Diana Rockey

1946-2016

Visitation service for Diana Ruth Rockey, 69, of West Tawakoni, was held Aug. 4, 2016, at Allan Fuller Funeral Home Chapel in Wills Point. 

Ms. Rockey died Aug. 1, 2016, in Greenville.

She was born Sept. 19, 1946, in Irving.

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Jimmy Wilder, Sr.

1945-2016

Jimmy Lee Wilder Sr. died July 24, 2016. 

He was born March 7, 1945 in Kilgore.  He was the fifth of six children born to John Wilder and Josephine Esther Pearcy Wilder.  His siblings referred to him as “Mama’s favorite” because she had prayed for a baby boy after the stillborn birth of a baby boy in 1943. 

The family moved to Dallas when Jimmy was 3 years old because the oilfields of Kilgore aggravated his asthma.  He attended James W. Fannin Elementary, Alex W. Spence Junior High and North Dallas High School (class of 1963.) 

He worked at A&P Food Store on Skillman for several years and at Kroger Food Store on Mockingbird Lane.  On Oct. 15, 1968, he began his career with the United States Postal Service.  He retired in August 2002 after 34 years as a Special Delivery Messenger.

He met Suzanne White on a blind date Saturday, April 10, 1965, and the rest is history.  The date was arranged by Lupe Hernandez and Richard Contreras. Jimmy and Suzanne were united in marriage June 9, 1967, at St. James Catholic Church in Oak Cliff. 

He was a son, brother, husband, father of four sons and grandfather of nine. 

As a family, they were very involved in Cub and Boy Scouting.  He was Cub Master of Pack 743 at George W. Truett Elementary for several years.  He was an Assistant Scout Master of Troop 740 and Troop 537.  After joining Troop 60, he was Scoutmaster for several years.  During his years in Scouting, he was a mentor to many young men. 

A highlight for him was when one of them would become an Eagle Scout.  He was very proud that each of our four sons attained the rank of Eagle Scout.  He led two treks to Philmont Scout Ranch in Cimmarron, N.M., during the mid-1980s.

He became of member of the Catholic Church on Holy Saturday in 1996 at St. Therese Catholic Church in Canton.  He was a charter member of the Knights of Columbus Council 11978 at St. Therese Catholic Church and he served as the Grand Knight for five years. 

In 1998, he became a Fourth Degree Knight and was a charter member of Assembly 2570 in Athens.  He served as the Faithful Pilot for several years.

In May 1992, he purchased a home and 30-plus acres in Canton and moved there Aug. 10, 1994.  He enjoyed hosting several Fourth of July parties there with family and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents, John Wilder and Josephine Esther Pearcy Wilder, and brothers Donnie Wilder and John Ray Wilder.

He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Suzanne Elaine White Wilder; sons and their wives and children: Jimmy Lee Wilder Jr., Cordelia and their children: Taylor Rodriguez, Hayden Luke Wilder, Quinten Louis Wilder and Brianna Martina Wilder; Anthony Edward Wilder, Sarah and their children: Caroline Grace Wilder, Elijah Andrew Wilder, Gideon James Wilder and Titus Levi Wilder; Jonathan Eugene Wilder; Nathan Andrew Wilder, Porshia and their daughter Brooklynn Rene’e Wilder; Jerry Hoover and Monica White Hoover and their daughter Emmary Hoover; brother, Bobby Wilder and his wife, Annette; sisters, Wanda Joyce Wilder Melton, Norma Jean Wilder Shelton and her husband Wes Shelton; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.

Visitation was held Aug. 3.  The Rosary was held at Eubank Funeral Home.

Funeral Mass will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 4, at St. Luke Catholic in Wills Point.

Interment will be at Haven of Memories in Canton.

Pallbearers are Jimmy Lee Wilder Jr., Anthony Edward Wilder, Jonathan Eugene Wilder, Nathan Andrew Wilder, Taylor Rodriguez, Hayden Luke Wilder, Quinten Louis Wilder and Jerry Hoover. 

Honorary Pallbearers are Fourth Degree Knights of Columbus of Assembly 2570.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America and St. Jude Children’s Hospital in Memphis, Tenn.

John Dillingham

1923-2016

Services for John Lee Dillingham, 93 of Canton, were July 30, 2016, at Eubank Funeral Home with Bro. Steve Glosup officiating.

Mr. Dillingham died peacefully July 27, 2016, in Scurry.

He was born Jan. 4, 1923, in Gatesville to Joseph Sidney and Willie Estelle Dillingham.

He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II and was a survivor of Pearl Harbor.

He married Margie Ruth Tucker on March 12, 1954, and they resided in Dallas for several years. He held many memberships in various organizations including the Chapter 8 Pearl Harbor Survivor Association. He was a Master Mason and a member of the Jewel P. Lightfoot Lodge No. 1283; Hella Shrine in Garland and Valley of Dallas Scottish Rite all of which he served over 50 years.

He enjoyed westerns, cross word puzzles and murder mysteries.

He was a member of Clearview Bible Church.

He is survived by his son, Ken and Linda Dillingham; daughter-in-law, Linda Darby; grandsons, Thomas and Rhonda Dillingham, Bobby Dillingham, David Darby and Chad Darby; granddaughters, Lisa and Andy Wilson and Amy and Billy Smallwood; 15 great grandchildren; and seven great-great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Estelle Frazier Dillingham; wife, Margie Ruth Dillingham; son, Michael Darby; sister, Estelle Dillingham; and grandson, Michael Allen Darby.

Interment was at Haven of Memories in Canton.   

Juan Davila, Jr.

1928-2016

A requiem mass for Juan Davila Jr., 88, of Terrell was held July 29, 2016, at St. John the Apostle Catholic Church in Terrell. A rosary service was held the evening prior at the church.

Mr. Davila died on July 26, 2016.

He was born on Jan. 28, 1928, in San Benito, to parents, Juan Davila Sr. and Guadalupe Moreno. He graduated from Brownsville High School.

He married Margaret Frances Scott on July 21, 1950, in Brownsville and they moved to Irving in 1955. The couple moved to Terrell in 1966, where they made their home and he resided until his death.

He worked as a plant supervisor for Vistawall in Terrell for 23 years. He continued working in Mesquite and retired in 2004.

Mr. Davila was a lifelong Catholic and member of the St. John the Apostle Catholic Church. During his lifetime he served as a Boy Scout leader, peewee football and baseball coach and long-time member of the Knights of Columbus.

He is preceded in death by his wife, Margaret Frances Davila; parents, Juan Davila Sr. and Guadalupe Moreno Davila; sister, Anita Vera; daughters, Nancy Davila and Juanita Marney; and grandson, Brian Ray Lemly.

He is survived by his daughters, Margaret Webster and her husband Charlie of Wills Point, Melissa Simons of Glenn Heights and Rose Crocker of Grand Saline; sons, Richard Davila and his wife Debbie of Mesquite, David Davila and his wife Elva of Midland and John Davila and his wife Melissa of Huntsville, along with numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

R.D. Dean

1937-2016

R. D. (Relmond Dean) was born on Dec. 10, 1937, in Martins Mill to O. K. Halbrook and Ruby (Johnson) Halbrook. He entered his Heavenly Home Aug. 1, 2016.

Services were held Aug. 6, 2016, at New Hope Funeral Home in Sunnyvale. The family welcomed friends and loved ones Aug. 5  at the funeral home.

Mr. Dean served four years in the United States Air Force. He became a licensed Real Estate Broker in 1970 and enjoyed helping folks find the home of their dreams and made many friends along the way.

He also worked as foreman and superintendent for several large construction companies such as Hill & Wilkerson and CECO.

He was a loving husband, dad and grandpa (Bampa), devoted to his family and friends. His strong faith and encouraging spirit was a true inspiration to all. Although he is no longer here with us, his presence will remain in our hearts forever. He will be missed dearly.

He is survived by the love of his life, wife, Marlene Halbrook; daughters, Teri (Don) Holamon, Tami (Austin) Curry and Dana (James) Tidwell; granddaughters, Jessica (Clint) Eaton, Abigail Curry, Christian Tidwell, Brittney Tidwell and Brooklyn Tidwell; grandsons, Adam (Stephanie) Lattanzi, Andrew Lattanzi, Austin (Marissa) Curry, Seth Grugle, Trevor Grugle and Brandon Grugle; great grandson, Luca Lattanzi; brother, Donnie (Patricia) Halbrook; sisters, Jean Schwenter of Michigan and Carol Ann (Robert) Parks of Garland; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Kermit and Ruby Halbrook.

Interment will be in New Hope Memorial Gardens, Sunnyvale. 

Rona Jennings

1951-2016

The family of Rona Faye Jennings, 65, of Eustace, formerly of Canton, will hold a memorial service at 2 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 7, 2016, at Jackson Baptist Church with Pastor Butch Cunningham officiating.

Mrs. Jennings died July 28, 2016, in Tyler. 

She was born April 15, 1951, in Fort Belvoir, Va,. to Melvert Duncan and Bonnie Clyde Jones Bullard.

While her father and later her husband served in the military, she was able to live in Virginia, Japan, Germany and California.  She has lived in the East Texas area for the past 30 years. 

She was a member of Jackson Baptist Church. 

She loved to knit, crochet and sew.  She enjoyed helping others and being around friends and family.

She is preceded in death by her father, Melvert Duncan Bullard; mother and step-father, Bonnie and James Foshee; husband, Eugene Jennings; and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.

She is survived by her daughter, Rebecca Smith of Eustace; son, Ryan Gillmore and Melissa Walker of Eustace; four grandchildren, Ridge Smith, Macy Smith, Christian Gillmore and Anna Gillmore; one great-grandson, Aiden Morton; two brothers, Steve and Becky Bullard of Mesquite and Melvert D. “Bud” and Billie Bullard of Farmersville; two nieces, Heather Frazier and Elizabeth Hickman; two nephews, Bret Bullard and Steve Bullard; and her little dog, Missy.

Beverely Lehew

1968-2016

Services for Beverely Lynn Lehew were held Aug. 10, 2016, at Anderson-Clayton Bros. Funeral Home in Kemp with the Rev. Teddy King officiating.

Interment followed the service at Shiloh Cemetery in Kaufman County.

Mrs. Lehew was born in Dallas May 6, 1968, to parents Earl George and Aretta Mae (Sadler) Carter. She entered into rest Aug. 7, 2016, at the age of 48.

She loved doing arts and crafts. She enjoyed spending time with family and friends. She was a kind and caring lady who will be missed by those who knew and loved her.

She was preceded in death by her father and her husband, Robert Lehew Jr.

She is survived by her children, Collin Martin, Kalin Pettie, Savannah Lehew and Aiden Lester; one granddaughter; mother, Aretta Bowman of Tyler; many other loving relatives; and many more friends.

A personal tribute may be made online at www.andersonclaytonkemp.com

Bobby Stafford

1934-2016

Services for Bobby Jarrell Stafford, 81, of Canton, were held Aug. 6, 2016, at Eubank Funeral Home with Bro. Mark Moore officiating.

Interment was at Haven of Memories Memorial Park in Canton.

Mr. Stafford died Aug. 4, 2016, in Athens.

He was born Oct. 6, 1934, in Ben Wheeler to Clarence James and Gladys Marie Stafford.

He grew up in Ben Wheeler and moved to Dallas at a young age. He married Jane Turner Sept. 13, 1959, and they moved to Canton in August 1975.

Mr. Stafford was the owner and operator of Bob's Town and Country Store for 32 years before retiring in 2007 when he sold the business.

He enjoyed fishing, spending time with friends and working in his yard.

He was a member of Grace Fellowship in Canton and an avid Texas Rangers and Dallas Cowboy fan. He was a people person, he loved each and every person who walked in his store.

He is survived by his son, Mike and Tracey Stafford of Canton; daughter, Melissa and John Sanches of Emory; granddaughter, Emily and Ryan Geyer; grandson, Eric and Sarah Stafford; grandson, Ethan Stafford; granddaughter, Margaret Rogers; granddaughter, Melanie Rogers; and great grandchildren, Maddox Geyer, EmmaClaire Geyer, Oliver Geyer, Jacob Stafford and Chance Stafford.

He was preceded in death by his father, Clarence James Stafford; mother, Gladys Marie Easley Stafford; wife, Jane Turner Stafford; and granddaughter, Bobbi Stafford.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital 501 St. Jude Place Memphis, TN 38105.

Charles Huddle

1937-2016

Services for Charles Franklin Huddle, better known as “Sonny,” were held Aug. 8, 2016, at the Eubank Funeral Chapel in Canton with Dr. Mike Roberson and Bro. Steve Glosup officiating.  Graveside services were in Haven of Memories. 

Mr. Huddle, 78, of Canton died Aug. 4, 2016, in Tyler.  He was born Nov. 17, 1937, in Ben Wheeler to William Harmon and Hazel Charlsey Johns Huddle. 

He was a member of the First Baptist Church in Canton.  He grew up in Ben Wheeler and graduated from Van High School.  He was proud to have served in the Marines.  He moved back to Van Zandt County and started his businesses including Custom Metal Works and Huddle Steel Buildings. 

He served two terms on the Canton City Council. 

He was a big supporter of his family's activities and had lot of friends.

He is preceded in death by his parents; brother, Jackie Huddle; and sister, Bobbie Yvonne Huddle. 

He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Sue Huddle of Canton; three sons, Kerry and Renee Huddle, Todd Huddle and Scott and Tara Huddle, all of Canton; eight grandchildren, A.J., Savannah, Andrew, Sam, Will, Jonathan, Ryan and Sara Huddle; two sisters, Nell Wood of Greenville and Frances Brooks of Mesquite; and numerous nieces and nephews.

H.C. Davis

1917-2016

Services for H.C. “Preacher” Davis, 98, of Grand Saline, were held Aug. 8, 2016, at Corinth Baptist Church with Bro. Billy Smith officiating. Burial was in Corinth Cemetery.

Mr. Davis was born Sept. 30, 1917, in Grand Saline, where he lived his entire life. 

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Corinth Cemetery Association.

Judy Germany

1943-2016

Services for Judy Ann Germany, 72, of Grand Saline, were held Aug. 10, 2016, at the Eubank Funeral Chapel in Canton with Pastor Alan Van Hosser officiating. 

Burial was in Haven of Memories.

Mrs. Germany died Aug. 6, 2016, in Grand Saline. She was born Nov. 7, 1943, in Compton, Calif., to Ralph James and Bonnie Angeline Walton Attaway. 

She graduated from Irving High School and then received an Associate’s Degree in accounting from Northlake Community College in Irving.  She was an accountant for 40 years. 

Her life was renewed when she moved to Grand Saline in 1997.  She enjoyed gardening and volunteering.  She was a former treasurer for the Salt Museum in Grand Saline and a former member of the Van Zandt County Library Board of Trustees. 

She was a Methodist by faith. 

She was a great cook.

She is survived by her husband of 54 years, Jimmy Germany of Grand Saline; son, Kyle Germany of Grand Saline; son, Khristopher Ralph Germany and his wife Bridget Campion of Dallas; two grandsons: Leland Khristopher Germany and Tyler Young Germany; and a brother, Jim Attaway of Farmersville.

Tommy Brazel

1947-2016

Funeral services were held for Tommy Edward Brazel, 69, of Wills Point,  Aug. 11, 2016, at First Assembly of God in Wills Point.

Services were under the direction of Hiett’s LyBrand Funeral Home.

Mr. Brazel died Aug.7, 2016.

He was born on June 8, 1947, in Dallas.

Vera Mae Mendoza

1939-2016

Memorial service for Vera Mae Mendoza, 76, of Wills Point, will be held at a later date. 

Mrs. Mendoza died Aug. 8, 2016, in Wills Point.  Arrangements are under the direction of Allan Fuller Funeral Home in Wills Point.

She was born on Aug. 25, 1939, in Mount Olive, Miss.

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William Cox

1954-2016

Funeral services were held William “Paul” Cox, 62, of Mesquite,  Aug. 11, 2016 at Hiett’s LyBrand Funeral Home in Wills Point. Burial followed Kyser Cemetery in Kaufman.

Mr. Cox died on Aug. 6, 2016.

He was born on March 24, 1954, in Dallas.

Cindy Davidson

1958-2016

Services for Cindy Davidson, 57, of Grand Saline, were held Aug. 19, 2016, at Bartley Funeral Home with Bro. David Burcham officiating. Interment followed in Woodside Cemetery.

Mrs. Davidson died Aug. 15, 2016, in Tyler. 

She was born Sept. 22, 1958, in Dallas to John T. and Demarise Carpenter Reynolds.  She spent her early years in Dallas before marrying Robert M. Davidson on Nov. 27, 1992, and moving to Grand Saline.

She was employed by Kincy Abstract/Title Co. of Greenville. 

She was very active in her children’s lives.  She was a Girl Scout Leader, active with the Boy Scouts and supported them in football and FFA.  She also helped out with the “special kids” Farm and Ranch Day.  She was a member of the Harvest Acres Baptist Church of Mineola.

She was preceded in death by her parents and father-in-law, Robert Ray Davidson.

Survivors include her husband of 23 years, Robert M. Davidson of Grand Saline; son, Joshua P. Davidson and his wife Erin of Fort Worth; daughter, Crystal A. Davis and her husband Roland of Eustace; sisters, Fran Robles and her husband Beto of McKinney and Kimberly Moore of Dallas; grandchildren, Roland Duane Davis III and baby Davidson on the way; mother-in-law, Floy Davidson of Grand Saline; and numerous other relatives and friends.

Pallbearers were Alan Staggs, Trapper Snelgrove, Sam Scogin, Jim Lea, Robert Dyess and Ray Carnes.

Honorary pallbearers were Ferd Maciel and Clyde Skoglund.

Doris Meadows

1924-2016

Funeral services for Doris Davis Meadows, 92, of Livingston and formerly of Houston, were held Aug. 19, 2016, at Allan Fuller Funeral Home Chapel in Wills Point. Interment followed at Locust Grove Cemetery south of Wills Point.

Mrs. Meadows died Aug. 15, 2016, in Bedford.

She was born April 14, 1924, in Houston.

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Gerald Kotinek

1956-2016

Funeral services for Gerald Edward Kotinek, 59, of Wills Point, were held Aug. 17, 2016, at Allan Fuller Funeral Home Chapel in Wills Point with Fr. David Lewis officiating.
Mr. Kotinek died Aug. 13, 2016, at his home, surrounded by his family.
He was born Sept. 11, 1956, in Littleton, Colo., as the fourth child of Edward Mathias Kotinek and Jean Byford Kotinek. He was raised in Denver, Colo. In 1974, he graduated from John F. Kennedy High School and later attended Independent Baptist College in Dallas.

On April 9, 1983, he married Peggy Miles in Grand Prairie.

He was employed by American Airlines at DFW Airport as a fleet service clerk for the past 30 years. He was an active member of the Transport Workers Union, Local 513, and especially enjoyed serving as a Union Steward the past several years.

He loved playing the accordion, studying genealogy and his Czech heritage, grilling out with his family, and growing the ingredients for his famous salsa.

Mr. Kotinek loved his family very much. He was especially fond of spending time with his grandchildren. He lived in Grand Prairie prior to moving to Wills Point eight months ago, to pursue his dream of retiring to the country. 
He was preceded in death by his parents, Edward and Jean Kotinek; sister, Judy Berkmeyer; and his father-in-law, Harvey Miles.
He is survived by his wife, Peggy Kotinek of Wills Point; five children, Pamela Collins and her husband Elliott of Wills Point, Jonathan Kotinek and her wife, Ashley, of Montgomery, Sara Kotinek of North Richland Hills, Robert Labout and his wife Tiffany of Alcoa, Tenn., and Debi Labout of Colorado; two sisters, Mary Doshay and her husband Mike of Poway, Calif., and Patricia Kotinek of Omaha, Neb.; 14 grandchildren, Natalie Collins, Alex Collins, Noah Kotinek, Samuel Kotinek, Zachary Clough, Anastacia Clough, Michael Clough, Mackenzie Labout, Stephen Labout, Bentley Labout, Jonathan Pearce, Anna Pearce, Brooks Jones and Kyle Jones; mother-in-law, Dorothy Miles of Wylie; brother-in-law Gary Miles and his wife Robin of St. Paul; and two sisters-in-law, Kay Hight of Lewisville and Melody Turnbull of Wylie.

Jackie Roberts

1942-2016

Jackie Eugene Roberts, 74, and a resident of Hickory Creek, died Aug. 9, 2016, at Denton Regional Medical Center. 

Mr. Roberts was born Nov. 11, 1942, in Scurry. 

He is survived by a daughter, Natasha Lozano, and a son, Bobby Jo Roberts; two grandsons, Jory Lozano and Kai Lozano; four brothers, Ronald Roberts, Donald Roberts, Eugene Roberts and Richard Roberts and a sister, Doris.

He served in the U.S. Army for over 20 years, including a tour in Vietnam. He was a member of the Special Forces Airborne.  He was a member of both American Legion #88 and the VFW #10460 in Lake Dallas.

A graveside service was held Aug. 19 at DFW National Cemetery in Dallas with military honors.  A memorial service will then be held on at 2 p.m. Aug. 20 in the Chapel of Dalton and Son Funeral Home in Lewisville. 

To sign an online register or convey condolences, visit the website www.daltonandson.com.

Jerry Furr, Jr.

1960-2016

Jerry Ray Furr, Jr., 56, passed away in Temple Aug. 11, 2016.

Mr. Furr was born June 29, 1960, in Dallas County to Jerry and Gloria Furr.  He lived in Dallas County until 1973 then moved to Canton. 

He loved being outdoors.  He learned at an early age to work on cars and trucks from his father.  He was a kind, loving man who always helped anyone that needed it.  He loved his family deeply.

He married Donna Kay in 1982 and they had three children, Jason Furr, Jillian Furr and Leah Furr.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Jerry and Gloria Furr; brother, Dewayne Furr; and step son, David Lynn Davis.

He is survived by his children, Jason and Nichole Furr, Jillian Furr, Leah Furr and Chrissy and Jason Brown; grandchildren, Olivia, Bryce, Noah, Tristan, Andy, Hayley, Leeann, Ty Maynard, Dalton Maynard, Jayden Brown, Noah Brown, Ainsley Davis and Karlee Davis; brothers, Randy and Maribeth Furr, Johnny and Fancy Furr, Chris and Amber Furr, Derick and Christa Furr and Jeff and Wende Furr; sister, Elizabeth and Steve Phillips; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and uncles.

A memorial service will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. Aug. 28, 2016, at Chris Furr’s house on FM 16.

Keith Baggett

1979-2016

Funeral Services for Keith Tanner Baggett were held Aug.13, 2016, at the First Baptist Church of Cross Roads with Bro. Frank Upchurch officiating. 

A private family graveside was held following the service under the direction of the Hannigan Smith Funeral Home Family of Athens. 

Mr. Baggett went to be with his Lord and Savior Aug. 10, 2016, in Tyler.

He was born on Aug. 20, 1979, in Athens, son of Kenneth Lee Baggett and Sarah Tanner Baggett.  He graduated from Cross Roads ISD in Cross Roads.

He loved his kids with all of his heart. 

He was an avid outdoorsman who loved roping, hunting, fishing, mudding and riding four wheelers, rodeos, and taking his babies out to eat. Spending time with his friends and family is what he loved most. He was a member of the Living For The Brand Cowboy Church, Athens Riding Club and the East Texas Horse Show Association.

 He enjoyed spending time with his father making knives. He was a great man and will be missed by all that knew him.

He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, John Tanner Sr. and Bertie Bass Tanner; paternal grandparents, Lavelle Baggett and Edna Baggett; special cousin, Craige Baggett; and uncle Curtis Baggett.

He is survived by his children, Tanna Lee Baggett and Colt James Baggett of Bonham and Garrett Wayne Thompson of Athens; father, Kenneth Lee Baggett and his wife Jennifer Baggett of Athens; mother, Sarah Tanner Baggett and David Bellew of Athens; sister, Lani Kaye Ford of Athens and Morgan Glasscock and her children Logan Glasscock and Bailie Glasscock of Canton; his best friend Danny Groom of Athens; along with numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and a host of friends.

Pallbearers were Danny Groom, Van Spinks, Willie Swarm, Pius Ferrell, Michael “Stretch” Jenkins, Clovis Reeves, Casey Tanner, Billy Rackard, Chad Clemente and Jody O’Brien.

In lieu of flowers, the family would like memorials to be made to the Methodist Foundation at Methodist Dallas Medical Center Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, 1441 N. Beckley Ave., Dallas TX 75203 or call 214-947-4555 or to the Athens Soup Kitchen 421 N. Prairieville St., Athens TX 75751.

You may light a memorial candle or write condolences to the family at www.hannigansmith.com