Jeffery Lee McClure

January 5, 1958 - July 28, 2020

Jeff McClure

Ovalo - Jeffery Lee McClure, 62, passed away on July 28, 2020, in Abilene, Texas.

Funeral services will be held Saturday, August 1, 2020, at 10 AM at the Buffalo Gap Cemetery with Roy Keith of Tuscola United Methodist Church officiating.

Jeff was born in Abilene to David and Rosa Lee McClure on January 5, 1958. He went to School at Jim Ned and graduated in the Class of 1976, then went on to follow his passion by completing the Machinery Tech program. He married Robbi Nichols on May 24, 1986, in Austin, Texas. He spent his life doing what he loved: working on machinery and taking care of his family. Jeff never hesitated to give to those in need and selflessly provided for those he loved. Few people who knew him were not impacted by him. Jeff was respected by his peers in all things he did by demonstrating a renowned work ethic and unshakeable integrity. He wanted to succeed in all he did and pushed himself to excel. While attending Jim Ned, Jeff received many athletic accolades and awards, including but not limited to, Football Captain, Basketball Captain, Football Hero, Class President, Class Favorite, and Mr. High School, among others.

Jeff was preceded in death by his Father, David McClure, in 2013.

Jeff is survived by Robbi, his five kids; Sarah and Tony Hill, Clinton and Karen McClure, Rachel and Rance Loafman, Marshal and Alex McClure, and Nicholas McClure, as well as his grandkids; Jackson, Ava, Brady, Brynn, Layni, Riley, Raelynn, Rory Belle, and Rhett. Jeff is also survived by his mother Rosa Lee McClure, and his brothers and sisters; Mikey and Cleone McClure, Rick and Donna McClure, and Melinda and Rick Ikeler.

Jeff's family wishes to extend our sincere thanks to anyone who has helped us grieve, sustained us, prayed over and for us, and most importantly, those who loved and supported him.

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Published in Abilene Reporter News from Jul. 29 to Jul. 30, 2020.

Bobby Charles 'Bob' Satterwhite

April 11, 1974 - July 13, 2020

Bob Satterwhite

LAWN - Bobby Charles (Bob) Satterwhite peacefully left his earthly home on July 13, 2020. He was 84. A graveside service will be held on Saturday, July 18, 2020, at 10:30am in the Dewey Cemetery pavilion, directed by Fry~Smith Funeral Home, Tuscola. The family ask that a mask is to be worn at and during the graveside service.

Bobby was born to Robert Clarence and Della Ann (Kinney) Satterwhite on March 20, 1936 in Lawn, Texas.

He married Peggy Sue Green in Lawn on April 11, 1974. Bobby graduated from Lawn High School, as a proud Lawn Longhorn, in 1954. He joined the United States Air Force in 1954 and served through 1956. He was stationed in California and Japan.

After his return to Lawn in 1956, he worked at Burton-Lingo Lumber Company until 1960. He went to work for the Texas Highway Department in 1960 and worked at the Abilene office in the laboratory, where he made many lifelong friends. He retired in 1993.

Bobby had a dry wit and loved to joke and tease with family and friends. He was an avid gardener and always had a beautiful vegetable garden. He also enjoyed woodworking. But he especially enjoyed going to Jim Ned sporting events with Peggy to see the grandchildren and later the great grandchildren compete in many sports.

Bobby is survived by his wife Peggy; a daughter, Donna and husband Jerry Taylor of Abilene; son, Bobby Satterwhite, Jr. of lawn; daughter, Hope Green of Tuscola; daughter, Cleone and husband Mikey McClure of Tuscola. Grandchildren Lauren and husband Asa Selzer of Fort Worth; Evan Tarpley and wife Brett of fort worth; Alexis Satterwhite of Los Angeles Ca.; Hailey Satterwhite of Corpus Christi; Michelle and husband Tommy Bryant of Tuscola; Arnett and wife Shasta McClure of Tuscola; Chris McClure and wife Rachel of Tuscola; and twelve great-grandchildren.

Bobby was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, Orval and Granval Satterwhite. Four sisters, Elva Mae Barbee, Erma wilder, Murlee Moore and Fae Ola Zimmerlee.

The family would like to thank Melinda Amidon of lawn for her kind and loving care. Also, the staff and nurses of Hendrick home health care and Hendrick hospice care for their compassionate care.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to On the Way Home Ministries, PO Box 266 Lawn, TX 79530.
 

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Published in Abilene Reporter News from Jul. 14 to Jul. 17, 2020.

Kathy Ann Thomas Coats

Jul 29, 1957 - July 11, 2020

The family of Kathy Ann Coats will celebrate her life of 62 years at 10:30 am on Friday, July 17, 2020, First Christian Church in Lubbock, Texas. A time of fellowship and remembrance is scheduled from 5:30 pm to 8:00 pm Thursday, July 16, 2020, at Lake Ridge Chapel and Memorial Designers. She passed away peacefully on July 11, 2020, surrounded by family. In support of the health of his family, face coverings are mandatory while attending his service. The service will be live-streamed and be available for thirty days on this page.  You are encouraged to sign the virtual guestbook and share memories and expressions of sympathy for the family to cherish by selecting the icon.

Kathy was born July 29, 1957, in Lubbock, Texas, to Harley Gene and Frankie Thomas. She graduated from Lubbock Monterey in 1976, where she met and married the love of her life, Mark Coats, in April of 1981.

After being home with her family for several years and volunteering for the Ronald McDonald House, Kathy graduated from Jesse Lee School of Cosmetology in 1992. She began her career in the beauty business working at The Extension.  Kathy extended her career in 1996,  by moving to Midland and purchasing Armstrong McCall Beauty Supply in Midland and Odessa.  Throughout her career, she made many friendships with her customers and always looked forward to the time she was able to spend with each and every one of them.  It meant so much to her to be able to help people see their businesses grow, and their dreams come true. These friendships were lifelong and very special to her.

After 21 years, they sold their business in Midland and Odessa and moved to Granbury while maintaining their Armstrong McCall in Weatherford. Kathy loved to be around family and friends, and never passed up an opportunity to shop. She had an eye for things with sparkle and glitter, which is what made Christmas her favorite time of year.  She was always ready to see new things and loved to travel alongside her beloved family and friends. Kathy enjoyed her time as a volunteer with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Midland.  In 2015 she was awarded the Volunteer of the Year for the Big Brothers Big Sisters of Midland for her outpouring of love and continuous involvement in their program.

Survivors include her husband, Mark Coats of Granbury; son, Joshua Coats of Weatherford; sisters Carol Gomez of Abilene, Connie Sanders of Tuscola, and Dawn Kahlden of Weatherford; several nieces and nephews, all of whom she loved and touched deeply.

She was preceded in death by her daughter, Krystal Coats; brother, Harley Thomas; mother, Frankie Mayfield; father, Harley Gene Thomas; stepfather, Glenn Mayfield; and grandparents, Acel and Cleo Corley.

In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to the donor’s favorite charity, or the Kelsey Logan Angel Fund has agreed to take a final donation in Kathy’s memory. One hundred percent of donations go directly to the children and may be sent to P.O. Box 5072, Midland, Texas, 79704.

Virgil Lee Graham

January 20, 1938 - June 19, 2020

Virgil Graham

Ovalo - Virgil Lee Graham, 82, passed from this life into Heaven Friday morning June 19, 2020 at his lifetime home at Graham Lake Farm near Ovalo, Texas.

Final arrangements have been made with Fry-Smith Funeral Home in Tuscola, TX.

Visitation will be at Fry-Smith Funeral Home in Tuscola from 7:30 PM until 9:30 PM on Monday evening June 22. Memorial Service will be at the Dewey Cemetery open-air Pavilion on FM 382 south of Lawn, TX at 10:00 AM Tuesday June 23, 2020, with Pastor Patrick Voce of Ovalo Baptist Church officiating.

Virgil was born to John V. and Lois B. Watkins Graham on January 24, 1938 in Abilene, Texas.

Virgil graduated at Tuscola High School in 1956, after spending his elementary and junior high at Ovalo School. He attended Electrical Trade School in Houston to become a Journeyman Commercial Electrician. Virgil was a member of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Union in Abilene from 1961 until 1988. He worked as an Electrician for the Home Builders of Abilene, and even helped building additions on the area schools. Virgil worked for G&L Tool in Abilene several years, then spent some years in the oil fields of Junction and Sonora ranch areas on the old style Cable Tool Rigs during the mid 60's when the electrical business was slow. Virgil worked from 1993 until retiring in 2008 with Stover Electric of Lubbock, as a site superintendent in Hereford, Big Springs, Plainview, and Abilene TX, then Athens GA, Guymon OK, and finally, Dodge City KS.

Virgil married Jane Stringer of Abilene in 1963 in Abilene.

Later, in 1993, Virgil married Jeannie Carol Mayfield Williams in Abilene, Texas.

Virgil is preceded in death by his parents John V. and Lois Graham, grandson Doyle J. Cannon, and three great grandchildren Avrie, Aleinah, and Carson Lopez.

Virgil is survived by his wife, Carol, of their Ovalo home. Four sons, John Graham (Kathy) of Ovalo, Tommy Williams (Theresa) of Midland, Gene Williams (Malissa) of Buffalo Gap, and Cody Cadjew of Ovalo. Three Daughters Jolee Cannon (Wes) of Ovalo, Ginger Arnott (Dave) of Midlothian, and Carla Griffith (David) of Irving. Brothers-in-law David Hill, Jim Mayfield (Phyllis), and Mike Mayfield (Ginny). Sisters-in-law Marsha Hill, and Lorie Kraatz (Johnny). Twenty-four grandchildren and twenty-three great-grandchildren.

Virgil was baptized at the Bradshaw Church of Christ early in the 1940's as a child, then attended as a member of the Ovalo Baptist Church for over twenty years to date.

In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Ovalo Baptist Chruch, PO Box 122, Ovalo, Texas 79541.

Condolences can be left at www.fry-smith.com.
 

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Published in Abilene Reporter News from Jun. 21 to Jun. 22, 2020.

Barbara Marceille White McIntyre

December 14, 1928 - June 17, 2020

Obituary

TUSCOLA: Marceille McIntyre, 91, of Tuscola, passed away Wednesday, June 17, 2020 in Abilene, Taylor County, Texas.

A graveside service for immediate family was held on Friday, June 19, 2020 at the Tuscola Cemetery with Reverend Dr. Robert C. Monk officiating. A Celebration of Life for friends and family will be held at a later date still to be determined.

Marceille was born December 14, 1928 in Tuscola to Fayette and Berenice Edwards White. She graduated from Tuscola High School. She was first and last a long-time member of First Baptist Church in Tuscola. During her almost fifty years of marriage, she was a member of the Tuscola United Methodist Church. Marceille was married to Ernest Donald McIntyre on July 4, 1946 in Baird.

She was an active member of the community through her work, volunteerism, and writing. A longtime employee of First State Bank in Tuscola, she retired in 1993. She was an active participant in the Taylor County Historical Commission, Rural Taylor County Senior Citizens, and South Taylor County Lions Club. For many years she attended and taught children’s Sunday School at Tuscola United Methodist Church. She was also a regular longtime contributor to the Jim Ned Journal with her Around the Block column.

She was preceded in death by her husband Ernest Donald in November of 1995; her son, Donald Edward “Sonny” in July of 1968; her parents; her in-laws; and her sister, Meachel Edwards.

Marceille is survived by her daughter, Wanda Jean McIntyre Marsh and husband, Mark of Tuscola, Texas; grandson, Mark Marsh and wife Jodie of Evening Shade, Arkansas; granddaughter, Hilary Marsh Blackketter and husband Benjamin of Seattle, Washington; grandson, Jonathan Marsh and wife Judy of Copperas Cove, Texas; sister, Grace Mulloy of Round Rock, Texas; niece, Sandy Ott and husband Tim of Elgin, Texas; and niece, Marianne Durham and husband David of Round Rock, Texas.

Her gentle spirit and pragmatism set an example to others on how to live and love well. For this, among other things, she was well-loved and appreciated by those who knew her and will be greatly missed.

In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Building Fund at First Baptist Church Tuscola, 700 Kent Ave, Tuscola, TX 79562, or Hendrick Hospice, 1651 Pine St, Abilene, TX 79601.

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