Obituaries
08/25/2020
Charles Baggett, 81, of Center, passed away Monday, August 24, 2020, in Nacogdoches.
Graveside service will be held at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, August 29, 2020, at White Rock Cemetery in Center.
Mr. Baggett was born May 24, 1939, in Center, to Curtis Lee Baggett and Loyce Louise Akin Baggett.
He is survived by:
Brothers:
Glenn Baggett and wife Joy of Douglass
Robert Lee Baggett and wife Linda of Nacogdoches
Numerous other relatives.
Preceded in death by his parents, Curtis Lee Baggett and Loyce Louise Akin Baggett; sister, Patricia Ann Fletcher; nephews, Mitchell Baggett and Christopher Fletcher; and niece, Amanda Baggett.
Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
08/25/2020
Ela Elaine Watson, 92, of Center, passed away Monday, August 24, 2020, in Groves.
Graveside service will be held at 4:00 p.m., Wednesday, August 26, 2020, at Strong Cemetery in Huxley.
Mrs. Watson was born October 6, 1927, in Shelby County to James Jewel Goings and Jettie Elsada Baker Goings. She was an avid quilter. She attended Assembly of God.
She is survived by:
Her son, Larry Watson of Center
Daughters:
Diane Fountain and husband James of Groves
Geenie Barbee and husband John of Center
Grandchildren:
Rocky Fountain
Cindy Fontenot and husband Jamie
Holli Barbee
Jason Fountain and wife Cathy
Tisha Watson
Brian Fountain
Great-grandchildren:
Olivia Lacroix Kirby and husband Alan
Timothy Simoneaux and wife Aubrey
Fred Robinson
Jonathan Robinson
Tory Davis
Colton Davis
Great-great-grandchildren:
A.J. Lacroix
Atticus Kirby
Numerous nieces, nephews, and other relatives.
Preceded in death by her husband, Carrol Conner Watson; parents, James Jewel Goings and Jettie Elsada Baker Goings; great granddaughter, Ashley Nicole Fountain; brothers, E.E. “Shorty” Goings, James Goings, and Maxie Goings.
Honorary pallbearers will be Mrs. Watson’s grandsons and nephews.
Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
08/24/2020
Kelly “Pops” Robertson, 84, of Tenaha passed away Thursday, August 20, 2020 in Longview.
He was born on July 18, 1936 in Dallas, Texas. Mr. Robertson was raised in Cyprus Bayou and loved to hunt and fish. Mr. Robertson moved to Tenaha in 1993 where he remained with his beautiful wife until she passed away in 2011. Mr. Robertson was a veteran, fisherman, and grandfather. Kelly was a longtime resident of Tenaha and proudly supported the Tenaha Tigers.
Graveside services were held on Saturday, August 22, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. at Union Cemetery with Jeff Stewart officiating.
In lieu of flowers, the family request donations be made to assist with funeral expense.
He is survived by:
Sons:
Jack Thompson and wife Leslie of Anthem, Arizona
James Watson of Tenaha
Michael Vaughn and wife Carrie of Kilgore
Johnny Vaughn and wife Consuella of Longview
Kenneth Robertson and wife Meagan of Hawkins
Daughters:
Renee Brittain of Tenaha
Michelle McDonald and husband Jason of Tenaha
Daughter-in-law, Pam Whitton of Joaquin
Eighteen Grandchildren
Three Great-Grandchildren
Preceded in death by wife, Audria Regina Robertson and grandson, Mitchell Brittain.
Online condolences and tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
08/21/2020
Mr. Vaughn M. Payne, 66, formerly of Houston and now of Center died, August 11, 2020 at Nacogdoches Medical Center in Nacogdoches. A memorial service will be on Saturday, August 22, 2020, 1pm at Starlight Missionary Baptist Church (8226 Grandview Houston, Texas 77051).
Local survivors are friends and neighbors of Waterhouse Street Plantation and Larry and Myrtle Osby of Center.
Repass will be held at 6506 Belcrest Street Houston, Texas 77051 following service.
Service entrusted to Hicks Mortuary 804 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive Center, Texas 75935
Please visit our website for online condolences at www.hicksmortuary.net
08/21/2020
Tony Donald (Don) Lovell, 72, was born November 6, 1947 to H.V. (Tony) Lovell and Ura Johnson Lovell in Center, Texas. He passed away August 20, 2020 in Garrison, Texas after a long battle with several health problems.
Visitation will be held from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m., Saturday, August 22, 2020, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral Services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, August 23, 2020, At Watson & Sons Chapel officiated by Rev. Bobby Warr and Richard Livingston. Burial to follow at Mt. Herman Cemetery in Center, Texas.
Don was born and raised in the Mt. Herman community in Center, Texas and graduated Center High School in 1965. He worked at Nibco for several years before becoming a full-time farmer. Don married Deborah Jo Livingston in 1970 and they had 3 children: Deanne, Dewayne & Delana. He was of the Baptist faith. He raised chickens for over 40 years, farmed several hundred acres of watermelons as well as a variety of other produce. He spent many long hot summers on the tractor pulling a field trailer and loading melons to put in trucks to send off to the supermarket. In recent years he enjoyed baling hay and made his living from that until he was no longer able to work.
Don was an avid hunter and fisherman. When not working you could catch him most days at the river or lake or even a small pond trying to catch a big one. When hunting season hit, he would carry either a shotgun or rifle with him everywhere he went. He most enjoyed squirrel hunting and spent many years and walked many miles chasing squirrels where he would take to the camp for dinner and skinning, followed by a big mess of squirrel and usually a few rounds of 42. He spent many years with his lifelong friends enjoying many hunting and fishing trips. He would tell of the stories of dove, duck, deer, squirrel, quail and anything else he could hunt or fish he could catch along with his hunting buddies and later his children. He taught his kids to hunt, fish, and live the good outdoor life and work for a dollar. He won many a fishing tournament and hunting competition and bragged about how lucky he was.
The lucky ones were his family and friends and knew and loved him. He liked to spend his time with those closest to him and ride through back roads remembering all the places he hunted, fished or farmed. There's nothing he wouldn't do for a friend or someone in need and loaned out and gave away many things just to be able to help those less fortunate or someone in a bind. He had a loving heart and will be missed deeply by those that knew him most.
Don is survived by
Mother: Ura Lovell of Center
Children:
Deanne Lovell Sample & husband, Jason of Center
Dewayne Lovell of Center
Delana Lovell of Center
Grandkids:
Gauge Sample, Hunter Sample & Briar Sample of Center
Toni Lovell & Connor Lovell of Center
Jax Haislip, Kaycee Vaughn, Jake Lovell & Zane Lovell of Center
Longtime girlfriend and special friend:
Donna Hulsey of Patroon
Many friends
He was preceeded in death by his father, H.V. (Tony) Lovell; grandparents, Rev. Lewis & Trudy Johnson and Minnie Barlow; infant grandson, Tony Dustin Lovell.
Pallbearers will be Gauge Sample, Hunter Sample, Briar Sample, Jax Haislip, Jason Sample, Justin Lee, Darin Borders & Mike Scates.
Honorary Pallbarrers will be Richard Livingston, James Lynn Livingston, Royce Lynn Johnson, Marcus Wilson, Richard Tomlin & Jimmy Strong.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Mt. Herman Cemetery fund c/o Deanne Sample, 1106 CR 4314, Tenaha, TX 75974 or to the family for final expenses.
The family would like to express a special Thank You to the staff at Garrison Nursing Home and to Hospice of East Texas in both Tyler and Nacogdoches offices.
Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
08/19/2020
William Barney Moss, 84, of Joaquin, passed away Tuesday, August 18, 2020, in Joaquin.
Graveside service will be held at 1:00 p.m., Friday, August 21, 2020, at Strong Cemetery in Huxley with Robert Ortego officiating. Visitation will be held beginning at 10:00 a.m. at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center.
Born August 15, 1936, in Laredo, Mr. Moss is the son of Barney H. Moss and Christina Julia Hernandez Moss. He served in the United States National Guard and also worked as an instrument mechanic at DuPont for twenty-eight years. He was the owner and operator of Chico’s Crafts in Joaquin. Mr. Moss was a member of Lions Club International and First Methodist Church of Joaquin.
He is survived by:
Children:
Craig Moss of Joaquin
Buddy Moss and wife Patti of Bridge City
Ginger McKinzie and fiancé Doug Shute of Baytown
Grandchildren:
Leah Moss Busby and Adam
Landon McDonald
Lane McDonald and fiancé Hannah Jordan
Allison McKinzie and fiancé Skylar Evans
Great-grandchildren:
Lennon McDonald
Lawson McDonald
Sadie Busby
Bonus great-grandchildren, Conner McDonald, Holden Scott, and future baby McDonald
Sisters:
Virginia Powell of Anaheim, California
Velma Kirbo of Corpus Christi
Special niece, Lavonne Wood.
Preceded in death by his wife, Avis Moss; parents, Barney H. Moss and Christina Julia Hernandez Moss; sister, Bobbie Jean Wallace; brother, James Moss; and son-in-law, Mark McKinzie of Carthage.
Pallbearers will be Buddy Moss, Lane McDonald, Landon McDonald, Skylar Evans, Doug Shute, and Tommy Miller. Honorary pallbearers will be the Men of Methodist Church and “Memo” Hernandez.
Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
08/19/2020
Charles Yarborough, 84, passed away on Tuesday, August 18, 2020, in Boerne, TX. He was born July 27, 1936.
Graveside service will be held at 10:00 AM on Saturday, August 22, 2020, at Sunset Memorial Park Cemetery.
Charles Yarborough was born and raised in Shelby County where he was proud to be a Center Roughrider where he was a member of the baseball and basketball teams. In 1957, Charles met the love of his life and soon made her his wife. He and Judy (Chandler) Yarborough have made many memories over their 63 years of marriage. Together, they raised their daughter to be exactly what they had wished for her. His best and most valuable treasure in life was his family. Charles spent many days coaching little league baseball and was the proud coach of a World Championship Team. His role as “Paw Paw” sent him to many sporting events with his grandsons and he was a regular at the Nacogdoches High School football games.
Charles had many talents but found a particular interest in his flower gardens. He was taught the love of day lilies from his mother which led to his expertise with other beautiful flowers in his gardens. Charles made his career at Nibco and also worked as the Nacogdoches County Road Administrator. He made many lasting friendships during his tenure at both these places and enjoyed working with great co-workers.
Among other things that Charles took pride in was his abilities at bowling and dominoes. In 1962 he bowled a 300 game and gained the title of “domino champ” one year at The Blueberry Festival. He was kind and loving and often referred to as being an ultimate servant. His daughter and grandchildren and their families adored him, as did others who met him. He was humble and lived a simple life but was always available when someone needed him and expected nothing in return.
Above all, Charles was a godly man who loved his Lord and Savior. He was a deacon at Calvary Baptist Church for many years and quoted his favorite scripture often, Psalm 23.
Charles is survived by:
Loving wife and best friend, Judy Chandler Yarborough
Daughter, Kimberly Yarborough Ball and husband, Danny
Grandsons:
Major Daniel Ball, Jr and wife, Samantha
Matthew Ball and wife, Kristine
Joshua Ball and wife, Megan
Jacob Ball
Sister, Sherry Yarborough Ward
8 great-grandchildren.
He is preceded in death by his father, Charles Chester Yarborough, mother, Creva Mae Abbott Yarborough; and sisters, Charlotte Yarborough Baily, Chestine Yarborough and Johnnie Sue Yarborough.
The Yarborough family is being served by Laird Funeral Home. To convey condolences or to sign an online register, visit lairdfh.net.
08/19/2020
Virginia Gail Wade, 65 of Alto and formerly of Timpson, passed away Sunday, August 16, 2020 in Tyler. She was born July 19, 1955 in Bobo Community in Shelby County to the late Louis Hill and Mary Evelyn Crockett Hill. She grew up in Timpson and had lived the last 20 years in the Alto and Rusk area. She was a longtime church music minister and was a member of the New Hope Baptist Church in Alto and loved cooking and sewing..
Funeral service is 11am Friday, August 21, 2020 at First Smyrna United Missionary Baptist Church in Timpson, Texas with Pastor Dwight Gatlin, Sr. officiating. Visitation is Thursday, August 20 from 6pm to 8pm at Allen Funeral Home.
She is survived by:
Husband, Johnny Lee Earl of Tyler
Daughter, Tranika Holland of Timpson
Brother, Gary Hill (Amber) of Houston
God daughter, Effie Rhodes
Niece, Khrysteeon Hayes
Nephew, Exavean Hayes
Best friend, Ola Mae Thacker
Virginia was preceded in death by her parents, brother Gerald Hill and sister Karen Hayes.
Services entrusted to O.T. Allen & Son Funeral Home, 649 E. San Antonio St, Alto, TX 75925.
08/19/2020
Dennis Wayne Bruton, 59, of Henderson, passed away Tuesday, August 18, 2020, in Henderson.
As per his wishes, Mr. Bruton will be cremated and no services are planned at this time.
Born February 10, 1961, Dennis is the son of the late Douglas Ray Bruton and Linda Reather Anderson Bruton. He worked as a cook in a restaurant and served as the treasurer of his local AA Chapter. Dennis was a member of Bar-None Cowboy Church.
He is survived by:
His brothers:
John Bruton of Trinity
Douglas Edward Bruton of Coldwater, Mississippi
Numerous nieces and nephews.
Preceded in death by his parents, Douglas Ray Bruton and Linda Reather Anderson Bruton; and sister, Kerin Jordan.
Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
08/19/2020
J.E. (Jake) Hughes formerly of Center, Texas passed away on Sunday August 16, 2020 at the age of 88 of natural causes at the Buckner Parkway Place in Houston, Texas. Mr. Hughes was born October 20, 1931 in Center, Texas to Jud and Robbie Harrison Hughes (both deceased).
Mr. Hughes graduated from Center High School and went onto Sam Houston State University on a baseball scholarship. He married Dorris Fidler from Galveston, Texas in May 1951. He graduated from Sam Houston State University in May 1952 with a major in P.E. Business, Education and Biology and began a career with Stanolind Oil. He retired from AMOCO in October 1989. He enjoyed golf, baseball and fox hunting with his dad when he was young. J.E. attended Tallowood Baptist Church and was active with the mission programs, Sunday school, helping in the library and planning baseball trips to Astro games. He was a Christian man and loved spreading the gospel.
Predeceased by his wife Dorris, sister Nelda H. Premeaux and brother Charles W. Hughes.
Three daughters:
Elizabeth Ruby and spouse, Craig of Diboll
Terry Rudd and spouse Brent Rudd of Grapevine
Marilyn Smith and spouse Reese Walker of Austin
Three grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
Sister: Lou Ellen Permenter and spouse Rick of Magnolia
The service will be a graveside service with family members only at Forest Park Cemetery in Houston, Texas on August 24, 2020.
The family suggests memorials sent to Tallowood Baptist Church for Missions, 555 Tallowood Rd. Houston, Texas 77024 713-468-8241
“I will not leave you comfortless: I will come to you.” John14:18
08/19/2020
David Dewayne Fountain, 53, was born April 17,1967. Passed away August 15, 2020 at UT Health Tyler, Texas.
Parents: Evangelina Fountain Jeffress and The Late Bryant Bryon Lee Fountain
Brothers & Sisters:
Bryant E. Fountain and Wife Patricia of Tenaha, TX
Angie J. Spurlock of Springfield, MO
John G. Fountain and Wife Brandy of Henderson, TX
Raymond L. Fountain and Wife Jodi of Center, TX
Lawrence G. Fountain of Tenaha, TX
Serita M Porter and Husband George of Corpus Christi, TX
Nieces and Nephews:
Crystal Barbee
Brandie Parrish McGee
Starlla Spurlock Cooper
Dustin Fountain
Joshua Fountain
Brandon Fountain
Daylon Fountain
Tyler J. Fountian
J. Bryce Fountain
Issac Fountain
Angel Fountain
Many great nieces and nephews he loved as his own.
Preceded in death by: His Father, Bryant Bryon Lee Fountain; Brother, Mark Anthony Fountain and
Sister, Darlene Fountain.
David was dedicated to his work having spent 18 years at Tidewater Industries out of Morgan City, LA. He then spent the last 13 years in his work career close to home with General Shelters in Center, TX.
His main love, outside of his family, was fishing wherever his travels took him. He enjoyed bringing his stories of his adventures back to his family. Not having children of his own, he found happiness with his nieces and nephews. His honest smile and his genuine love always left everyone with memories that only David Fountain could do in his own unique way
A celebration of life will be held at a later date.
08/17/2020
Billy H. King, 86, of Joaquin, Texas passed away on August 15, 2020 in Center, Texas. Born December 22, 1933, in Joaquin, Texas, Billy is the son of the late Millard S. King and Etta Mae Ballard King. A graveside service will be held Wednesday August 19, 2020 at 1:00 pm with Stewart Lowe officiating at Jackson Cemetery, Joaquin, Texas.
Billy proudly served in the United States Army, where he made a career and retired from. He enjoyed watching old movies and spending time with his family and friends and tending to the cows.
Billy is survived by:
His brother, Ronald King and wife Portia of Joaquin
Nieces and nephews:
Ron King II
Ethan Blick
Rondalyn Neal
Brandon Neal
Donna King
Lina Ihle,
Special great-niece and nephew:
Lauren Neal
Jake Neal
A host of family and friends that will miss him dearly.
He is preceded in death by his wife, Yasuko King; parents, Millard S. King and Etta Mae Ballard King; brother, Donald Ray King
To send condolences and sign the online guest book you may go to www.mangumfh.net.
Mangum Funeral Home, Center, is in charge of arrangements.
08/14/2020
Carrol Ray Livingston, known as Bill, to family and friends was born on November 16, 1926 in Center, Texas, and died on August 12, 2020. He was born to Louis and Della Livingston and was one of thirteen children.
Bill and Dora Jean Bailey were married on August 21, 1949. They had 4 daughters, 10 grandchildren, and 20 great grandchildren.
At the end of WW II, Bill served in the army as a truck driver during the occupation of Japan.
Following that, Bill had many jobs, but his main occupation was working at the Pasadena Paper Mill from 1953 until 1985. While working at the mill, he and Dora started a company manufacturing seat cushions for Igloo. They continued this until the late 90’s when they decided to retire.
While spending most of his adult life in Pasadena, Texas where he and Dora raised their family, they eventually moved back to their hometown of Center.
As an avid hunter and fisherman, Bill loved nothing more than to spend his time doing both of those, especially with the ones he loved.
Bill had many wonderful qualities, but if you ask anyone who knew him, they would tell you his best quality was his love of his family.
He is survived by:
Daughters:
Karel and Eugene Kujawa
Sheila and Larry Parker
Kristina and Tommy Smith
Betsy Thomason
Grandchildren:
Jennifer and Gary Martinez
Jamie and Christine Kujawa
Jackie and Joey Abendroth
Jerry and Becky Parker
Kimberly and Mark Thompson
Krystal Patrick
Katie and Kyle Calaway
Brian and Kacie Patrick
Bradley and Diana Thomason
Brooke and Shane Hudson
Great-Grandchildren:
Kenton Harbour
Tori Martinez
Blane Martinez
Haiden Martinez
Elizabeth Stokes-Kujawa
Leellen Parker
Kailynn Calaway
Hayden Abendroth
Emily Stokes-Kujawa
Kooper Calaway
Braden Patrick
Emmerson Ward
Carmen Thomason
Kenlie Patrick
Avery Ward
Shelby Parker
Bailey Abendroth
Jake Thomason
Korie Patrick
Trey Thomason
Pallbearers will be Eugene Kujawa, Larry Parker, Tommy Smith, Jamie Kujawa, Jerry Parker, Brian Patrick, and Bradley Thomson.
Visitation will be held from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Friday, August 14, 2020, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, August 15, 2020, at Watson & Sons Chapel with Tim Perkins officiating. Interment will follow at Oaklawn Memorial Park in Center.
The family requests all attendees wear face coverings.
Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com.
08/12/2020
James (Jimmy) Clardy, 63, of Center passed away Tuesday, August 11, 2020, at Pine Grove Nursing Home.
Graveside services are pending.
He is survived by:
His daughter: Lauren (Erick) Ballard of Minnesota
Son: James Marshall of Minnesota
Brother: Larry (Lemetric) Clardy of Minnesota
Sister: Linda Bell of Center
Five grandchildren
A host of relatives and friends.
Funeral services are under the direction of Meadowbrook Funeral Home in Marshall.
08/12/2020
Alice Garrett, 63 of Center, passed away Sunday, August 9, 2020 at the Nacogdoches Medical Center - Center Emergency Room.
Graveside service is 10am Saturday, August 15, 2020 at Thompson Cemetery in Shelbyville with Pastor Freddie D. Wilson officiating.
She was survived by:
Daughter, NaKeshia (Lance) Swindle of Center
Son, Darius (Angelia) Hill of Nacogdoches
6 Grandchildren
6 Great-grandchildren
Sisters:
Mary (Howard) Garrett of Center
Lois Garrett of Center
Thelma Johnson of Sugarland
Brothers:
W.J. (Ella) Garrett of Center
C.W. (Gwendalyn) Garrett of Center
Services entrusted to Community Funeral Home, Center, Texas.
08/11/2020
Billy Thomas, Sr., 86 of Center, passed away Saturday morning, August 8, 2020 at Nacogdoches Medical Center in Nacogdoches.
Graveside service was held Sunday, August 9, 2020 at 11am at St. John Cemetery in Center. Internment is at St. John Cemetery with Pastor Marlon Cloudy Sr. officiating.
He is survived by:
Wife, Dorthy Thomas of Center
Son, Billy (Rillia) Thomas, Jr. of Center
Daughters:
Bernadette Thomas of Center
Carolyn Brown (Curtis) of Center
Sister, Nancy Robinson of Houston
9 Grandchildren
15 Great-grandchildren
11 Great-great-grandchildren
Services entrusted to Community Funeral Home, Center, Texas.
08/11/2020
Ruthie Berry, 83, of Tenaha, died on August 5, 2020, in Lufkin Texas. She was born on April 12, 1937, in Tenaha in the Wood Community.
Graveside service will be held at 11am on Saturday, August 15, 2020, at the Plesant Hill Cemetery in Tenaha. On Friday, August 14, 2020, visitation will be held from 4pm until 7pm at the Bright Morning Star Baptist Church in Tenaha.
Colonial Mortuary Funeral Home is in charge of services.
08/10/2020
Jerry Williams, born August 9, 1940, in Lafayette, Louisiana, died on August 9, 2020, at his home, surrounded by his family. He died after a long battle with Lewy Body Dementia with Parkinsonism.
Funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, August 12, 2020, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center with visitation one hour prior. Mike Scrimpshire will officiate. Interment will follow at Oaklawn Memorial Park in Center.
Mr. Williams was a loving husband and grandfather. He was a member of Reel Road Church of Christ in Longview.
He is survived by:
His wife of 60 years, Sue Smith Williams of Longview
Son, Jerry Williams Jr. of Mesquite
Daughter, Angelia Scrimpshire and husband Mike of Longview
Grandchildren:
Mallory Williams and husband Dean of Tyler
Alyssa Best and husband Joel of College Station
Michaela Ruggiero and husband Antonio of McKinney
Great-grandchildren:
Avery Williams of Tyler
Collier Williams of Tyler
Sister, Pearl Comeaux and husband Gerald of Coteau, Louisiana
Cousin, Mary Elizabeth Johnson of Beaumont
Numerous cousins, nieces, and nephews
Preceded in death by parents, Lewis H. “Sweet” Williams and Amanda Williams; birth mother, Lillian Laviolette; sister, Margaret Perry; brother, Earl Beers; aunt, Leo Rushing; and cousin, Margaret Ann Smith.
Pallbearers will be Leroy Armstrong, Roy Grogins, Pete Saccoccio, Dean Williams, Joel Best, and Antonio Ruggiero. Honorary pallbearers will be Bo Harrel and Allen Penick.
A special thanks to Texas Home Health Hospice, Katie, Jody, Verlisha, and Barbara.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to www.lbda.org.
The family requests all attendees wear face coverings.
Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
08/08/2020
Alvin Lynn Strong, 72, of Center, passed away Saturday, August 8, 2020, at his residence.
Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Sunday, August 9, 2020, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Graveside service will be held 11:00 a.m., Monday, August 10, 2020, at Strong Cemetery in Huxley with Brayden Strong officiating.
Mr. Strong was born April 21, 1948, in Longview, to Alvin Lee Strong and Anna Bell Eddins Strong. He worked in carpentry and his hobbies included hunting and fishing. Mr. Strong was a member of San Augustine Church of Christ.
He is survived by:
His children:
Michael Strong and wife Donna of Center
Christy Goode and husband Roger of Mt. Enterprise
Nikki Strong of Gary
Grandchildren:
Aaron Strong and wife Laney
Brayden Strong and Sarah
Ashton Quarles
Ethan Quarles
Jenna Quarles
Brothers and sister:
Cecil Strong and wife Karie of Center
Waymon Strong of Longview
Johnnie Higginbotham of San Augustine
T.W. Strong of Carthage
Numerous nieces and nephews.
Preceded in death by his wife Carol Strong; parents, Alvin Lee Strong and Anna Bell Eddins Strong; brothers, “Buddy” Strong and Jerry Wayne Strong; and sister, Marie Born.
Honorary pallbearers will be Noah Warr, Bryant Hollandsworth, Kevin Greathouse, Chance Porter, Lee Hughes, and Shane Hughes.
Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
08/05/2020
Bobby Dale Lout, of Cleveland, Tx, was born October 30, 1942, in Center, Tx. He was born to Rev. Ewell Maurice Lout and Dorothy LaVerne Sanders Lout. Bobby Lout passed away on Friday, July 31, 2020. Graveside service will be held at 1PM on Tuesday, August 11, 2020 at Oaklawn Memorial Park, Center, Texas.
Bobby loved to spend time with friends. He looked forward to going out to eat with friends so they could spend time together and talk. Bobby also was involved with Christian Life Center in Cleveland, Tx.
Bobby is survived by:
His sisters:
Sharon Lout Conway and husband, Luther
Pamela Lout Parker and husband, Robert
Sister-in-law, Judy Lout
Mother of his children, Virginia Lout Helms
Granddaughter, Courtney Canada
Great-granddaughters:
Jordyn Lewis
Savannah Canada
Great-grandson, Logan Lewis
Nieces:
Andrea Bartley and husband, Eric
Emily Nations and husband, Chad
Jessica Sanderson and husband, Kris
Nephews:
Randy Lout and wife, Yvonne
Michael Lout and wife, Regina
Justin Conway and wife, Larissa
Special friend, Gene Jones
Great-nieces, great-nephews, numerous cousins, and a host of family and friends who will miss him dearly.
Bobby is preceded in death by wife, Cheri Lout; daughter, Susan Canada; son, James Ronald Lout; parents, Rev. Ewell Maurice Lout and Dorothy LaVerne Sanders Lout; brothers Edward Lee Lout and Alton Glen Lout; and sister-in-law, Wilma Jean Lout.
Pallbearers include Eric Bartley, Justin Conway, Trenton Bartley, Chad Martinez, Chad Nations, and Kris Sanderson.
The family is being served by Mangum Funeral Home in Center. To send condolences or to sign an online register, please visit www.mangumfh.net.
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