Jose M. Sanchez, 82, passed away on Friday, February 3, 2023 with his family by his side.

Public viewing will be Monday, February 6, 2023 from 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM at Robert Massie Funeral Home with the rosary being recited at 6:00 PM. Mass will be 10:00 AM Tuesday at St. Joseph's Catholic Church with Father Lazaro Hernandez, pastor, officiating. Burial will follow under the direction of Robert Massie Funeral Home.

Mr. Sanchez was born in Ciudad Acuña, Mexico to Zoilo and Cruz Martinez. He married Josefa Alvarez on June 5, 1960. In 1972, wanting a better life for his family, he moved them to Hereford and then to San Angelo in 1981. He was a masonry in the construction industry most of his life. Jose loved being outside in his yard tending to his plants and trees. He always kept it immaculate. Jose enjoyed scratching lottery tickets and traveling to Acuña. He was a family man and loved spending time with them. Jose was loved by anyone who knew him. He was a U.S. citizen.

Jose was preceded in death by a daughter, Mary Cruz Sanchez; and a great-grandson, Malachi Joe Castillo.

Survivors include his eight children, Jose Angel Sanchez and wife Emma of Hereford, Sylvia Obregon of San Antonio, Mary Cruz Medina and husband Mario of New Braunfels, Martin Sanchez and wife Blanca of San Angelo, Marcelo Sanchez and wife Carolina of San Antonio, Maria I. Perez and husband Pedro of San Angelo, Maria Elena Cortez and husband Javier of San Angelo, and Jesus Sanchez and wife Lisa of San Angelo; a sister Rachel Sanchez-Perez of Ciudad Acuña, Mexico; 31 grandchildren; and 53 great-grandchildren.

Barbara Ann Hancock Burney, treasured Christian sister and friend went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, Wednesday, February 1, 2023.

Barbara was born July 29, 1943 at St. Joseph Hospital, Houston, Texas. She was the only child of Clifton Nathan and Maxie Benjamin Hancock.

She was an exemplary example of a woman of noble character and grace. She was an elegant lady in words, actions, and dress; a force to be reckoned with in areas she championed. Barbara demonstrated that any challenged could be conquered with persistence and commitment. She was always up for an adventure. Her knowledge of places, people and things was uncanny. She was the epitome of living life to the fullest and trusting God in all things. Barbara had a remarkable close walk with Jesus. She always thanked God for leading her through many many trials and tribulations of life; constantly reminding everyone He was faithful. She never gave up praising him.

Barbara fought a courageous silent battle with cancer. She was a very private person never asking for help, unless absolutely necessary.

She accepted Jesus Christ as her Lord and Savior on April 13, 1952 at the age of nine and was baptized at Trinity Baptist Church, Houston, Texas.

Barbara was a faithful active church member of Trinity United Methodist Church, Beaumont, Texas, First United Methodist Church, San Angelo, Texas, Emmanuel Episcopal Church, San Angelo, Texas and was presently a member of Good Shepard Episcopal Church of San Angelo, Texas.

She was a dedicated student of the Bible and obedient to God’s Word. Her witness of God’s love and care was shared with all she came in contact with. Not a day went by she was not praying for the needs of others. Barbara checked on her neighbors regularly especially Coletta Lively, Pat Wilson, Nelda Watkins and Clifton and Bonnie Reed.

She had a heart for mentioning, encouraging and sharing her love with young people to further their education and experience all God had for them. She was gifted at planning ways to set up scholarships for young people to further their education in their particular area of talent.

She was passionate about continually beautifying areas of landscape around Baptist Retirement Center. She would put on her gloves and with her spade, rake, & miscellaneous tools, plants and seeds she would create beautiful areas to be enjoyed by all. She had a magic touch in her horticulture adventures.

Barbara was a dedicated employee of Shannon Hospital for nineteen years, in the Pathology Department. Barbara was responsible for all medical reports that were typed.

A memorial service will be held Saturday, February 25, 2023 at 2:00 PM, at Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd, 702 S. Abe Street, San Angelo, Texas.

At Barbara’s suggestion memorials may be made to Episcopal Church of the Good Shepard, 702 S. Abe Street, San Angelo, Texas 76903 or Museum of Big Bend, 400 N. Harrison, Alpine, Texas 79832.

Appreciation and thanks to Ericka Temples for being a special friend in which Barbara entrusted to carried out her final earthly affairs and Charles Rodriquez who checked on her wellness daily, for years as well as David McBride and Jim Bean. They were truly her close family. Appreciation and thanks to Baptist Retirement Community CEO, Arron Hargett, East Village administration office personnel, Debra, Corine, Carla and Dawn, Transportation personnel Sally, and Main Street Café Manager Stephanie Simmons, and her personnel staff for being loving, kind, caring, and encouraging to our good friend Barbara! She will be missed greatly!

Memorial Service

Saturday, February 25, 2023

2:00PM

Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd 
720 S. Abe St. 
San Angelo, TX 76903

Authentic, outspoken, honest, adventurous, and one-of-a-kind John Ross Campbell headed west on the evening of January 28th, 2023, from his residence in San Angelo, Texas to meet his Lord and Savior and his beloved wife Ann welcoming him home to eternity. John was born in Roswell, New Mexico on the 29th of October 1929, a memorably bad day for many, but a blessed day for all who would have the good fortune to know him. His parents were Elmer Finus and Marian Morgan Campbell who soon moved with John and big brother Randy to Fort Davis, Texas. There, Elmer helped bulldoze the road up to MacDonald Observatory, Marian taught school, and John’s early childhood days produced indelible memories of roaming the Davis Mountains and making lifelong friendships. In the mid-1930s the family moved to Bosque County in central Texas to ranch. At age 15 John learned to fly from a WWII flight instructor and soon began flying his own war surplus Stearman biplane around the countryside. He graduated from Meridian High School in 1946 and, after a few semesters of college, joined the Naval Air Corps as an Aviation Cadet in 1948. He trained as a carrier pilot in Pensacola and Corpus Christi before being stationed in Norfolk, Virginia with Atlantic Fleet Anti-Submarine Squadron Twenty-Six.

December 27th, 1950, John married his high school sweetheart and love of his life, Ann Lomax, in Meridian and returned with her to Norfolk. In 1952 they came back to Texas and moved to College Station with newborn Suzy where John completed his education at Texas A&M in the Class of ‘54. He was a proud Aggie forever after! Son John and daughter Janie were born to the family in the coming years spent in Dallas.

John always said he “never worked a day in his life” because he did what he loved for a living. He flew with the Naval Ready Reserve from 1952 through 1966 out of Navy Dallas and was a pilot with Continental Airlines for almost 35 years. He was appreciated for his integrity, generosity, and good counsel and was elected to positions of leadership by his fellow pilots, serving on safety and accident investigation committees and as treasurer of the Airline Pilots Association. His career in aviation afforded him the opportunity to travel the world and fly many types of aircraft from the Aeronca Champion he first flew to the TBMs off Jeep Aircraft Carriers, the Navy F9F to the DC-10 and Boeing 747 to name a few. The final ten years of his career were spent flying internationally over the Atlantic to Europe and throughout the Pacific. He said the highlight was his time spent with Air Micronesia. All told he logged over 33,000 flight hours. He was a member of the Quiet Birdmen.

Throughout his career John continued ranching and owned, flew, brokered, rebuilt, modified, and sold a succession of light aircraft and amphibians. His private flying experiences on unimproved landing strips and lakes were extensive in Alaska, Canada, and Mexico primarily in pursuit of good fishing and hunting with friends and family. On a most memorable trip he and Ann flew along the Alcan highway and Alaska Range. Dad always called Mom “his most fearless co-pilot”.

The couple eventually moved to the ranch in Bosque County after retirement where they enjoyed many years of country living and frequent, fun-filled family times and holiday celebrations. No Papaw ever enjoyed his grand and great grandchildren more and he was beloved by them.

Dad was a lover of people and never met a stranger, striking up conversations with whoever was nearby. His storytelling, humor, and wit were renowned, and tears of laughter accompanied many a gathering around the dining table. The Campbells’ hospitality and good cooking, love of music and good times were a constant as they welcomed many to their home. He was blessed by the friendships of good people and was a faithful member of the Morgan and Meridian United Methodist Churches. He was also a Rotarian. In 2015, due to health concerns, they made San Angelo their home.

John was preceded in death by his parents E.F. and Marian Campbell, brother Randy, son-in-law Jeff Trentacosta, brother-in-law and sister-in-law Paul and Jane Bolton, and brother-in-law Jim Lomax. His wife, Ann passed away in 2018 following almost 68 years of marriage. The love they shared has been a solid foundation and inspiration for their children and extended family.

John is survived by his daughter Suzy and husband Pat Makins of San Angelo, son John Campbell and wife Judy of Morgan, daughter Janie Trentacosta of Fredericksburg, grandchildren Daniel (Claire) Makins, Sarah Makins McAlister, Jessie Trentacosta, Kaitlyn (Andy) Hawrylak, Matthew (Kelsey) Campbell, and Melissa (Sam) Naquin, and great grandchildren Cal and James Makins, Hallie and Ty McAlister, Robert and Eleanor Hawrylak, Noah, Sienna, and Silas Naquin, sister-in-law Carolyn Lomax, numerous nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews and friends.

The family wishes to thank all his kind caregivers, especially Stephanie Melendez, and the staffs of Lyndale, Brayden Park, and Hospice of San Angelo.

A Celebration of John’s life will be held on March 4, 2023, at Meridian FUMC at 11:00 am. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to the Morgan Volunteer Fire Department, P.O. Box 305, Morgan TX 76671.

“Oh! I have slipped the surly bonds of Earth and danced the skies on laughter-silvered wings….put out my hand, and touched the face of God” (From High Flight by John Gillespie Magee)

At this time there is no obituary available. 

Martha Ruth Hobgood Brewer passed away January 23, 2023 at age 89 in San Angelo. She was born January 15, 1934, to Charles and Martha Hobgood. She was the youngest of 10 children. She grew up in Lubbock Texas and graduated from Lubbock High School. She earned her bachelor’s degree in journalism at Texas Tech University in 1956. She went on to earn a Masters degree in journalism at the University of Texas at Austin. While at Austin, she met her husband Elbert “Bert” Brewer. After finishing her education, they were married December 1959. She gave birth to three sons: Kevin, Kirk and Kip. Her passion for journalism was lifelong. She took a short break from journalism to raise her children, and then returned to journalism in 1976. She and Bert worked at the Winkler County News for many years. At the end of her career, she taught journalism at the local high school. She was preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, Bert, who passed away in 2015. She is survived by her three children and two grandchildren. The Brewer family suggests memorial contributions to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation in lieu of flowers. Online donations can be made at www.jdrf.org.

Nova Beatrice Krezer, 95, passed away on Tuesday, January 31, 2023 in Plano and was reunited with the love of her life, Wilbert.

Viewing will be from 1:00 PM - 8:00 PM Sunday, February 5, 2023 at Robert Massie Funeral Home with a family visitation from 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM. Services will be 11:00 AM Monday, February 6, 2023 at Trinity Lutheran Church with Pastor Allan Eckert, pastor, officiating. Burial will follow in Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens under the direction of Robert Massie Funeral Home.

Mrs. Krezer was born on November 9, 1927 in San Angelo to Elgin and Lena Robertson Young. Nova was the oldest of seven children. She married Wilbert C. Krezer on September 5, 1948. Nova was there for Wilbert with anything he needed. She was a doting wife of 57 years. He passed away on October 28, 2005. Nova was a resident of San Angelo for 78 years. After Wilbert passed, she moved to Plano to live with her daughter. Nova enjoyed fresh flowers, plants and all bright colors - red, orange, and especially purple. She loved laughing and teasing everyone. She was a member at Trinity Lutheran Church since 1948.

She is preceded in death by her parents; two brothers, James Young and Kenneth Young.

Nova is survived by her daughter, Judy Orlando of Plano; four siblings, Harold Young and wife Monica of San Angelo, Millard Young and wife Thea of Lubbock, Bruce Young and wife Karen of Amarillo, and Joy Kemp and husband Jerry Bob from Sonora; a granddaughter, Kami Taylor and husband Jay of Altamonte Springs, Florida; and numerous nieces and nephews.

PUBLIC VIEWING

Sunday
February 5, 2023
1:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Robert Massie Funeral Home
402 Rio Concho Dr.
San Angelo, TX 76903

VISITATION

Sunday
February 5, 2023
5:30 PM to 7:00 PM
Robert Massie Funeral Home
402 Rio Concho Dr.
San Angelo, TX 76903

FUNERAL SERVICE

Monday
February 6, 2023
11:00 AM
Trinity Lutheran Church
3536 Lutheran Way
San Angelo, TX 76904

Denna Ann Sadler was a force of life and light that will remain with us always. She passed away January 31, 2023, with her family at her side.

A celebration of her life will be held at 11:00 AM Saturday, February 4, 2023, at First United Methodist Church, Ft. Stockton Texas. We invite anyone who knew her to attend and remember her incredible life. Coca-Cola will be served. Arrangements are under the direction of Robert Massie Funeral Home.

Denna was born on June 12, 1970 to Bobby and Glenda Harding. She was a native of Fort Stockton, Texas where she graduated from Fort Stockton High School in 1988. She completed her bachelor's degree in Education at Texas Tech University. Denna went on to teach in Ft Stockton ISD for over 25 years. Her time in the classroom was a true art. Denna had a passion for education and left a lasting impression on every student that sat in her classroom.

As a young, dedicated mother, she loved her children fiercely and especially loved her role as Grammy. She enjoyed reading, traveling, shopping, and talking. She was never at a loss for words. Denna had a sparkling spirit, a heart of gold, and a warrior's soul. She endured her many challenges and struggles with unmatched perseverance. She was a true testament of hope and inspiration to all who knew her. Denna may have left this earth too soon, but her legacy will live on.

She is preceded in death by her parents;

She is survived by her two children and their spouses, Bryan Sadler and wife Danielle, Macy Vercher and husband Michael; her three siblings and their spouses, Gary Harding and wife Vicki, Danny Harding and wife Isabel, and Lisa Ashton; five grandchildren, Sailor and Isla Sadler, Max, Madi, and Maverick Vercher; numerous nieces and nephews including a very special niece, Teryn Ashton; and her in-laws, Bob and Carolyn Sadler.

MEMORIAL SERVICE

Saturday
February 4, 2023
11:00 AM
First United Methodist Church
1501 West 5th Street
Fort Stockton, TX 79735

William (Bill) Wayne Rawls was a man who loved Jesus and he loved people. He left his earthly home to be with Jesus on Sunday, January 29 at the ripe old age of 90. He lived a wonderful, joy filled life that centered on God first and then his loving family.

Bill was born in Christoval at the Rawls Bathhouse on November 8, 1932 to his proud parents Dr. Frank and Orah Rawls. He grew up playing on the South Concho River and harassing his two big sisters, Bobbie and Ginger, and his niece, Jackie Moore, and nephew Norman Jenkins. Although he adored his niece, Jeri, she was too young to experience his shenanigans. When he was in first grade, he saw a pretty little girl named Ann Kirby walking down the street. He told his mom that he was going to marry her someday….and he did!

He played six-man football at Christoval High School and the rest of the time he spent hunting, fishing and taking Ann on dates in his hotrod. In 1953, he and Ann got married and shortly after he joined the Navy Reserve. He traveled extensively in Cuba and South America. Returning home, he began working in the oilfield and welcomed their daughter, Cynthia, into the world.

While working for Sinclair, in Sweetwater, Texas, his sweet daughter, Nora, was born. Eventually, he and his family moved to Eldorado and finally to Fort Stockton, Texas, to work in the sulfur mining industry with Atlantic Richfield. Billie, his last baby girl, was born shortly after moving there. He became the superintendent of the mining operation and remained in that position until the mine closure. He then became a consultant for Addwest Mining and moved around the southwest, opening various types of mines. During his time in Fort Stockton, he was a proud member of the Fort Stockton United Methodist Church where he supported the MYF groups with multiple meals and served on various boards and committees,. He also served on the Fort Stockton Chamber of Commerce, he volunteered with 4-H, judged menudo contests and enjoyed life with his numerous friends and family members.

After Ann’s untimely death, he met a fellow church member, Anna Mayo. After several years of dating, she became his wife. She moved around the southwest with him, as they enjoyed life together. Upon his retirement, they settle back in his beloved Christoval with a lovely house built under the giant live oaks. His family worried about his retirement, due to his active lifestyle. But he built his barn and greenhouse and never slowed down. He joined the Christoval Volunteer Fire Department, took over care of the Christoval Cemetery, loved helping the monks at Mount Carmel, and took special pride in maintaining the Methodist Church. Everyone in town was blessed with his many woodworking projects that he gifted. He took great pride in his lifelong membership at the Christoval Masonic Lodge, where he was a Master Mason, He also received the Community Builder Award from the Masonic Grand Lodge of Texas.

His love of helping others did not go unnoticed, as he took many people under his wing and worked to improve their lives. Always of utmost importance to Bill, was serving his employees and community with a Christ centered love and heart of service. He has touched many lives and was a saint walking among us,

He is survived by his wife, Anna Rawls, his three loving daughters, Cindy Lemley, Nora Rawls and Billie and Larry Hill. He has nine grandchildren who love and adore him and thirteen great grandchildren. He is also survived by his step children Bobby Mayo, Eric Mayo, and Margaret Mayo. He is also survived by his brother-in-law, Jerry Kirby, sister-in-law, Shirley Kirby, and numerous nieces and nephews that he dearly loved.

The family would like to thank Barbara Madrid for all of the care and companionship that she gave to our father. We would also like to thank Dr. Jack and Carolyn Campbell for their assistance and love for our dad. Finally, we want to thank Hospice of San Angelo for their love, care, and compassion during this difficult time.

The visitation will be Friday, February 3, from 5:00 to 7:00 at the Christoval Methodist Church. The funeral will be at 10:00 am on Saturday, February 4th, The family asks memorial donations to be made to the Christoval Volunteer Fire Department, PO Box 193, Christoval, TX 76935.

“The master replied, Well done, good and faithful servant!” Matthew 25:23

Visitation

Friday, February 03, 2023

5:00PM - 7:00PM

First United Methodist Church Christoval 
4517 McKee St. 
Christoval, Texas 76935

Funeral Service

Saturday, February 04, 2023

10:00AM

First United Methodist Church Christoval 
4517 McKee St. 
Christoval, Texas 76935

“Memaw” Mary Ellen Vasquez, of San Angelo Texas, went to be with our Lord January 27th, 2023, at the age of 79. She was born on July 10th, 1943, in San Angelo to parents Julio and Carmen Torres.

Mary Ellen grew up in the Water Valley area. She graduated from Water Valley High School in 1962. Soon after graduating, she began working at McKnight State TB Hospital, which later became the San Angelo State School. She worked there until she retired in 1997.

On August 24, 1968, she married the love of her life, Ray Vasquez, at Sacred Heart Cathedral. One year later they were blessed with their first daughter, Carmen (Vasquez) Puentez on November 16, 1969. Later they would welcome their second daughter, Linda Vasquez, who was born on February 6, 1974.

Mary Ellen was an active member at St. Therese Catholic church. She was the treasurer every year for St. Therese church festival and would donate her needle point items to the church to help raise money. She was a gift giver and often put herself before others.

A few of her favorite things included cooking during the holidays for her family. She was known for delicious desserts such as her famous pina colada cake and peach cobbler, but the favorite among her grandchildren was her amazing fruit salad.

Mary Ellen had many hobbies. Aside from her beautiful collection of bells, she loved to read and enjoyed crossword puzzles as well as traveling to different places. She loved spending time watching her novellas with her mother (Carmen). During the holidays she enjoyed playing games with her family, and bingo nights with her friends. Basketball was her favorite sport, but Sundays were always for the Cowboys. She attended her daughter and granddaughter’s basketball throughout the years from elementary to high school and always sat in the front row cheering on her favorite players.

Mary Ellen resided in Grape Creek Texas with her husband of 54 years, Ray. She is survived by her daughters, Carmen Cecilia (C.C.) Puentez and Linda Vasquez. Granddaughter Jessica, her husband, Emmanuel Lopez and Grandson Dylan De La Rosa. Her 3 great granddaughters include Emmie Grace Lopez, Carmen Jaide Perez, and Joanna Esme Lopez. Her siblings Richard Torres (Tina), Erlinda Valles, and Josie Martinez (Alvaro) and numerous cousins, nieces, nephews, and in-laws who she loved dearly.

She is proceeded in death by parents, Julio and Carmen Torres, brother-in-law, Richard Valles, and brother Vito Saucedo.

Rosary for Mary Ellen will be held at Harper Funeral home on February 3, 2023, at 6pm. Funeral Services will be held at St. Margaret’s Catholic church on February 4, 2023, at 11am with burial service to follow at Calvary cemetery. Meal will be at St. Margarets church hall for family and friends after burial.

The family would like to thank everyone who helped make this possible. A special thanks to Sam and Nancy Vasquez, Betty Moyer, Aunt Lynn, and Julia Valles for being with us during her final moments in life.

Rosary

Friday, February 03, 2023

6:00PM

Harper Funeral Home 
2606 Southland Boulevard 
San Angelo, TX 76904

Funeral Mass

Saturday, February 04, 2023

11:00AM

St. Margaret's Church 
2619 Era 
SAn Angelo, TX 76905

Jerry Franklin Hawthorne, 50, passed away Thursday, January 26, 2023, in San Angelo. Surrounded by family and friends.

Public viewing will be from 10:00 AM until 8:00 PM Friday, February 3, 2023, at Robert Massie Funeral Home. Funeral services will be 2:00 PM Saturday, February 4, 2023, at PaulAnn Church with Pastor Kirk Daulphin, officiating. Burial will follow at Eden Cemetery under the direction of Robert Massie Funeral Home.

Mr. Hawthorne was born November 18, 1972, in Big Lake. Jerry was a 1991 graduate of McCamey High School. Jerry was a veteran of the US Army serving from 1991 until 2001. Where he enlisted as a power generator equipment repairer, he then went to Basic Airborne and later became an MP. He received numerous decorations, medals, badges and campaign ribbons. Army achievement medal (2nd award), national defense service medal, humanitarian service medal, army service ribbon, army good conduct medal (2nd award), expert marksmanship qualification badge with rifle bar, and parachutist badge. After leaving active duty he joined the Army reserves from 10/1999 to 10/2001 and finally he served in the National Guard from 02/2010 to 09/2019 as his MOS starting as a Horizontal construction Engineer with the 822nd out of Brownwood. He then changed units and MOS's to the 236th Engineer Company Vertical construction out of Denton. With a total of 20 years of service. While in the military he traveled all over the US and Europe. He was stationed in Germany for almost 3 years and was able to travel back to Germany with the 822nd in 2017. While with the 236th he deployed to Afghanistan he was Bravo team leader for 1st squad he and his unit traveled all over Afghanistan rebuilding buildings that had been destroyed or setting up new buildings. He received numerous decorations, medals, badges and campaign ribbons. Afghanistan campaign medal w/campaign star, Army commendation medal (2nd award), Army achievement medal (3rd award), Army good conduct medal (2nd award), National defense service medal W/ Bronze service star, Global was on terrorism service medal, Humanitarian service ribbon, Overseas service ribbon (2nd award), Armed forces reserve medal w/M device, NATO medal and Parachutist badge. 1st squad became a family to Jerry and also his battle buddy he always said if it hadn't been for 1st squad he didn't think he would have been able to make it in Afghanistan. He made lifelong friends in both the 236th and 822nd. He considered them as family and until the day he passed he was still close with them. Jerry met the love of his life Sally in 2004 he would always say that Sally was the lucky one. Jerry married Sally Velasquez on June 19, 2008, in Eden. He has been a resident of San Angelo since 2009 moving from Eden. Jerry was a crude oil truck driver for Energy Transfer Services for 5 years. Jerry was a member of PaulAnn Church. He loved God, reading the Bible, and listening to Christian Music. Jerry liked history, fishing, the outdoors, cooking, and traveling.

Survivors include his wife, Sally Hawthorne of the home; three sons, James Hawthorne of Hopewell, Virginia, Sabastian Hawthorne and partner Chariti of San Angelo, Michael Hawthorne of Land O' Lakes, Florida; a daughter, Sienna Hawthorne of the home; two grandchildren, Anastasia Hawthorne, and James Carroll Hawthorne; his aunt Ima Jean Lucas and husband Jack of Goldsmith his mother, Diane Cowen and husband Michael of Waukee, Iowa; a sister, Juanita Rouse and husband Mark of West Des Moines, Iowa; father-in-law Sonny Velasquez and wife Rosie; mother-in-law Celia Velasquez all of Menard; three sisters-in-law, Martha Whitson and husband Jeff, April Hodges and husband Dustin all of Menard, and Marissa Gutierrez of San Angelo; two brothers-in-law, Marcus Velasquez and wife Selina of Del Rio, and Mario Velasquez of San Antonio; Jerry also had a bonus family Ryan and Danielle Carman of San Angelo; Jonathan and Laura Martin Carlsbad. Nieces Chloe Whitson, Nataleigh Velasquez, Casey Hodges, Addison Williams and Rylee Carman. Nephews Kayden Hopkins, Marc Velasquez, Rance and Rylan Velasquez and Nathan Carman. Also, his longtime companion who was there for Jerry during his time at home after being diagnosed with cancer Honey (the pug). Jerry was preceded in death by his father, Carroll Hawthorne; a granddaughter, Lilith Ann Hawthorne; his maternal grandparents, Richard W. Bliss and Juanita M. Bliss; and paternal grandparents, Jerry B. Hawthorne and Ima Pearl Hawthorne.

The Hawthorne family would like to thank all the staff at Shannon Medical Center for taking such good care of Jerry while he was admitted. To the nurses on 5 North Elsa, Paulette, Rosylnn, Cherry, Maira and Crystal I know there were quite a few more who cared for him as if he was family. To Dr. Nichols from Wound Care and his nurses Selma Aguilar, Anita Olnes and Megan Vick. Also, to Sloan in ICU who made it easier for Sally and the family to be able to say goodbye to Jerry. Dr. Gorsistos, Dr. Wood, Dr. Studt, Dr. Kirkland, Dr. Duarte, Dr. Hobbs and Dr. Cheruku and all of his staff that helped us get through Jerry's cancer diagnosis. Dixie Van Tine, Candi, and Dr. Taylor were all from the VA clinic. Also, to the Carman family and the Whitson family for being there by my side during this difficult time. The staff at Meadow Creek. Lynette our VA Nurse Navigator. Also, to my Wound Care family who were there for me during this time of Jerry's illness. Who reached out and checked in on me to see how I was. Ed, Dr. Nichols, Greg, Tina, Lori, Esmeralda, Rachel, Dulce, Selma, Megan, Anita, Sherryl, Gina, Lucinda, Trina and Alex.

PUBLIC VIEWING

Friday
February 3, 2023
10:00 AM to 8:00 PM
Robert Massie Funeral Home
402 Rio Concho Dr.
San Angelo, TX 76903

FUNERAL SERVICE

Saturday
February 4, 2023
2:00 PM
PaulAnn Church
2531 Smith Blvd.
San Angelo, TX 76905