Richard Ludlow Gray Sr., 76 of Del Rio, passed away July 7, 2015.

Visitation will be 6 PM to 7:30 PM Friday, July 10, 2015 at the Robert Massie Funeral Home.

Funeral service will be 11 AM Saturday, July 11, 2015 at Robert Massie Riverside Chapel with Dennis McKinley, of San Angelo Cowboy Church officiating. Burial will follow at Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens. Services are with Robert Massie Funeral Home.

Richard was born on October 19, 1938 in San Angelo to Owen J. Jr. and Jimmie M. Gray. He attended Central High School, where he was very competitive in calf roping and even made nationals. After high school, Richard joined the United States Marine Corps. and after proudly serving his country, he was honorably discharge. His journey began in the oil and gas industry. His paramount was as a “wildcatter” where he discovered numerous unique oil fields. He was a “True Cowboy,” participating in rodeo events, winning several World Championships titles. He acquired many everlasting friendships with his fellow participants. After his roping career, he continued his cowboy character by becoming a legendary cattle hauler for Winters Cattle Company of Del Rio. Richard had a blessed gift in building relationships with people from all walks of life with his gift of conversation. If you met Richard, you knew his smile and open hand shake.

He was preceded in death by parents and daughters Virginia Kay Adams and Denise Stone.
Richard is survived by: his soul mate and companion of 34 years Beverly K. Vaughan of Midland, daughter Vickie G. Brockette of Mesquite, sons Richard L. Gray Jr. and wife Marta of Miami, Florida and Jimmy Gray and wife Carrie of Midland, sisters Freda Connell of Spring, Reba Gray of San Angelo, and Carrie J. Aldridge of San Angelo, brother Owen J. Gray III of San Angelo, 10 grandchildren, 6 great grandchildren, and numerous extended family and friends.

As Richard would say “Forget the mule, Load the wagon.”



I know we are all feeling a little bit sad,
That we've lost our Grandpa, our friend and our dad
Together we have cried an ocean of tears
As we feel so empty and hold many fears

But Grandpa would want us to know he's in a good place
And that he watching us all with a smile on his face
As we have made him so proud, as proud as can be
That he has raised such a beautiful and special family

Thinking back now I really must say
I feel lucky and privileged to have known Grandpa to this day
For in my life, you have played a special part
The memories I will treasure and keep close to my heart

For me I am glad my little baby he got to meet
And for all of us, be grateful, his life is now complete
To each one of us he has loved and cared
And family, be thankful for the good times we shared

Although he has gone we will always be together
And his spirit will live on in each one of us forever
When you look to the sky, look for the brightest star
As that will be Grandpa looking down on us from afar

And now I would like to thank the good Lord above
For blessing us with our Grandpa with his kindness and love
Dear God, if it is not too much fuss
Take extra special care of our Grandpa as he is very dear to us

Grandpa, if you are listening say a prayer for us every day
Be sure to protect us and guide us on our way
We know when God called you, you had to go
But we want you to know Grandpa we miss you and love you so

Written By Christian Gray

James Patrick “Pat” McKamey, 88, died Friday, July 10, 2015. There will be no services. Arrangements are by Shaffer Funeral Home/Sherwood Way.
He is survived by his sons, Danny McKamey and Billy McKamey both of San Angelo; daughters, Gayle Backstrom of Denton, Carolyn Albertson, Patsy Truelove, Phyllis Knox and Shirley Beaudreault all of San Angelo; special friends, Fay Lock and Rick Adney who stood by him all these years.

Haskell Eugene White known to his friends as "Jim" lost his fight with pneumonia and passed away peacefully on July 8, 2015. Jim was born in Wynnewood, Oklahoma on December 23, 1922 to Norman and Ozettia Chester White. He is survived by his wife of 72 years, Geraldean "Gene" Murphy White; his son, Dr. Jim White and his wife Meredith; his daughter, Diana Stamper-Boyle and her husband Harry Boyle; his grandsons, Jeremy White and his wife Yolanda and Colin White and his wife Amy; his granddaughter, Allyson White; and his great granddaughter, Ava White. Jim spent his career in the United States Air Force which gave him a great sense of patriotism and love of country. He had two careers after the Air Force. When he finally retired after traveling and being assigned all over the world, he ultimately returned to Texas and settled in San Angelo. There will be a private family ceremony for Jim at his request.

Ione Lasswell McDaniel, 94, of Arlington, TX, beloved mother and grandmother went to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, July 6, 2015. Graveside services will be held at the Fort Chadbourne Cemetery outside of Bronte, TX at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, July 10, 2015. Officiated by Tommy Tutt. Services are under the direction of Shaffer Funeral Home.
Ione was born on March 6, 1921 in Fort Chadbourne, TX. She married James Edsel McDaniel on January 8, 1940 and worked as a nurse for almost thirty years, retiring from the Bronte Nursing Home.
Ione was preceded in death by her parents, Melvin and Elsie Lasswell; her beloved husband of forty-seven years, James Edsel McDaniel; her son, Jack Edwyn McDaniel and her three sisters, Marjorie Lasswell, Charlene Craig and Geraldine McCutchin.
She is survived by her daughter, Jeanette Glenn of Arlington, TX; granddaughter, Donna Julian and husband Ronald of Arlington, TX; grandson, Kelly Glenn and wife Shirley of Early, TX; granddaughter, Stacie Carrasco of Crane, TX; granddaughter, Janet Shelton and husband Jeff of Spur, TX; grandson, James Ed McDaniel and wife Zondra of Crane, TX; along with fourteen great grandchildren and two great-great grandchildre

Eric Thomas Oliver Larimore, 49, of San Angelo, passed away on Friday July 3, 2015 at a local hospital. He died surrounded by his immediate family with their love pouring over him.

Funeral services will be held at 1:00 pm Tuesday, July 7, 2015, at the Robert Massie Riverside Chapel, with Chaplain J. T. Tucker, officiating. Private burial will take place later.

He was born on June 22, 1966 to Carl and Rosella Sue (Arrick) Oliver in Wichita Falls, TX. After the early passing of his father, he was raised by his mother and step father, Bill Larimore along with three step brothers and a step sister.

Eric grew up a talented athlete in a military family. During his middle school years, his family lived in New Zealand where Eric developed a love for rugby. Upon moving back to the US and graduating from Robinson High School in Fairfax, VA., he met and married Jennifer Dienert and had 2 children, Carl and Ben Larimore.

He was preceded in death by his father, Carl and his step father, Bill.

He is survived by his mother, Rosella Sue Larimore of San Angelo, mother of the children, Jennifer D. Larimore of San Angelo, son, Carl A. Larimore of Melbourne, FL, son, Benjamin L. Larimore of San Angelo, step brothers, William Larimore, Robert Larimore, Mark Larimore and step sister, Mary Jane Cullen.

Eric will be remembered as the passionate and golden-hearted friend and father that he was.

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