Published: July 18, 2008 11:25 am         

Obituaries — July 18, 2008

JOSEPH JOHN “JOE” WIMMER

Mass of Christian burial for Joseph John “Joe” Wimmer, 99, of Muenster is scheduled for 10 a.m. Saturday at Sacred Heart Church in Muenster. Fr. Ken Robinson will celebrate the mass. Burial will be in Sacred Heart Cemetery. A rosary service is set for 7 p.m. today at the funeral home. Services are directed by McCoy Funeral Home of Muenster.

Mr. Wimmer died Thursday, July 17, 2008, in Muenster.

He was one of 10 children of Charles and Annie Seith Wimmer. He was born in Tours. The family moved to Calera, Okla., when he was 5 years old and then to Muenster in 1919 where he had lived the remainder of his life. He has been a member of Sacred Heart Parish since moving to Muenster. He married La Verna Schmitz on May 23, 1933, in Sacred Heart Church. She preceded him in death on March 1, 1968. He later married Clytie Sampler in 1972. She died in 1980. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus and was a long time member of the Muenster School Board. He was a farmer/rancher and had been partners with J.M. Weinzapfel in the farm and ranch business for 42 years. He raised sheep and cattle and farmed the land to harvest hay and feed for the animals.

He enjoyed watching the Texas Rangers, playing cards and dominos, playing baseball with his grandchildren and especially enjoyed dancing. After retiring at the age of 65, Joe usually went to dance twice each week until his age and physical condition no longer permitted. He, and family and friends, celebrated his 90th birthday by attending a “big” dance at the Gainesville V.F.W.

Survivors include his daughters, Carmen Lee Henkel and husband, Gary of Yantis, and Kay Powel and husband, Bob of Grapevine; son, Larry Wimmer and wife, Pat of Muenster; 14 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren; sisters, Billie Reinart and husband, “Doc” of Muenster, Lucille Zimmerer of Muenster, Gracie Luke and husband, Paul of Farmers Branch, and Hattie Berend of Herford.

In addition to his wives, he was preceeded in death by his daughters, Marcie Klement Pagel and Frankie Jo Prescher; and brothers, Tony, Johnny, Lawrence and Andy Wimmer.

Pallbearers are Curtis Klement, Cory Klement, Ryan Klement, Shane Wimmer, Ronnie Prescher, and Robert Henkel.



ELIZABETH JEWEL ROBERTS

Services for Elizabeth Jewel Roberts, 88, of Gainesville are set for 2 p.m. today at Central Baptist Church in Gainesville with Rev. Bill Fincher officiating. Burial will follow in Fairview Cemetery under the direction of the Clement-Keel Funeral Home of Gainesville.

Mrs. Roberts died July 17, 2008, at Pecan Tree Manor in Gainesville.

She was born Feb. 25, 1920, in Gainesville to Joseph and Myrtle (McAnally) Lewis. She was a long-time member of Central Baptist Church in Gainesville and was in food service for more than 40 years at the hospitals in Gainesville.

Survivors include her son and daughter-in-law, Joe and Barbara Roberts of Gainesville; daughter and son-in-law, Gerry and John Smith of Gainesville; five grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; six great-great-grandchildren; sister and brother-in-law, Betty and Bobby Marten of Sanger; brother-in-law, Baker McDaniel of Kingsville; and a host of nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; brother, Jack Lewis; and sister, Mildred McDaniel.

Pallbearers are Glen Marten, Kenny Marten, Curtis Marten, Wayne Smith, Timothy Roberts; and Nathan Smith.

Honorary pallbearers are senior citizen members of Central Baptist Church.

Visitation will be at the Central Baptist Church from 1 to 2 p.m. before the service.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Home Hospice of Cooke County; P.O. Box 936; Gainesville, TX 76241.



CHARLES HUNEYCUTT

WALNUT BEND ROAD — Services for Charles Huneycutt, 66, of Walnut Bend Road, are set for 10 a.m. Saturday at the First United Methodist Church in Gainesville with Rev. Gene Gordon of Callisburg United Methodist Church officiating. Speakers will be Charlene Brown, Earnest Elbert, Buddy Williams, and Zeke Burt. Interment will follow in the Huneycutt Cemetery under the direction of the Geo. J. Carroll & Son Funeral Home of Gainesville.

Mr. Huneycutt died July 16, 2008, at his residence.

He was born March 16, 1942, in Odessa to W.R. “Ray” and Minnie Presnall Huneycutt. On Aug. 20, 1961, he married Fonda Williams at the Callisburg United Methodist Church. He was a graduate of Callisburg High School and earned First Place in the University Scholastic League Declamation Contest in May 1960. He served as the state FFA vice president in 1961. He earned a B.S. degree in 1969 at Texas A&M University and a master’s degree in education in 1976, also at Texas A&M. He taught school in Navasota and Aubrey, and was principal at the Valley View School, and later was superintendent at Tioga and Walnut Bend.

Survivors include his wife, Fonda Huneycutt; son and daughter-in-law, Harrell and Karen Huneycutt; daughter and son-in-law, Holly and Joao Oliveira; five grandchildren, Harrison and Hannah Wellman, Audrey and Addison Huneycutt and Mia Oliveira; sister, Marilyn Huneycutt Simmons; in-laws, G.C. and Polly Williams and Joe and Brenda Williams and Sue Terry; and many cousins.

He was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Jeanice Huneycutt Durrett; and a niece and a nephew, Denise Durrett and Paul Durrett II; and by a niece, Becky Terry Karlick.

Pallbearers are Hal Dick, Vernon Morrison, Jerry Conner, Sewell Cox, Watt LaRue, Danny Anderson, Gordon Smith and Van Knight.

Honorary pallbearers are Wenceslao Navarro, Mike Rigler, Arvel, Cecil, Weldon, David, Leon and Paul Huneycutt; Gerald Riney, Jimmy O’Brien; Eddie, Wesley, and Mike Ballew; Leta George, Reba Young; Doug Martin, Lynn Vessels, Jerry Terry, Larry Threadgill, Bill Wellman, and Danny Keeling.

Cemetery attendants are Alex and Levi Terry, Joe Wayne Williams and John Simmons.

Visitation will be at the Geo. J. Carroll & Son Funeral Home from 7 to 8 p.m. today.

Memorial contributions may be made to Home Hospice of Cooke County; P.O. Box 936; Gainesville, TX 76241-0936 or a public school library or to the church of one’s choice.

You may sign the online registry at www.geojcarroll.com.

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DON JUAN STEEDMAN

POTTSBORO — Funeral services for Don Juan Steedman, 72, are set for 2 p.m. today at Meador Funeral Home Chapel in Whitesboro with Rev. Rusty Waller officiating. Interment will follow in Gordonville Cemetery under the direction of the Meador Funeral Home of Whitesbro.

Mr. Steedman died July 16, 2008, at Texoma Medical Center in Denison.

He was the son of John and Birdie (Badgett) Steedman. He was born Feb. 13, 1936, at Randolf. He was a farm worker and a member of Gordonville Baptist Church.

He is survived by brothers, Badge Steedman of Denison and Bill Steedman of Savoy; and sister, Anora Merritt of Austin.

He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Birdie Steedman.

To sign online registry, go to www.meadorfuneralhome.com



EFFIE BORDEN

Effie Borden, 91, died Monday, July 14, 2008.

She was born April 10, 1917 in Mansfield. She spent her childhood in Gracemont, Okla. When she was 18, she married Ralph E. Borden. Ralph and Effie farmed the land. When Effie was 43, she lost her husband, Ralph. Effie remained in Gracemont for a few years, then she and her children moved to St. Paul, Ore. After all of her children were grown she moved to Sweet Home, Ore., with her oldest daughter, Avis. Effie lived the remainder of her life with her daughter Avis, intermittently staying with her other children in the Saint Jo area in Texas and in Scotts Mills/Salem, Ore.

Effie was a longtime member of the Church of Christ of Sweet Home, Ore. She enjoyed reading her Bible and doing Bible lessons, flowers, quilting and putting puzzles together.

She was preceded by her son, James Borden about 5 years ago; mother and father, George and Martha Elrod; three sisters and three brothers.

She is survived by her daughter-in-law, Janice Borden of Sweet Home, Ore.; daughters and sons-in-law, Avis Kittson of Sweet Home, Ore., Betty and Tom Kneeland of Scotts Mills, Ore., and Judy and Jim Frymire of Salem, Ore.; sons and daughters-in-law, Ralph and Linda Borden of Saint Jo and David and Ginger Borden of Gainesville; many grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and brother, Claude Elrod of Maderia, Calif.

Graveside services for Effie are scheduled for 1 p.m. Saturday in Gracemont Cemetery in Gracemont, Okla. C.E. Cole will officiate and services are directed by McCoy Funeral Home of Saint Jo.

Visitation is 6 to 8 p.m. today at McCoy Funeral Home of Saint Jo.