John(Jack) Richmond Massey was born on September 3,1971 in Austin, Texas to Don and Billie Massey. 
In 1973 he and his family moved to Del Rio, Texas where he grew up. Jack enjoyed singing in the middle school choir and played multiple sports including his favorite, football. Jack’s true love was Scouting and loved the outdoors. He went on many adventures through scouting including canoeing rivers and hiked trails from the Ozarks to the Gila wilderness and everywhere in between. He was a summer camp counselor as a youth scout at camp Sol Mayer and then later as an adult he was excited to become the camp Director of Camp Sol Mayer. The highlight of Jack’s adventures were the Philmont Scout Ranch in New Mexico. Jack earned the highest honor in scouting completing his eagle scout rank in which he helped bring new soccer fields to Del Rio. Jack’s Eagle project was literally the construction of the first youth soccer fields in Del Rio. The association started the year before and played here and there at baseball fields and such. This was a huge project for a young person involving heavy equipment excavators, graders, trenches and such. Water supply, sprinklers plumbing, storage shed construction and many, many volunteers. Also involved was a referee clinic to provide training to volunteers. No one had been around soccer before that. This project received recognition from the head of the President’s Council of fitness, Arnold Schwarzenegger.
Jack graduated from Del Rio High School in the Spring of 1990. Jack attended Angelo State University and made his life in San Angelo, Texas.

In the year of 2002 he met the love of his life, Tana Massey.
They soon were married on May 22nd, 2004. Jack worked for Darnell & Dickson for a short period of time, then went on to work under Randy Rohmfeld at AAA Testers where he would work for the next eleven years.

Jack was Preceded in death by his parents, Don and Billie Massey and sister Barbara Massey.
Jack is survived by his wife Tana Massey with daughter Sage Massey, beloved stepdaughter Addison Simmons and stepson Payton Menchaca. Brother Randy Massey and wife Deborah of Las Vegas, Nevada, Russell Massey and wife Tina Massey of Austin, TX. Beloved father and mother-in-law Don and Carolyn Maynard, Brother and sister in-law Jason and Dana Calhoun all of San Angelo, TX. Jack took all of the above roles very seriously, but most of all was a great uncle to Jennifer Massey of Broken Arrow, Ok, Dylan and Davis Calhoun of San Angelo, TX, and Taylor Massey of Austin, TX.

We would like to thank Dr. Mull and his staff for the great and extensive care given to him in time of need, and our friends for the prayers and thoughts sent our way.

The Funeral service will be held at Southland Baptist Church on Wednesday March 29th at 10:30 a.m with
Pastor Dr. Taylor Sandlin officiating.
Graveside Service to follow at Fairmount Cemetery.

“I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in me will live, even though he dies;
And whoever lives and believes in me will never die.” John 11:25-26

Do you believe?

Eunice Irene Vicars Welch was born December 10, 1916 in Thorndale County, Texas to J.P. Vicars and Mary Pearl Hilyard Vicars. She was the eldest of three brothers; Orville, Leighton and J.P and two sisters; Nina Ruth, Patsy.

Eunice married Tully Welch on December 8th, 1934 in Blackwell, TX along with their friends, Leonard and Dolly Baker. Jack and Louise Baker witnessed the ceremony and then they all went to Ft. Chadbourne to a barn dance. Eunice and Tully were married for 61 years before the death of Tully separated them, physically but not mentally.

Eunice and Tully had two children, Harlan R. Welch and Mary Karen Welch: three grandchildren, Tim Welch, Tammy Gully, and Kevin Tims, and six great grandchildren, Samantha and Austin Tims, Layton and Ryan Gully, and Ethan and Trenton Welch.

Eunice was an amazing woman who had an amazing life. She loved her family and always put everyone before herself. She was a wonderful cook who liked putting together large family dinners and making lots of deserts. She couldn’t get enough of her grandchildren and great grandchildren and was always ready to poke some sweets down anyone who visited. Eunice’s second love was following politics and whatever was on CNN. Political discussions were always fun during family dinners because

Eunice leaned a little left and the rest of the family leans to the right. Even at 100 years old, she kept up with this last Presidential election.

The family will be receiving friends from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Tuesday at Harper Funeral Home. Graveside services will be 2:00 pm Wednesday at Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens. Reception will follow at 3702 Mariner Terrace.

The family would like to give special thanks to Delaine Fuchs and the Kindred Hospice Family for their special care in the last days of Eunice’s life.

John (Jack) Richmond Massey was born on September 3,1971 in Austin, Texas to Don and Billie Massey.

In 1973 he and his family moved to Del Rio, Texas where he grew up. Jack enjoyed singing in the middle school choir and played multiple sports including his favorite, football. Jack’s true love was Scouting and loved the outdoors. He went on many adventures through scouting including canoeing rivers and hiked trails from the Ozarks to the Gila wilderness and everywhere in between. He was a summer camp counselor as a youth scout at camp Sol Mayer and then later as an adult he was excited to become the camp Director of Camp Sol Mayer. The highlight of Jack’s adventures were the Philmont Scout Ranch in New Mexico.

Jack earned the highest honor in scouting completing his eagle scout rank in which he helped bring new soccer fields to Del Rio. Jack’s Eagle project was literally the construction of the first youth soccer fields in Del Rio. The association started the year before and played here and there at baseball fields and such. This was a huge project for a young person involving heavy equipment excavators, graders, trenches and such. Water supply, sprinklers plumbing, storage shed construction and many, many volunteers. Also involved was a referee clinic to provide training to volunteers. No one had been around soccer before that. This project received recognition from the head of the President’s Council of fitness, Arnold Schwarzenegger.
Jack graduated from Del Rio High School in the Spring of 1990. Jack attended Angelo State University and made his life in San Angelo, Texas.

In the year of 2002 he met the love of his life, Tana Massey.

They soon were married on May 22, 2004. Jack worked for Darnell & Dickson for a short period of time, then went on to work under Randy Rohmfeld at AAA Testers where he would work for the next eleven years.

Jack was Preceded in death by his parents, Don and Billie Massey and sister Barbara Massey.

Jack is survived by his wife Tana Massey with daughter Sage Massey, beloved stepdaughter Addison Simmons and stepson Payton Menchaca. Brother Randy Massey and wife Deborah of Las Vegas, Nevada, Russell Massey and wife Tina Massey of Austin, TX. Beloved father and mother-in-law Don and Carolyn Maynard, Brother and sister in-law Jason and Dana Calhoun all of San Angelo, TX. Jack took all of the above roles very seriously, but most of all was a great uncle to Jennifer Massey of Broken Arrow, Ok, Dylan and Davis Calhoun of San Angelo, TX, and Taylor Massey of Austin, TX.

We would like to thank Dr. Mull and his staff for the great and extensive care given to him in time of need, and our friends for the prayers and thoughts sent our way.

The Funeral service will be held at Southland Baptist Church on Wednesday March 29 at 10:30 a.m with Pastor Dr. Taylor Sandlin officiating.

Graveside Service to follow at Fairmount Cemetery.

“I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in me will live, even though he dies;
And whoever lives and believes in me will never die.” John 11:25-26

Do you believe?

"William H. (Dub) Riley of Fort Stockton, passed away March 22, 2017, -3 days short of his 88th Birthday.
He was a Beloved Husband, a Loved Father and Grandpa.
He was born in Brady, Texas on March 25, 1929 to Bill and Ilene Riley
He graduated from Texas Tech in 1952 and started a Teaching and Coaching Career.
In 1955, He moved his Family to Fort Stockton, Texas where he and his wife, Lela began Farming. 
During the early 1970’s Dub became involved in International Agricultural Consulting in the Mid-East. 
He and Lela wound up in Uruguay, South America where he spent the last 15 years of his career.
Upon retiring, he and Lela moved back to Fort Stockton and later to San Angelo to be closer to family. 
Dub is survived by his wife of 66 years, Lela; his children; Wil Riley & wife Bonnie of Miami, Florida, Tam Honaker & husband Rick of San Angelo, Timothy O Riley and wife of Paysandú, Uruguay, and Hoven Riley of Fort Stockton. He also leaves behind many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Honoring Dub’s wishes there will be no service.
We will miss dearly our Husband, Father and Mentor.

Clifford Wayne Wright, 79, of San Angelo was received by his Heavenly Father with open arms on Monday, March 20, 2017. Clifford was born October 31, 1937 to Clifford Harvey “Skeet” Wright and Fleta Rogers Wright in Nolan County on the Divide. He attended school in Divide and went on to work many jobs in his life, including Kimble Foods in San Angelo, Texas International Airlines in San Angelo and Waco, Mayfield Paper Company in San Angelo; Burmass Publishing Company in Midland, Briggs Garden& Pest Control in Levelland and Pest Management in Lubbock.

In a final act of generosity, Clifford requested that his remains be donated to Texas Tech University Medical School in Lubbock for research and medical advancement purposes.

A memorial service & celebration of Clifford’s life will be Monday, April 3rd at 11:00 at Harper Funeral Home.

Clifford loved nothing more than the opportunity to visit and get to know people everywhere he went. Within minutes of meeting someone, he had made a personal connection and was invested in so many details of their life. He had a witty sense of humor and loved getting to share a joke or a laugh with those around him. The last several years as his health declined, he continued to maintain his sense of humor and witty personality.

He and his late wife, Marla, loved to travel, bird watch and work in the yard. He took pride in his ability to identify birds just by listening to their chirp. He loved to play golf and continued playing up until his later years when his health began to prohibit physical activity.

One of his favorite times of the year was the Hanks Cousins’ Reunion every July. He attended every year until he was too sick to travel. He had the distinct honor of serving as family auctioneer for the reunion auction each year. He was notorious for ‘fabricating’ bids in the hopes of baiting other bidders. However, he got stuck with many items when this tactic backfired on him. But, as he did with most setbacks, he took it lightheartedly, and was happy to contribute.

Clifford was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Marla, and brother, Donald Wright.

He is survived by his daughter, Christi Matthews & husband, Tommy, of San Angelo; son, Jeff Wright of Dripping Springs; step-children, Angela Allen & husband, Glenn of Levelland; Sheree Toal & husband, Steve of Lubbock; Freddie Steen & wife Marilyn of Gray Court, South Carolina; grandchildren Mickey & Kayla Matthews, Bradley & Stephanie Matthews, Dillon & Kate Matthews, all of San Angelo, Garrett & Amy Wright of Midland, Cody Wright of Buda, Hunter Wright of College Station, Justin Wright of Dripping Springs, Michael & D’Lyn Pompa of Levelland, Vince & Catherine Duarte of Burleson, Chillisa & Connor Brinson of Big Spring, Cienna Toal, Payne Toal, Jennifer Steen & Amanda Steen all of Lubbock and Josie Allen of Liberty City. He is also survived by the mother of his children, Helen Kennedy. He also leaves behind 13 great-grandchildren, numerous cousins, and countless friends.

Although his passing has been hard, and he will be greatly missed, we rest in the knowledge that his body is whole again, and he is no longer suffering and struggling for every breath. We are comforted by the assurance that he has already met lots of new people in Heaven and knows everything about them.

The family would like to thank the staff of Regency House, Community Medical Center and St Gabriel’s Hospice for their love and care for our dad.

Also, special thanks to Mary Beth and Arlen Lohse, Karen Gudim & Ana and Harold Smith for the many, many meals delivered to him from Meals for the Elderly. The impact you had on him spanned far beyond the meals you delivered. He loved your company and the time and conversations he had with you.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to Meals for the Elderly or the charity of your choice.

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Robert L. “Bobby” Johnson, 84, of San Angelo went to be with his heavenly father on Sunday, March 19, 2017 in San Angelo. Bobby was born June 26, 1932 in San Angelo, Texas to Albert Louis and Helen Florence Craddock Johnson. He grew up in San Angelo and graduated from San Angelo High School. Bobby went to work for Western Union as a delivery person at a young age, making thousands of deliveries via bicycle for 19 ½ years. Because he was very clever with math and numbers, he changed professions… when he was asked to work for Maverick Oil as a bookkeeper. He worked there for many years until it became Sherwood Oil Company, and remained with them until their closing. He then was asked to work for West Texas Gas and worked there until his retirement. Bobby married Margaret“Peggy” Zachry on December 27, 1980 and they shared 36 beautiful years together.
He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather and brother who devoted his life to his family. He was a true example of love, kindness, faithfulness and trust to all who knew him. Bobby was a devout member of Holy Angels Catholic Church and a member of HALO at Holy Angels. He was also affiliated with the Boy Scouts of America, having an active troop at one time. In his spare time, Bobby loved fishing, riding motorcycles and dirt bikes, traveling and being musically inclined. He loved playing the drums and the viola. His legacy of love will live on in our hearts forever and he will truly be missed by all who knew and loved him. Bobby was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his loving wife, Margaret “Peggy” Johnson, of San Angelo; his Daughter, Debbie Kelley and her husband Larry, of San Angelo; his Grandchildren, Kevin Kelley and his fiancée, Sierra Horn, and Stacy Kelley and his wife, Becca, all of San Angelo; his Great Grandchildren, Autumn, Patrick, Hayden, John and Paisley; his Brother, Jerry Johnson and his wife Kathy, of San Angelo; and his Sister, Kathy Fouche. The Rosary will be 6:00 P.M., Thursday, March 23, 2017 at Holy Angels Catholic Church. The Funeral Mass will be 10:00 A.M., Friday, March 24, 2017 at Holy Angels Catholic Church with Rev. Charles Greenwell as celebrant. The Interment will follow at 3:00 P.M., Friday, March 24, 2017 at the Garden of Memories Cemetery in Sweetwater, Texas. Pallbearers for the service will be Kevin Kelley, Stacy Kelley, Larry Kelley, Travis McDermott and Daniel Huber. The family requests that donations be made to the Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children, www.tsrhc.org. Read More »

Mary Esther Hankins ("The Beloved") was born January 17, 1937 to Luther and Bennie Pearl Alexander in East Palatka, FL. On March 17, 2017 Mary of San Angelo, Texas, finished her course in faith, and has now transferred her membership from the Church Militant to the Church Triumphant. With a smile on her face, she is now back home with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, and reunited with her daughter, Doreen, her parents Luther and Bennie Pearl Alexander and brother Kerry who preceded her in death.

At a very early age, she professed Jesus Christ as her Lord and Savior, and always believed that she could help anyone in need. Mary was a 1954 graduate of Central Academy High School, in Palatka, FL. She attended Edward Waters College in Jacksonville, FL and later served her country in the U.S. Army. On March 1974, she received her Certificate from Parish-Draughon"s College, in San Antonio, TX.

On December 22, 1956, she married her high school sweetheart, Nathaniel, and it was a marriage that lasted 60 years. During those years, while Nathaniel was in the Air Force, they lived in Hampton VA, Riverside CA, San Angelo, San Antonio, Crete Greece, Darmstadt Germany, Wakkanai Japan and Clark AFB Philippines.

Mary was one of the founding members that formed the Daily Bread Soup Kitchen to feed the hungry, in 1984. Hence, her true passion was her role as director of the The Daily Soup Kitchen for many years. She truly enjoyed trying to help those in need! For five years, she was a member of the Norwest Bank Community Advisory Board and served over five years as member of RSVP (Retired Senior Volunteer Program) Board. She was also a member of the Concerned Citizens Organization of San Angelo (CCOSA), and a member of SALT (San Angelo Living Together).

Mary was a charter member of the Le Coterie Society, which started in 1983 and served three terms as President, as well as a member till 2001. Mary was a past Board member of the Concho Valley Regional Food Bank, Healthy Families of San Angelo, and the San Angelo Day Nursery. At the Southwest Texas Conference of the United Methodist Churches, she was Chairperson of the Religion and Race Committee, Secretary for Council on Ministries Board, a member of Priority Funding Committee, and a Delegate to Jurisdictional Conference in Dallas.

In 1990, she was awarded the NAACP Outstanding Community Service Award. In 1992, Mary was awarded the UMM "Doer" Award. In 1993 she was awarded the SWTC, Charles T. Hardt Peace with Justice Award. Also in 1998 Bishop Ray Owen awarded her the Bishop's Exemplar Award for the San Angelo District.

Also in 1998, when her husband was appointed to St. Peters United Methodist Church in Corpus Christi, TX, she was the Director of the Timons Ministry. There she was responsible for a quarter of a million dollars renovation and rehab of the ministry into its new location. It is a ministry that is still going strong today! And in 2007 the Girl Scouts awarded Mary as a Woman of Distinction. On January 21, 2014, Mary and Hank were awarded the "Citizens of the of the Year" for 2013 by the San Angelo Chamber of Commerce. Most of all, she is thankful that she was able to serve God during her lifetime.

To cherish her memories are her husband Rev. Nathaniel "Hank" Hankins, son, Darryl (Glennis), grandchildren: Chaveaus, Darrion, Matt and Taryn. Sister Deborah Williams; many nieces, nephews and cousins. Good friend Ethel Johnson, God Daughter Ramona Curtis and all her church member.

A Visitation will be held from 6:00- 8:00 PM on Friday, March 24, 2017 at Harper Funeral Home. The Funeral Service is 2:00 PM on Saturday, March 25, 2017 at First United Methodist Church with burial to follow at Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens.

Larry A. Behrens, of San Angelo, passed away suddenly early Saturday, March 18, 2017 one day short of his 76th birthday.
He was a beloved husband, an adored PawPaw, a loved and respected Father, and cherished brother. He was an example of trust, faithfulness, kindness, love and integrity. His greatest pleasures were his grandchildren, his Church, his Thursday lunch group, and treasured lifelong friends and business associates.
He was born in a wooden frame home in San Saba, Texas on March 19, 1941 to Arnold H. Behrens and Kathlyn Busby Behrens. He grew up in San Saba, graduating from high school, where he made many lifelong friends.
He graduated from Southwest Texas State College in 1964, and began a teaching career in Sonora, Texas, then moving to San Angelo and teaching at Central High School. Still young, he changed course and moved to Austin where he worked for TXDOT. In 1973 he returned to San Angelo where he began to work for JHRussell &Son. There he found his true calling as a Ranch Broker and Appraiser, opening his own office in 1981. At the time of his death, he was still actively working along with his son at Behrens Ranch Sales where he leaves a legacy of honesty and integrity that he passed along to his son through his endless example. He represented many prominent ranching families that he was proud to call clients and friends.
He served on the District Methodist Church Parsonage Board for many years. In addition, he had served as an usher and on the Building Committee at Sierra Vista United Methodist. He had been a Board member of the San Angelo Realtors Association, receiving a 40 year Realtor member recognition award in 2014. He was a dedicated steward of the land, practicing conservation methods on the place that the family owns.
He is survived by his wife of forty years, Carmen, his son Blake and wife, Dana; his step children, Kelley Byrd and wife, Stacy, of San Antonio, Kortney Bailey and husband, Kyle; grandchildren Kassidy Tanner (Ashton Braddock), Tyler Tanner, Tripp Bailey, Pierce Behrens, Peyton Behrens, and River Braddock (great grandson), all of San Angelo, his sister, Kay Hilburn (Dawn and Reg) of Stephenville.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his maternal grandparents, his two special Aunts Frances Moore and Alma Van Saal. 
Pallbearers will be, Charley Christensen, Chip Cole, Marvin Hall, Tom Lee, James Maedgen, and John Morris.
Honorary Pallbearers will be, Carter Behrens, Jerry Curry, Steve Eustis, Larry Garvin, Dr. Tom Jeter, Rudy Menchaca, Kenny Sanders, Jerry Sefcik, and Larry Walker.
Visitation will be from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. on Monday March 20th at Harper Funeral Home in San Angelo.
Funeral Services will be at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, March 21, 2017 at Sierra Vista United Methodist Church with burial to follow at Fairmount Cemetery. 
Donations may be made to Sierra Vista United Methodist, West Texas Rehab of San Angelo, or a charity of your choice.