Jim Grissen, 70, born September 4, 1946, in San Angelo, Texas, passed away peacefully in his home June 19, 2017. 

He is survived by his wife of 25 years Deborah Brown Grissen, his son Justin Grissen and wife Amy of Dallas, granddaughters Ruthie and Greer Grissen, Deborah's children Angie West of Chicago and Andrew West of Austin, Deborah's mother Mrs. Nancy Evans Brown, in-laws Mr. and Mrs. John Randolph Winston III of Lufkin, Mr. and Mrs. Marshall Evans Brown of San Angelo, and numerous nieces and nephews. 

He was predeceased by his mother Mrs. Tomasine Armstrong and his father Mr. James Grissen.

An Eagle Scout and a varsity football player at San Angelo Central High School, Mr. Grissen graduated in 1964 and proceeded to play football on scholarship at Southern Methodist University. He went on to graduate from Texas Tech University in 1968. 

He was the recipient of numerous prestigious awards during his forty-year tenure as an agent for New York Life.

Having a true passion and love for the game of golf, Mr. Grissen’s decades-long relationship with San Angelo Country Club was a cornerstone in his life. Lovingly nicknamed his “country home” by the friends he adored, SACC was a place where he served on the Board of Directors, as Tournament Chairman, won the Men’s Club Championship in 1983, and finished infinite rounds in the role of friend, husband, father, brother, and sportsman. 

To know Mr. Grissen was to know his generous spirit, his faith, his wit, his devotion to family, beloved pets, and his lifelong commitment to the greatest friends anyone could hope for in life. 

He was a loyal member of the First United Methodist Church.

A celebration of life will be held at San Angelo Country Club this Friday, June 23rd, at 7pm.
Casual attire.

Memorials can be made to:
• The Jim Grissen Memorial Fund 
annually supporting Central High School Men’s and Women’s Golf Teams
PO Box 2690, San Angelo, TX 76902
• First United Methodist Church of San Angelo
• or a charity of your choice

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Ralph J. Derby Sr. "Papa" , 85, of San Angelo, TX, passed away on Wednesday, June 14, 2017. He was born in Mason, TX on December 19, 1931 to Bud Frank Derby and Gussie Smart Derby. Ralph was a graduate of San Angelo High School class of 1949. He was married to Betty Jean Hudson who was the mother of his children. On November 21, 1974 he married Bana Lee Stidevent and they enjoyed 36 years together. Ralph served his country in the United States Air Force from 1951 to 1954, gaining the rank of Sergeant. After his honorable discharge, he worked as a staking engineer for several telecommunication and electric companies , finally retiring from Concho Valley Electric Co-op after 21 years of service. Ralph was a award winning artist and wood carver. He was well known for carving hummingbirds and giving them to his special friends. He was also an avid outdoorsman, and enjoyed hunting, fishing, collecting arrowheads, and exploring caves. He was a faithful Christian who loved God and his church, and he made it his mission to teach his grandchildren about the love of Christ. He loved to travel with his family as well as spend time enjoying sporting events and other activities in which his grandchildren participated. He is survived by his daughters: Teresa Smith of Mountain Home, TX and Susanne Strickland and husband Ronnie of Midland, TX and his son, JD Derby and wife Elayne of Kerrville, TX. He also leaves to cherish his memory 9 grandchildren, Aubrey, David, Laura, Blake, Brandon, Coryl, Blayze, Ravyn, and Wynter, 12 great-grandchildren, his brother, Frank Derby of San Angelo, TX and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Bana; his sister, Violet Kinyon and a son-in-law, Joel Smith. Services for Mr. Derby will be Saturday, June 17, 2017 at 10:00 A.M. in the Chapel of Johnson's Funeral Home and will be officiated by Paul Shero. Burial will follow at Johnson's Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, the family has requested that memorials be sent to San Angelo Christian Academy or the charity of your choice. Condolence messages for the family can be left at www.johnsons-funeralhome.com 

Ray E. Fitzgerald, age 91, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, June 11, 2017. A native Texan, Ray was born in Tarpley, TX on July 15, 1925, to Stanford Collier Fitzgerald and Frances Virginia Hay Fitzgerald. He had three sisters and two brothers.
About the age of 11, Ray moved to Fort Davis to join his brother, Johnnie to work and “see the world”. Jim and Pansy Espy took Ray in, gave him a home, job, and put him in school. He graduated in May of 1943 and left to join the Navy on July 7, 1943 to serve in the Pacific, Guadalcanal and in Hawaii. When he was honorably discharged on May 29, 1946, he came home to Ft. Davis to marry his high school sweetheart, Mary B. Friend. They had two children, Mary Lynn (Rusty) Wofford of Ft. Davis and Elizabeth Ann Cope of Salem, NY. Ray was totally devoted to his wife and children for which he always showed patience and love. Ray worked for the Espys for 12 years then “struck out to see more of the world” and went to work for El Paso Natural Gas. They lived many places including Oran, Algeria, Africa. Ray spent 3 years as an engineer helping to build the LNG plant in Oran, Algeria. Ray retired in 1989 to enjoy life and continue to focus his leadership skills and knowledge in being a faithful servant to the Lord as a deacon and Bible study leader. Ray would help anyone; he was a giver and always spread the love of Christ.
Ray is survived by his wife of 70 years, their children “Rusty” and husband Johnny Wofford, Beth and husband David Cope; 3 grandchildren, Warren Wofford, Georgia and husband Jason Thomas, and Alli Wofford. He was preceded in death by his parents and all of his siblings except brother, Jack Fitzgerald. Ray had numerous beloved friends, all of whom he cared for deeply and to whom he was thankful for their love and support.
A visitation with family will be from 5PM-7PM on Thursday, June 15, 2017 at Harper Funeral Home. The Graveside service will be 10:00 AM, Saturday, June 17, 2017 at the Hillcrest Cemetery in Ft. Davis, TX

Wesley Hubert Boyd 93, of Monahans died Saturday June 10, 2017 in Big Spring, TX.

Mr. Boyd was born September 19, 1923 in Alpine Texas. He was a heavy machinery operator in McCulloch County for many years.

Rosary will be Wednesday, June 14, 2017 at 6:00 pm at Harper Funeral Home. Mass of Christian burial will be Thursday, June 15, 2017 at 10:00 am at St. Ambrose Catholic Church with burial following in Fairmount Cemetery.

Wesley was preceded in death by a son Beryl Thee, first wife Estelle, second wife Myrtle, two brothers Robert and D.J. Boyd, two sisters Phylena Carlton and Mary Margaret Morrison.

Survivors include Linda and Roland Pinkerton of San Angelo, Sheri Fowler of Plainview, Rex Thee and Marie Chavez of Monahans, Wesley and Lyleann Thee of San Angelo, seven grandchildren Becky Jones and Aaron, Kim Pinkerton and Angie, Amy Thee, Sarah Thee, Josh Fowler and Natalie, Ailicia Fowler, Amber Elkins and Clay, eight great grandchildren Klara, Kolten Pinkerton, Nathaniel, Iris, Jasper Fowler, Brody, Aaron, Jordyn Elkins. 

The family request that in lieu of flowers that memorials be made to Compass Hospice, 1900 S. Gregg St., Ste C, Big Spring – 79720. 

Family and friends can sign the online register book at www.harper-funeralhome.com

Beth Ellen Bradley passed away Wednesday, June 7, 2017 at the age of 64.
Beth was born on July 8, 1952 in Bronx, New York to Max and Evelyn Weitz. She had two siblings Doreen and Arlene. The family moved to Miami where she would graduate from high school. Beth married the love of her life Bob Bradley on July 24, 1971. Beth went to work for Goodfellow AFB at the child care center where she worked for 30 years. Beth loved working on puzzles but her heart was in feeding people. She was a beautiful caring Grandmother. 
Mrs. Bradley is survived by her husband of forty-five years Robert Bradley, three children Chris Bradley and wife Anita, Heidi Bridges and husband Bryan, and Shawn Bradley and wife Kathryn; ten grandchildren Meagan Bradley, Bradley Bridges, Sarah Bridges, Hannah Bradley, Sierra Bradley, Chase Bradley, Averi Bradley, Alanna Bacon, Colleen Bacon, and Christopher Fudge; two sisters Doreen Silk, Arlene Exelbert.
A memorial service will be held at Harper Funeral Home Chapel, Friday June 9, 2017 at 2:00 PM.

Roberto was born in Hidalgo Mexico to Juan and Monica Corona on March 21, 1968.
He grew up in Mexico and graduated high school before immigrating to West Texas in the 1980’s. He began his life in West Texas by working as a ranch hand for several years until he decide to pursue a career in HVAC. He obtained his HVAC license and worked for several years as an HVAC technician. He later decided to work for Hunt’s military housing as a maintenance tech at Goodfellow Air Force Base. Along this journey Roberto made a major accomplishment by obtaining his US Citizenship. He was known to many for his vast array of handy man skills, from HVAC to gardening. Roberto was always well known for his quality work and his work ethic. Roberto loved to riding his motorcycle, going to church, but loved spending time with his children and grandchildren most of all.
Mr. Corona is preceded in death by his father Juan Pena Corona.
Mr. Corona is survived by his wife Amalia Corona; mother Monica Corona; three sons Don Matthew Corona, Roberto Josue Corona, Daniel Rauel Corona; Two daughters Olivia Sanchez, Melissa Hernandez; seven grandchildren Envy Corona, Euphoria Corona, Anastacia Hernandez, Marcus Hernandez, Abriana Hernandez, Kataleya Sanchez, Jakobe Sanchez; his is also survived by his Brothers, Marcial Corona, Emilio Pena Sisters Virginia Corona Durazno, Maria , and numerous nieces, and nephews.
A visitation will be held at Harper Funeral Home from 5:00 to 7:00 PM on Friday, June 9, 2017. A funeral service will be held at Harper Funeral Chapel Saturday, June 10, 2017 at 10:00 AM with burial to follow at Mullins Cemetery.
Roberto Durnazo Corona, passed away on June 5, 2017 at the age of 49.