Jennings Carl Wesley

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Kafe Edward W.

Edward William Kafer was born in Hurnville, Texas, Aug. 25, 1917 and died Nov. 14, 2014. Survivors include his wife of 62 years, Willa Dene Kafer; children, Gary Kafer and wife Mary of Gatesville, Judy Hurst and husband Paul of San Angelo, and Jim Bob Kafer and wife Becky of San Angelo; grandchildren, April Eagan and husband Scott of Bishop, CA, Michelle Ridenour and husband Curtis of Littleton, CO, Matt Hurst and wife Jessica of Waco, Kylen Kafer and wife Amanda of Virginia Beach, VA, Clayton Kafer and wife Bailey of Dallas, and Canyon Kafer of Bedford ; great-granddaughter, Aubrey Anna Ridenour of Littleton, CO; sisters, Rosemary Schaffner of Eula, Ruth Gardner and Anna Lee Lewis both of Abilene. He was preceded in death by parents Karl and Anna Kafer and sister Lydia Althof.

Ed served his country as a PFC in the Army, transporting prisoners from Le Havre, France to New York Harbor and then transferring them by train to Camp Chaffee, Arkansas during the latter stages of WWII.

He farmed and ranched in North, Central, and West Texas regions when conditions were harsh in the 1950s. He relinquished dryland farming and purchased a stock farm in the early 1960s in Hamilton County. In 1965 the family moved to Gatesville, Texas, where he worked for the Texas Youth Council as a correctional officer on the nightshift for 15 years. Following retirement from the state, Ed and Willa Dene bought and managed the Silver Spur restaurant in Roby, Texas, where they worked hand in hand serving local business clubs and the general public for a few years before selling the business. They worked part-time for the Fisher County Senior Citizen Center cooking and delivering meals to the elderly of the community for several years. Ed and his wife later moved to Bronte, Texas, where they became active members of the First Baptist Church. In 2002, they relocated to San Angelo to be near family.

For enjoyment, Ed took annual hunting trips with his brothers-in-law. He was also a master gardener, harvesting fruits and vegetables to share from his backyard bounty. His grandchildren have fond memories of rides in the country, drinking Dr. Pepper, having ice cream parties on the front porch, and playing football in the front yard when he was 80 years of age.

His later years were spent at the Senior Care Center of San Angelo. The family is appreciative for the tireless support and loving care provided not only by the excellent nursing staff but also by dedicated friends of the family.

Funeral service is at 2:00 p.m. in Johnson's Funeral Home Chapel on Sunday with Dr. James A. Miller officiating. Burial is at 1:00 p.m. on Monday in Prairie Grove Cemetery in Limestone County with Rev. Clifton Jones officiating.

Memorials may be given to San Angelo Meals for the Elderly, Boys and Girls Club of Gatesville, and Gatesville Care Center.

Family and friends may sign the online register book at johnsons-funeralhome.com.

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Heinze Milton Herman

Milton Herman Heinze of Miles, Texas passed away on November 12, 2014. Milton was born September 9, 1923 in Tom Green County. Milton was the first child born to Herman and Lena Gallas Heinze. Milton attended Klattenhoff School and transferred to Miles where he graduated from Miles High School in 1942. He was very active in the Tom Green 4-H and Miles FFA. In 1941 he was the winner of the Texas Santa Fe Award for being an outstanding and faithful member of the Tom Green County 4-H Club. He received the award at the national 4-H Congress in Chicago, Illinois. Milton attended Texas A&M College (now University) where he majored in Animal Husbandry. While at A&M, he was part of the student body in the filming of "We've Never Been Licked". After his first semester at A&M, he volunteered for the US Navy, and served aboard the USS Hollandia in the South Pacific in World War II. Milton returned to Olympia, Washington where he was stationed as the ship was being decommissioned. Milton married Gladys Eckert on March 29, 1946 in Olympia, Washington. After his discharge from the Navy on August 7, 1946, Milton and Gladys returned to Miles where he continued to farm and ranch in Runnels and Tom Green Counties. Milton never returned to A&M to finish his studies, but used his knowledge in practical applications. In 1972 he was the winner of the Runnels County Soil Conservation Award. He also received a plaque from the Fort Worth Press, a plaque from Lions International, and a framed Certificate of Merit from Goodyear for outstanding accomplishment in Runnels County Soil Conservation. In 1982 he was named Outstanding Farmer in Tom Green County. Milton was an avid supporter of the Runnels County 4-H Club and the Miles High School FFA and in their livestock shows. In 1979 he received Honorary Chapter Farmer Plaque from the Miles High School FFA. He also received an Adult Leadership Certificate and pin from the Runnels County 4-H Club. Milton was active in the Runnels County Swine Association and was president for many years. He served on the Miles ISD Board of Trustees. He served for 18 years on the Federal Land Bank of San Angelo serving as president for many years. He was a Director of the Miles Co-Op Gin for many years where he served as President. Milton was a life-time member of the Miles Evangelical Lutheran Church. He served on the Church Council and was Superintendent of the Adult Sunday School Class. Milton served as Director of the Miles Cemetery Association. Milton was a life member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #9196 and American Legion Post #0008 of Ballinger. Milton was preceded in death by his parents Herman and Lena Heinze, his daughter Marilyn Jo Heinze Ramsey, and brother-in-law Carl Dennis. Milton is survived by his wife Gladys Eckert Heinze, his son Leonard Heinze and wife Nancy Lyons Heinze of Arlington, his son-in-law Richard Ramsey of Harper, his son Mark Heinze and wife Renae Pruitt Heinze of Miles, his son Brent Heinze and wife Shere Pope Heinze of Miles. Milton is also survived by eight grandchildren: Matthew Heinze of Kingsland, Julie Heinze Storey and husband Curt Storey of San Angelo, Kathleen Heinze of Arlington, Evan Heinze of Midland, Kevin Heinze and wife Erin Kilgore Heinze of San Antonio, Shane Heinze and wife Alex Sevier Heinze of Hobbs, New Mexico, Allison Ramsey Durst and husband Lyle Durst of Fredricksburg, and Cadyn Heinze of Miles. Milton is survived by four great-grandchildren: Ellie Jo Storey and Hudson Thomas Storey of San Angelo, Wyatt Scott Heinze of San Antonio, and Cade August Durst of Fredricksburg. Additional survivors include sister, Leona Heinze Dennis, of San Angelo; brother, Robert Heinze and wife Sherlene of San Angelo; brother, Louis Heinze and wife Barbara of Arlington. Open visitation will be Friday, November 14, 2014, at Johnson's Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at Miles Evangelical Lutheran Church of November 15, 2014, at 2:00 PM with a graveside service to follow at the Miles Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the charity of your choice. Pallbearers will be Matthew Heinze, Kevin Heinze, Shane Heinze, Curt Storey, Lyle Durst , and Manny Saucedo. The family expresses deep appreciation to Sagecrest Memory Care Facility and all the staff members. Their care, attention, and love given to Milton was outstanding.

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Leonhardt Betty J.

Betty J. Leonhardt, 81, died Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2014. Visitation is today at Johnson's Funeral Home. Graveside service is at noon Saturday in Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens.

Survivors include her sons, Ricky Lynn Anderson and David Dwain Anderson, both of San Angelo; daughters Suzie Anderson Blackaller, of Victoria, and Tammy Michelle Leonhardt, of San Angelo; brothers Frankie Glover, Thomas Glover, David Glover and Ray Glover, all of Alabama; and sister Patricia Overman, of Alabama.

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Maddux George Arthur

George Arthur Maddux, 75, of San Angelo has passed over on November 15, 2014, after a long bout with cancer.
George graduated Cum Laude from The University of Texas with a Bachelor of Art degree in English, and a Bachelor of Fine Arts. George was an established artist with one of his sculptures featured for years on the university campus grounds in Austin, Texas.
George served in the military during the Vietnam War, and was an avid follower of Osho.
George is preceded in death by his loving parents, Doyle C. and Helen Alveda Bledose Maddux.
He is survived by his sisters, Nancy Griego, Cira Drake and Kathleen Maddux Beaupre; his nieces, Alicia Drake of Los Angeles, CA, Michelle Elizabeth Beaupre of Austin, TX, Katrina Renee Beaupre Scott of Leander, TX; and his nephews, Steve Schlittler of San Angelo, TX, Jon Pat Schlittler of Corales, NM, Arthur Drake of Las Vegas, NV, and Danny Beaupre of Cedar Park, TX.
An informal reception to celebrate George’s life will be held Saturday, November 22, 2014 at 1:00 p.m. at the Unity Church Fellowship Hall, 5237 South Bryant Boulevard, San Angelo.
For additional information, please contact, Kathy Maddux Beaupre at 512-789-9126 or Michelle Beaupre at 512-554-7505.
Funeral arrangements are entrusted to the care and direction of Gutierrez Funeral Chapels/North, 1002 N. Oakes St., San Angelo, Texas, 76903, (325) 658-5995.

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Anderson Angela Marie

Angela M. Anderson passed away Monday, November 10, 2014, in San Angelo. She was born February 15, 1965, in Baytown, Texas, to Frank George Anderson and Lucinda Frances Tomlinson.

She was preceded in death by her mother, Lucinda Anderson, and by her brother, Joseph Anderson. She is survived by her loving children, Deadra Gist and Lolis Gist; and grandchildren, Kalia Hernandez and Tyre Thomas. She is also survived by her sisters, Ruby Carson, Maxine and Rosemary Anderson, as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

A Chapel Service is scheduled for Saturday, November 15, 2014, at 9:00 A.M. at Gutierrez Funeral Chapels/North. Interment will follow at Fairmount Cemetery.

Funeral arrangements are entrusted to the care and direction of Gutierrez Funeral Chapels/North, 1002 N. Oakes St., San Angelo, Texas, 76903, (325) 658-5995.

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Horton Ivon Laverne

Ivon Horton, 71, of San Angelo passed away on Tuesday, November 11, 2014 at her residence. Visitation will be 10 a.m. to noon, Friday, November 14, 2014 at Robert Massie Funeral Home. Graveside service will be at 3 p.m. Friday, November 14, 2014 at Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens with Rev. Kenneth Plumley officiating. Services are entrusted to Robert Massie Funeral Home.

Ivon was born on September 19, 1943 in San Angelo to Ivan and Sylvia Rose. She married William Leon Horton on September 19, 1961. Ivon was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. She enjoyed spending time with family and friends and especially her crafts.

Ivon was preceded in death by her parents, her husband of thirty-three years, and her brothers Jim Rose, Ernest Rose, David Rose, and Hughey Rose.

Pallbearers will be Roy East, Barney Keele, Josh Gilliland, Timmy Rose, Bobby Long, and Billy Sherman.

Ivon is survived by: sons David Horton and wife Lupe of San Angelo and Danny Horton and wife Stephanie of Big Spring; daughters Mary Keele and husband Barney and Tina Gilliland both of Ballinger; sisters Alice Staggs and husband Tilleman of San Angelo, Billie Ruth Douglas and Ellen Glenn both of OK; brother Bobby Jack Rose of San Angelo; sixteen grandkids, two great grandkids, and numerous extended family and friends.

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Crotwell Ordie Alman

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