Erik Ryan Vance, age 33, went to be with the Lord on Friday, February 3, 2017 surrounded by family. He was born November 27, 1983 in San Angelo to Karen (Lohse) Miller and Leffy Vance. Erik attended public school in Brownwood and San Angelo. Erik had a passion for drawing and dedicated his life to sharing his passion with others through ink by pursuing his dream to become a tattoo artist. Erik also loved fishing, especially deep sea fishing with his “Paw”. He loved music, hanging out with family… and friends, and making people laugh. Erik had a heart of gold and was happiest just hanging out on the porch with his family. He was loved by so many and will be so dearly missed. Erik is survived by his mother, Karen Miller of Austin; father, Leffy Vance of San Angelo; sisters, Ashlyn (Miller) Beadel and husband Brandon of Dallas; Taylor (Vance) Sanchez and husband Jesse of Stamford; brother, Tanner Vance of San Angelo; aunts Darla (Lohse) Harper of San Antonio and Teresa (Lohse) Riley of San Angelo as well as many cousins, some of who he loved like brothers. He is preceded in death by his beloved maternal grandparents, Maxine and Jerry Lohse of San Angelo. Funeral services will be held on Sunday, February 26, 2017 at the Salvation Army Church in San Angelo, TX at 2:00PM. The family would like friends and family to share their favorite memory of Erik during the service if they wish to do so. Flowers may be sent to Harper Funeral Home in San Angelo, TX in loving memory of Erik. Read More »

Granville Cole “G.C.” Henderson, 88, of San Angelo went to be with the Lord on Monday, February 20, 2017 in San Angelo. G.C. was born August 10, 1928 in Roscoe, Texas to Edgar and Elsie Mae Cole Henderson. He grew up in Sweetwater, TX and graduated from Newman High School. G.C. served his country honorably in the Merchant Marines and then in the United States Navy. He married the love of his life, W. Jo Holland on November 19, 1949 and they shared 67 beautiful years together and raised three children. G.C. worked in various places but in 1954 went to work for ARCO. He held several positions over a span of 31 years and retired in 1985 to their ranch in Blackwell. G.C. was active in church work and served as a deacon, an elder and a teacher in the church for many years. He also worked for the State of Texas in a group home for the MHMR department and loved working with the residents for over 5 years. In his spare time, he enjoyed gardening and growing fruit trees and pecan trees, taking care of his livestock on the ranch and most of all spending time with his family. He was a devoted father and grandfather who believed in hard work and never being idle. His motto was “Put God first, family and work second, above everything else.” G.C.’s love for his family, his life and his legacy of hard work will live on in our hearts forever. G.C. was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers and one sister. He is survived by his wife Jo Henderson, of San Angelo; his sons, Michael Henderson and his wife Nancy, of Alamosa, CO, Rick Henderson and his wife Lynn, of Marlin, TX and Roger Henderson and his wife Kathy, of San Angelo; his grandchildren, Cody Henderson, Chali Henderson, Stefa Munoz, Andrew Henderson, Casey Henderson, Erica Funderburk, Jason Henderson, Toby Henderson, Sarah Henderson, Tyler Henderson, Will Allen and Caleb Allen; and 14 Great Grandchildren. The Memorial Service will be 2:00 P.M., Saturday, February 25, 2017 at Harper Funeral Home Chapel with Boyd Jennings officiating. The family would like to extend their sincerest thanks and appreciation to the staff at The Springs and Solaris Hospice for all of the loving care given to G.C. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Local Chapter of The Alzheimer’s Association, 438 E. Houston Harte Expy., San Angelo, TX, 76903, or call 325-653-1724 for information.

LaNelle Sherrod, 91, of San Angelo went to be with the Lord on Sunday, February 19, 2017 in San Angelo. LaNelle was born February 26, 1925 in Munday, Texas to Horace Alvin and Jessie Mathews Clowdis. She married Clyde Willie Sherrod on April 10, 1946 and they shared 25 years together before he preceded her in death. LaNelle worked at Ethicon for over 30 years as a hand winder and she enjoyed working there. She was a member of Calvary Baptist Church for over 50 years and loved her church family.Lanelle was first and foremost a loving wife, mother, and grandmother who devoted her life to her family and her legacy of love will live on in our hearts forever. She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband Clyde. She is survived by her daughter, Sondra Valdez, of Menard, TX; her Grandchildren, David Owen, Jim Owen, Michael Owen, Tommy Sherrod and Wendon Sherrod; 15 Great Grandchildren; her Brothers, Wendon Clowdis, of Mansfield, TX, and Don Clowdis and his wife Carlene, of San Angelo; a special niece, Marsha Roche and numerous other special nieces and nephews. The Funeral Service will be 10:00 A.M., Thursday, February 23, 2017 at Calvary Baptist Church with Rev. Bobby Rogers officiating. the burial will follow at Miles Cemetery in Miles, TX.

Frankie Lee Priest Chance, 85, of San Angelo, Texas passed away Thursday, February 16, 2017 at a local retirement center.

Frankie was born September 29, 1931 in Houston, Texas. She achieved many things in her life but the most endearing was as an elementary school teacher in San Angelo for 26 years. Frankie taught at Travis Elementary and then Bonham Elementary. She retired from teaching in 1995. Over the next 20 years, Frankie and her husband, Ben Chance, traveled the country via motorhome. They visited every state except Hawaii. 

Frankie grew up in the Houston area and graduated from Milby High School in 1949. She worked for Gulf Oil Company from 1952 until 1965. Life brought her to San Angelo in the mid 1960’s. Frankie received both her bachelor’s and master’s degrees from Angelo State University. She was an accomplished seamstress, artist and amazing cook! Her favorite hobby was ceramics.

Frankie is preceded in death by her mother, Mary Frances (Connell) McKay of San Angelo, her father Leonard Cecil Priest of Houston and her brother Leonard Urlin Priest of San Angelo. 

She is survived by her husband, Benny Chance of San Angelo and stepdaughter Jeanie Chance of Houston, stepgrandson, Leighton Chance of Houston, nephew Mark Leonard Priest and wife, Lora, of San Angelo, niece Sande Lee Priest Knapp and husband, Harold of Fredericksburg, niece Bonny Priest of San Angelo and great-nieces and nephews Morgen Priest Smith, Alyssa Marie Priest, Eli Knapp, Alanna Knapp and Ivan Knapp. The family especially recognizes all the wonderful ladies who were Frankie’s sorority sisters.

We encourage all who knew Frankie to attend her life celebration service at 10AM, Monday, February 20th at First Christian Church. The story of her life will be officiated by Pastor Ben Hubert. Graveside services will follow at Lawnhaven Cemetery. Pallbearers are Shawn Smith, Andy Smith, Eli Knapp, and Harold Knapp.

Charles “Chuck” Bledsoe, Sr. passed away on February 15, 2017, surrounded by his family.
Chuck was born to Aaron and Beulah Bledsoe on January 24, 1928, in San Angelo, TX. While still in high school in California, he enlisted in the Navy during World War II where he served in the Navy from 1944 to 1946. Following the war, he met the love of his life, Louise Jacoby, and they were married on October 30, 1948. 
From a young boy, Chuck loved baseball. He played catcher and managed professionally in the minor leagues for the Cincinnati Reds organization in the state of Georgia. Following his baseball career, Chuck made his living with another talent, construction. Starting as a brick mason, he worked his way up to construction superintendent. He has left his mark on many commercial buildings in San Angelo, TX.
He is preceded in death by his parents, brothers - Aaron Bledsoe, Jr. and Gene Bledsoe, Gene’s wife, Sylvia, and son-in-law, Joseph Miller.
Chuck is survived by his loving and caring wife of 68 years, Louise Bledsoe of San Angelo, TX; daughter, Cynthia Bledsoe Miller of West Palm Beach, FL; and son, Chuck Bledsoe, Jr. and his wife, Mary Lou, of North Richland Hills, TX; three grandchildren, Christina Ripley of West Palm Beach, FL; Jennifer Busey of Oklahoma City, OK; and Daniel Bledsoe of Springfield, OR; as well as three great-grandchildren. Also, Chuck is survived by one brother, Kenneth Bledsoe, his wife, Becky, of Bronte, TX and Aaron’s wife, Marion Bledsoe of San Angelo, TX.
A Visitation with Family will be held at Harper Funeral Home on Friday, February 17, 2017, from 5:30 to 6:30 PM. A graveside service will be held on Saturday, February 18, at Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens at 2:00 PM.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Meals for the Elderly, St. Gabriel’s Hospice and Palliative Care, or a charity of your choice.

John W. Fields, 70, of San Angelo passed away Monday, February 13, 2017, in San Angelo. John was born December 25, 1946 in Hobbs, New Mexico and adopted by Jake and Jewell Bolling Fields. He grew up in Hobbs and graduated from Hobbs High School. He served his country honorably and proudly from 1966 to 1971 in the United States Army. He received a battlefield commission and was assigned to the 5th Special Forces Group in the Vietnam War. John was a decorated veteran, receiving the Purple Heart, the VN GAL Cross with PALN and the Bronze Star with Valor. He married Karen Roland on December 31, 1989 and they shared 27 wonderful years together. John was a manager for Radio Shack for over twenty years and, after retirement, he and Karen worked in the insurance business as insurance adjusters for over 13 years. John was a longtime member of Freedom Fellowship Church in San Angelo and loved his church family. He was a charter member of Christian Veterans Outreach and had served as past President. John loved this organization and his passion was helping disabled Veterans get the help they needed by helping them with their VA paperwork and many other needs. John was a loving husband, father, and grandfather who devoted his life to his family and helping others. He was a “no-nonsense” kind of guy and was seen from time to time a force to be reckoned with. John was a champion for others in his fight to help Veterans and their families. He held this passion very close to his heart. In his spare time, he was an avid poker player and even played in the Senior World Series of Poker on two separate occasions. He was a marksman, who loved cars (especially Porsches), fine dining, and also had an incredible sense of humor. We will dearly miss our incredible husband and father.
John was preceded in death by his parents, and one sister, Grayce Stuckey. He is survived by his wife, Karen Fields, of San Angelo; his Son and Daughter, John W. Fields II, of San Angelo and Nicole Wright, of San Angelo; his Four Grandchildren, Spencer, Gavin, Lathan and Isaiah; One sister, June Lackey, Dublin, TX and half-brother John Rudowski, of MI.
A Celebration of John’s Life will be at 11:00 A.M., Thursday, February 16, 2017 at Freedom Fellowship Church with Pastor Harold Watkins officiating. 
In Lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to Christian Veterans Outreach at Freedom Fellowship Church.

Dorothy Cannon Knight, 100, of Mineola, Texas, formerly of San Angelo, Texas, passed away February 8, 2017 at HOMEPLACE, Hospice of East Texas, Tyler. 

Services will be held Monday, February 13, 2017 at 11:00 A.M at Johnson's Funeral Home Chapel, burial will follow at Johnson's Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens. Pastor Darrell Smith will be officiating the services. You may visit with the family one hour before the services.

Dorothy is blessed to be with her husband, Sidney, who died in 1996 and her son, Geryl, who died in 1969. Dorothy was born September 28, 1916, in Mt. Pleasant, Texas, to Jeff and Jessie Cannon. She lived most of her adult life in San Angelo. She was preceded in death by her parents and sisters, Effie Colley, Mae Morris, Mary Amerson and brother Marcus Cannon. 

She is survived by daughter, Jeanie and husband, Rodney, of Mineola, Texas. "MeNaw", as she was affectionally known by the grandchildren, was a wonderful and caring grandmother who furnished many special treats and gifts to them throughout her life. They are Kyle Waggoner, US Army Ret. of San Antonio, Texas, Sheryl Polansky and husband Michael of Lorena, Texas, Kirk Waggoner and wife, Stephanie, of Anchorage, Alaska, Kristi Green and husband Wes of Plano, Texas, and Vince Knight and wife Connie of Belton. She is survived by eleven great-grandchildren, Kristen Wanek, Kerri Fattig, Ashley Waggoner, Brady Brasher, Sydnee Mir, Jacob Knight, Brooks Waggoner, Justin Knight, Chance Green, Lana Green, Will Green, and Garrett Polansky. She never forgot their birthdays and a $5 bill was always included in each one. She is survived by 7 great-great grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews. 

If desired, memorials may be sent to the Heart Association , the Parkinson's Foundation or the American Cancer Society . All three of these diseases have touched her and her family. 

Phil Cole left this earthly world Monday, February 13th, at his home after a brief illness. Phil was an amazing husband, father, brother and friend. He had a huge heart and always believed the best in people and wanted to help anyone he could. 

As for business he was an entrepreneur to say the least. Whether jostling up some rattlesnakes to sell, or collecting quarters all over Texas and New Mexico in his gumball business, Phil worked hard so that no expense was spared on his children or beloved wife of 45 years, Sandy. Out of his many business adventures in life his greatest love was the sheep business and he was proud to see his son carry on the family tradition. 

Phil’s most recent project was his beautiful home that he bought for his children and grandchildren to enjoy for many years to come. He loved to tell stories of the old days on the back patio with his friends and family. The stories and the man will be missed but we rejoice at God’s amazing Grace as he reunites with family and friends in heaven. 

Phil was preceded in death by his parents, Bill J. Cole and Sue McEntire Cole.

He is survived by his loving wife of 45 years, Sandy. Daughters Misty Keeney & Husband Monty, children Mason & Myles. Holly Brannan, children Nixon, Jackson, Hayes & Finley Grace Brannan. Son, Sterling Cole & Wife Alicia, children Sutton & Sloan.

The Funeral Service will be 10:30 A.M., Wednesday, February 15, 2017 at the First United Methodist Church in Sterling City. The burial will follow at Montvale Cemetery in Sterling City, TX.

Pallbearers are his grandsons, Nixon Brannan & Mason Keeney. Brother, Jimmy Cole; Pat Gully, Vic Choate, Jim Lee, and Drake McKinney

In lieu of flowers the family asks that memorial contributions be made to Rust Street Ministries. 
Family and friends may sharee condolences and sign an online register book at
www.harper-funeralhome.com

DeLoyce Smith, 83, of San Angelo went to be with the Lord on Thursday, February 9, 2017 in San Angelo with her loving family at her side. DeLoyce was born August 2, 1933 in Belfalls, Texas to John and Hallie Belk. She married the love of her life James H. Smith on September 20, 1952 and they shared 56 beautiful years together. DeLoyce was a loving wife, mother and grandmother who devoted her life to her family as a homemaker. She also worked in the family business supporting her husband until retirement. In her spare time she enjoyed shopping and hunting and fishing and spending time at her home at Lake Amistad.
DeLoyce was preceded in death by her parents and her husband James (Bud). She is survived by her children, Larry Smith and his wife Robi, of San Angelo, Debbie Freeman and her husband Richard, of San Angelo and Brenda Greer and her husband Delwin “Pudd,” of Eldorado, TX; her Grandchildren, Cliff and Lo Smith, Scott and Lisa Smith, Holly and Steve Thurman, Hunter and Jennifer Price, Hallie and Eric Sosolik, Buddy and Becka Greer and Dillon Greer and Ashley Quiroz; and 17 Great Grandchildren. 
The family will receive friends for visitation from 4:00 P.M. - 6:00 P.M., Sunday, February 12, 2017 at Harper Funeral Home. The Graveside Service will be 1:00 P.M., Monday, February 13, 2017 at Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens with Mike Dorman officiating. 
The family would like to express their sincerest appreciation to Royal Estates, the Palliative Care unit at Shannon Medical Center, Dr. John Harvey and Interim Hospice for all of the loving care given to DeLoyce.