, to Sam Norton and Ethel Elizabeth (Lynch) Crowley.

Wilma grew up in various places in Oklahoma and Texas, as her father worked for Sun Oil Company, finally ending up in Pampa, TX, where she met and married Emmett Howard. Because of his job at the Texas Department of Health as an inspector, they moved first to Sherman, TX, and finally to San Angelo until Emmett's death in 1980.

Wilma worked as a secretary for several San Angelo lawyers until her retirement in the 90's. Wilma and Emmett were active members of Park Heights (later The Heights) Baptist Church, each holding various posts - from deacon to Sunday School teacher.

She is survived by her son, Joe (and wife Glenda) Howard of Grand Prairie, TX, and daughter Ann Howard of San Angelo; grandchildren Courtney (Aaron) Byrd and Bradley (Alyse) Howard, all of Phoenix, AZ; great-grandchildren, Katherine and Carter Byrd of Phoenix; many beloved nieces and nephews; as well as many beloved friends.

Wilma was preceded in death by her husband; her parents; her two brothers Deb of Comfort, TX, and Howard, of Everett,WA; her two sisters, Kathy Hargis, of McAllen, TX, and Helen King of Everett, WA; and a special grand-dog, Beau.

Visitation will be at Harper Funeral Home, Friday, August 10^th, from 6-8 p.m.

Funeral will be Saturday, August 11^th, at 10 a.m. at The Heights, with Dr. James Miller officiating. Interment will follow at Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens.

Memorials may be sent to The Heights General Budget Fund.

Emmanuel Rene Valles-Baze, 22, died Sunday, August 5, 2018.

Survivors include his son, Peyton James Valles, mother, Rosa Valles, father, Thomas Baze, sisters, Jasmin Barraz, Juilliana Valles, brothers, Luis Valles, and Robert Baze.

Visitation Thursday, August 9^th, 5-7 p.m. at Harper Funeral Home.

Funeral Service Friday, August 10^th, 2 p.m. at the Gospel Ministries to Children on 1410 N. Garfield St.

Joe Gutierrez Moya, age 92, of San Angelo, Texas passed away on Tuesday August 7, 2018. Joe was born September 22, 1925 in Winters, Texas to Julio Moya and Pauline G. Moya.

Joe began his career at age 22, working and learning the furniture refinishing trade from Moal Sanders. Joe would later on become a self-made entrepreneur and eventually opened his own shop- Joe's Furniture Refinishing- which he ran for 50 years. When he wasn't running his place, Joe enjoyed spending his free time antiquing and coin collecting.

Joe was more than a hardworking professional. He met the love of his life, Christine, on Easter Sunday, 1947, in Fort Worth, Texas. The two were later married on September 16, 1947. They had five children- two daughters and three sons.

Joe is survived by his wife, Christine Moya, daughter Glenda Chrane Bailey and husband Doyle, sons Joe K. Moya and wife Sharon, Michael Moya and wife Amelia, and Danny Jayme. Also surviving Mr. Moya are nine grandchildren, five great-grandchildren, and 1 great-great-grandchild.

Joe was preceded in death by his parents, first born daughter Carolyn Kerby, two brothers, and two sisters.

Visitation for Joe will be held Friday August 10^th from 5-7 p.m., with a Rosary service at 7 p.m. at the Johnson's Funeral Home Chapel.

The funeral service will take place on Saturday, August 11^th at 9 a.m. at the Johnson's Funeral Home Chapel and will be officiated by Pastor Jay Johnson. Burial will take place at Fairmont Cemetery following the funeral service. Pallbearers will by Harley Chrane, Doyle Bailey, Ira kerby, Noe Moya, Michael Bynum, Brownie Fisher, Bryan Moya, and Collin Moya.

The family would like to specially thank the ICU staff at Community Hospital, Dr. John Hunt, staff at Regency House, Brownie and Gayle Fisher, Dr. Sun, Dr. Graham, and Dr. Kirkland.

Jackson Sadler Broome was born on a hot July 16^th, 1933 in San Angelo, TX and passed away on Aug. 2^nd, 2018.

His parents were Harold W. Broome and Rosellen Sadler Broome. He was proceeded in death by his parents, his brother Harold W. Broome [Brookie] and sister Rosemary, and a veritable host of much revered kith and kin, about a dozen loving dogs, and two nifty cats. All were important to him.

He is survived by his wife Catherine and her son Constantine A. “Connie” Stewart and his wife Christine Blaser. Other surviving members of his family include nephews; Will Broome and wife Amy, Hal Broome; nieces; Karen Broome Turner and her husband Mike, and Jacquelyn Broome Beeler and her husband Kevin Manhall; nieces and nephews by marriage; Eva Choate and husband Guy, Dr. Dean Moutos and wife Toni, Ellen Lee and her husband Kevin.

Jack Broome proudly served in the United States Marine Corps from Nov. 1953-55 as a radio operator and was honorably discharged at the rank of Corporal. He owned and operated several businesses, was an avid and accomplished photographer, was well read, traveled extensively, and a talented writer and storyteller.

He will be missed by family and friends.

The family would like to thank Hospice of San Angelo and the Staff of Shannon Hospital.

Should friends desire, contributions may be made to Critter Shack of San Angelo.

Our beloved David Dale Rainey, 65, left this life on Saturday, August 4, 2018, surrounded by his family. 

David was born to Charles Dale and Jean “Missy” Rainey in San Angelo on September 30, 1952. He attended San Angelo public schools and graduated from Central High School. Thereafter, he attended and graduated with a bachelor’s degree from Texas Tech University, where he met and married the love of his life, Sue. Upon graduation he returned to San Angelo to start his family. 

David enjoyed life playing golf, hunting for arrowheads and being with family and friends, but hunting and spending time at the family Ranch in Menard was always his passion. David was a wonderful caring husband, a loving father and a beloved Peepaw to his four grandchildren. We will always remember the “Tickle Monster”, his infectious laugh and the stories he entertained us with. He worked with his father as a Real Estate Appraiser before running his own practice for many years. 

David was preceded in death by his parents, Missy and Charles Rainey and brothers Gordon Rainey and Rusty Rainey.

He is survived by his wife, Sue, of 43 years; daughter Christy and her husband, Nathan, granddaughters Caroline, Caitlin and Charlotte; son Matthew and his wife, Mia, grandson Preston; in-laws, Sharon Rainey Alexander, Sherri Rainey, Carol Montgomery, Sarah and Steve Stone, Mary Montgomery, and many nieces and nephews.

A graveside service will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, August 8^th, at Fairmount Cemetery in San Angelo.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Texas Wildlife Association or a charity of your choice.

J. Phillip Walker, 77, passed away on Saturday, August 4, 2018 at his home in San Angelo, Texas.

He was born to Herman and Janet Walker in San Angelo, Texas on May 23, 1941. He graduated from Eldorado High School, Sul Ross State University, and received his MBA from SMU’s SW Graduate School of Banking.

He met the love of his life, Marilyn Glover, through his sister, and married her on December 17, 1966. They were married for almost 50 years at her death.

Phillip had a gift for remembering people, names, and faces, which served him well in his work, at the First National Bank of Mertzon, and in his ministry with the church. He worked at the bank for 44 years. While there, he volunteered with the Mertzon Volunteer Fire Department as a firefighter, EMT, and ambulance driver.

He was also active in the Lions Club and his church before retirement. He and his wife were longtime members of First Baptist Church of Mertzon and First Baptist Church of San Angelo, and most recently of Southland Baptist Church of San Angelo.

Phillip was preceded in death by his wife, Marilyn, his parents, his sister Janna Lambert, his brother-in-law Roger Lambert, and his brother-in-law Lewis Gardner.

He is survived by his daughter, Susan Matthews of Austin, his son, Jim Walker of San Angelo, his brother and sister-in-law, Herman and Deanne Walker of Kerrville, his sister-in-law, Rose Marie Glover Gardner of Austin, and a host of nieces, nephews and extended family, who love him dearly.

His legacy of caring and giving will be missed greatly by all who knew him. 

Services will be held Wednesday, August 8^th, at 1 p.m. at Fairmount Cemetery, led by Chris Curran of Southland Baptist Church.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be directed to Meals for the Elderly of San Angelo or the charity of your choice.