On October 9, 2016 while at home surrounded by family and friends, Jerry Lee Andrews moved to his heavenly home with our Lord and Savior. Surely he was pleased when he saw his Girlfriend-Lola there waiting.
Jerry Andrews was born in the tiny town of Whitewright, Texas on February 18, 1927, the youngest of four children. His mother, Lora Andrews, moved the family to San Angelo in 1941, when Jerry was 14 years old.
From the beginning, Jerry, nicknamed “Whitewright,” loved his new big city,… San Angelo and his school, Blackshear, which he describes in his memoirs as “beautiful” and “magnificent”. He said, “My first happy experience in San Angelo was meeting the young girl who was destined to be my bride, Lola Gertrude Rogers. She was the first girl I met on my first day at Blackshear School.” It was also during this time that he gave his life to the Lord and joined St. Paul Baptist Church, where he was an active member until his health failed.
Jerry attended Blackshear until the 11th grade; he then joined the Navy to avoid being drafted into the Army during WWII. After two years Jerry got out of the Navy, as the war was winding down in Europe. However, fighting was still continuing in Japan and he decided to go back in - this time to the Army. The war ended shortly thereafter and he returned home.
After the military, Jerry attended Texas College in Tyler, TX, studying American History and Sociology; he had dreams of becoming a teacher. However, being a self-starter, he eventually returned to San Angelo and began working at Clatterbuck’s Cleaners. In the meantime, Lola Rogers, his childhood sweetheart had also returned to San Angelo from attending Dillard University in Louisiana. They rekindled their love and shortly thereafter, Jerry married the love of his life.
Jerry always took a great interest in serving the community. He served on the City Planning Committee, as well as being president of the Lions Club for two years. Jerry was also instrumental in getting Randolph Street changed to Martin Luther King Drive. He said he thought he would never live to see a Black president – but, God…
Jerry retired from Goodyear Proving Grounds in 1987, after 20 years of employment, which gave him the opportunity to operate his own business full-time. Lola’s Washateria, Since 1945, which he and his wife operated.
Jerry was always a man who loved his family and leaves to cherish his memory and celebrate his life and accomplishments, his three daughters- Betty Andrews, Robbie A. Raven (William “Big Bill” Raven), and Donna Andrews, all of San Angelo; three grandchildren, Veronda Vilmin of San Angelo, Texas, Vernon Andrews (Shelby Andrews), of Spokane, Washington and Sancie Andrews, of San Angelo; One Great Grandchild, Rylee Andrews of Spokane Washington; and a nephew which he raised, Jerry Freeman (Georgia Ann Freeman) of Chesapeake, Va.
The Family will receive friends from 6:00 P.M. – 8:00 P.M., Friday, October 14, 2016 at Harper Funeral Home. The funeral Service will be 1:00 P.M., Saturday, October 15, 2016 at St. Paul Baptist Church with Rev. Charles Davis officiating. Interment will follow at Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens.
“I’ve had a good life. I’ve loved my family and tried to be a good husband and father. I’ve contributed to the building of my community. All in all, I’ve done my best.” (from “Whitewright”, the Jerry Andrews Story)
The LORD is my Light and my salvation- whom shall I fear? The LORD is the strength of my life – of whom shall I be afraid? Psalm 27: 1

Family and friends may share condolences and sign the online register book at
www.harper-funeralhome.com 

On October 9, 2016 while at home surrounded by family and friends, Jerry Lee Andrews moved to his heavenly home with our Lord and Savior. Surely he was pleased when he saw his Girlfriend-Lola there waiting.
Jerry Andrews was born in the tiny town of Whitewright, Texas on February 18, 1927, the youngest of four children. His mother, Lora Andrews, moved the family to San Angelo in 1941, when Jerry was 14 years old.
From the beginning, Jerry, nicknamed “Whitewright,” loved his new big city,… San Angelo and his school, Blackshear, which he describes in his memoirs as “beautiful” and “magnificent”. He said, “My first happy experience in San Angelo was meeting the young girl who was destined to be my bride, Lola Gertrude Rogers. She was the first girl I met on my first day at Blackshear School.” It was also during this time that he gave his life to the Lord and joined St. Paul Baptist Church, where he was an active member until his health failed.
Jerry attended Blackshear until the 11th grade; he then joined the Navy to avoid being drafted into the Army during WWII. After two years Jerry got out of the Navy, as the war was winding down in Europe. However, fighting was still continuing in Japan and he decided to go back in - this time to the Army. The war ended shortly thereafter and he returned home.
After the military, Jerry attended Texas College in Tyler, TX, studying American History and Sociology; he had dreams of becoming a teacher. However, being a self-starter, he eventually returned to San Angelo and began working at Clatterbuck’s Cleaners. In the meantime, Lola Rogers, his childhood sweetheart had also returned to San Angelo from attending Dillard University in Louisiana. They rekindled their love and shortly thereafter, Jerry married the love of his life.
Jerry always took a great interest in serving the community. He served on the City Planning Committee, as well as being president of the Lions Club for two years. Jerry was also instrumental in getting Randolph Street changed to Martin Luther King Drive. He said he thought he would never live to see a Black president – but, God…
Jerry retired from Goodyear Proving Grounds in 1987, after 20 years of employment, which gave him the opportunity to operate his own business full-time. Lola’s Washateria, Since 1945, which he and his wife operated.
Jerry was always a man who loved his family and leaves to cherish his memory and celebrate his life and accomplishments, his three daughters- Betty Andrews, Robbie A. Raven (William “Big Bill” Raven), and Donna Andrews, all of San Angelo; three grandchildren, Veronda Vilmin of San Angelo, Texas, Vernon Andrews (Shelby Andrews), of Spokane, Washington and Sancie Andrews, of San Angelo; One Great Grandchild, Rylee Andrews of Spokane Washington; and a nephew which he raised, Jerry Freeman (Georgia Ann Freeman) of Chesapeake, Va.
The Family will receive friends from 6:00 P.M. – 8:00 P.M., Friday, October 14, 2016 at Harper Funeral Home. The funeral Service will be 1:00 P.M., Saturday, October 15, 2016 at St. Paul Baptist Church with Rev. Charles Davis officiating. Interment will follow at Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens.
“I’ve had a good life. I’ve loved my family and tried to be a good husband and father. I’ve contributed to the building of my community. All in all, I’ve done my best.” (from “Whitewright”, the Jerry Andrews Story)
The LORD is my Light and my salvation- whom shall I fear? The LORD is the strength of my life – of whom shall I be afraid? Psalm 27: 1

Family and friends may share condolences and sign the online register book at
www.harper-funeralhome.com 

Charles “Chuck” J. Phillips 67, passed away October 9, 2016 after a short, courageous battle with cancer.
Chuck was born to Charles and Martha Phillips on July 21, 1949 in Preston, West Virginia. Chuck grew up in Preston and graduated from Kingwood High School. Following high school, he joined the Navy and soon began his service as a dental technician in Naples, Italy, serving his country during the Vietnam War era. Chuck married the love of his life Becky Phillips (née Mercer) on February… 12, 1972, while serving in Naples, Italy. After his honorable discharge from the Navy, the couple returned to San Angelo to make their home. The new family also lived in Woodsboro, TX where Chuck managed a small lumber yard, but soon returned to San Angelo to reside. Here, Chuck began working at City Lumber, a local construction and home improvement business. Chuck spent over 30 years at City Lumber welcoming, helping, and serving tradesmen, contractors, and craftsmen. He was a central figure at this local establishment and contributed to its success throughout his time there. Chuck was a also a master carpenter, loved working with wood and could create almost anything he could think about.
Mr. Phillips is preceded in death by his parents. Chuck is survived by his wife of 44 years Becky Mercer Phillips, a daughter Amanda DeAnda and her husband Danny, their children Carissa Marie, Lacey Mozelle, and Rudy Cooper DeAnda all of San Angelo, TX; a son Charles James Phillips and his wife April, and their children, Grace Ellen, and Francesca Kristina Phillips all of New Braunfels, TX; A sister Phyllis Phillips Jones and her husband Charles D. Jones of Kingwood, WV; sisters-in-laws Sherry Simmons and her husband Tom of San Angelo, Janie Mercer and spouse Lisa Pettingell of Pipe Creek, TX.; brother-in-law James Andrew Mercer of San Angelo, TX. Chuck is also survived by many nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews. Chuck was well loved by his many friends, neighbors, and anyone who was willing to laugh with him.
A visitation will be held at Harper Funeral Home on Tuesday October 11, 2016, from 6:00 to 8:00 PM. A memorial service will be held at Belmore Baptist Church on Wednesday, October 12 at 2:00 PM.
Family and friends can sign the online register book for Chuck at www.harper-funeralhome.com 

Charles Rufus Crawford, Jr., age 88, of San Angelo, Texas, died peacefully Saturday, October 8, 2016, at home surrounded by loved ones. He was born August 26, 1928, in Millican, Texas to Charles and Leila Maud Crawford. He grew up in Brazos County with his younger sister Sally Jo, spending much time in the care of his aunt and uncle Lee and Irene Norwood and surrounded by many cousins. Charles graduated from Texas A & M University with a degree in Architecture and Design. While at A&M,… he married Betty Allbright and after graduation, moved to San Angelo to begin a family and establish his interior design and architecture business which endured to his death. The drafting table at his home had a sketch of a client’s new home on it this week! His clients became his friends and those relationships lasted over 60 years.
Charles was a member of the American Society of Interior Designers and was a past board member of SAPAC and the San Angelo Symphony, also serving as president of the symphony board.
Charles is survived by his two daughters and son-in-law, Cathryn Matson and Claudia and John Malitz, all of San Antonio, and by his partner, Earl S. Mulley. He was so proud of his five grandchildren: Caroline Matson Melendez (William) of New York, NY, Ryan Malitz (Lauren) of San Antonio, Lauren Matson Campbell (Scott) of Santa Barbara, CA, Stephanie Malitz Mitchell (Jimmy) of Houston, TX and Natalie Malitz Brown (Tim) of San Antonio. The loves of his life were his 8 great grandchildren: Olivia, Pax, Grace, Emery, Elise, Hudson, James and Carter and his Labradoodle, Coco. Charles’ circle of friends was large and strong. The love he shared with so many enriched his life dramatically.
A Visitation will be held at Harper Funeral Home, 2606 Southland Blvd. San Angelo, TX Sunday, October 9, 2016 from 2:00 to 4:00p.m. A memorial service will be held Monday, October 10, 2016 First Presbyterian Church of San Angelo 32 North Irving, San Angelo, TX at 1:00p.m. followed by a reception held at the church.
Memorial donations may be made to the San Angelo Symphony.
Family and friends can sign the online guest book for Charles at www.harper-funeralhome.com 

Juanita Rodriguez 86 of Hereford Texas went home to be with our Lord on Tuesday Oct. 4, 2016 in San Angelo.

She was born on May 2, 1930 to Guillermo and Irene Rodriguez, the first of 12 children Juanita lost her mother at age 13 and she helped her dad raise 4 of her siblings. On December 11, 1945 she married Cipriano Rodriguez in Linares Nuevo Leon. Juanita loved our Lord and was an awesome prayer warrior.

She was a loving and precious wife ,mother, grandmother and great… grandmother. Her love for animals and flowers was amazing. She will be greatly missed but we know she is in her eternal home in heaven.

Our family wishes to thank Kindred Hospice/ Angela, Lilia, Kathy, Cleo and Domingo for their loving and exceptional care throughout her illness.

She was preceded in death by her husband, 3 daughters, 2 sons and one granddaughter.

Juanita is survived by sons Greg (Elva) Rodriguez of Hereford, Chris (Debra) Rodriguez of El Paso, Daughters, Nan (Mack) Thomas of Amarillo, Connie Tijerina, Lupe Suarez, Janie (Roy) Balderaz all of San Angelo. 15 grandchildren and 17 great grand children, 2 great great grandchildren.

Prayer service will be held Thursday October 6, at 7:00 at Robert Massie Funeral Home.

Funeral services will be held Friday 10am at Robert Massie Riverside Chapel, with Pastor David Deanda/Oasis officiating. Burial will follow at Lawnhaven Cementary. 

Life is a book in volumes three,
The past, the present and the year-to-be.
The past is written and laid away,
The present we're writing everyday.
The last and best of volumes three,
Is locked from sight - God keeps the key.


Modene Jones Williams was born October 5, 1928 at home in San Angelo, Texas to Annie Clayton and James Wilburn. She passed away on October 3, 2016, just shy of her 88th birthday, in Abilene, Texas. She fought hard, but knew when God called it was time to rest and enter heaven's gate. A loving wife, devoted Mom, and fun Mema--a true friend to all, she will be missed. 

Modene enjoyed a variety of activities including jigsaw puzzles, her iPad, emails and "sol", all kinds of crafts, cooking--favorites "Mema" eggs and fudge, family get togethers, playing with her grandpets, holiday festivities, collecting Santas, listening to country and gospel music, and occasionally singing karaoke. She was a "keeper" and an "organizer". But her true passion was genealogy. Lots of "HO" trips to explore ancestry, looking for those family roots and actually finding her "family" tree still alive in a vacant field. Stopping off for fun in wild animal parks, and feeding the giraffes through the car window. Finding the chicken crossing that country road, affectionately called "Ho Ho", he followed the journey, inspiring many jokes and interesting stories. We will miss her annual Christmas tree ornament depicting a memorable past event, but will continue to enjoy those already on the tree. Over her 87 years she compiled volumes of family history, memories and handwritten incredible stories. A gift we will treasure forever. 

Pallbearers will be Dennis Wilson, Michael Wilson, Phil Williams, Larry Knight, Jim Morrow, Donald Cooper, Jim Forman and Jim Bob Forman.

Modene was predeceased by her husband Glendon Westbrook, father of her children; husband Hugh Jones; sons Glen Perry Westbrook and Larry Dan Westbrook; two sisters Edna Mae Morrow and Rosa Lee Hulsey.

Modene is survived by her husband B. Jack Williams; her daughter Glenna Wilson and husband Dennis, of Austin; her daughter Rhonda Nixon and husband Zane of Houston, and son Terry Glen Westbrook. She is also survived by 4 grandchildren, Michael, Michele, Hillary and Caroline, one great grandchild, Harper Rose, many nieces and nephews and wonderful extended family members.

Visitation will be 6:00pm to 8:00pm Friday October 7, 2016 at Robert Massie Funeral Home, 402 Rio Concho Drive, San Angelo. Services will be 10:00am Saturday, October 8, 2016 at Southgate Church of Christ, 528 Country Club Road, San Angelo with Minister Paul Shero, officiating. Burial will follow at Belvedere Cemetery, 3504 Arden Road, San Angelo.

The family would like to thank the wonderful caregivers in Abilene for all their help and support and the many friends and family who sat by her side--making each day a new adventure with stories and colorful drawings. Thank you to Jack for being a loving husband and helping to make her last 15 years special.

In lieu of flowers please give to your favorite charity. 

In God's care you rest above,
In our hearts you rest with love.
Memories of you are ours to keep,
Our words are few but our love is deep.

Georgia Mae Hettick, 82, died October 7, 2016 in San Angelo, Texas. Her memorial service will be held on Monday, October 10 at 10 a.m. at Johnson Street Church of Christ. 
Georgia was born on May 4, 1934 in Las Cruces, NM to George and Dorothy Coburn Hatcher. She graduated from Central High School in Fresno, CA and later attended College of the Sequoias. She met Larry Hettick at the Palm Avenue Church of Christ in Fresno. They were married on August 27, 1954 and began to start a family together. 
The couple moved to Visalia, CA in 1965 where Georgia and Larry continued to raise their four boys. They lived in Visalia until their move to Wall, TX 40 years later. 
Georgia has been a faithful member of the Church of Christ all of her adult life. Her faith and her family played central roles in her life. 
Georgia was preceded in death by her parents, her brother Larry, and her granddaughter Heather. She is survived by her husband Larry of 62 years; her siblings Mary Murphy and her husband Ron, Ralph Hatcher and his wife Connie, Floyd Hatcher and his wife Jo, Linda Hatcher, and Virginia Hatcher; her children Larry II, James, Michael and his wife Anne, as well as David and his wife Tracy; and her grandchildren Michael II, Mark, Bryan, Brandon and his wife Jessica, Andrew, and Benjamin.
Memorial donations may be made to Rust Street Ministries, 803 Rust St., San Angelo, TX 76903. 

Nora R. Spencer, 104, of San Antonio, passed away on Friday, September 30, 2016 at her home in San Antonio, TX. 

She was born on December 19, 1911 to William and Leonarda (Vallez) Rogers in Miles, TX, the seventh of nine children, Mary, Jasper, Cora, Johnny, Laura, Bill, Nora, Jimmy and Ann Rogers. Nora finished her schooling in the seventh grade worked as a bookkeeper in the banking industry. On September 26, 1973 she married Aubrey Spencer in Seguin, TX.

Nora was loved and respected by everyone she came in contact with. She deeply cared for her family and friends. Her love for animals and nature was beyond comprehension. The most incredible ability Nora had was her memory. She never forgot a name, place or event. We were all astonished with her sharpness and quick wit. Everyone that met her without exception would walk away and say “She is amazing!” She will be greatly missed but we know that she is at her eternal home in Heaven with her husband, Spencer, brothers, sisters and loved ones.

Our family wishes to thank Gentiva Hospice and Helping Our Seniors Caregivers for their loving and exceptional care throughout Aunt Nora’s illness.

Visitation will be held 6:00pm to 8:00pm Tuesday, October 4, 2016, at Robert Massie Funeral Home.

Funeral services will be held 2:30pm Wednesday, October 5, 2016, at the Robert Massie Riverside Chapel, with David Smith, pastor at Word of Life Church, officiating. Burial will follow at Fairmount Cemetery.

Maria Lourdes Velez, 86, of San Angelo, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, October 1, 2016 in San Angelo surrounded by her loving family. Maria, known as Lula to her family and friends, was born September 16, 1930 in Hualahuises, Mexico to Manuel and Josefa Valdez Pequeno. She was the second youngest of 12 Children. She married her soulmate Alfredo Velez, Jr. on May 1, 1955 in Reynosa Mexico, and together they shared 61 beautiful years of marriage. Lula’s priority in life was being a wonderfulhomemaker, but she also worked at Levi Straus for a few years before working at Ethicon, where she retired in 1993. Above all, Lula was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and friend. She was always laughing and saying humorous things to everyone and always had something positive to say about everyone. She enjoyed cooking and always offered to cook a meal to anyone who came to visit with great pleasure no matter what time of the day. She loved people and it showed in the way she endeared herself to everyone she knew. In her spare time, she had many passions. She loved being outdoors and had a green thumb for gardening: growing many plants, fruits and vegetables. She had a love for birds. Through the years, she nursed many stray birds she found in her yard back to health. She also loved embroidering, canning, and crocheting and made numerous table cloths, bed spreads, and doylies for her family and friends. Her zest for life and her incredible love and passion for her family and friends will live on in our hearts forever! She will be dearly missed by all who knew her. Lula was preceded in death by her parents, 3 brothers, Jose Cruz Pequeno, Vicente Pequeno, and German Pequeno, and 1 sister, Maria Teresa Pequeno. She is survived by her husband Alfredo Velez, Jr., of San Angelo; her sons, Alfredo Velez, III and his wife Heidi, of The Woodlands, TX., Manuel Velez and his wife, Gina, of Coppell, TX., and Arturo Velez, of San Angelo; her Daughters, Elizabeth Hernandez, of San Angelo and Ruth Hunt and her husband Dean, of San Angelo; her Grandchildren, James Hernandez, Nicholas Velez, Tailor Hunt, Cameron Hunt, Rachael Velez, Alexandra Velez and Andrea Velez; her Great Grandchildren, Jayden Hernandez, Julien Hernandez, and Jorden Hernandez; her sister, Maria Isabel Cantu, of Mission, TX; and numerous nieces and nephews. The Rosary will be 6:00 P.M., Friday, October 7, 2016 at Harper Funeral Home Chapel. The Funeral Service will be 10:00 A.M., Saturday, October 8, 2016 at Harper Funeral Home Chapel. The burial will be private. Pallbearers for the service will be her grandsons. Donations can be made to Hospice of San Angelo.

Harrison McDale “Mac” Farrington, 82, died Friday, September 30 after an Extended illness. He is survived by two daughters, Carla Smith of Sonora and Terri Van Kirk of Kerrville, granddaughters Sterling Smith and Katherine Van Kirk, and grandson, Cody Van Kirk, two sons in law, Olie Smith and Chris Edwards. He also has an angel in heaven, granddaughter Stevie Smith. He is also survived by three siblings, Lolita Branham of Grape Creek, Myra Denton of Georgetown and Jay Farrington of San Angelo.
Harrison McDale “Mac” Farrington was born September 3, 1934 with his twin sister, Myra Farrington Denton. By the time Mac and Myra were teenagers they had each developed their own unique personalities and were no longer referred to outside the family as “The Twins.”
Mac graduated from Hardin-Simmons University in 1956, Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in 1962. He pastored Baptist churches in Miles, San Angelo, Loraine, Brownwood and Post for two decades. Mac’s strength as a pastor in counseling, friendship and visitation endeared him to his church members even more than his sermons and services. Mac married Jean Herring of San Angelo in 1954. They reared two wonderful daughters and were together for thirty-two years.
After retiring from the ministry, Mac started a new career; his experience in pastoring helped prepare him for his appointment as Director for the San Angelo Lighthouse for the Blind. He later held management level positions at Pool International, Concho Career Institute and with Jacobs Construction International as Safety Director for large projects nationwide. Mac married Susan Barnhizer in 1988. They were married for twenty-five years. He worked into his Seventies at Jacobs, a job that required him and Susan to live in California, Boston and other U.S. locations. Susan preceded him in death in 2011.
Mac was generous to a fault. He frequently helped family and friends with everything from car repairs to carpentry and loans to help them through rough spots. He never asked for repayment.
Mac’s best characteristic was his happy demeanor, his sense of humor and his upbeat approach to work. At every job he became everybody’s friend, an unusual situation for a Safety Officer. The safety record they achieved was based on trust and caring rather than fear and scrutiny. He was generous to a fault.
Friends will be saddened by news of his demise, but happy at the joy his memory brings them. Affectionately known as “Papa Mac” he never even knew how many friends he had, but he collected them wherever he went. Late in life to still be working professionally, he became friends with his bosses, his younger peers and his assistants. The Funeral Service will be 10: 30 A.M., Tuesday, October 4, 2016 at Harper Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. J. Earl Dunn officiating. The Burial will follow at Sonora Cemetery at 3:00 P.M., where he will be laid to rest by his beloved granddaughter Stevie Smith. 
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Concho Valley MHMR Services or a favorite charity.
Family and friends may share condolences and sign the online register book at
www.harper-funeralhome.com