John Wallace McKee, Jr.
Lubbock - John Wallace McKee went to be with the Lord on April 21, 2021 at the age of 92.
John Wallace McKee Jr. was born in Eastland, Texas, the only child of John Wallace McKee Sr. and George Ella Mickle McKee. The family moved to Amarillo, then to Lubbock where Wallace graduated from Lubbock High in 1946.
Wallace earned a degree in Chemical Engineering from Texas Technological College. He served in the National Guard, achieving rank of Staff Sargent. He married Betty Loys Tubbs 6/24/1949, whom he met in Sunday school at the First Methodist Church.
Wallace worked as a chemical engineer for Pittsburg Plate Glass in Corpus Christi, Charleston, WV, and New Martinsville, WV.
Wallace then became head of the Production Planning Department at Geigy Chemical, in Mobile, AL. Wallace retired at the age of 58 and continued consulting for Ciba Geigy.
Wallace was a talented carpenter and wood turner, winning several awards at local juried art shows . One of his pieces is on permanent display at the Mobile Museum of Art.
Wallace was also very active at Overlook Presbyterian Church in Mobile, AL, where he served as Elder, Clerk of Session, Moderator of the Presbytery of South Alabama and taught Sunday School for many years.
Wallace volunteered with an adult literacy program in Mobile, teaching adults with learning disabilities to read.
Wallace and Betty had two children, Susan Loys and John Jeffery and were married for 53 years. Betty died of cancer in 2003.
Wallace was always close to Betty's family and became reacquainted with Betty's first cousin, Sara Tubbs Stalcup, from Lubbock, TX. In 2006, at the age of 78, Wallace was blessed to marry Sara, the second love of his life and moved back to Lubbock.
Wallace and Sara were very active in the Lubbock Lions Club and Westerners Club. They were also avid supporters of the Lady Raiders Basketball Team. Additionally, Wallace was a member of the South Plains Woodturners club and a regular bridge player.
Wallace and Sara traveled, cooked, hosted parties and shared their love and time with many people in the community. He even found a way to help a student who was struggling in college math, by accompanying her to class and tutoring her for three years. Wallace was delighted when she got her degree.
Wallace's memory will be cherished by his wife, Sara Tubbs Stalcup McKee of Lubbock, TX; his daughter Susan Loys McKee Barfield, along with her husband Marshall Barfield of Mobile AL; his son, John Jeffrey McKee, along with his wife Pam McKee of Calera, AL; his stepchildren, Kara Leslie of Waco, TX, Dana Jacobs along, with her husband Terry Jacobs of Boca Raton, FL, and David Stalcup of Lubbock, TX; his four grandchildren, Amanda Barfield of Mobile, AL, Katie Barfield of Daphne, AL, Dustin McKee of Montgomery, AL, and Landon McKee, along with his wife Rebekah McKee of Calera AL; his four step-grandchildren, Kirby Jacobs, of Boca Raton, Blair, Jake and Kris Wischmeyer of Lubbock, TX; and his four great-grandchildren, Graham, Caleb, Isaac, and Mack McKee of Calera, AL.
Wallace's life will be celebrated on Monday, June 7, 2021 at 2:00 pm at Westminster Presbyterian Church in Lubbock, TX, followed by a private graveside service. The family will receive friends on Sunday, June 6, 2021 at Sanders Funeral Home from 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm.
In lieu of flowers please make donations to:
Westminster Presbyterian Church
3321 33rd St.
Lubbock, TX 79410
806.799.3621 https://www.wpclubbock.org/give
Lubbock Lions Club
2526 82nd Street, Suite D
Lubbock, Texas 79423
806.763.4789 https://lubbocklions.org/
Lubbock Meals on Wheels
2304 34th Street
Lubbock, Texas 79411
806.792.7971 https://lubbockmealsonwheels.org
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Published in Lubbock Avalanche-Journal from May 1 to May 2, 2021.
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Solon Robert Clark
79, of Lubbock died November 14, 2020. Services will be 12:00PM on November 21, 2020 at Forrest Heights United Methodist Church. RESTHAVEN FUNERAL HOME
Solon Robert Clark 02/02/1941 – 11/14/2020 Solon Robert Clark, 79, of Lubbock, passed away November 14th 2020. Robert was born on February 2nd 1941. Robert served in the U. S. Army from 1963 to 1965. He married Zona Earle (Poff) Clark on...
Willard Dale Ellis Lubbock, Texas Age 69
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Willard Dale Ellis passed away on December 21, 2019. The family will host a time of fellowship and remembrance from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm on Friday, December 27, 2019, at Lake Ridge Chapel and Memorial Designers.
We will celebrate his life of 69 years at 2:00 pm on Saturday, December 28, 2019, at Redbud Baptist Church. Friends are invited to share memories and expressions of sympathy for the family to cherish and view his life tribute at www.memorialdesigners.net.
Published in Plainview Daily Herald on Dec. 26, 2019
We will celebrate his life of 69 years at 2:00 pm on Saturday, December 28, 2019, at Redbud Baptist Church. Friends are invited to share memories and expressions of sympathy for the family to cherish and view his life tribute at www.memorialdesigners.net.
Published in Plainview Daily Herald on Dec. 26, 2019
David Lee Hoehns January 30, 1947 - July 23, 2019
A celebration of the life of David Hoehns, 72, of Lubbock, Texas will be 4:00p.m., Tuesday, July 30, 2019 in Sanders Memorial Service. Please celebrate the life of David by visitingwww.sandersfuneralhome.com.
A celebration of the life of David Hoehns, 72, of Lubbock, Texas will be 4:00p.m., Tuesday, July 30, 2019 in Sanders Memorial Service. Please celebrate the life of David by visitingwww.sandersfuneralhome.com.
David passed away July 23, 2019. He was born January 30, 1947 in Sedalia, MO to Lymann and Georgia Hoehns. He graduated from Smith-Cotton High School in Sedalia, MO. He served in the U.S. Army from 1966-1968 and served in the Reserves until 1972 as a Medic. He was a long-time employee for the Health Department of the State of Texas. David married Lou Anne Reiter in 1991. He was a member of the South Plains Association of Wood Turners. David enjoyed playing Santa Claus every Christmas Season.
Loved ones include wife, Lou Anne Hoehns; son, David Lee Hoehns, II and wife, Rosinda; daughter, Gretel Edan Evans and husband, Marcus; grandchildren, Michael and wife Cheyenne and Jessica Hoehns; Matthew and Amanda Evans; great grandson, Joseph David Hoehns; former wife, Ada Elizabeth Butler and mother-in-law, Dorothy Butler.
Memorials are suggested to the South Plains Association of Woodturners-Building Fund P.O. Box 65428 Lubbock, Texas 79464.
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David passed away July 23, 2019. He was born January 30, 1947 in Sedalia, MO to Lymann and Georgia Hoehns. He graduated from Smith-Cotton High School in Sedalia, MO. He served in the U.S. Army from 1966-1968 and served in the Reserves until 1972 as a Medic. He was a long-time employee for the Health Department of the State of Texas. David married Lou Anne Reiter in 1991. He was a member of the South Plains Association of Wood Turners. David enjoyed playing Santa Claus every Christmas Season.
Loved ones include wife, Lou Anne Hoehns; son, David Lee Hoehns, II and wife, Rosinda; daughter, Gretel Edan Evans and husband, Marcus; grandchildren, Michael and wife Cheyenne and Jessica Hoehns; Matthew and Amanda Evans; great grandson, Joseph David Hoehns; former wife, Ada Elizabeth Butler and mother-in-law, Dorothy Butler.
Memorials are suggested to the South Plains Association of Woodturners-Building Fund P.O. Box 65428 Lubbock, Texas 79464.
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Lee Roberts 1941 - 2019
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Lubbock- Lee Roberts, 78. Celebration of Life will be conducted at 2pm Saturday, April 27, 2019 at South Plains Church of Christ in Lubbock. He passed away Wednesday, April 24, 2019 in Lubbock, Texas. He was born in Seagraves, Texas on March 26, 1941. He graduated from Seminole High School and spent his whole life working in the oil field in the Permian Basin. He married the love of his life Barbara Caffey on November 24, 1960 in Seminole, Texas. He is survived by his wife Barbara and sister Melba Thornton, three sons Jacky Roberts and wife Diane of Georgetown, Texas, Glen Roberts and wife Angel of Brandon, Florida and Dale Roberts and wife Carmen of Seminole, Texas. He had five grandchildren, Christie Newby, Chelsea Roberts, Keith Roberts, Lauren Roberts and Brady Roberts, three great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents Buck and Chrystine Roberts and granddaughter Shelbee Roberts. In lieu of flowers the family requests that donations be made to the Children's Home of Lubbock.
Published in The Lubbock Avalanche-Journal from Apr. 26 to Apr. 27, 2019
He was preceded in death by his parents Buck and Chrystine Roberts and granddaughter Shelbee Roberts. In lieu of flowers the family requests that donations be made to the Children's Home of Lubbock.
Published in The Lubbock Avalanche-Journal from Apr. 26 to Apr. 27, 2019
Greg Williams 1945 - 2018
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Lubbock- Gregory Edward Williams, 72, of Lubbock, Texas, passed away peacefully Saturday, February 24, 2018, surrounded by family. Family and friends will gather to celebrate Greg's life today, February 28, 2018, at 11 a.m., at Lake Ridge Chapel. Reverend Chuck Sammons will be officiating.
Greg was born to Danny and Joyce Williams on May 12, 1945 in Lubbock, Texas. Greg grew up in the Lakeview community and graduated from Floydada High School. He continued on to receive an engineering degree from Texas Technological College. He married Linda Sue Montgomery on September 2, 1967 in Lubbock, Texas.
Greg is survived by his loving wife of 50 years, Linda Williams; daughter, Shelley Fitzgerald and husband, Vince; son, Matthew Williams and wife, Jessica; daughter, Sarah Cuneo and husband, Ryan; four grandchildren, Brock and Bron Fitzgerald; and Emerson and Sawyer Williams; and sisters, Cynthia Chambers, Roxanne Brismee-Lloyd and Nancy Lloyd.
He was preceded in death by his adoring grandparents, Lee and Bertie Keesee; and parents, Fred and Joyce Lloyd.
Greg was an incredibly intelligent man and built a successful business, Texas Tool & Equipment, in Lubbock, Texas. His hobbies included vintage racing, metal work, softball and fishing. Greg always worked hard, never buckled under pressure and spoke deliberately. Greg was the consummate husband, father and friend. He will be sorely missed by his family and friends.
Greg was diagnosed with kidney cancer in December 2011. He fought an amazing battle and words cannot describe the amount of strength he displayed during his fight with cancer over the last six years. Greg's family is comforted in the knowledge that he is healed of his pain by our Heavenly Father.
Greg will be laid to rest in a private committal service in Robert Lee, Texas. Memorial donations are welcome to a charity of your choice.
Greg was born to Danny and Joyce Williams on May 12, 1945 in Lubbock, Texas. Greg grew up in the Lakeview community and graduated from Floydada High School. He continued on to receive an engineering degree from Texas Technological College. He married Linda Sue Montgomery on September 2, 1967 in Lubbock, Texas.
Greg is survived by his loving wife of 50 years, Linda Williams; daughter, Shelley Fitzgerald and husband, Vince; son, Matthew Williams and wife, Jessica; daughter, Sarah Cuneo and husband, Ryan; four grandchildren, Brock and Bron Fitzgerald; and Emerson and Sawyer Williams; and sisters, Cynthia Chambers, Roxanne Brismee-Lloyd and Nancy Lloyd.
He was preceded in death by his adoring grandparents, Lee and Bertie Keesee; and parents, Fred and Joyce Lloyd.
Greg was an incredibly intelligent man and built a successful business, Texas Tool & Equipment, in Lubbock, Texas. His hobbies included vintage racing, metal work, softball and fishing. Greg always worked hard, never buckled under pressure and spoke deliberately. Greg was the consummate husband, father and friend. He will be sorely missed by his family and friends.
Greg was diagnosed with kidney cancer in December 2011. He fought an amazing battle and words cannot describe the amount of strength he displayed during his fight with cancer over the last six years. Greg's family is comforted in the knowledge that he is healed of his pain by our Heavenly Father.
Greg will be laid to rest in a private committal service in Robert Lee, Texas. Memorial donations are welcome to a charity of your choice.
George Robert Harbaugh 1933 - 2017
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El Campo- George Robert Harbaugh passed away in El Campo, TX on Dec 29, 2017 at the age of 84.
Bob is survived by his loving wife Arlene of 36 years, his daughters Rhonda, Cari, and Amy, his step-children Michael, Melody, Cynthia, and Robyn, fourteen grandchildren, and seven great-grandchildren on both sides. He is also survived by his sister Dorothy Cranford, and her two children Brenda and Mike Smith.
Bob was born in Lubbock, TX on May 31, 1933. He graduated from Lubbock High School in 1951 and attended Texas Tech University before serving in the United States Army in Korea, playing trumpet in the Division Band.
After honorable service, he continued his professional careers in music, metalworking, and woodworking. He played trumpet in a Lubbock-based band called the Merry Makers. He owned and managed Metalcrafts of Lubbock.
He was the co-founder of the South Plains Woodturners Association, was a talented wood turner, and served as its first President.
Bob was a member of Yellowhouse Lodge #841, 32nd degree Mason of the Scottish Rite, and served as the Commander of the York Rite Lubbock Commandry #60.
He was a long-time member of the First United Methodist Church, where he served in many capacities including the Lay Shephard program.
His memorial service will be held at 2 pm on Jan 6, 2018, at the First United Methodist Chapel, 1411 Broadway, Lubbock. Reverend Keith Weisman will be officiating.
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El Campo- George Robert Harbaugh passed away in El Campo, TX on Dec 29, 2017 at the age of 84.
Bob is survived by his loving wife Arlene of 36 years, his daughters Rhonda, Cari, and Amy, his step-children Michael, Melody, Cynthia, and Robyn, fourteen grandchildren, and seven great-grandchildren on both sides. He is also survived by his sister Dorothy Cranford, and her two children Brenda and Mike Smith.
Bob was born in Lubbock, TX on May 31, 1933. He graduated from Lubbock High School in 1951 and attended Texas Tech University before serving in the United States Army in Korea, playing trumpet in the Division Band.
After honorable service, he continued his professional careers in music, metalworking, and woodworking. He played trumpet in a Lubbock-based band called the Merry Makers. He owned and managed Metalcrafts of Lubbock.
He was the co-founder of the South Plains Woodturners Association, was a talented wood turner, and served as its first President.
Bob was a member of Yellowhouse Lodge #841, 32nd degree Mason of the Scottish Rite, and served as the Commander of the York Rite Lubbock Commandry #60.
He was a long-time member of the First United Methodist Church, where he served in many capacities including the Lay Shephard program.
His memorial service will be held at 2 pm on Jan 6, 2018, at the First United Methodist Chapel, 1411 Broadway, Lubbock. Reverend Keith Weisman will be officiating.
Jim Coulson 1943 - 2016
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James Daniel Coulson LUBBOCK-James Daniel Coulson passed away Wednesday, Jan. 27, with his daughter at his side. He was born May 2, 1943, in Great Bend, Kan., to Marion and Cora Stuckey Coulson. He graduated from Ft. Hays University and worked for International Harvester in Chicago, Ill., for 40 years. Jim was an Eagle Scout, a member of Delta Tau Alpha and Delta Sigma Phi Fraternities. He enjoyed woodworking, hunting, fishing, gardening, and spending time at the home that he, his father, and brother built in Taos, New Mexico. Jim was a loving husband and father and enjoyed spending time surrounded by the love of family and friends. Jim is survived by his wife of 45 years, Judy; son, Michael and wife, Serena and daughter Dana all of Lubbock; and a son, David, of San Diego, Calif. He is also survived by his brother, Bruce and wife, Linda, of Corvallis, Ore. He was a devoted grandfather Papa to his grandson, Wyatt Morgan. He leaves behind many relatives and friends in Kansas and Texas. Jim was preceded in death by his parents and baby daughter, Kathryn Ann. The family will welcome friends on Saturday, Feb. 6, at Lake Ridge Chapel and Memorial Designers, 6025 82nd Street, from 3 to 5 p.m. for a gathering to celebrate Jim's life through sharing memories and conversations. A tribute of James's life may be found at www.memorialdesigners.net, where you may leave memories and expressions of sympathy for his family.
Published in The Lubbock Avalanche-Journal on Feb. 4, 2016
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James Daniel Coulson LUBBOCK-James Daniel Coulson passed away Wednesday, Jan. 27, with his daughter at his side. He was born May 2, 1943, in Great Bend, Kan., to Marion and Cora Stuckey Coulson. He graduated from Ft. Hays University and worked for International Harvester in Chicago, Ill., for 40 years. Jim was an Eagle Scout, a member of Delta Tau Alpha and Delta Sigma Phi Fraternities. He enjoyed woodworking, hunting, fishing, gardening, and spending time at the home that he, his father, and brother built in Taos, New Mexico. Jim was a loving husband and father and enjoyed spending time surrounded by the love of family and friends. Jim is survived by his wife of 45 years, Judy; son, Michael and wife, Serena and daughter Dana all of Lubbock; and a son, David, of San Diego, Calif. He is also survived by his brother, Bruce and wife, Linda, of Corvallis, Ore. He was a devoted grandfather Papa to his grandson, Wyatt Morgan. He leaves behind many relatives and friends in Kansas and Texas. Jim was preceded in death by his parents and baby daughter, Kathryn Ann. The family will welcome friends on Saturday, Feb. 6, at Lake Ridge Chapel and Memorial Designers, 6025 82nd Street, from 3 to 5 p.m. for a gathering to celebrate Jim's life through sharing memories and conversations. A tribute of James's life may be found at www.memorialdesigners.net, where you may leave memories and expressions of sympathy for his family.
Published in The Lubbock Avalanche-Journal on Feb. 4, 2016
Nick Scott Millis 1952 - 2015
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Nick Scott Millis LUBBOCK-Nick Scott Millis of Lubbock passed away Thursday, April 9, 2015. Visitation will be Thursday, April 16, 2015, from 5 to 7 p.m. at Resthaven. Funeral services are Friday, April 17, 2015, at 1 p.m. in the Abbey Chapel at Resthaven. He was born Feb. 19, 1952, in Lebanon, OR, to the late John and Doris Millis. He moved numerous times across the country until stopping in Lubbock in April of 1974. He married Paula Michie on Feb. 23, 1980. He valued knowledge and education and encouraged others to never cease to learn. His most valued title was that of Registered Biosafety Professional (RBP). Nick was the guy everyone sought to provide answers. If he didn't know the answer, he knew how to find the answer. He enjoyed searching for information. He had a fascination with studying everything he could about the letter Q and words containing Q since he was 17 years of age. In recent years, he became enthralled in family genealogy and the stories of generations past. He was dedicated to his family who will miss his company and insight. He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Doris Millis, and his son, Damon Millis. Nick is survived by his wife, Paula Millis; three daughters, Jemina (Bradley) Allen, Laryssa (Kevin) Cortez, and AhnnaBeth Millis; two granddaughters, Lauren Cortez and Kennedy Millis; one brother, Charles Millis; one sister, Carol Perez; one nephew, David Millis; three nieces, Jasmine (John ) Quiett, Jennifer (Mark) Bearden, and Michelle Perez; and a sister-in-law, Sara Michie.
Published in The Lubbock Avalanche-Journal on Apr. 15, 2015
Charles Swift 1940-2014
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LUBBOCK-Friday the 7th of March 2014, Charles Haynes Swift died at the Crown Point Health Suites in Lubbock, Texas. Charles was born to Herman Haynes and Mary Beasley Swift in Odessa, Ector County, Texas on Sunday the 29th of Sept. in 1940. When Charles was two months old the Swift family moved to Freeport, Texas where his dad accepted a job with the fledgling Dow Chemical Texas Division. As a boy Charles was active in the Boy Scouts of America earning the rank of Eagle Scout simultaneously with one of his best friends, Mike Barnard. He made many trips with the scouting organization. One such trip took him and a handful of cohorts, including his dad, all the way to England. He was often on the staff at Camp Karankawa in West Columbia, Texas and served in leadership roles in many other areas of scouting into adulthood. He was an excellent swimmer, marksman, bowman, naturalist, outdoorsman, leader and young citizen. After high school Charles went to A&M College of Texas in College Station. He joined the corps, but quickly determined that the hours required were a bit earlier than he had considered getting up in the morning, so he moved from there to Howard Payne in Brownwood, Texas. He got his Bachelor's degree from Lamar University in Beaumont. He then went to Waterloo, Iowa to teach for a couple of years before returning to Edinburg, Texas to finish his Master's degree from Pan American University. Aug. 5, 1961, Charles married the love of his life, Peggy Jeanette McKibben of Lake Jackson, Texas. She was a genteel southern lady, a precious Christian, an accomplished vocalist, a school teacher and a saint. Peggy predeceased Charles on Jan. 22, 2011 just six months short of their fiftieth anniversary. Charles moved his family to Lubbock in 1976, where Peggy taught elementary music education and first grade until her retirement. Charles taught biology and earth science-and so much more-until he retired in 2002. Charles and Peggy were members of First Baptist Church Lubbock since their arrival in Lubbock. Charles was a loyal member of a number of scientific scholastic organizations and served on the governing boards at the state and national level. He had hundreds and hundreds of college hours, and never slowed down learning. He also never slowed down teaching. Charles worked with Planned Parenthood at the local level, and the South Plains Food Bank owes much of its success to the tireless efforts of Mr. Swift and his numerous devoted volunteer students. He was also involved in the South Plains Wildlife Rehabilitation Center in his typical dedicated fashion, and was a founding member of the South Plains Wood Turners helping design logos, shirts, sell tickets, sweep up, or whatever was needed. He was a faithful participant and attendee--36 years straight--of the Tucson Gem and Mineral Show held annually in Arizona. He has led many people to a keen interest in gems and minerals by taking groups there. Knowing Charles meant knowing of his insatiable appetite for all peoples and cultures of the earth. 74 countries. Seven continents. Thousands of lessons. Tens of thousands of students. Thousands of classrooms. Charles and Peggy raised two extraordinary sons who continue to carry their legacy of mentorship. The first is Matthew Haynes Swift who is married to Angela from Minnesota. They live in Austin, Texas, as does their grown son, Daniel Robert Haynes Swift. Charles and Peggy's youngest son, Jefferson Andrew is married to Stefanie from northern CA, and they are raising a lovely precocious daughter, Piper Cruz and live in Cape Coral, FL. Charles is also survived by his sister, Carol Ann Olachia of Lake Jackson, Texas; his aunt, Dr. Lola Beasley Dawkins of El Paso, and aunt, Sara Magill of Leawood, Kansas. He leaves behind an adoring niece, Harmony Packard (Adam) of Nacogdoches and treasured nephews, Seth Viddal (Vicki) of Bennett, Colorado and Noah Viddal (Rafaye) of New Braunfels, Texas. Some very special cousins, Jim Beasley of New York City, Mike Beasley of Vienna, Virginia, and Brian Beasley of Bailey, Colorado, Dr. George Beasley of Ft Worth, Larry Swift of Midfield, Texas survive Charles. Cousins, Beverly Middle, Kathy O'Kelley, Cynthia Koons, and Kay Hodges and Elvalena Canter also survive Charles. In addition to Charles' immediate family, he leaves behind to revere his memory many nieces, nephews, cousins, and in-laws from Peggy's family. Several of the aforementioned have traveled with him across the country and/or across oceans. The memorial service celebrating the life of Charles H. Swift will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday morning the 15th of March, 2014, at the First Baptist Church of Lubbock located at 2201 Broadway, Lubbock, Texas 79401. Dr. Bobby Dagnel will officiate. The family-all from out of town-request that in lieu of flowers, and in keeping with Charles style of paying it forward and investing in things that last, donations be made to any of the following worthy causes: South Plains Food Bank Lubbock 4612 Locust Ave Lubbock, Texas 79404 South Plains Wildlife Rehabilitation Center 3308 95th Street Lubbock, Texas 79423 South Plains Wood Turners PO Box 65428 Lubbock, Texas 79464
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LUBBOCK-Friday the 7th of March 2014, Charles Haynes Swift died at the Crown Point Health Suites in Lubbock, Texas. Charles was born to Herman Haynes and Mary Beasley Swift in Odessa, Ector County, Texas on Sunday the 29th of Sept. in 1940. When Charles was two months old the Swift family moved to Freeport, Texas where his dad accepted a job with the fledgling Dow Chemical Texas Division. As a boy Charles was active in the Boy Scouts of America earning the rank of Eagle Scout simultaneously with one of his best friends, Mike Barnard. He made many trips with the scouting organization. One such trip took him and a handful of cohorts, including his dad, all the way to England. He was often on the staff at Camp Karankawa in West Columbia, Texas and served in leadership roles in many other areas of scouting into adulthood. He was an excellent swimmer, marksman, bowman, naturalist, outdoorsman, leader and young citizen. After high school Charles went to A&M College of Texas in College Station. He joined the corps, but quickly determined that the hours required were a bit earlier than he had considered getting up in the morning, so he moved from there to Howard Payne in Brownwood, Texas. He got his Bachelor's degree from Lamar University in Beaumont. He then went to Waterloo, Iowa to teach for a couple of years before returning to Edinburg, Texas to finish his Master's degree from Pan American University. Aug. 5, 1961, Charles married the love of his life, Peggy Jeanette McKibben of Lake Jackson, Texas. She was a genteel southern lady, a precious Christian, an accomplished vocalist, a school teacher and a saint. Peggy predeceased Charles on Jan. 22, 2011 just six months short of their fiftieth anniversary. Charles moved his family to Lubbock in 1976, where Peggy taught elementary music education and first grade until her retirement. Charles taught biology and earth science-and so much more-until he retired in 2002. Charles and Peggy were members of First Baptist Church Lubbock since their arrival in Lubbock. Charles was a loyal member of a number of scientific scholastic organizations and served on the governing boards at the state and national level. He had hundreds and hundreds of college hours, and never slowed down learning. He also never slowed down teaching. Charles worked with Planned Parenthood at the local level, and the South Plains Food Bank owes much of its success to the tireless efforts of Mr. Swift and his numerous devoted volunteer students. He was also involved in the South Plains Wildlife Rehabilitation Center in his typical dedicated fashion, and was a founding member of the South Plains Wood Turners helping design logos, shirts, sell tickets, sweep up, or whatever was needed. He was a faithful participant and attendee--36 years straight--of the Tucson Gem and Mineral Show held annually in Arizona. He has led many people to a keen interest in gems and minerals by taking groups there. Knowing Charles meant knowing of his insatiable appetite for all peoples and cultures of the earth. 74 countries. Seven continents. Thousands of lessons. Tens of thousands of students. Thousands of classrooms. Charles and Peggy raised two extraordinary sons who continue to carry their legacy of mentorship. The first is Matthew Haynes Swift who is married to Angela from Minnesota. They live in Austin, Texas, as does their grown son, Daniel Robert Haynes Swift. Charles and Peggy's youngest son, Jefferson Andrew is married to Stefanie from northern CA, and they are raising a lovely precocious daughter, Piper Cruz and live in Cape Coral, FL. Charles is also survived by his sister, Carol Ann Olachia of Lake Jackson, Texas; his aunt, Dr. Lola Beasley Dawkins of El Paso, and aunt, Sara Magill of Leawood, Kansas. He leaves behind an adoring niece, Harmony Packard (Adam) of Nacogdoches and treasured nephews, Seth Viddal (Vicki) of Bennett, Colorado and Noah Viddal (Rafaye) of New Braunfels, Texas. Some very special cousins, Jim Beasley of New York City, Mike Beasley of Vienna, Virginia, and Brian Beasley of Bailey, Colorado, Dr. George Beasley of Ft Worth, Larry Swift of Midfield, Texas survive Charles. Cousins, Beverly Middle, Kathy O'Kelley, Cynthia Koons, and Kay Hodges and Elvalena Canter also survive Charles. In addition to Charles' immediate family, he leaves behind to revere his memory many nieces, nephews, cousins, and in-laws from Peggy's family. Several of the aforementioned have traveled with him across the country and/or across oceans. The memorial service celebrating the life of Charles H. Swift will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday morning the 15th of March, 2014, at the First Baptist Church of Lubbock located at 2201 Broadway, Lubbock, Texas 79401. Dr. Bobby Dagnel will officiate. The family-all from out of town-request that in lieu of flowers, and in keeping with Charles style of paying it forward and investing in things that last, donations be made to any of the following worthy causes: South Plains Food Bank Lubbock 4612 Locust Ave Lubbock, Texas 79404 South Plains Wildlife Rehabilitation Center 3308 95th Street Lubbock, Texas 79423 South Plains Wood Turners PO Box 65428 Lubbock, Texas 79464
Bereavement Policy & Estate Assistance Policy
If you would like to contribute a new write-up for a member not listed or add to an existing one, please use the Contact Us page. We would love to include personal stories of how these folks contributed to SPWT and/or your personal woodturning life.
The SPWT Board approved two policies that you may wish to take note of:
1. Bereavement Policy: Unfortunately, members do pass away from time to time. We would like to acknowledge and honor those members. We have established this "In Memoriam" page to that end. When someone passes away, we will activate a link on this page for them, post a picture, comments that other members might like to make, any obituary that is available to us and link to pictures of their work if available.
The document outlining this can be viewed below. Bereavement & Estate Assistance are both below.
2. If you have more to add for any of the members posted here, or wish to suggest adding others who have passed away, please email [email protected]
3. Estate Assistance Policy: We all have an investment in our shops. When one of us does pass away, the family may want to dispose of the tools, equipment, supplies, and other items in the shop. It is important that, if there is to be a sale, that the family gets fair value for those items. The Guild would like to offer assistance in this process. The policy covering this is also in the Documents Folder, same Tab as above, or by clicking on this link: Estate Assistance Policy
The SPWT Board approved two policies that you may wish to take note of:
1. Bereavement Policy: Unfortunately, members do pass away from time to time. We would like to acknowledge and honor those members. We have established this "In Memoriam" page to that end. When someone passes away, we will activate a link on this page for them, post a picture, comments that other members might like to make, any obituary that is available to us and link to pictures of their work if available.
The document outlining this can be viewed below. Bereavement & Estate Assistance are both below.
2. If you have more to add for any of the members posted here, or wish to suggest adding others who have passed away, please email [email protected]
3. Estate Assistance Policy: We all have an investment in our shops. When one of us does pass away, the family may want to dispose of the tools, equipment, supplies, and other items in the shop. It is important that, if there is to be a sale, that the family gets fair value for those items. The Guild would like to offer assistance in this process. The policy covering this is also in the Documents Folder, same Tab as above, or by clicking on this link: Estate Assistance Policy
SOUTH PLAINS WOODTURNERS ASSOCIATION INC BEREAVEMENT POLICY
Unfortunately the SPWT does lose members to death from time to time. This outlines a standard approach that the Club will take to acknowledge the member and assist the family under such unfortunate circumstances.
The Club, on request, will help dissolve the member’s shop/studio, at the appropriate time, ideally utilizing the help of close friends from within the Club. The process for doing this is outlined separately
Unfortunately the SPWT does lose members to death from time to time. This outlines a standard approach that the Club will take to acknowledge the member and assist the family under such unfortunate circumstances.
- Upon learning of the death of a member all efforts will be made to notify Club members of the loss as soon as possible and, when available, share any details of services etc.
- The Club President will write a note of condolence to the family on behalf of the Club
- Members may make donations, send flowers, and condolences on their own.
- A page on our website has been created to memorialize deceased members.
The Club, on request, will help dissolve the member’s shop/studio, at the appropriate time, ideally utilizing the help of close friends from within the Club. The process for doing this is outlined separately
SOUTH PLAINS WOODTURNERS SHOP CLOSING/ESTATE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
For many years the SPWT has informally helped many members and their families when, for whatever reason, they can no longer turn or when they pass away. We are all very proud of our shops.
Frequently family members might not be aware of the value of different items in them. The SPWT can help to ensure that the family receives fair value for the items in the shop under what may be challenging and stressful circumstances. The SPWT will follow the process outlined below to assess the value of the tools, equipment, wood and other items.
- This service is available to any current or former member.
- On request, a representative of the SPWT will meet with the member or their family to help assess and inventory items in the shop.
- Following inventory, a minimum of two members will assist the family in establishing fair retail pricing as best they can.
- If one of the members helping with pricing is interested in purchasing items they will not participate in establishing prices.
- If a sale or auction is planned the SPWT will help promote dates and details to the general membership.
A receipt will be provided to the family for tax purposes.
At the Guild’s discretion these items will either be used at the SPWT Turning Center, donated to other organizations that promote Woodturning Education, or sold to support Guild activities and programs.