Carol Dean Blair, 78, of San Angelo went to be with the Lord on Thursday, August 18, 2016 in San Angelo. Carol was born November 22, 1937 in Big Spring, Texas to Carrol McKinley and Lula Mae Sinclair Lee. She graduated from Odessa High School in 1955. Carol worked in a number of professions during her lifetime. Aside from being a loving wife, mother and homemaker, she was a secretary, court reporter, and radio station announcer. Carol was also a strong woman of faith and truly loved attending her church home Victory Christian Center. She also cherished her children and grandchildren, and her pets as well. Carol will be dearly missed by all who knew her. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Bob Blair, her brother, Carroll M. Lee, Jr., and her sisters, Ladell L. Hoover and Frances L. Montgomery. Carol is survived by her sons, Driller Prather, of Center Point, TX and Skeet Prather, of Kingsland, AR; 3 Grandchildren, Brandon L. Prather, of Midland, Patrick C. Prather, of Midland and Nicole L. Prather, of Stroudsburg, PA; 1 Great Granddaughter, Emma G. Prather, of Midland, TX; and numerous nephews. The Graveside service will be 3:00 P.M., Sunday, August 21, 2016 at Foster Cemetery on Foster Ranch in Sterling City, Texas with Rev. Jerry Roach officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, Donor Services, P.O. Box 4072, Pittsfield, MA, 01202. 
Family and friends may share condolences and sign the online register book for Carol at www.harper-funeralhome.com.

Max William Knox, 81, of San Angelo, TX, passed away peacefully to be with the Our Lord and Savior on Wednesday, August 17, 2016. He beat cancer but couldn’t beat Parkinson’s disease.
Max was born in Mexia, TX on the 4th of July, 1935. He grew up on the family farm outside of Mexia. He did his homework by kerosene lamp until his family got electricity on the farm. He told the story that The Knox Family had the first electric refrigerator and people came from miles to see it. He grew up farming, hunting, fishing, and training horses.
Max moved with his family to San Angelo in 1953. He graduated from San Angelo Central High School in 1953. He married Velma Pearl Parker on March 9, 1956 in San Angelo, TX and were married for 60 wonderful years. Max worked for M-System Grocery Store in San Angelo and then transferred to Abilene, TX where he did a ride along with a Highway Patrolman and knew this was the career for him. He went to the DPS Academy in Austin, TX and upon graduation in 1957 was stationed in Lubbock, TX. After 3 years he was stationed in Post, TX as the first Highway Patrolman in Garza County. Every month for the next 8 years he put in for a transfer to San Angelo, TX and in 1968 was stationed in San Angelo.
Max retired after 28 years as a “red patcher” Highway Patrolman. After his retirement, he went to work at Home Motors with the Taylor boys and later worked for Enterprise ferrying cars throughout Texas.
Max enjoyed watching his kids, grand kids, and great grand kids in all of their activities and sporting events. He loved to hunt all over Texas and especially coon hunting with his dad and brother. Every year when his children were growing up they went to Gunnison, CO for fishing. On one trip he was swept down the river for over a mile and still came out with his rod and a rainbow trout. After his children left home, Max & Velma started to travel and went from the East Coast to the West Coast, to Canada and to Alaska. His favorite spot to go every year was Las Vegas. He also loved to play a good game of 88 with family and friends and a chaw of tobacco. Max was a 32nd Degree Mason and was a member of the San Angelo Stock Show and Rodeo Association for over 30 years.
Max was preceded in death by his parents, Robert F. Knox, Sr. “Bob” and Mary Knox; brother, Robert F. Knox Jr.; daughter Rebecca “Becky” White; and great-granddaughter, Kadyn Paige Wilson.
Max is survived by his wife Velma, as well as his son Clifton “Clif” Knox and his wife Judy; Son in law Michael White; four grandchildren Bo Knox, Misty White, Dusty White and his wife Jennifer, Rindi Wilson & her husband Stephen; along with six great-grandchildren Rylie & Taylor White; Charlotte, Kalyn, & Brynlie Wilson; and Tye Elston; Sister in law Becky Knox; along with wonderful nieces and nephews and their families.
A visitation will be held at Harper Funeral Home on Friday, August 19, 2016 from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. A funeral service will be held at Southgate Church of Christ on Saturday, August 20, 2016 at 2:00 pm. Burial to follow at Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens.
Max was a man of honor and conviction. He loved his Lord and strived to take care of his family. He was a member of the Southgate Church of Christ.
His passing deeply saddens us but his life inspires us.

Jessie Muriel Alexander Boatright went to her Heavenly Home on August 18, 2016. Jessie was born at home on the family farm near Tennyson, Texas in Coke County, Texas. She was the second child and first daughter of Willliam "Bill" and Jessie Lee Stephenson Alexander. Named after her mother, Jessie soon had the nickname of "Chunk" and later in life loved being called "Aunt Chunk" by her many nieces, nephews, and close friends. Chunk had an older brother, Norbon, and four younger sisters - Queenie, Thelma "Scooter", Billie, and Mary. Chunk grew up outside Tennyson, helping her father out on the family farm. Chunk even plowed with a team of horses to help her dad. She attended Tennyson school and graduated from Bronte High School, where she was voted "Most Beautiful" by her senior class. On March 31, 1940, Chunk married Henry Boatright. They were married for 55 years before his death. Prior to her retirement, she worked in the cafeterias of Lake View High School, Glenn Junior High, and Holiman Elementary in which she greatly enjoyed getting to know the students she encountered each day. She also enjoyed working at the snack bar of San Angelo Stadium during football games, and was a member of the Eastern Star for over 50 years. Being a Christian was very important to Chunk, and her Bible was always nearby. She often stated that she had a better home waiting for her on the other side. Though as she aged it became harder for her to get out, she loved the visits she received from Pastor Mike Bell and other members of her church. Chunk was thrilled to reach the age of 100 - something she had eagerly anticipated for several years. The family celebrated by throwing a big birthday party for her. She loved seeing the family and friends that came to share the day with her. Aunt Chunk was preceded in death by her daughter, Ginger Ann "Ginny", who passed away of polio at the age of 5. Her husband, Henry, also preceded Chunk in death. Chunk is survived by her sisters, all of San Angelo - Queenie Wade, Thelma "Scooter" Harris, Billie Johnson, and Mary Crotwell, as well as numerous nieces and nephews. A Celebration of her life will be held on Saturday, August 20, at 10:00 a.m. in the Johnson Funeral Home Chapel with burial following in Miles, Texas.
 

Elva Castro Guerrero, 64, of San Angelo, Texas, passed away Thursday, August 18, 2016. She was born in Del Rio, Texas on July 12, 1952 to Luis Castro and Cristina Alvera . 

She was married to Juan Gomez Guerrero in 1974 in San Angelo, Texas. Elva worked in Medical records for Shannon Medical Center. She had a passion for helping people, staying active, and working outside in her lawn. 

Survivors include her only daughter, Ana Leyva and granddaughter Kianna Leyva. She also leaves to cherish her memories: her siblings: Joe Castro, Luis Castro, Adrianna Perez, Cilbia Morado, Maricela Castro, and Cindy Baca. 

Rosary service is from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Sunday, August 21, 2016 in Johnson's Funeral Home Chapel with Deacon Abel Fernandez officiating. Mass of Christian burial is at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, August 22, 2016 at St. Joseph Catholic Church with Fr. Emilio Sosa officiating. There will be a private burial service. 
 

Pearl J. Young, 92 of Marion, Texas passed away on August 17, 2016. She was born in Tucson, Arizona on January 4, 1924. She married Leonard Young (deceased 1992) on December 27, 1941. Pearl had a passion for designing floral arrangements.
Survivors include her children Rusty Young and Sandra Mittelsteadt (Bob); grandchildren: Lisa Roberts (Daron), Randy Young (Debbie), Amy Campbell, and Lori Mittelsteadt; and great-grandchildren: Brittany Roberts, and Austin and Zach Young. 
Graveside service is today at 10:00 a.m. in Fairmount Cemetery. 

Dolores Dominguez Ortiz, 86, passed on to her Heavenly home peacefully on Tuesday, August 16, 2016 at her home in San Angelo. 

She was born on April 1, 1930 in San Juan, Chihuahua, Mexico to Leon and Jesusita (Flores) Dominguez and lived most of her life in the United States. She was married to Placido Ortiz until he passed away on Ocotber 5, 2003 in Lovington, NM.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Placido Aguilar Ortiz, sisters; Maria, Luz, Teodora and brother; Tino.

Survivors include her brother, Ramon (Chavela) Dominguez, children; Eva Reyes of San Angelo, Joe Valenzuela of Lovington, NM, Rene Valenzuela of Big Lake, Adam Valenzuela of Richland WA., Ruben Munoz of Colorado, Lupe Trinidad of Cherokee, MaryDeLaCruz of Lovington, NM, Esperanza Cabello of Lovington, NM, PlacidoOrtiz Jr., Betty Garcia, Maria Consuelo Ortiz and Irma Salcedo, all of San Angelo, Rebecca costa pf Greensboro, NC, Olivia Saucedo of Leander, Elena Ortizof Las Cruces, NM and Ofelia Castro of Lubbock and 89 grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Memorial service will be 10:00am Friday August 19, 2016 at Johnson Street Church of Christ with, Minister Joe Valenzuela, officiating. Arrangements are with Robert Massie Funeral Home.

Our family would like to thank “La Iglesia De Christo” on Ben Ficklin Road in San Angelo for their support.

Job 19: 25-26

For I know that my Redeemer lives,
And He shall stand at last on the earth;
And after my skin is destroyed, this I know,
That in my flesh I shall see God. 

“Mom’s first love was Jesus, we love you and will miss you so much”

Jack Cleveland Rea passed into the arms of the Lord on August 16, 2016. 

Jack was born to Lurlene McLaurin and Harold Rea on Dec. 22, 1936 in Fort Worth. Jack served six years in the Air Force where he enjoyed overseas assignments in England and Scotland. Prior to retirement, he was a state adjuster for RVOS Insurance Company.

He married Kay Pullig Rea on June 12, 1999. Together their blended families include five children and twelve grandchildren.

He was proceeded in death by his parents and a special step-daughter, Kacie Layman.

He is survived by his wife, Kay, a son, Todd Rea of San Angelo, and a daughter, Robin Crosson from Illinois, step-son Chris Pullig, and step-daughter Keely Wolfe. Grandchildren are Harley Rea, Avery Rea, Tyler Gutherie, and Madison Rea. Crosson, grandchildren are Christian. Sean, Patrick, and Jacob. Also J.P. Wolfe, Jordan layman, Jacob layman, and Keeler Pullig.

Funeral service will be 10:00am Saturday August 20, 2016 at Robert Massie Funeral Home, officiated by Mack Roller from Glen Meadow Baptist Church.

Graveside with military honors will follow at Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens.