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Billy Charles 'Hank' Green
November 13, 1927 - January 16, 2019
Billy Charles "Hank" Green
Anson, TX
Billy Charles "Hank" Green went to be with his Lord and Savior on January 16, 2019. Services will be 2:00 p.m. Sunday, January 20, 2019 at Adams-Graham Funeral Home in Anson. Burial will be in Mount Hope Cemetery directed by Adams-Graham Funeral Home. Family visitation will be Saturday, January 19, 2019, 6:00 to 7:30 p.m.
Bill was born November 13, 1927 to Robert Lee Green and Annie Lois Alford Green. He attended schools at Hanna Elementary and Anson High School, 3 years, graduating from Lawn High School in 1945. Bill played football at Anson High, and Basketball and baseball at Lawn High School.
Bill was a member of First Baptist Church, Anson, Texas; The Gideon's International; the VFW and American Legion.
Bill served and rose to the rank of Sgt. In the Regular Army in the 24th Division, 34th Infantry Regiment. He serviced in the United States and also Japan. He was a Sgt. in the Texas National Guard for 9 years.
Bill "Hank" attended Hardin-Simmons University and played basketball from
1949 - 1953. He was a member of the All-District Six NCAA Division I in 1953, was on the 2nd Team, All Border Conference in Basketball in 1953.
Bill went to a NCAA Division I playoff in 1953, and still holds the record for most points made in a post season game against Santa Clara University in Palo Alto, CA in 1953. In 1952-53, Bill played in 2 National AAU Tournaments in Denver, Colorado.
Bill "Hank" was inducted into the Hardin-Simmons Hall of Fame in 1989.
Bill was a member of Texas State Teacher's Association for 38 years. Bill taught math, coached, worked as an administrator, and supervisor of Driver's Education program. Bill coached boys and girls basketball, boys and girls tennis, and golf. Bill finished his coaching career as Head Coach at Andress High, a 5A school in El Paso.
After retiring from public schools, Bill was a teacher and coach at St.
John's Episcopal School for 4 years, and was the Headmaster at St. John's for one year.
Bill worked 13 years with the California Creek Soil and Water Conservation District.
Bill was a flying enthusiast as a private pilot. Bill was rated to fly several single engine aircraft.
Bill took great pride in the accomplishments of his 3 children. They were all good athletes, and he was also very proud of his grandchildren's accomplishments.
Bill was preceded in death by his father, mother, and sister, Dorothy Long and his wife of 68 years, Wanda Faye Bingham Green.
He is survived by his 3 children: Susan and Bob Schneider of Willow Park, TX, Robert and Eunice Green of Amarillo, William and Sharon Green of Bossier City, LA.: three grandchildren, Sarah and Hannah Green of Amarillo, Mark Green of Bossier City, LA.: Two nieces, Sherry and Gary Childress of Norman, OK and Judy and Phil McFarland of Bartlesville, OK, and a number of cousins.
Published in Abilene Reporter-News on Jan. 19, 2019
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Billie Doris 'Bitsy' Aldridge Hendrix
October 14, 1937 - December 23, 2018
Bitsy Hendrix
Tuscola - Bitsy Hendrix, 81, died on Sunday, December 23, 2018. Funeral service will be held at 2:00 pm, Friday, December 28, 2018 in the sanctuary of Lawn Baptist Church, directed by Fry-Smith Funeral Home, Tuscola. Visitation will be held on Thursday, December 27, from 5 to 7pm at the funeral home.
Published in Abilene Reporter-News on Dec. 25, 2018
TUSCOLA: Billie Doris “Bitsy” Hendrix, 81, passed away Sunday, December 23, 2018. A funeral service will be held at 2:00pm Friday, December 28, 2018 in the Lawn Baptist Church sanctuary, Troy Barrington officiating, directed by Fry~Smith Funeral Home, Tuscola. A visitation will be held on Thursday, December 27, from 5 to 7pm at the funeral home in Tuscola.
Bitsy was born at home in Goldsboro on October 23, 1937 to James and Ozane (Wood) Aldridge. She attended school in Lawn graduating as a Lawn Long Horn in 1955.
She met C.E. Hendrix and they married her senior year in high school. After graduating, she joined C.E. at his Navy station and then when C.E. joined the Marine Corp, Bitsy spent the next 22 years as a Marine Corp officer’s wife and mother to three children.
Bitsy and C.E. moved back to Tuscola where she went to work at various jobs until she settled in as an insurance adjuster. Bitsy was a member of Lawn Primitive Baptist Church, she was a part of Altrusa, and served as president for several years.
Bitsy loved to travel, loved her family, and was known for entertaining. Her passion was reading. She was an avid reader, not passing up the chance to find a good book.
She greeted everyone with a smile and was always ready to give support and encouragement to her family and friends. Bitsy always maintained a positive outlook to life.
Bitsy is survived by her two sons, Eric Hendrix (Lea) of Oklahoma City, OK, Mark Hendrix of Nashville, TN; brothers, Larry Aldridge (Bit), Denny Aldridge (Mary); grandchildren Kalyn Hendrix Estrada (Alex), Erica Hendrix, Mark Hendrix (Lindsey), Kaycee Hendrix Brown (Drew), and Jordan Hendrix Jones (Jeffery); and great-grandchildren Xavier Estrada, Sophia Estrada, Aurora Estrada, Kevin Estrada, Tanner Hendrix, Talon Hendrix and Kendall Howard.
Bitsy was preceded in death by her parents, James D. and Ozane Wood Aldridge, husband, C. E. Hendrix(1987), daughter, Shannon Hendrix Defrees(1995), and grandson, Kevin Michael Hendrix (2015).
In lieu of flowers please make donation to the charity of choice.
Condolence may be left at fry-smith.com
https://www.fry-smith.com/notices/Bitsy-Hendrix
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TUSCOLA: Robert Vance Elkins, 82, and his wife of fifty-four years, Von Dean (Rose) Elkins went to their heavenly home hand-in-hand on December 13, 2018. A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, December 18, 2018 at 1:30pm in the sanctuary of Lawn Baptist Church, following interment in Mcbee Cemetery at 11:00am, officiated by Burtis Williams, directed by Fry~Smith Funeral Home, Tuscola. A visitation will be held on Monday December 17, from 5 to 7pm at the funeral home in Tuscola.
Robert Vance Elkins was born to Robert Jackson and Roxie Anna (Bowles) Elkins on September 3, 1936 in Brownwood. Robert graduated from Brownwood High School in 1955, where he was a member of the United States Naval Reserve. After graduation, he joined the United States Army and was assigned to the Honor Guard in Washington D.C. He had the honor of serving at the J.F.K. inaugural address after his discharge from the Army, he began working for the Texas Highway Department. He retired in 1994 as regional Chief inspector after thirty-six years of service. Because of his knowledge and experience, he was soon recruited by other paving companies to lend his expertise. He continued working until his wife’s health declined a few years ago. Robert was currently serving as Mayor of Tuscola.
Von Dean (Rose) Elkins was born to Bonnie Monroe and Lottie Mae (Aldridge) Rose on December 29, 1937 in Runnels county. She attended Morton High School for two years before transferring to Lawn High School. She graduated from Draughon’s Business School in Abilene a few years later. Von Dean was employed by Master’s Manufacturing, Thornton’s Department store and finally served over thirty years working for First State Bank of Tuscola where she was a beloved employee.
Robert and Von Dean, married on February 8,1964 in Tuscola, where they lived for the next 54 years.
They are survived by their daughter, Rhonda Rene (Elkins) Reilly and her husband Patrick; grandchildren, Demi Albus, Dalton Albus, Dillion Reilly, Ian Reilly, Colter Elkins, Garrett Elkins; great grandchildren, Aden and Tate. Robert is survived by his brother, Jim Elkins and wife Joann. Von Dean is survived by her sisters, Sue Shamblin and husband Doyle; Carolyn Moore and husband Dennis; brother, Danny Rose and wife Karen. They are both survived by numerous nieces and nephews.
They are preceded in death by their parents and son Tony Elkins (2017). Robert is preceded in death by his sister Jennette Munn. Von Dean is preceded in death by sister Jean Rose Shamblin, and brother David Jo Rose.
They are going to be greatly missed by their entire family as well as the community at large because of the immense amount of love and service they extended to everyone they met. Tuscola will never be the same.
Condolences can be left at www.fry-smith.com.
TUSCOLA: Robert Vance Elkins, 82, and his wife of fifty-four years, Von Dean (Rose) Elkins went to their heavenly home hand-in-hand on December 13, 2018. A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, December 18, 2018 at 1:30pm in the sanctuary of Lawn Baptist Church, following interment in Mcbee Cemetery at 11:00am, officiated by Burtis Williams, directed by Fry~Smith Funeral Home, Tuscola. A visitation will be held on Monday December 17, from 5 to 7pm at the funeral home in Tuscola.
Robert Vance Elkins was born to Robert Jackson and Roxie Anna (Bowles) Elkins on September 3, 1936 in Brownwood. Robert graduated from Brownwood High School in 1955, where he was a member of the United States Naval Reserve. After graduation, he joined the United States Army and was assigned to the Honor Guard in Washington D.C. He had the honor of serving at the J.F.K. inaugural address after his discharge from the Army, he began working for the Texas Highway Department. He retired in 1994 as regional Chief inspector after thirty-six years of service. Because of his knowledge and experience, he was soon recruited by other paving companies to lend his expertise. He continued working until his wife’s health declined a few years ago. Robert was currently serving as Mayor of Tuscola.
Von Dean (Rose) Elkins was born to Bonnie Monroe and Lottie Mae (Aldridge) Rose on December 29, 1937 in Runnels county. She attended Morton High School for two years before transferring to Lawn High School. She graduated from Draughon’s Business School in Abilene a few years later. Von Dean was employed by Master’s Manufacturing, Thornton’s Department store and finally served over thirty years working for First State Bank of Tuscola where she was a beloved employee.
Robert and Von Dean, married on February 8,1964 in Tuscola, where they lived for the next 54 years.
They are survived by their daughter, Rhonda Rene (Elkins) Reilly and her husband Patrick; grandchildren, Demi Albus, Dalton Albus, Dillion Reilly, Ian Reilly, Colter Elkins, Garrett Elkins; great grandchildren, Aden and Tate. Robert is survived by his brother, Jim Elkins and wife Joann. Von Dean is survived by her sisters, Sue Shamblin and husband Doyle; Carolyn Moore and husband Dennis; brother, Danny Rose and wife Karen. They are both survived by numerous nieces and nephews.
They are preceded in death by their parents and son Tony Elkins (2017). Robert is preceded in death by his sister Jennette Munn. Von Dean is preceded in death by sister Jean Rose Shamblin, and brother David Jo Rose.
They are going to be greatly missed by their entire family as well as the community at large because of the immense amount of love and service they extended to everyone they met. Tuscola will never be the same.
Condolences can be left at www.fry-smith.com.
The City of Tuscola is grieving the loss of Mayor Robert Elkins and his wife Von Dean Elkins which were both tragically killed in an auto accident just North of Tuscola on Hwy 83 this afternoon. Robert and Von Dean were both loved and respected citizens of the City of Tuscola for over 54 years. Our prayers and thoughts are with the Elkins family. The community, council and employees will miss them greatly; we appreciate your patience during this time of loss.
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