Thomas T. Martin, 91, of San Angelo, Texas passed away Tuesday, November 24, 2015 in Robert Lee Care Center, Robert Lee, Texas. A visitation will be held from 6 – 8 p.m. Saturday, November 28, 2015 at Johnson's Funeral Home. Services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, November 29, 2015 at First Baptist Church of San Angelo, Texas with Dr. James Hassell and Robert Dillard officiating. Burial will be held at 1 p.m. on Monday, November 30, 2015 in Oakwood Cemetery in Waco, Texas with Doug Keenan, Minister of Pastoral Care at First Baptist Church, Austin, Texas officiating. Arrangements are by Johnson's Funeral Home. Tom was born August 20, 1924, in Paducah, Kentucky to James Harvey Martin and Lucy (Page) Martin. He graduated from Baylor University, Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary with a Masters of Divinity, and from Presbyterian School of Christian Education with a Masters Degree, Richmond, VA. Tom was married to Ola Mae Kemp on August 2, 1955 in Malakoff, Texas. This is where Tom began his ministry as a pastor at First Baptist Church, Malakoff, then to First Baptist Church Austin, where he was Minister of Pastoral Care. Next, he was on to San Marcos Baptist Academy where he was the Chaplain and a teacher; then to Galena Park where he taught Special Education classes and at the same time was pastor of a Pasadena Mission Church. Tom then moved to Richmond, VA where he became Pastor for 13 years at Weatherford Memorial Baptist Church. He then was called to First Baptist Church, Austin, Texas where he was Associate Pastor and upon retiring to San Angelo, Texas became the Pastor's Visitation Assistant as along as his health permitted. Survivors include several nieces and nephews including Ann Higgins of Houston, TX and Jake Higgins of Redwood, CA, Frances Whipple of Portland, MA, Kerry Kemp of Tucson, AZ. Pallbearers will be John Hancock, Brad Haralson, Johnny Matthews, Jim Jones, Larry Edgington, and Calvin Featherston

Elma G. Alvarado, 84, passed away into the arms of her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, November 24, 2015, in San Angelo. Grandma is rejoicing in Heaven with Grandpa, Robert Alvarado, Sr. and their son, Robert Alvarado, Jr. She was born to the late, Guadalupe and Adelina Trevino Guerra on Sunday, January 4, 1931 in Rio Grande, Texas. She married Robert G. Alvarado who passed away in 2008. She attended Paul Ann Baptist Church. Elma enjoyed spending time tending to her flowers or watching the birds on her patio and listening to music with her friend, Estella Flores. She was known for always cooking for those she loved. Elma's love of her grandchildren and open home will be missed greatly by those who knew and loved her. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; son; and 4 brothers. 

Survivors include her daughter, Anita A. Rodriguez and her husband, Robert; grandchildren, Robert Rodriguez, Jr, and wife, Brenda, Roxann Miller and husband, Andrew, Jennifer Alvarado, and Jesse James Alvarado and wife, Claudia; 12 great grandchildren; 1 great great grandson; sisters, Lily Perez and Frances Guerra; brother-in-law, Israel Alvarado and wife, Mary; numerous nieces, nephews and a host of other relatives and friends. 

There will be an open time of visitation on Friday at the funeral home for those who wish to sign the guestbook. The family will accept friends from 6:00-8:00 PM, Friday, November 27, 2015, at the funeral home. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 AM, Saturday, November 28, 2015 in the Johnson's Funeral Chapel. Interment will follow in the Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens.

Jose “Joe” Garcia Sr. age 82 went Home peacefully surrounded by his loving family at his residence on Thanksgiving Day. The family presented him with his final revival singing joyous songs of praises to the Lord as he descended into heaven. Upon his passing a beautiful rainbow bordered the home as a symbol of God’s glory, protection and love. 

Joe was happily married to Dora Garcia for 58 years and together they raised six children upon which they built a Godly legacy for his family to carry on. Joe was a faithful servant of God, a devoted husband, a loving father and grand-father and a friend to many whom he helped through his many ministries. He was a skillful craftsman who was known for his beautiful bird houses that he created each one by hand. Joe faithfully committed his entire life to fulfilling the Lords purpose and gave his children a solid Godly foundation to live by. His most treasured accomplishment was the founding of the “Texas Rival Band” comprised mostly of his sons. They toured around Texas to many churches and events where many were led to salvation through their countless of Revival music ministries. 

Joe is survived by: wife Dora Garcia of Vick, daughter Damiana Garcia of San Angelo, sons Hector Garcia and wife Rosie of San Antonio, Mario A. Garcia and wife Grace of San Angelo, Robert Lee Garcia and wife Emma of Fredericksburg, Joe A. Garcia of Vick, and Vincent E. Garcia and wife Jody of Georgetown, three brothers, four sisters, elven grandchildren, sixteen great-grandchildren, five great great-grandchildren and numerous nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.

Pallbearers will be Hector Garcia Jr., Mario Garcia Jr., Ricky Garcia, Vinny Garcia, Ruben Ramirez, and Bibi Garcia.

Joe will be greatly missed by many but his legacy will continue forever in the hearts of family and friends of whom he touched by preaching the gospel throughout his rich and glorious life.

A prayer service will be 6 PM Monday, November 30, 2015 at Robert Massie Riverside Chapel. Funeral services will be 10 AM Tuesday, December 1, 2015 at Eola Baptist Church. Burial will follow at Eola Cemetery. Arrangements are with Robert Massie Funeral Home.

Bobbie was born on March 25, 1922 to R. B. and Madie (Gaston) Allen in Silver, Texas. 
She attended school at Silver and graduated from Miles High School. She attended San Angelo Junior College. She married Jerroll Sanders on June 26, 1945 in San Angelo. 

She was a longtime member of First Baptist Church of Eldorado where she taught Sunday school and worked as church secretary. She was especially proud of having helped the church obtain a historical marker. Upon moving to San Angelo, she joined Southland Baptist Church.

During her career, Cleone was employed by several auto dealerships, the Schleicher County Sheriff/Tax Assessor and later was the business manager for the Schleicher County Hospital. She and Jerroll owned and operated the El Dorado Restaurant for several years. She was active in civic affairs having served on the Eldorado City Council and the Schleicher County Hospital Board. She held several offices in the Eldorado Woman’s Club. After moving to San Angelo, she served as a volunteer at the Visitor’s Center, Angelo Community Hospital, Adult Day Care, Meal’s for the Elderly and the Water Valley Elementary Library. She truly loved participating in the Junk Yard Band at Rio Concho West and was an avid bridge player.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, and a daughter, Susan Ray Sanders; brothers, Durward, Charles, “Bud”, R. B., and William “Bill” Allen and her sisters; Thelma Odom, Ruthelle Clegg, Lucille Fultz, Adeline Allen, Esther Jones and a son in law, Rickey White.


Survivors include; three daughters, Jane (Charles) Allcorn of Winters, Kay White of Water Valley, Lynn (Steve) Crawford of Houston; sister, Nita (Bill) Archer of San Angelo and sister in law, Wilma Allen of Abilene; grandchildren are Allison (Danny) Randolph, Ashley (Wesley) Glass, Kari (Matthew) Berry, Corbett (Lydia) White, Stephen (Lauren) Crawford, Chase (Carol) Crawford, Courtney and Caley Crawford; great-grandchildren are Reagan, Rylee and Reese Randolph, Peighton and Carter Glass, Meredith Berry, Cooper, Adeline and Harper White, Camille and Claire Crawford and soon to be great granddaughter, Landen Crawford; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.

Bobbie was a wonderful, loving daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She will be greatly missed

Our loving Mother, “Nanny,” and Sister, Iris Lawrence Clary 93, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 25, 2015 at the Senior Care Center in San Angelo. 

Iris was born March 20, 1922 in Fort Worth to W.B. and Pearl Lawrence. She grew up around the Brady and Lohn area and married Ernest Lee Clary on December 24, 1941. They were married for 52 years until his death in 1993.

They moved to San Angelo after their marriage and mother went to work for M’System Food Store, where she worked for over 25 years. After she retired from M’System mother kept children in her home. Our Mother was described as the most loving Christian woman you could meet. She loved her grandchildren and great-grandchildren and would spoil them with candy and toys.

Iris was a lifelong member of West Angelo Church of Christ where she loved to be on Sunday Mornings until her health kept her away.

Iris is survived by one daughter and her husband Shirley and Raymond Anderson of San Angelo, two sons Wesley Lee Clary, Lawrence and Ellie Clary of San Angelo, grandchildren Michael and Becky Anderson, Vanessa and Jay Munsell, Jason and Laura Anderson, Troy Clary, Wesley Wayne Clary, Rusty and Betty Clary, Derrick Clary, Ernie and Adrian Clary, Carla Worley, Scott and Makai Roberts, many great-grandchildren. Iris is also survived by one sister Wanda June Graham of San Angelo.

Iris’s grandson’s will be pallbearers.

Iris was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, her daughter-in-law Kathy Clary, one brother Bluford Lawrence and his wife Velma Lawrence, sister Maebell Lewallen and husband Wilburn, sister Viola Gary Taylor and husband Norbin, and brother-in-law Duane Graham.

The family would like to extend their sincere gratitude and thanks to Senior Care Center on Knickerbocker Road for their love and compassion shown to our Mother during her stay there. The Nurses, Nurse’s Aides and Staff were so good to her. She loved every one of you!!!! A very special thank you is given to Josie Soto who was mother’s roommate for many years. Josie was there for mother 24 hours a day and we cannot thank you enough. We love you Josie!!!

Funeral services will be 1 PM Monday, November 30, 2015 at Robert Massie Riverside Chapel. Burial will follow at Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens. Services are with Robert Massie Funeral Home.

John Edward Lacy, 70, of San Angelo, passed away on Sunday, November 22, 2015 at a local hospital.

He was born on June 23, 1945 to Claude and Dessie (McKinney) Lacy in San Angelo. He attended school at Central High School. Rev. Lacy retired from the US Navy after serving over 22 years.
After retiring he served as the Pastor of Christian Fellowship Baptist Church for a number of years, as well as serving as a postal carrier for 13 years.

He was a former president of the San Angelo Chapter of the NAACP as well as the San Angelo Ministerial Alliance

Rev. Lacy is survived by his two daughters, Montoya Ward-Mitchell of Midland and Johnetta Lacy Banks of San Diego, CA; seven grandchildren, one great grandchild ; three sisters, Bonnie Lacy Willis of Dallas, Billie Jean Lacy of Austin, Shirley Jean Ray of Arlington, TX; brother, Bobby Dean Lacy of San Angelo.

He was preceded in death by father, Claude Lacy, Sr., mother, Dessie Lacy, brother, Claude Lacy, Jr. and sister, Jimmie Ruth Lacy.

Visitation will be held Friday, November 27, 2015, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm at Robert Massie Funeral Home.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, November 28, 2015, 11:00 am at the Christian Fellowship Baptist Church with Dr. Fredd B. Adams, officiating.

Burial will take place in the Texas State Veterans Cemetery in Abilene at 1:00 P.M. on Monday, November 30.

Zachary Luis "Zach" Cano, passed away after sustaining injuries from an automobile accident at the age of 8 years, 10 months and 1 day on Sunday, November 22, 2015 in San Angelo. Zach was born also in San Angelo on Sunday, January 21, 2007. He has brought a lifetime of laughter and joy to his family and friends during his short time here on Earth. Zach was known as the loud and spunky boy, forever the jokester and clown. He always wore a smile and was rarely seen as anything other than happy. He enjoyed playing video games and was quite skilled. Zach will forever live on in the hearts of those who knew and loved him. He was preceded in death by his step father, James Ruschenberg; grandfather, Louis Cano; and step grandfather, Arnold Hogeda. 
Survivors include his mother, Tonia Cano; sister and brothers, Monique Pruitt, Jose Luis Cano, and Timothy Cano; grandmother, Alma Cano; aunt and uncles, Crystal and Tony Urtego, and A.J. Hogeda; many cousin and other relatives as well as a host of friends.
A time of visitation will be held for those wishing to greet the family from 6:00-8:00 PM on Sunday, November 29, 2015 at Johnson's Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 AM on Monday, November 30, 2015 in the First Assembly of God Church, 1442 Edmund Street, San Angelo, Texas 76901. Interment will immediately follow in the Calvary Catholic Cemetery, San Angelo.