Betty Lou (Ward) Crawford went to be with her Lord on August 21, 2017, at the age of 87, in Eastland, Texas, after a long, hard battle with Alzheimer's disease. Betty was born on August 30, 1929, the first of nine children born to Idella (Willey) and Richard Benton Ward. A memorial service will be held at Johnson's Funeral Home in San Angelo, Texas on Saturday, August 26, 2017 at 1:00 p.m., followed by a graveside service at 4:00 p.m. in Marion Cemetery in Fife, Texas. Betty lived several places while her husband was in the military and always loved and remembered the time spent in England. After the military, she lived most of her adult life in San Angelo, Texas. She worked in the insurance industry and the trust department of a bank before finding the job she so loved in the financial aid office for Angelo State University. She loved working with the young people and still corresponds with several that attended school there. Betty loved the Lord, her family, her church, children of any age, and serving others. She served as church treasurer at Trinity Church of the Nazarene in San Angelo for over 30 years. She was awarded a rare and coveted Service Award from the National Nazarene Church in 1991 for her many years as church treasurer, and her willingness to serve. After the church was closed, she found a loving church to attend at Northside Church of Christ. Betty was an avid letter writer to family and friends, and had pen pals from Scotland, England and around the United States. Betty's home was open to everyone and was a safe haven for several during hard times. She was an amazing prayer warrior, grandmother and neighbor, and will be missed. Betty is survived by two sons, Ronnie D. Crawford and wife Teresa of Eastland, Texas and Michael L. Crawford and wife Debra of Keller, Texas; five grandchildren, Chris Crawford, Clint Crawford, Shane Crawford, David Crawford and Dawn Crawford; six great grandchildren, Jordan Crawford, Kash Crawford, Kylee Crawford, Kelsey Crawford, Brice Crawford and Raven Crawford. She is also survived by sisters, JoNell (Ray) Shank of Globe, Arizona, Kitty (Bob) Baucom of San Angelo, Texas, Bernay (Dean) Lankford of Richmond, Texas; two brothers, Edwin (Marthelle) Ward of Lovington, New Mexico and Eldon Ward of Brady, Texas; two sister-in-laws, Sharon Ward and Kathryn Ward, and many nieces and nephews. One sister, Jane Huff and two brothers, Geary Ward and Dee Ward, predeceased her. A special thanks to the staff of The Woodlands Living Center in Eastland, Texas, for the love, hugs, care and respect they showed Betty. You are special people who are loved and appreciated. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Alzheimer's Association -North Central Texas Chapter, 2630 West Freeway, Ste 100, Fort Worth, Texas 76102 or charity of your choice. 

Edna Young, 73, of San Angelo passed away Friday, August 25, 2017 after a long battle with cancer. Edna was born December 8, 1943 to James and Neoma Long. She was the second to the oldest of eight children. She was preceded in death by her parents and sister Maxine Lohse and daughter-in-law Risa Burns. She is survived by her husband Don Young; her daughter, Judy Steen and husband Johnny; son, Jimmy Walter and wife Tana; son Robert Burns; daughter, Laura Bell and husband Doug; and son, Troy Young. She is also survived by four brothers and two sisters, Teddy Long and wife Ann, Aubrey Long and wife Tammy, Afton Long, Clifford Long and wife Robie, Ava Hunt and husband Gary, and Zena Williamson. She is survived by eighteen grandkids and eleven great grandkids and numerous nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be Michael Long, Justin Long, Cody Williamson, Nathan Davidson, Devin Lohse, Jared Lohse and John Riley. A special thanks to Theresa Lewis of Kindred Hospice and Main Street Pharmacy. A visitation will be held from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Monday, August 28, 2017 at Johnson's Funeral Home. Funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, August 29, 2017 in the chapel of Johnson's Funeral Home with burial to follow in Fairmount Cemetery. 

JOSE CEREZO PEREZ aka "Shorty", 91, of San Angelo, Texas, passed away on the 27th of August, 2017. Jose was born in Cuernavaca, Mexico on March 19, 1926. Jose was married to Maria Garcia on July 11, 1949 they remained married 49 years until her passing in 1998. Jose worked as a truck driver for M-System Food Stores for 33 years until his retirement. After retirement he helped out at the family resturants for the next seventeen years. He enjoyed spending time with his family, fishing, camping and football. He was also faithful member of St. Mary's Catholic Church. Jose is survived by seven children: Roy Perez of Fort Worth, Texas, Joe Perez of McAllen, Texas, Jesse Perez, Mario and Gloria Perez, Leticia and Daniel Franco, Gracie Martinez and Maria and Bryan Scarlett all of San Angelo, 42 grandchildren, 63 great grandchildren and 2 great-great grandchildren and other family, Crystal Irby and friends. Jose is preceded in death by his parents: Adelaido and Sofia Perez, infant son, Jose Luis Perez, wife Maria Garcia Perez, Brother Gonzalo Perez and Sister Gloria Moreno. Visitation will be held at Johnson's Funeral Home beginning at 6pm on Wednesday, August 30th, 2017 with a rosary to follow at 7 p.m. The funeral mass will be held at 10 a.m. at St. Joseph's Catholic Church on August 31st, 2017. Interment to follow at Calvary Catholic Cemetery mausoleum. Funeral arrangements are being handled by Johnson's Funeral Home. A special word of appreciation is sent from the family to Dr. Raymund Utalan, Dr. John Hunt, and all the nursing staff for the loving care shown to our father.

On August 20, 2017, the Lord called Gerald Wayne Coleman home. This beloved husband, son, father, grandfather and friend will be missed by countless family and friends, but we rejoice in his healing and his place in the Lord’s presence.

Born in San Angelo, Texas on April 3, 1952. Gerald’s parents, Larry and Joyce Barnes loved him and guided him through life. He would eventually graduate from Central High School in San Angelo in 1970, the same year he married fellow San Angelo native Paulette Box. They would have two children, Shane and Todd.

Gerald spent his life working with computers, the last 15 years being employed by the Information Services Department of Abilene Christian University. When he wasn’t working he enjoyed repairing and putting cars together, fishing, camping and playing the guitar. All this was put on the backburner when grandkids started arriving. They quickly stole his heart and became the love of his life. Any event they were involved in demanded Poppy’s full attention and attendance.
Gerald had surrendered to Christ early in life but only later did the relationship grow and blossom. He and Paulette had been a member of First Baptist Church of Buffalo Gap for some time when he began to grow dramatically in his spiritual life.

When Rev. Chuck Gilliland was called to be the pastor of the church and he and Gerald developed a strong relationship, eventually going on a mission trip to Zambia together. The trip affected Gerald greatly, to the point that he would become a deacon at the church and member of the Praise Team. He developed a deep passion for people to know Jesus Christ in a personal and passionate relationship.

Awaiting him in heaven is his son Shane, grandparents Robert and Teeny Morrison and grandparents Lawrence and Florence Barnes, brother David Barens and in-laws Frank and Nina Box and RJ Coleman.

Gerald’s Legacy and memory are carried on by his wife Paulette Coleman of San Angelo, his son Todd and wife Trixy Coleman of San Angelo; grandkids Ashtyn Gillie of Austin, Justin Coleman of Abilene, Devon Franks of Denton, Drew Barber of Bakersfield, California, Devo Coleman of San Angelo and Arysta Coleman of San Angelo. His parents Larry and Joyce Barnes of San Angelo and brothers Gary Coleman and Steven Barnes, both of San Angelo carry on his legacy as well. A countless host of extended family and friends treasure their memories of Gerald.

There will be a visitation Tuesday, August 22, 2017 from 6-8 PM at Harper’s Funeral Home. A celebration of his life will be held on Wednesday, August 23, 2017 at 11:30 AM at Glenn Meadows Baptist Church, 6002 Knickerbocker, San Angelo, Texas. Rev. Chuck Gilliland will officiate and the Buffalo Gap Praise Team will sing.

The family request you to come casually dressed and in lieu of flowers the family request you to make a donation to either Alzheimer’s or Diabetes foundation or your favorite ministry.

Family and friends can offer condolences and sign the online register book for Gerald at www.harper-funeralhometx.com

A Visitation will be held at the Harper Funeral Home Chapel on Monday, August 21, 2017 from 5:00pm- 7:00pm. The Funeral Service will be held at 11:00am, Tuesday, August 22, 2017 at Harper Funeral Home.

Survivors include her husband, Collier Duane Branham, two sons Mike and Kim Branham, one daughter Melva Sussdorf, and siblings Myra Denton and Jay Farrington.

A Bio of Lolita's life will be available at the Service.

Perry Blake Poe, 60, passed from this life at his home late Monday evening. He was born on July 24, 1957 in Winters, TX to Dennis C. and Rhuenell Compton Poe. After graduation from Winters High School, Perry engaged in farming and ranching with his dad. He managed the North Runnels Water District prior to moving to San Angelo, TX where he worked at various auto dealerships, most recently at Jim Bass Ford, and engaged in self-employed endeavors. Perry married Zelina Torres on February 11, 2011 in San Angelo. 

Perry’s greatest joy was his family. He is survived by his loving wife, Zelina, and his mother, Rhuenell Hall and her husband, Richard Jones of San Angelo. He is also survived by the lights of his life, his three daughters, Amber Leshae Poe of New Mexico, Amanda Blake Poe of Abilene, TX and daughter and son in law Erica Nicole and Steve Cavazos of Abilene. His surviving granddaughters are Madison Poe and Presley Carter of Abilene. Perry is also survived by step-son and wife, Angelo and Lexi Torres and step-grandson, Noah of San Angelo. His surviving brothers and their wives are Cliff and Jeani Poe of League City,TX, Greg and Glinda Poe of Lubbock, TX and Brandon and Karen Poe, also of Lubbock. Also surviving are numerous nieces and nephews and a multitude of friends.

A visitation will be held Friday, August 18, 6:00-8:00 PM, at Harper Funeral Home, 2606 Southland Dr., San Angelo, TX, 76904. 

Services for Perry will be Saturday, August 19, 2017 at 2:00 PM at Glen Meadows Baptist Church, 6002 Knickerbocker Rd, San Angelo, TX 76904. 

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Glen Meadows Baptist Church Legacy Fund, the United Way or the charity of your choice.

Nancy Jane Allison went to be with her Lord on August 15, 2017. Services for her will be on Friday, August 18, 2017 at 2:00 PM at Harper Funeral Home, San Angelo, Texas. Interment will be at 4:15 PM in Sutton County Cemetery immediately following the service.

Nancy Jane Allison was born on August 18, 1926 in Commerce, Texas to Harry Gordon Long and Nancy “Nannie” Bess Long.

Nancy had two brothers, John G. Long and Harry Long. Both preceded her in death. Nancy has one sister, Dorothy “Dot” Cody of Garland, Texas.

Nancy graduated from East Texas State Teacher’s College, caught the A train to Sonora to start teaching first grade in 1947. Nancy taught her students the “3-R’s” and they taught her to sing “Strawberry Roan”.

Nancy met Reggie Trainer at the Sonora Post Office. They were married July 19, 1947 until his death on October 5, 1965. They had two children, Harry James Trainer and Regina Ann Sledge. Nancy was then married to Sam Houston Allison on August 3, 1967 until his death in 1982.

Nancy loved traveling, reading and being a good friend.

Nancy attended Southland Baptist Church.

Nancy is survived by her son, Harry and his wife Cindy; her daughter, Regina and her husband Kenneth; her granddaughter, Morgan Trainer Chegwidden and her husband Jason; and her extended family of Allisons, Longs, Codys, Powers, Trainers and friends.

In lieu of flowers, please donate to Meals for the Elderly or the City of San Angelo Animal Services.

William Rees Tarn, 70, of San Angelo went to be with the Lord on Saturday afternoon, August 12, 2017 in his home. He left behind a loving wife, a loyal son, and a beautiful family. Bill was born September 9, 1946 in Pittsburgh, PA to William Hewitt and Esther Postgate Tarn. He grew up in Culver City, California where he graduated from High School. He served his country honorably in The United States Army for 6 years including two tours in Vietnam during the war followed by a tour of duty in Nuremberg, Germany where he met and married his first wife Traudl Tarn. Bill and Traudl then moved to west Los Angeles, where they lived together until amicably separating. He worked as an engineer for Hughes Aircraft/Raytheon Corporation until his retirement. During his avionics engineering career, Bill assisted in the development of many classified and some now declassified projects such as the invention of the then groundbreaking technology of the Doppler Radar used in U.S. military aircraft such as the F-15 Strike Eagle. In West LA, Bill met and married his true soulmate Elvia A. Pimentel and they shared their lives together filled with love and happiness blessed by the grace of God for 40 years. Bill and Elvia took her nephew Alvarro Gonzalez in and raised him like a son. In 2006, Bill and Elvia moved to San Angelo. As a hobby and passion, at the young age of 10, Bill became a HAM Radio Operator and enthusiastically engaged in conversations with countless fellow HAMS from all over the world. He also was an avid motorcyclist having biked far and wide across the entire nation and even ventured from Los Angeles to El Salvador. Bill was a firm supporter of the second amendment and a firearms specialist of no small repute. He was a strong man of faith and a lifelong staunch conservative. He devoted his life to his family and friends, God and Country and we will carry him in our hearts forever! Bill was preceded in death by his youngest son Thomas H. Tarn and his parents. He is survived by his loving wife, Elvia P. Tarn, of San Angelo; his son, Christopher Tarn and his wife Anutjarin, of Culver City, Ca; his Sister Ruth Jensen and her husband Steve, of Incline Village, Lake Tahoe, NV; his two Brothers, Robert Tarn and his wife Maria, of Agoura, Ca, and Thomas Tarn and his wife Dora, of Redondo Beach, Ca; and numerous nieces and nephews, other family members and close friends. The rosary will be held at 7:00 P.M., Thursday, August 17, 2017 at Harper Funeral Home Chapel. The Funeral Mass will be at 10:30 A.M., Friday, August 18, 2017 at Sacred Heart Cathedral with Bishop Michael Sis as Celebrant and Father Lorenzo Hatch as Concelebrant. Interment will follow at Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens.

Our precious angel, Alissa Amor Gomez, went safely into the arms of Jesus on Saturday, August 12, 2017. Alissa was born December 22, 2009 in San Angelo, Texas to Jeriah Gomez and Cynthia Corona. She attended Bowie Elementary and made many friends at school. Alissa loved painting, arts and crafts and swimming. Most of all she loved Jesus, and had an incredible strength and perseverance that most anyone wished they could have. Regardless of her circumstances in her battle, she always had a smile on her face, and would light up the room wherever she went. She was truly the epitome of strength and grace and courage. Although for too short of a time, her life and love for everyone and Jesus will remain in our hearts forever. We will dearly miss you Alissa, and we will carry you with us always! Alissa is once again united forever with her father Jeriah, who preceded her in death. She is survived by her Grandparents, Brooke and Jerry Gomez, of San Angelo, Sonia and Ramon Fuentes, of San Angelo and Albert Garcia, of Divide, TX; her Mother, Cynthia Corona, of San Angelo; her Brothers, Jeriah Gomez, Jr. and Keano Gomez, both of San Angelo; her Aunts, Kalina Garcia and Alex, of Odessa, TX, Sonia Garcia, of San Angelo, Leah Diaz, of San Angelo and Anna Ramsey, of San Angelo; her Uncles, Santiago Garcia, of San Angelo, Albert Garcia, of San Angelo, Ely Gomez, of San Angelo and Ryan Von Willer, of San Angelo. She is also survived by numerous cousins, other family members and many close friends. The viewing will be 8:00 A.M. – 8:00 P.M., Tuesday, August 15, 2017 at Harper Funeral Home. The Funeral Service will be 10:00 A.M., Wednesday, August 16, 2017 at Word of Life Assembly of God Church with Pastor Julian Falcon officiating.