The life of Frank S. Perkins,92, expired on Thursday, May 28, 2015. Frank was born to Roy and Anna Perkins on May 7, 1923 in Del Rio, Texas. Frank was married to Alta Dora "Doedoe" Hill of Del Rio on January 1, 1947. They were married 67 years. Frank attended public schools in Del Rio where he was active in boxing and playing football for the Del Rio Wildcats. After high school, he joined the U.S. Navy, with his friend Bobby Olive, on December 14, 1940. He was in the Pacific during WWII and at Pearl Harbor during the Japanese "sneak attack," December 7, 1941. Frank served aboard three destroyers; USS Ross (563), USS Elliott, and USS MD Anderson (08786). He also participated in troop landings and major sea battles. He was in the Navy for 6 years and remained involved by serving in the Naval Reserve for 37 years. Frank's first career job was working for the Southern Pacific Railroad for 18 months. In 1948, he began his life career with the State of Texas as a Department of Public Safety trooper for 32 ½ years. In 1955, Frank was on the Pistol Team Championship. He and Travis Lane had many programs around the state to exhibit their skills and teach gun safety. At age 90, he was still qualifying to carry a hand gun. Frank was also nominated twice for Trooper of the Year based on the early warning he provided during the Lake View tornado in 1954 and the apprehension of two bank robbers in 1956. His most satisfying work was locating a young girl that was kidnapped at a football game in Mertzon in December 1967. In 1962, Frank was appointed Safety Officer and remained at this job until retirement in 1980. After retiring from DPS, he worked for the Division of Emergency Management for 18 years and worked many disasters throughout the state. Frank's enjoyments were hunting for arrowheads on his father-in-law's ranch, golf, RV travel, sky-diving, hunting deer and turkey, officiating high school football, volunteering for the San Angelo Relays and drinking coffee with his buddies. Some of his favorite stories were of his daughter, Tana; grandson, Taylor; son-in-law, Jerry; and nephews, Ted Luce and Gerald Hill. The "good times" were playing the best pranks during hunting season and seeing who could tell the most exaggerated deer camp story of the years past. He never tired of telling events that happened as a State Trooper or the times he proudly served in the Navy. He always had an interesting story.
Frank was preceded in death by his wife, Dora; parents, Roy and Anna Perkins; brother, George Perkins, and nephew, John Perkins.
Those left to cherish Frank's memory are his daughter, Tana and husband Jerry Cox of Midland; grandson, Taylor Cox of Midland; nephew, Mark Perkins and wife Janet of El Paso; nieces, Cherie Melius and husband Mike of Pinos Altos, NM; Georgia Perkins of El Paso and many other nieces, nephews, and dear friends.The family extends their appreciation to Hospice of San Angelo for their care and compassion and to Dr. Charles Jones for his guidance. Many, many thanks to our wonderful and caring sitters, nurses and aides for providing trust, safety and making dad feel secure while in their care.
The family will receive friends from 5:00 to 7:00 PM Sunday, May 31, 2015, at Johnson's Funeral Home. Graveside service will be held 10:30 AM Monday, June 1, 2015, at Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens.Those wishing to send memorials may do so to West Texas Boys Ranch, 10223 Boys Ranch Road, San Angelo, TX 76904 or Concho Valley Paws, 4001 Sunset Dr., Ste 1072, San Angelo, TX 76904 or to a charity of your choice in his name.

David Wayne "Dave" Steely, 38, of San Angelo went to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, May 26, 2015 in San Angelo. Dave was born April 28, 1977 in Landstuhl, Germany to David K. and Della Bryant Steely. He grew up in Cheyenne, Wyoming and his family moved to San Angelo in 1992. After graduating from Central High School in 1995, Dave worked numerous positions in various jobs and in the spring of 2000 took over Bob's Wash Service as proprietor along with his father, David, to present day. 
Dave was a loving son, brother, husband, father and friend who devoted his life to his family and friends. He married the love of his life, Dawn Howard on October 14, 2000 and they shared 14 beautiful years together. Out of this loving marriage, came their greatest accomplishment Autumn Elizabeth Steely.
His true passions in life were soccer and golf. From a young age he played soccer and as he got older he played interstate soccer with the Cheyenne Sting. Dave's passion turned to golf. He loved playing every chance he could. Dave loved traveling to Wyoming every year to play in the Wyoming State Open and played at the amateur level for a number of years. He achieved his P.A.T in 2002 being only one of two players to achieve this out of 142 golfers. He decided to declare his professional status in 2007. One of his achievements was winning the Concho Valley Championship at Quicksand Golf course here in San Angelo, with his beloved brother by his side as caddy. 
Dave's passions were only surpassed by the love he had for his family, including his beautiful daughter Autumn who he cherished and loved watching her play soccer. He was as genuine a human being as there is. His love for you was honest coming from a sincere heart and unfailing. His defense of you was fierce -- and unwavering. His trustworthiness was true. His work ethic, faultless. His acceptance of his family was complete. His promise to care for Dawn was steadfast and fulfilled. His fatherhood toward Autumn was impeccable. He was her #1 fan. His attitude caused others around him to feel better about themselves and do better. His encouragement was not flattery but sincere words meant to up lift and support. His life if emulated would instantly cure many of this worlds ills. Our beloved Dave will be dearly missed by all who knew him.
Dave is survived by his loving family, Wife, Dawn Steely, of San Angelo; his Daughter, "The twinkle in his eye" Autumn Steely, of San Angelo; His Father and Mother, David K. and Della Steely, of San Angelo; his Father and Mother-in-law, Judge Eddie and Margaret Howard, of San Angelo; his Grandfather, Forrest "Papa" Steely, of San Angelo; his Brother and sisters, Bobby Steely and his wife Lori, of Cheyenne, WY, Tara McMillan and her husband Travis, of San Angelo and Tricia Steely, of San Angelo; his Brother and sisters-in-law, Kyle and Jennifer Howard, of San Angelo, Fran Steely, of San Antonio, TX; His Aunts and Uncles, Ron and Karen Smith, of Aurora, CO., Evelyn Steely, of San Angelo, Bob and Julie Steely, of San Angelo, Louis and Lorraine Barbee, of Albany, OR, and Brian Steely, of San Antonio, TX; His cousins, Gary, Misty, Scott, Deborah, Ronnie, Mike, Mark, Sharon, Tom, Eric and Cody; His Nieces and nephews, Michael, Jadyn, Brandon, Jared, Mariah, Anthony, Nick, Graham, Gavin, Michelle, Josh, Kristin, Alex and Allison; and numerous cherished friends. 
The family will receive friends from 6:00 P.M. – 8:00 P.M., Friday, May 29, 2015 at Johnson's Funeral Home. The Funeral Service will be 2:00 P.M., Saturday, May 30, 2015 at Johnson's Funeral Home with Paul Shero and Rev. Landon Henry officiating. Honorary Pallbearers for the service will be Charlie Sundahl, Bobby Steely, Bobby Bindert, Kyle Howard, Travis McMillan, Aaron Melendez, Bronson Jowers, Gary Steely and Brandon Booth.

Sidney J. (Sid) Bonner, age 73 of Mertzon, Texas passed away from this life on Wednesday, May 27, 2015 after a fight with heart disease. Memorial services will be held at a later date. Arrangements are by Shaffer Funeral Home/Sherwood Way. 
Sid was born February 17, 1942 in Leakey, Texas to Keros and Clara Bonner. He graduated from Nueces Canyon High School in 1960. While there, he and his brother KK were their star six man football players. On July 19, 2014 Sid and KK were inducted into the Six Man Football Hall of Fame. This was a very proud moment for him to receive this honor and to this day some of his records have never been broken.
Sid spent his lifetime making his living as a very well-known finish blade man in the road construction business. He worked for a large number of years for Reece Albert, Inc. and J.H. Strain, Inc. He always took great pride in the work that he did.
On October 3, 1980 he married Jacklyn Mitchell and along with her came two wonderful kids that he loved dearly and was so proud of. No one could have been a better father to these kids.
Sid was preceded in death by his father, Keros Bonner and mother, Clara Ratliff Bonner; brother, KK Bonner and nephew, KK Bonner, Jr.
Sid is survived by his wife, Jacklyn; one daughter, Kristi McDonald and husband Terry and one son, JC Bonner and wife Tami; one sister, Gaylene Frerich; two brothers, Robert Bonner and Vance Bonner and one sister-in-law, Vicki Bonner. Sid had five grandchildren, Kaitlyn McDonald, Collin McDonald, Morgan McDonald, Cohen Bonner, Hayes Bonner and one great grandson, Rhyker Ray Shipman and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews.
Memorials may be made to Hospice of San Angelo or the charity of your choice.
The family wishes to thank Hospice, Brad, Tiffany and the rest of their staff for their wonderful care.
Sid will be greatly missed on the golf courses in the area. He made many good friends and as they would say, “Did You See How Far Sid Hit That Ball!!!”… If there is a golf course in heaven Sid is about to Tee Off!!!!

Eph Cummins went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on May 24, 2015 in Robert Lee, Texas at the age of 86. Visitation will be held all day Wednesday, May 27, 2015 at the funeral home with family present 5-6 p.m. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, May 28, 2015 at Robert Lee Baptist Church with graveside services to be held at 4:00 p.m., Thursday, May 28, 2015 in Tolar Cemetery. Services are under the direction of Shaffer Funeral Home.
He was born to Eph I. Cummins and Irma McCollum Cummins in Sterling City, Texas on July 12, 1928.
He attended school in McCulloch County, London, Junction, Blackwell, and graduated in 1945 from Tolar High School.
He served in the Navy Seabees from 1946 until 1948. He worked at Consolidated Vultee Aircraft in Ft. Worth for several years helping to build the B-36 Bomber.
Eph married Dovie Oxford in 1951 and graduated from Texas A&M University in 1954. He worked for the USDA Soil Conservation Service for over thirty years and retired at Robert Lee in 1987.
Eph and Dovie bought a farm at Tolar and raised cattle for several years. They also volunteered at Camp Builders helping build churches and repair old buildings. Some of those places included The Canadian Baptist Seminary, River Bend at Glen Rose, Palacios on the Texas coast and several churches in the Panhandle of Texas.
For the past several years they have enjoyed doing a little bit of nothing while spending their summers at their place in Valecito, Colorado along with enjoying their children, grandchildren, and great-grand children
Eph was preceded in death by his parents, Eph and Irma Cummins
He is survived by his wife, Dovie Cummins; two daughters, Sheila Alexander and husband Rocky of Ira and Debbie Miller and husband Jeff of Benbrook; three grandchildren, Amanda Heiman and husband Carey of Ira, Hayden Miller and Abbie Miller of Benbrook and two great-grandchildren, Emily and Trevor Heiman of Ira; one brother, Jack Cummins and wife, Sue of Granbury; one niece, Kim Kemp and husband Tim of Tolar and one nephew, Chad Cummins and wife Kristi of Cressen; also, several great-nieces and nephews.

Kay Adams, 57, of Cleburne, Texas, went to be with the Lord, May 24, 2015, after a long illness.

She was born in San Angelo, Texas to Richard L. Gray Sr. and Jacquelyn L. Gray on October 31, 1957. She attended Robert Lee High School in Tyler, Texas. She received her degree in Respiratory Therapy from Tyler Junior College. Her career began as a respiratory therapist at Mother Frances Hospital in Tyler and St Paul Hospital Dallas, Texas until she moved to San Angelo where she married Wesley E. Adams on January 30, 1982. They had two daughters, Elizabeth and Stephanie. She then returned to Dallas and continued her career as a respiratory therapist at St. Paul Hospital for several years. She later moved to Cleburne, Texas. She was a member of the First Christian Church of Cleburne where she was an active member of the church, where she served as volunteer and a youth teacher.

Kay is preceded in death by her mother, Jacquelyn L. Crawford and grandparents, Owen J. Gray Jr. and Jimmie M. Gray of San Angelo and Talley and
Adrian Crouch of Tyler, Tx.

Kay is survived by her daughter, Elizabeth and husband, Chris Lenzini, grandchildren, Gunner, Violet, Brody, Ronan and daughter, Stephanie and husband, Drew Robbins and grandchild, Logan. Also her sister, Vicki G. Brockette, brothers, Richard L. Gray, Jr. and Jimmy S. Gray, and her father Richard L. Gray Sr. and as well as numerous other relatives.

Graveside services will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, May 28, 2015 at Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens. Arrangements are with Robert Massie Funeral Home.

A Celebration and Memorial service for Kay will be held 10:00 am Saturday, May 30, 2015 at her church home, The First Christian Church of Cleburne. The family requests that any memorials be made to the St. Jude's Children Research Hospital and The Community Hospice of Burleson, Texas.

The family wishes to thank her many church friends of the First Christian Church of Cleburne and the Community Hospice of Burlesque, Texas and all of her caregivers that showed so much love to her in her time of need.