Jean Skiff, 87, went to be with the Lord Saturday, December 23rd, 2017. Jean was born October 21, 1930 in Lorraine, TX to Edward Moore and Lillian Gill Ross. Jean attended San Angelo College before going to work at Southwestern Bell Telephone. Jean later married Carl Skiff, Sr. and had four children, before returning to work at GTE, where she was affectionately known as “pie baker”. Jean loved to bake, garden and read, and had a beautiful smile, feisty spirit and loved to laugh.
Survivors include oldest son Carl Skiff, Jr. and daughter Becky (Tim) Jones. Also surviving are Jean’s grandchildren Carl “Scooter” Skiff III, Danny Skiff, Clay Skiff, Bailey Skiff, Garrett Hollway and Amber Jones. Also surviving are great grandchildren Abby Skiff and Danielle Skiff. Jean is also survived by older brother Joe (Joyce) Moore.
She was preceded in death by parents Lillian Ross and Edward Moore, sister Vernie Moore, brother Bert Ross and son’s Lonnie Skiff and Bill Skiff.
Graveside services are Wednesday, December 27, 2017 at 2:00 pm at Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens Cemetery under the direction of Harper Funeral Home.
The family wishes to thank the staff of Kindred Hospice and New Haven Memory Care for the care and support shown to our Mom.
“To love a person is to learn the song in their heart, and to sing it to them when they have forgotten” (Anne Garborg). Mom, we love you and will miss you deeply. We remember!

James Rudolph Benes, 95 of San Angelo, TX. Passed away on December 22, 2017 at Shannon Hospital. 
James was born in Dillionville, Ohio to Joseph John Benes & Mary Vall of Detroit Michigan. Along with sisters Francis Wagner Spooner of California & the late Lilah Dorton of Mansfield, TX. 

James grew up in Detroit until the age of 9 then returning to Dillionville until his graduation from Dillionville High School in 1941, where he was a captain on the Highschool football team obtaining a scholarship to Ohio State forgoing to enlist in the Army Air Corps, which brought him to Mathis Field. 

Dad met the love of his life Vena Cunningham at the local roller rink while stationed in San Angelo, TX. And spent the next 72 years together until her passing in December of 2015 having been married on November 13, 1943.

James had an extensive hobby of stamp collecting which began at the age of 9 and still loved to his passing, and would spend his weekends working on neighborhood cars while listening to his polka music out of a bullhorn speaker. He enjoyed being a shade tree mechanic and going to the drag races with his 1934 Ford roadster and Elk & Deer hunts in Colorado. He was very handy adding on additions to their home where they raised five children. 

He is survived by his children James R. Benes Jr. of Irving, TX. Joyce E. Hicks of Glen Burnie, Maryland. Judy J. Fowler & husband Scotty Fowler, late daughter Janet E. Eudy & Joan M. Watkins all of San Angelo, TX. Grandchildren – Mary Mazetis & Daniel Hicks of Maryland. Alex J. Eudy of San Angelo, TX. Andrew S. Fowler of Kingsville, TX. & Adam S. Fowler and wife Mandy Fowler of Northport, Alabama. Shawn & Joshua Watkins of San Angelo, TX. Along with Great Grandchildren: Emma Stull, Daniel Jr. & Hannah Hicks of Maryland. Eddie & Simone Fowler of Northport, Alabama. And many nephews & nieces & great nephews & nieces. 

Predeceased in death wife Vena Cunningham Benes December 9th, 2015, daughter Janet Elaine Eudy February 16, 1995, sister Lilah Dorton April 2017 and in-laws Dick & Bessie Cunningham.

The visitation will be Tuesday, December 26, 2017 from 6:00 P.M. – 8:00 P.M. at Harper Funeral Home, 2606 Southland Blvd. The Funeral Service will be 10:00 A.M., Wednesday, December 27, 2017 at Harper Funeral Home Chapel with Paul Shero officiating. The Burial will follow at Miles Cemetery.
Pallbearers for the service will be his Grandchildren Alex, Andrew, Shawn, Adam, Joshua and Steve Fowler.

Donations may be made to Meals For The Elderly.

Beth Harris Tucker, 64, of San Angelo, passed away Friday, December 22, 2017 surrounded by loved ones in her home. A Memorial Service to celebrate her life will be held at 10 a.m., Wednesday, December 27, 2017, at First Christian Church, 29 N. Oakes St., San Angelo, Texas, followed by a reception in the church fellowship hall. Arrangements are by Harper’s Funeral Home. 
Beth was preceded in death by her husband of 42 years, Larry J. Tucker, her parents, Robert Sr. and Magdalene Harris, and one sister, Debbie Harris Sellers. She is survived by her sweetheart, Mark Koegel; daughter, Melanie Tucker and husband Sean Butler of Lompoc, CA; son, Matt Tucker and wife Marissa of San Angelo; eight grandchildren, Christopher Butler, Emily Lange, Tucker Lange, Maxine Lange, Avery Lange, Nathaniel (Nate) Lange of Lompoc, CA, Maxwell Tucker and Marley Tucker of San Angelo, TX; sisters Kay Juricek and husband Dennis, Barbara Scranton, and Patti Harris; brother Robert Harris, Jr. and wife Kathleen; brother-in-laws, Jimmy Tucker and wife Pat, Mark Tucker and wife Nancy; sister-in-law, Sandy Griffin and husband Don; and numerous nieces, nephews, and extended family. 
Beth lived her whole life in San Angelo. She grew up in a loving, close-knit family. Beth graduated from Central High School in 1971 and married Larry Tucker in September of that same year. Beth received her Real Estate license and worked as a realtor in her early adulthood. She was an artisan and did craft shows, worked at Molly and Friends, and later in life worked doing estate sales. Her real work was in her true love for volunteering. Throughout her life, Beth volunteered her time at her church, Community Hospital, the James Philip Williams Memorial Foundation, and at her children’s schools. She has been a church deacon and elder, beloved youth leader and Sunday school teacher, head of the hospital volunteers, and a board member at JPWMF. Her generous and loving spirit lives on in those she touched through these organizations and activities. 
Beth would have said her greatest accomplishment was being a mother. Not only was she an amazing Mom to Melanie and Matt, but to so many others who considered her Mama Beth, Auntie Beth, or Mother Tucker. She shared her unconditional love with others in a way that made them feel like family. Over the years her numerous families included her Al-Anon family and Amen Sisters, church family, racing family, crafting family, softball family and many others. Beth lived her life full of faith, acceptance, gratitude, grace, joy and peace. Each person she touched can honor her memory by continuing her legacy and live our lives in this way, one day at a time.
The family wishes to express their deepest gratitude to the wonderful doctors, nurses and staff at Shannon Hospital and Hospice nurses, Shirley Jones and Debbie Bishop. The family requests that memorials be made to Hospice of San Angelo (HOSA), P.O. Box 471, San Angelo, TX, 76902 or Community Hills Christian Church Youth Camp Fund, 3309 Knickerbocker Rd, San Angelo, TX, 76904.

Pauline Ables, 87 of Alice, Texas, passed away on Wednesday, December 20, 2017. She was born in Covington, Texas on March 23, 1930 to the Late Mr. Hoyte Elbert Gray and the Late Lonara Norton Gray. Pauline was a graduated of Miles High School. She was married to Mr. Milburn R. (M.R.) Ables on June 24, 1949. She was survived by her husband Mr. M.R. Ables; her children; Wayne and wife Therissa Ables, James and wife Chelle Harry, Gary and wife Cheryl Ables, Ron Ables, Monty Ables, and Steve and wife Angle Ables; grandchildren; Chris and wife Teresa Ables, Rowdy Ables, Nick Ables, Tesse and husband Mike Guerrere, Jamie and wife Stephanie Duke, Danielle and husband Todd Millecan, and, Mari and husband Cy Porter; along with 16 great grand Children. She also leaves to cherish her memories her siblings; Billy Gray, Beaty Burleson, and Margie Adams. Funeral arrangements will be held at 2:30 P.M. on Saturday, December 23, 2017 in the Chapel of Johnson's Funeral Home with burial immediately following at Miles Cemetery in Miles Texas.

SAN ANGELO - C. J. Ford went to be with his Heavenly Father on December 20, 2017.
C.J. was born January, 18, 1931, to Wade O. and Zula Mae Ford in San Angelo. He married the love of his life, Joyce, on April 19, 1948.
C.J. is survived by his wife, Joyce; their children, Wynell Keel (Joe), James Ford, Elaine Johnston and Debbie Ford, all of San Angelo; eight grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren; sisters Charlene Cauley (Leo) and Betty Butts (Don); and sister-in-law Betty Sue Ford.
C.J. was a loving husband, father and grandfather. He was a lifelong member of Northside Church of Christ, serving as an officer and board member. He was an entrepreneur, innovator, pilot, musician and an all-around craftsman.
The family appreciates the excellent care given by Shannon Medical Center, Shannon Skilled Nursing Facility (St. John Campus) and Hospice of San Angelo.
Viewing will be Friday and Saturday, prior to the service at Johnson's Funeral Home. Service is at 10 a.m. Saturday, December 23, in the funeral home chapel with Brother James Murphy officiating.
Memorials may be made to Northside Church of Christ, 19 E. 29th St., San Angelo, Texas, 76903. 

Andrew W. Block of San Angelo, TX, passed away at the age of 96 on Thursday, December 21, 2017 at his home surrounded by his family.
Andrew was born on November 9, 1921 in Olden, Texas, to Paul and Hattie Block.
Andrew served his country in the United States Army Air Corps as a pilot and instructor in World War II. Retiring from the Airforce Reserve with the rank of Major. He married Carmen L. Loika in 1944 and began farming until taking a job at the Cactus Hotel in downtown San Angelo. His position as auditor led to a career with Hilton Hotels which took Andrew, Carmen and their five children to 19 homes in Lubbock, El Paso, San Antonio, Houston, Texas and to New Mexico, Kansas and Oregon.
Andrew and Carmen retired to San Angelo. After Carmen’s death in 1995, Andrew married Sue H. Pisco, of Titusville, FL, in 1997 until her death in 2006.
Andrew is survived by his children Andrew W. Block, Jr. and wife Sandy of Georgetown, TX; Alan L. Block, Sr. and wife Linda of San Angelo, TX; Patricia L. Rooney of San Antonio, TX; Deborah S. Anderson of West Linn, OR; and Donna J. Byers and husband Brett of Houston, TX.
Also surviving are grandchildren Brian Block, Brandon Block, Jacob Block; and Alan Block Jr, Tiffany (Block) Acosta and husband Ray Acosta Jr.; William Rooney and wife Vilte, Kevyn Rooney; Brittany Spinner and Adam Anderson (AJ) and great-grandchildren Cody, Sydney, Andrew, Allie and Alan III (Trey) Block, Ray III and Justin Acosta, Leona Rooney and Sebastian Gilpatric.
He is also survived by his sisters, Francis Kocich of Wall, TX, and Gladys Gray of San Diego, CA, and his brother James A. Block, of Olfen, TX. In addition to Carmen and Sue, Andrew is preceded in death by his brother Wilbert Block, Sister Pauline Block, OSB, and his granddaughter Aimee (Block) Rasmussen.
Rosary is at 6:00 pm, December 29, with visitation at 5 pm at Harper Funeral Home. Funeral Mass is at 10:00 am, December 30 at Saint Ambrose Catholic Church in Wall. Interment will follow at Saint Ambrose Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to the Matthiesen Heritage Association Seminarian Burse.
Andrew’s family would like to thank you for your thoughts and prayers!

Carol Lee Burre Orlowski, 88, died on Monday December 18th. She was born on the 3rd of August 1929 in Leavenworth, Kansas to John Burre and Edna Krekeler Burre. Carol was born, baptized, confirmed and married at St. Paul’s Lutheran church in Leavenworth. She graduated from Leavenworth Senior High School in 1947. The next step in life was to enroll in an intensive learning program at St. Luke’s Hospital school of Nursing in Kansas City, MO. Graduating in 1950 and attaining RN statues as well as a marriage to Walter Orlowski on the 30th of July 1950. The first year of marriage saw Walt on the island of Okinawa (after being recalled for Army duty) and Carol working at St. Luke’s and living in the nurse’s dorm. They lived many years in Leavenworth before moving to San Angelo and taking part in the wonderful facilities. She worked 30 years at the VA hospital in Leavenworth.
Those who have pre-deceased are Walter Orlowski (husband), mother and father as well as numerous nephews, nieces, and cosuins.
Survivors include brother, Harold John Burre; sister-in-law, Lila Lake Burre and several nieces and nephews. 
A celebration of life will be Thursday, December 28 at 1:15 p.m. at Lyndale (Royal Estates). Private graveside services to be held at a later date at the Leavenworth National Cemetery.

Virginia Lee “Ginger” Brodnax, of Wall, Texas passed away December 21, 2017 at the age of 87. She was born August 13, 1930 in the front bedroom of their home to parents Luther and Opal Wood in Wall, Texas. Ginger attended school in Wall through 9th grade. She graduated high school in San Angelo. Ginger also attended and graduated from San Angelo College with a business degree. She worked for John Holt Buick and Schuch Motor Company. She met and married the love of her life, Henry “Boley” Brodnax, who she was married to for 60 years. They had two children Barry Brodnax and Elliott Menchaca and three grandchildren, Matthew Brodnax, Savanna Daniel and Clayton Daniel. Ginger was a loving wife, mother and grandmother who devoted her life to her family. She was a member of Sierra Vista United Methodist Church, and was active in Women’s Aglow Ladies Bible Study. Ginger was also in the Ladies Home Demonstration Club of Wall. Her life and legacy of love will remain in our hearts forever and we will dearly miss her! Ginger was preceded in death by her parents, Luther and Opal and her sister, Crystal Faye Kleppner. She is survived by her husband, Henry “Boley” Brodnax, of Wall; her son, Barry Brodnax and his wife Denise, of Wall; her daughter Elliott Menchaca and her husband Ricky, of Wall; three grandchildren, Matthew Brodnax, of San Angelo; Savanna Daniel, of Wall, and Clayton Daniel, of Wall, TX; her Niece, Sherry Crowder, of San Angelo; her nephew, Ronnie Kleppner, of San Angelo and her cousin, Terry Merka, of San Angelo. The family will receive friends for visitation from 5:00 P.M. – 7:00 P.M., Friday, December 22, 2017 at Harper Funeral Home. The Funeral Service will be 10:00 A.M., Saturday, December 23, 2017 at Harper Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Stan Whites officiating. Interment will follow at Wall Protestant Cemetery in Wall, Texas. Pallbearers for the service will be Clayton Daniel, Matthew Brodnax, Lyle Daniel, Ricky Menchaca, Dale Wehrner and Mitchell Hirt. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hospice of San Angelo, Meals for The Elderly or Sierra Vista United Methodist Church.

Gilbert "Gil" Oliver Gibson, 71, of San Angelo, Texas, went to the Heavens on December 18, 2017. Gilbert Gibson was born to Parvis O. and Lucille Gibson on August 1, 1946. Gil graduated from San Angelo Central High in 1965. After graduation, Gil joined the United States Navy. He did tours in the Mediterranean Sea and Vietnam areas. He also toured the West Coast from Northern Washington to the Southern area of California. After retiring from the Navy, Gil worked for Grocery Supply and Lighthouse for the Blind. Gil enjoyed playing cards with his friends and dove hunting.
Gil was preceded in death by his parents; his sister, Parvola Woodruff, and brother-in-law, Fred. Gil is survived by his son, Sean Gibson of San Angelo and a niece and nephews. His longtime sidekick of 60 years, Henry "Bud" Preidecker, Sr. will miss him dearly.
There will be open visitation, Wednesday, December 20, 2017 at Johnson's Funeral Home. Graveside services will be held at 10 AM, Thursday, December 21, 2017 in Johnson's Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens. Arrangements are under the direction of Johnson's Funeral Home.