Bobby D. Williams

February 20, 1927 - Janary 12, 2020

Bobby D. Williams

Cedar Park - Bobby D.WilliamsCedar ParkTXOn Sunday, January 12th, 2020, Mr. Bobby D. Williams passed away at age 92. Bobby was born February 20th, 1927 in Tuscola, TX. He was the son of Dewey Williams and Alma Lee (Burleson) Williams. He graduated from Tuscola High School and enjoyed a career of 40 years with Southwestern Bell Telephone Company. He served in The US Navy aboard the USS Pennsylvania during World War II, and again in the Korean War.

On September 14th, 1957, he married Patsy Ann Melton. They raised two children, Mark and Deanne. Bob had a passion for traveling, fishing, and spending time with his family. He was known for his sharp mind and telling stories from his childhood. He had a great sense of humor and could brighten up a room with his smile. Most importantly though, he had a heart made of gold and genuinely cared about everyone. He spent his weekends cheering on his favorite sports teams and attending church. He touched many lives and will be deeply missed by all.

He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Patsy Melton Williams; son, Mark Williams and wife Traci; daughter, Deanne Kramr and husband John; 7 grandchildren, Jessica, Jed, Austin, Julie, Madison, Cameron, and Colin; and 4 great-grandchildren, Mason, Morgan, Elliot, and Ollie.

Friends and family are invited to attend a visitation at Starbuck Funeral Home, 1022 N 2nd St, Merkel, TX 79536, on Saturday, January 18th from 12:00-1:00 PM. A memorial service will follow, beginning at 1:00 PM. Bob will be buried at Rose Hill Cemetery after the memorial service with military honors. In lieu of flowers the family requests that donations be made to the Merkel Cemetery Association, 201 Edwards, Merkel, TX 79536.

Published in Abilene Reporter-News from Jan. 14 to Jan. 16, 2020

Ricky Dale Belcher

July 3, 1964 - January 6, 2020

Obituary

Ricky Dale Belcher

7/3/1964 – 1/6/2020

What’s most important we remember about Ricky is that he left this world faithful to God and his Christian beliefs. Among other things, he was an intelligent, fun, loving, creative, determined, tech-savvy, goofy father, brother, son, and friend with a keen sense of humor and a laugh that could bring a smile to anyone’s face. There was a special place in his heart for helping children and those less fortunate. Above all, he loved his family, his church family and his children immensely. He will be sorely missed, but will remain in our hearts indefinitely…

Say hello to grandma, grandpa, grandmommie, aunt brenda, and uncle dewayne for us. We know you’ll only ever be 200 miles away…

Survived by:

Children – amanda finn, codi belcher, casey belcher, courtney belcher, and missKati

Brother - bobby belcher

Niece and Nephews – callie norrell, jacob belcher, and hagen belcher

Aunt and Uncle – martha ferguson and donald poindexter

A Loving Church Family – thank you lawn baptist church

Too Many Friends to List Them All – you know who you are. he was grateful to have you.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to St. Jude Children's Research or On the Way Home Ministries.

To send flowers to Ricky's family, please visit our floral section.

Ina L. Hickman Gilbreth

November 4, 1923 - January 4, 2020

Ina L. Hickman Gilbreth

Clyde - Ina L. Hickman Gilbreth passed from her Earthly Life to her Heavenly Home on January 4, 2020. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., Friday, January 10, 2020, at First Baptist Church I n Clyde with Dr. Toby Henson officiating. Burial will be at 1:00 p.m., Friday at Elmwood Memorial Park in Abilene. Visitation will be from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m., Thursday at Bailey-Howard Funeral Home in Clyde.

Ina was born on November 4, 1923, to Eva Pruitt Hickman and Emmitt W. Hickman near Tuscola, Texas. Attending Grass Burr Knob School, then Cedar Gap School and graduating from Wylie High School, she became employed in the grocery industry in Abilene where she met and married widower Lucian B. Gilbreth in 1944, taking on the mothering of his four young children -- Billie Jean, Jo Ann, Linda Kay and James David. They welcomed new arrival Terry in 1946, followed twelve years later by Pamela.

The Gilbreths continued to work in the grocery business and opened their own multi-faceted enterprise, the "Dash Inn" café and grocery, in Tye, Texas, in 1954. They remained there, serving the growing community throughout the building of Dyess Air Force Base, until 1965.

The family later moved to the farm in Clyde, Texas, and Ina chose further employment at Furr's Supermarket in Abilene where she worked until her retirement. A widow since 1991, she lived independently and became intensely involved in the Clyde community and churches.

She has resided in the Holiday Hills Nursing and Memory Care Center in Coleman, Texas, since 2012.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Lucian B. Gilbreth and a daughter, Billie Jean Gilbreth Luther. She is also pre-deceased by her parents, one sister Eula Hickman Morse, her brothers L.D. Hickman and Wallace Hickman and numerous other extended family members.

Ina's immediate survivors include her five living children- Jo Ann Yancy, Linda McIlhaney (Bill), James David Gilbreth (Bonnilee), Terry S. Gilbreth and Pamela Gilbreth Watkins. Also surviving her are twelve grandchildren and a growing host of great-grandchildren and great-great grandchildren. These are joined by extended family and friendships cultivated over the course of the last 96 years.

Online condolences may be made at www.baileyhowardfuneralhome.com

Ina attended Grass Burr and Cedar Gap before fourth grade - attended school at Wylie from fourth grade to graduation in 1941.

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