Jo Ann " MeeMaw" Porter, of Santa Anna, passed away on June 16, 2019. 

Jo was born in Santa Anna to John and Edith (Shields) Gilbert on March 19, 1941; the oldest of 5 children. She married Jack Porter on September 17, 1960 and they shared 58 wonderful years together. 

She was an office manager for automobile dealerships, including, Mustang Chevrolet, Lynn Alexander and Jim Bass Ford, but her greatest accomplishment was always her family. 

She is preceded in death by his parents, daughter; Patricia Stapleton and son Don Woodrow Gilbert. 

She is survived by her husband, Jack Porter, daughter; Sandra Warner and husband, Gary; sons; Randy Porter and wife, Jane, Danny Porter and wife, Debbie, sister in law; Lynda Gilbert, sister, Wanda Bailey and husband, James Bailey, brother, Dale Gilbert, 6 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren. 

The family of Jo Porter wishes to extend our sincere thanks to Hospice off San Angelo for the loving care shown to our family. Memorial donations may be given to Hospice of San Angelo. 

I thought of you with love today, but that is nothing new. 

I though about you yesterday and the days before that too. 

I think of you in silence. I often speak your name. 

All I have are memories and your picture in a frame. 

Your memory is my keepsake, with which I'll never part. 

God as you in His keeping... I have you in my heart. 

Betty Ruth Henderson Ballard, of San Angelo, went to be with the Lord peacefully on June 15, 2019 in San Angelo. 

Public viewing will be from 9:00 AM until 8:00 PM and the family will receive friends from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM Wednesday, June 19, 2019, at Robert Massie Funeral Home. Graveside Services will be 1:00 PM Thursday, June 20, 2019, at Fairmount Cemetery with Brother George Cooper, formally of Grace Temple Baptist Church, officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Robert Massie Funeral Home. 

Betty Ballard was born in Cisco to Lula Irene Gage & Mark Henderson on November 11, 1926. She married George Melvin Ballard, Jr. on September 6, 1943 in Mertzon. He preceded her in death on May 27, 1981. Betty owned her own business and worked as a beautician for 55 years. Betty found joy in talking to everyone and was not shy to share stories and bring laughter to those around her. Betty loved her children and grandchildren and loved being involved their lives. She spent much of her free time outside working in the yard. 

Betty Ballard is preceded in death by her parents, and a son K.C. Ballard on October 18, 1992, a brother and three sisters. 

Survivors include two daughters, Cindy Large and husband Speedy of Orange, and Georgia Carr and husband Dwaine of San Angelo; her son, Kye Ballard of San Angelo; seven grandchildren, Venessa Shannon, Gennie Large, Pam Constance, Jason Carr of Wall, Tammy Dunn and husband Mike of Rowena, Kristie Herring and husband Tripp of Miles, and Dillion Ballard and wife Rachel of San Angelo; 13 great grandchildren. 

The family of Betty Ballard wishes to extend our sincere thanks to her loving family at Sagecrest. 

Memorials may be given to Sagecrest Alzheimer's Care Center, 438 E Houston Harte Expy., San Angelo, Texas 76903 
 

Rosalina P Flores, of San Angelo, passed away on June 16, 2019.  Viewing will commence at 3:00 pm on Tuesday, June 18,2019 with at Rosary being read at 7:00 pm at Gutierrez Funeral Chapels/North.  Funeral Mass will be Wednesday at 10:00 am at St. Mary's Catholic Church with interment following at Calvary Cemetery.  Survivors include her husband, Ismael Flores and children.  

Aaron D. Hamilton, 93, passed gently from this world on June 15th, 2019. Aaron was born January 29,1926 in Ballinger, Texas to Aaron and Verna Lee (nee Dean)Hamilton. The family moved to San Angelo in 1928 following the death of his father. After attending San Angelo Central High, Aaron joined the U.S. Army Air Corp in 1944 and served proudly until his honorable discharge in November 1945. Aaron returned home and worked at a local grocers while studying bookkeeping. During this time a friend told him about an opening for a mail carrier at the local U.S. Post Office. Aaron was hired and he worked there for the next 35 years until his retirement. Aaron enjoyed woodworking for many years and was always generous with his creative projects. There was very little that he couldn't make. He loved NASCAR and had an encyclopedic knowledge of the drivers, owners, and crews of the various cars. He is preceded in death by his parents, brother Leroy Hamilton, sister Betty Lynn Autry Smith, and his beloved wife of 48 years, Paula Smith Hamilton. Aaron is survived by his sister Margie Mae H. Scarborough, children Aaron T. Hamilton (Gilda), Nancy H. Kneupper (Edward), Sherill Wood, Jeff Havard (Keren Harris), Perry Havard (Carla Horn), and Randy Havard (Leah); grandchildren Austin Hamilton, Bryan Hamilton, Brandon Kneupper, Stephanie K. Miller, Shawna Wood, Lauren H. Somers, Heather Havard, Sabrina H. Atkins, Perry Havard, Derian Havard, and Caden Havard as well as 11 great grandchildren, two nieces and a nephew. Graveside services will be held at 10:00 AM on Thursday, June 20th at Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens. The family would like to thank the staff at Shannon Medical Center for their exemplary care of our father/grandfather. Their skill and compassion are greatly appreciated. Friends and family may sign the online register book at www.Johnsons-FuneralHome.com

Our beloved father, Fred E. McDonald, passed away peacefully at his home on June 12, 2019. 
Fred McDonald was born on November 27, 1932, to Charles and Pearl McDonald. He graduated from San Angelo High School in 1950. After high school, Fred worked as a Draftsman at Malden Ballard. He then went on to serve in the U.S. Army from 1953 to 1955 and continued serving in the Army Reserves until 1958. The military gave Fred the opportunity to continue his education. He dreamed of becoming an architect and was able to do so through the GI Bill. He attended San Angelo College for 2 years and finished his education at Texas Tech University and The University of Texas. While at Texas Tech, he worked as a draftsman for Page, Sutherland, Page Architectural Firm. Fred also taught drafting classes for a brief time at San Angelo College. 
Fred married the love of his life, Sue Watson, on August 18, 1956. Sue and Fred spent many wonderful years together, traveling the world and raising their family. Together, Fred and Sue had three children, Melodie McDonald, Jeff McDonald and Genny McDonald Henderson. 
Throughout his life, Fred worked for many architectural and engineering firms. He went on to become partners with Jack McDermott, forming McDermott, McDonald Architectural Firm. Fred’s talent in architecture can be seen in buildings throughout all of San Angelo and West Texas. 
Fred was also heavily involved in the San Angelo community. He was a member of the Freemasonry where he was raised as a Master Mason with Lodge 570 of San Angelo, Texas on January 13, 1961. As a Master Mason, he obtained his 32nd Degree Mason and Scottish Rite of Freemasonry. He also devoted his time to Shriners, Rotary Club, Elks Club, City Planning Commission, Industrial Developers of San Angelo and the Home Builders Association. 
Fred and his wife Sue were always ready for an adventure. They enjoyed numerous trips around the world sponsored by General Electric. When Fred was not on a trip with his wife or working hard as an architect, he enjoyed hunting and fishing trips with his many close friends and family. 
Later in life, Fred found the most joy in spending time with his grandchildren. He loved taking them on adventures and sat front row at all of their school and sporting events. He was their biggest fan and present for all of their achievements. 

Guy Elkins, 87, passed away on Thursday, June 13, 2019, in San Angelo. 

Graveside Services will be at 10:00 AM Tuesday, June 18, 2019, at East Hill Cemetery in Fort Stockton with Rev. Steve Ramirez, pastor of Immanuel Baptist Church in Fort Stockton, officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Robert Massie Funeral Home in San Angelo. 

Mr. Elkins was born October 6, 1931 in Nixon to Robert and Corine Elkins. He moved to San Angelo in 2019 to be near his daughter after being a long-time resident of Fort Stockton. Guy married Mary Taylor in 1954, she preceded him in death on February 17, 1971. He later married Verna Mayse in 1975, she preceded him in death on May 27, 2016. He was a contract pumper for multiple companies before retiring in 1995. Guy was a veteran of the US Navy. He was a member of the Emmanuel Baptist Church 

Guy is preceded in death by four brothers, Scott Elkins, Joe Elkins, Noel Elkins, and Earl Elkins; a sister Barbara McCracken; a step-daughter, Judy Puckett; and a grandson, Sonny Puckett. 

Survivors include a daughter, Glenda Leavelle and husband James of San Angelo; a son, Robert Elkins of Fort Stockton, two step-sons, David Mayse and wife Cindy of Houston, Martin Mayse of Magnolia; a step-daughter, Jeannie Northcutt and husband Ricky of Fort Stockton; a son-in-law, Milton Puckett of Fort Stockton; 10 grandchildren, Taylor Leavelle, Mollie Leavelle, Marty Northcutt, Cody Northcutt, Allen Mayse, Julie Martinez, Mike Mayse, Terah Hogan, Natalie Roberts and Chris Puckett; and ten great-grandchildren; and three great, great-grandchildren. 

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Immanuel Baptist Church, P.O. Box 54, Fort Stockton, Texas 79735. 

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Wilfredo De Jesús passed away peacefully in his sleep Thursday, May 2, 2019. Originally named Wilfidio, he was born to parents, Tomás and Robustina Ramos De Jesus, on October 12, 1922 in Cabo Rojo, Puerto Rico. As a young man, Wilfidio had the aspiration to "live the American dream." At the age of 16, Wilfidio pursued this dream and moved to NYC with pennies to his name. Upon reaching Ellis Island, he was renamed Wilfredo De Jesús. Although coming to the States with a limited education he did not let this stop him. Wilfredo accomplished much throughout his life, attending technical school for radio and television, working as a seafood chef at renowned NYC hotel and holding several positions at a hospital. However, according to him, one of his greatest accomplishments was finding the love of his life, Carmen. M. Salaman. They were married on September 11, 1948, resulting in two daughters: Carmen Dory De Jesús (Hayes) and Lillian De Jesús (Garza) 

Wilfredo had a well-known reputation for his love and generosity. He often could be heard saying, "there's a bed and food if you need it” to many visiting guests! No one left his home with an empty stomach as he loved to cook. Wilfredo found true purpose, though, when he began studying the bible with Jehovah’s Witnesses. He dedicated his life to serving Jehovah on November 26, 1960 and was baptized. He touched many lives as one of Jehovah's faithful and dedicated shepherds and stored up many “treasures in heaven." (Matthew 6:20) After raising his two daughters, Wilfredo again showed the love and generosity he was known for when he adopted his niece, Jessica De Jesús (Ybarra), and raised her as his own daughter. 

Wilfredo endured much throughout his life, burying his two daughters and his beloved wife before his own passing. Yet, his faith did not waver and he strongly believed in Jehovah's promise of a resurrection and a beautiful life on a paradise Earth. (Revelation 21:4) Wilfredo lived a life full of zest for almost a century until he passed away at 96 years of age. He loved to garden and bravely did so in the unforgiving West Texas heat. He was a lively storyteller and brought joy and laughter to all who had the pleasure of his company! Wilfredo leaves behind a sister, two brothers, adopted daughter and many cousins, nieces, nephews, grandchildren, and one great grandson. It is our hope and conviction that he is safe in God’s memory and we will see him again joined by his two daughters and wife in the resurrection. There we will embrace them all with tears of joy in our eyes! (John 5:28, 29) 

We wish to give thanks to the personnel at SageCrest for making Wilfredo feel at home and carrying for him as if part of their own family. 

A memorial service will be held at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses, 2021 Pulliam St., San Angelo, TX at 2 PM, Saturday May 25, 2019.

Dr. Jay Kay “Jeep” Amburgey, 83, passed away peacefully in his home on Tuesday, May 7, 2019, surrounded by family and friends. 

A "Celebration of Life" will be Saturday, May 18, 2019, at 11:00 AM at First United Methodist Church, 37 E Beauregard Ave. There will be a reception at the church immediately following the service. Cremation and arrangements are under the direction of Robert Massie Funeral Home. 

Jay was born in Odessa, Texas on September 19, 1935 to Jay Dee and Jamae Amburgey. When he was four, his family moved to Casa Grande, Arizona where he spent most of his youth working on ranches and developing his love for the cowboy way of life. He returned to Odessa at seventeen and graduated from Odessa High School in 1954. Following graduation, he worked on his family’s ranch before joining the U.S Army where he served for two years in Nellingen, Germany. 

Following his service in the military, he pursued his education at New Mexico State University in Las Cruces, New Mexico where he received his Bachelor of Science in Mathematics. He then went on to obtain both his Master’s degree and PhD from Texas Tech University in Lubbock. 

After completing his PhD, Jay began his career teaching at Wayland Baptist University in Plainview. He then moved his family to San Angelo where he began his thirty-seven-year career as a Math Professor at Angelo State University. In addition to earning his tenure, Jay helped create a gifted math program for elementary students- MESA (Math Excellence in San Angelo); a partnership between San Angelo ISD and the Angelo State University Math Department, which allowed elementary students the opportunity to attend classes at ASU. Jay touched so many lives through his teaching, tutoring, and mentoring. 

Upon his retirement from Angelo State University in 2005, he returned to his cowboy roots and bought property outside Christoval and named it Lone Oak Ranch. He built his bunkhouse and a barrage of barns and shops. Jay never grew tired of building roads, clearing land, mending fences, digging ditches, and “chopping rocks”. 

Jay had many passions in life that included arrowhead hunting, motocross racing, backpacking in Big Bend, dancing, traveling, skiing, goldmining, and playing his banjo, just to name a few. 

Jay’s good looks and southern charm endeared him to many. He will be profoundly missed by his family and friends. He was an inspiration to all with his high-octane energy, razor-sharp wit, and his ability to share his endless “tall tales” to anyone who would listen. 

It would be impossible to remember Jay without acknowledging his profound faith in our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Over the last six years, he could be found every Sunday studying the Bible for hours with family and friends at his daughter’s house. There is no need to wonder what he trusted. Till the end of his time here, he strived to tell all “believe on the Lord Jesus Christ and thou shalt be saved” (Acts 16:31 KJV). 

Jeep is survived by Holly, his love for the last 22 years; his son, Dalton Amburgey; his daughters, Javaun Amburgey, and Vickie Shaw and her husband Keith; his granddaughter, Alexis Amburgey, his sister, Gwendolyn Sue Davis and half-brother Shane Amburgey; his nieces, Kathleen Bouscal, and Auna Hallford; his nephews, Joel Allen, Sam Allen, and Kim Hallford. He is also survived by his stepchildren, Robert Snoddy and his children, Logan, and Freeman; and Shani Snoddy and her children Ajhalei, Idrissa, and Daveon. 

Jeep is preceded in death by his parents and sister, DeAun Britt; nieces, Becky Root and Karen Trout; and nephew Steve Hallford. 

We would also like to extend a special thanks to Pam, Cleo and Leslie with Kindred Hospice for their compassionate care and support. 

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to the charity of their choice. 

Honorary Pall Bearers will be Joel Allen, Floyd “Bub” Amburgey, Ray Barela, Bill Henderson, Ed McElrath, Ed Olsen, Morgan Riley, Tom Schultz, Johnny Van Court, and Craig Wescott. 

Janet Louisa (Evans) Vogt was born January 10, 1938 in Elm Grove, West Virginia. She graduated in 1955 from Triadelphia High School. She met Buck Vogt at a high school dance and they continued to dance for the next 65 years. She and Buck were married on July 13, 1958 at St Mark's Church in Wheeling WV. And immediately left for Buck's Air Force assignment in Great Falls, Montana.

Besides Great Fall they lived in New Haven Ct, Key West Fl, Clark Air Base in the Philippines, Taipei, Taiwan, and San Angelo.

After Buck retired from the USAF, she got a Real Estate Broker license and became a Rental Property Manager of 55 properties and an apartment complex manager until her retirement in 2005. She also was a member of the San Angelo Association of Realtors until retiring in 2005. She is also a member of the San Angelo Apartment Association.

Jan has received her 50-year pin from the Order of Eastern Star. She served as a Worthy Matron and as Secretary of Chapter 826. She also served as a Deputy Grand Matron of the Order of Eastern Star of Texas.
As a couple they also taught country/western dancing at the Santa Fe Junction Club, the Coachman Club, SAISD dance classes as well and 18 years at Angelo State Adult Continuing Education classes. They lost track of the number of graduates somewhere in the 700 plus students.

They competed in The Senior Games (over 55) in dancing at both the local and State levels in Two-Step, Waltz and Swing categories earning 12 medals. The also appeared on 12 tv shows of the nationally televised show 'Club Dance" on CMT. They are 30-year members of the local San Angelo Western Dance Club.

They volunteered for 14 years at Angelo Civic Theater and won "Volunteers of the Year" with RSVP. They assisted the choreographer of the play "Land and the River" in Country Western dancing as well as acting and dancing in the play. In all, they acted in a total of 14 plays and designed/managed the current volunteer usher program at ACT.

They were also part of the group that brought Little League Baseball to San Angelo and she served as Secretary of the Southern Little League in the early 1970's.
Family consist of husband; 2 sons Mark and Gary Vogt; and 2 grandsons Aaron and Michael Vogt.

A Visitation will be held Friday, April 12th from 5-7PM at Harper Funeral Home. Services are Saturday, April 13th at 2PM in the Harper Chapel.

Ralph Jay Hollway wasn't born in Texas but he got here as quick as he could. After living 78 years in San
Angelo, TX, his spirit ascended to Heaven on April 10, 2019.

Born to Ralph Bertrand Hollway and Helen Wilcott Hollway on September 29, 1934, in Kansas City, MO., RJ came to Texas when he was 6 years old, accompanied by his parents, sisters LouAnn and Barbara, and brother Bob. A member of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation, Ralph was proud of his Indian heritage on his dad's side, and German heritage on his mother's side.

Ralph's formal education began at Immaculate Conception Academy and continued through San Angelo High School and San Angelo Jr. College. During his school years he proudly achieved the Order of the Arrow and Eagle Scout ranking in Boy Scouts of America.
Ralph began his career in the Life Insurance business when he was 23 and remained active in that pursuit until his death at the age of 84. He was highly regarded among his peers and known for his integrity and dedication to the best interests of every client, always. Along the way he was involved in American Council of Life Underwriters, and San Angelo Assoc. of Life Underwriters where he served in every office including president and was twice Life Underwriter of the Year. Ralph was a Million Dollar Round Table Life Member; Texas Leaders Round Table, six years; National Quality Award four years; a member of San Angelo Estate Planning Council. He won the Life Ins. Industry National Sales Award several times. He was a Chartered Life Underwriter and Life Underwriter Training Council Fellow.

In the Jaycees Ralph was elected Jaycee of the Year, Speak Up Winner, Key Man, President and Life Member. He was, at one time or another, a Director of or in some way affiliated with virtually every civic organization in San Angelo, too many to name all. He served one term on the City Commission.

AKA Pop, Dad, Grampa, Uncle Ralph or Uncle Giraffe, and RJ, he was so proud of all the boys and the fine men they grew up to be. He loved the grands and great grands, nieces and nephews. He relished each accomplishment, enjoyed gathering a load of the younger ones for an occasional spin in the golf cart, being with the older ones on the dove lease, teaching anyone who would listen how to do something. He was determined to leave the boys with good tools and know-how.
R J played golf for about 60 years, and he loved all his hunting adventures and the friends accrued along the way in both pursuits. In later years he became an avid reader, partial to biographies, history, and action/thriller novels. He could repair just about anything that needed it around the house, and he was a meticulous builder of wood furniture.

He was the best dance partner a girl could ever wish for.

Ralph J. Hollway and Jane Wiley were married in San Angelo in 1955, and were blessed with four sons: Ralph Jay, II; Wiley Kevin, Michael Stephen and Travis Scott.
Ralph and Janice Crain Causey were married in 1980 and life began again with 2 more sons, Justin Steven and James Jason Causey.
Preceding in death are Ralph's parents, his sister Barbara and brother Bob; son Mike, step-son Jason, grandchildren Kristi and Brett; mother of his sons, Jane. Also preceding in death are sister-in-law Jean Guthrie, brothers-in-law Norman Croy, Roy Hubbartt, Jim Guthrie and Jay White.

Surviving are wife JC, sons Jay, Kevin (Chris), and Justin, all of San Angelo; son Scott (Inocencia), of Kerrville, 6 grandchildren, 2 step-grandsons; 8 great-grandchildren, 6 step-great grandchildren. Also surviving is sister LouAnn Croy of West Linn, OR; sisters-in-law Lexie Hollway and Sue White, brothers-in­ law Kenneth Crain and Richard Crain; many nieces and nephews.
A Christian of strong faith who continued in diligent study of God's Word through his last days, Ralph was a member of Southland Baptist Church for 30+ years. A Memorial Service will be held there at 2PM on April 13, 2019, led by Rev. Chris Curran and Rev. Jill Fulghum. 

Special thanks to Kindred Hospice and our angels Angela and Samantha. They and all the others at Kindred, and the associated personnel, tended to Ralph with love, kindness and respect. Thanks also to the many who visited, sent cards, brought substance and sustenance, and prayed. Grace was showered on us day after day, sometimes in the form of peppermint ice cream. Careful attention was paid to smallest needs.

Memorial donations made to the organization or charity of your choice are welcome.