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Services for Timothy Biggers King, 48, of Flint, will be held on Saturday, March 6, 2010, at 3 p.m. at Colonial Hills Baptist Church with the Rev. Robert Carter officiating.

Burial will follow at Cathedral in the Pines Cemetery under the direction of Stewart Family Funeral Home.

Mr. King passed away on Wednesday, March 3, 2010, at Mother Frances Hospital in Tyler.

He was born Oct. 2, 1961, in Tyler to Harvey and Bobbie Biggers King.

Tim was a lifelong resident of Tyler. He graduated from Robert E. Lee High School and then from The University of Texas at Austin with a BBA in accounting. He began his career with Brookshire's working summers as a bag boy and stocker for stores and the warehouse. He then moved into his professional career with the company as a financial accountant in 1990 after serving five years at Squyres, Johnson, Squyres Accounting Firm. Tim served as corporate tax manager, director financial accounting, vice president/controller, senior VP/CFO/controller, executive VP/CFO/controller and currently served as the executive vice president and chief financial officer for Brookshire Grocery Co. He also served on the board of directors for Brookshire Holdings. Tim held membership in the industry affiliations with the Food Marketing Institute, Texas Society of CPAs, the Texas Retailers Association and the AICPA.

He was a member of Colonial Hills Baptist Church in Tyler. Tim loved to play tennis and to go to the beach in Galveston. He also enjoyed going to the movies, golfing, camping and being outdoors. Tim was also involved in Big Brother/Big Sister, The Salvation Army, the Children's Advocacy Center and Tyler Economic Development Council. But mostly, he was a loving husband, father and a devoted son.

Tim is survived by his loving family including his parents, Harvey and Bobbie King of Tyler; his wife of 23 years, Lisa King of Flint; and sons, Tucker King and Tanner King, both of Flint; parents-in-law, Dwayne and Billidare Tucker of Flint; aunt and uncle, Sue and Jim Hammock of Austin; uncle, Thomas King of Livingston; and numerous other aunts, uncles and cousins.

Pallbearers will be Mike Estes, Kyle Pearson, Brian Hancock, Rick Rayford, Brad Brookshire, John Franklin, Bruce Carter and Neal Smith.

Honorary pallbearers will be Kenny Holt, Kevin Albritton, Russ Cooper, Greg Nordyke, Rick Ellis, Sheri Satterwhite, Cathy Davis, Nathan Williamson, John D'Anna, Carolyn Hutson, Kyle McCoy, Andy Newberry, Holly Shotts, Donald Walker, Chris Morris, Kirk Brookshire, Mark Brookshire, Dana Mueller, Grant Faulconer and Andy Dillard.

Visitation is scheduled for Friday, March 5, 2010, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Stewart Family Funeral Home, 7525 Old Jacksonville Highway, Tyler, 75703.

Memorials in honor of Timothy Biggers King may be made to Pine Cove Christian Camp, P.O. Box 9055, Tyler, 75711.

Funeral service for Mr. Charles Samuel Medley Jr., 58, of Nacogdoches, Texas, will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, March 7, 2010, at First Christian Church with the Rev. Terry Hodge officiating. Burial will follow at Sunset Memorial Park. Mr. Medley passed away peacefully Tuesday, March 2, 2010, in Nacogdoches. Sam was born August 4, 1951, in Nacogdoches, Texas, to the late Charles Samuel Medley and Elva Freeman Medley. Sam grew up in Nacogdoches. He graduated from Nacogdoches High School in 1969, where he played varsity football, served as captain of the football team, and was voted as Mr. NHS. After he graduated high school he attended Stephen F. Austin State University, graduating with the Class of 1974 with a bachelor's degree. Sam later married the love of his life, Becki Ilene Schultz, June 15, 1974, in Lufkin, Texas. He served as part owner and manager of Crawford Building Materials for over 30 years and later retired from Tejas Paper Company after working there for seven years as a sales representative. Sam had various hobbies and things he enjoyed. He was known for his work in the yard, paying special attention to his azalea garden. He enjoyed watching the Houston Astros and the Dallas Cowboys, coaching his children in softball and baseball, when they were young, and family trips to Crystal Beach. Sam was a member of First Christian Church, where he was an elder. He was a member of the Koinonia Sunday School Class, participated in the Wednesday night men's Bible study, and had served as the property committee chairman, as well as the worship committee chairman. Sam was a wonderful son, husband, father and friend and will be missed by many. He is survived by his wife of 35 years, Becki Ilene Schultz Medley of Nacogdoches; his son, Charles Samuel Medley III and his fiancŽ, Chrystal Baker, of Nacogdoches; his daughter, Leslie Medley Cuzick and husband, Chris, of Houston; sister, Candace Lynn Medley of Temple; brother-in-law, Alan Schultz, and wife, Jamye, of Nacogdoches; sister-in-law, Vicki Sachtleben, and husband, James, of College Station; father and mother-in-law, Robert A. "Gus" and Glova Schultz of Lufkin. He is preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Elva Medley. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to First Christian Church, Building Fund, 702 Mound St., Nacogdoches, Texas 75961 or to the Muscular Dystrophy Association-ALS Research, Attn: Angie Young, 5615 Kirby, Suite 500, Houston, Texas, 77005. Pallbearers will be Bobby Beard, David Campbell, Gil Daniels, Bruce Hendry, Robert Kuban, Mike Miller, Robert Muckleroy, Mark Wilson, John Windham and John Alvin Woods. Visitation with Sam's family will be held from 5 until 7 p.m. Saturday, March 6, 2010, at Laird Funeral Home. To offer condolences or sign the online register book please log onto www.lairdfh.net. Laird Funeral Home.

 

 

Mr. Gean Burnett Hale passed away Saturday, February 13, 2010, in Nacogdoches, Texas. A funeral service celebrating Gean's life will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, February 20, 2010, at First United Methodist Church with Dr. Bill Gandin presiding. Burial will follow in Oak Grove Cemetery. Born October 20, 1920, in Crockett, Texas, Gean was the son of Nora Rebecca Goodwin and Oscar Burnett Hale and grew up on the family-owned working farm with three older sisters, Patty, Catherine and Ernestine. Following graduation from Crockett High School in 1938, he attended Kilgore Junior College on a football scholarship. While serving as captain of the football team at Kilgore, he met JuLanne Elizabeth "Judy" Lyle, the first captain of the world famous Kilgore Rangerettes, and their love story began. They were married August 1, 1942. After Kilgore College, Gean received a scholarship to Rice University, where he attended prior to military service in World War II. He achieved the rank of major as a pilot in the United States Air Force and was stationed at Ellington and Kelly Air Force Bases, serving as a fighter pilot instructor. Gean was then assigned to fly the dangerous transport route from Bombay, India, "over the hump" (the Himalayan Mountains) to China in the China-Burma-India Theatre of operations. A decorated serviceman, he twice earned an Air Medal and was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross, the World War II Victory Medal and the Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal. Further, he received the China War Memorial Medal from Chiang Kai-Chek, for service to China during World War II. Following the war, Gean attended East Texas State College (now Texas A&M University -- Commerce), earning a master's degree in history and physical education. As a stellar athlete, he again played football while at East Texas State. Following graduate school, Gean was employed by Palestine High School as a history teacher and coach. He relocated to Nacogdoches in 1952, where he became head coach and athletic director at Nacogdoches High School, whose football program had not won a single game the previous year. For the next 14 years, he guided the Dragons to continuous success, clinching several district championships and a bi-district championship. Coach Hale's contributions went far beyond the athletic field. He continued to uphold the qualities of honesty, hard work, dedication and high ethical standards, as he left teaching and entered the banking world, becoming a vice president at Commercial National Bank. While in banking, he rekindled his role as a flying instructor, here in Nacogdoches. Although no longer a teacher and coach, his influence upon students at Nacogdoches High School continued throughout his life. Together with L. H. Mathews, his longtime friend, fellow coach and successor as head coach at NHS, Gean established an endowed scholarship through the NHS Alumni Association open to any student demonstrating the qualities of leadership, scholarship and commitment. In 1979, he was inducted into the Texas High School Coaches Hall of Honor He became a member of the Kilgore Ranger Athletic Hall of Fame in 2003. For his outstanding example and contributions to his country, state and community, he was awarded the Marine Corps League Distinguished Citizen Award in 2007. In August, 2007, Gean and Judy celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary. Together, they were active members of First United Methodist Church for over 58 years, where they served in a variety of roles in the Open Door Sunday School class and in many other areas of the church. In addition to Gean's parents and his sisters, Judy preceded him in death in 2008. He is survived by his daughter, Rebecca Hale Crosson and husband, Rick, of Mullican Hill, New Jersey; son, Jeff Burnett Hale and wife, Sabrina, of Nacogdoches; nephews Pat Harrison and Harrell Hale Carpenter; his grandchildren; and his great-grandchildren. Gean leaves also a legacy of loyal devotion from many former students, friends and colleagues who were privileged to have had his influence in their lives. Serving as pallbearers are Dr. Frank Brister, Campbell Cox, Bob Dunn, Kevin Gore, Johnnie Johnson, Jack Ledbetter, Dr. Jack McCullough, Milton Moorer and Dave Wallace, all members of the Nacogdoches Rotary Club. Honorary pallbearers will be the Open Door Sunday School Class. Visitation will be held from 5 until 7 p.m. Friday, February 19, 2010, at Laird's Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the Hale-Mathews Scholarship, through the NHS Alumni Association, P.O. Box 632152, Nacogdoches, Texas 75963. Online condolences may be offered at www.lairdfh.net. Laird Funeral Home.

Funeral services for Gean Burnett Hale, 89, of Nacogdoches, are planned for 10 a.m., Saturday, Feb. 20, 2010 at the First United Methodist Church in Nacogdoches, with the Rev. Bill Gandin officiating. Burial will follow in Oak Grove Cemetery. Mr. Hale died Saturday, Feb. 13, 2010 in Nacogdoches, Texas. He was born Oct. 20, 1920 in Crockett, Texas, Visitation is planned for 5 until 7 p.m., Friday, Feb. 19, 2010 at the funeral home. Laird Funeral Home.

 

 

Beloved Coach Hale dies 

Posted: Sunday, February 14, 2010 2:00 am

 

 

 

 



Pam Davidson

Funeral service for Pamela Ellen Davidson, 51, of Nacogdoches, Texas, will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, February 10, 2010, at Cason Monk-Metcalf Sunset Chapel with the Rev. Terry Hodge officiating. Private interment will follow at Sunset Memorial Park. Pam passed away February 7, 2010. She was born August 11, 1958, to George Houston Davidson III and Anna Lois Davidson in Washington, D.C. She was a 1976 graduate of Nacogdoches High School and was involved in planning the class reunions. Pam received her bachelor's degree from Stephen F. Austin State University. She received a master's degree in social work and later moved to Galveston. She retired as a social worker with UTMB. Pam enjoyed photography and reading. She loved spending time with her mother, nephews and friends. Pam is preceded in death by her father; her stepfather, Jerry Alexander; and brother, Dave Davidson. She is survived by her mother, Lois Alexander of Nacogdoches, Texas; nephews, Houston Davidson of College Station, Texas, and Nicholas Davidson of Florida; brother, Jerry Alexander and wife, Jan, of Nacogdoches, Texas; and sister, Becky McKernan of Jasper, Alabama. She is also survived by special friends, Danita Tucker of Nacogdoches, Texas, and Jerry Permenter of Santa Fe, New Mexico; and her beloved canine companion, Lola. She is also survived by a host of aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Memorial donations can be made to Nacogdoches Humane Society, 3211 S.E. Stallings Drive, Nacogdoches, Texas 75964, and to Alzheimer's Association , P.O Box 630636, Nacogdoches, Texas 75963. Visitation will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday, February 10, prior to the service. Online condolences may be offered at www.casonmonk-metcalf.com. Cason Monk-Metcalf Funeral Directors.

Haden E. Johnson

 

A memorial service for Mrs. Joan Hallmark Smith, 76, of Nacogdoches, will be held at 11 a.m. Friday March 6, 2009, at Perritte Memorial United Methodist Church with the Rev. David Brasher officiating. Mrs. Smith died Tuesday, March 3, 2009, in Nacogdoches. Joan was born September 28, 1932, in Wapanucka, Okla., to the late Arthur B. and Sue Rigsby Hallmark. She grew up in Caddo, Okla., where she met her husband, A.M. Smith Jr. They were married on August 15, 1950, and lived in Sherman and Bonham, Texas, before moving to Nacogdoches in 1964. She graduated from SFA and taught school at Central Heights for twenty years. Joan was an expert seamstress and collected antique linens and tablecloths. She loved to garden and grew a bumper crop of tomatoes and peppers. She took delight in cooking for family and friends and for her church. Her sister Lynda visited every month, and they looked forward to cooking together and watching their favorite TV shows, especially "Dancing with The Stars." Favorite pastimes were working crossword puzzles, reading and playing games, especially Scrabble and Royalty. After the birth of her grandson in 1984, she was known by all as "Mimi," and she was looking forward to helping raise her first great-grandbaby. She was always positive, even while fighting her Crohn's disease battle for so many years. She will be greatly missed by all of her loved ones. Joan is survived by her loving husband of 58 years, A.M. Smith Jr; son, Arthur Smith of Nashville; daughter, Susan Lewis and husband, Chuck; grandson, Patrick Lewis and wife, Brianna; and great-granddaughter, Peyton Lewis, all of Nacogdoches; three sisters, Lynda Shelton, Martha Miller and husband, Gary, and Royce Prentice and husband, Wyman; three brothers, Jerry Hallmark and wife, Sandy, Bob Hallmark and wife, Lawanta, and Jack Hallmark; sister-in-law, Georgia Grandquist; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her son, Mark Smith; and by her parents. Laird Funeral Home.  



John William Hamilton

Beloved father, husband, brother and grandfather, John William Hamilton died Saturday, January 17, 2009, in Birmingham, Alabama. The second-eldest of five children, he was born to Grace May (Wheeler) and William Cole Hamilton September 29, 1924, in Calhoun County Michigan. A college teacher, he firmly believed that hard work was its own reward. He began a long career of service by enlisting in the Navy after graduating from high school. He served two years in the Pacific theater during World War II. At Michigan State, he joined the Army Reserve and, after graduation, was called into active duty during the Korean War. He served 20 years in the Army Reserve. He was a tireless worker with the Lions Club, a regular blood donor and a longtime, faithful member of Redeemer Lutheran Church in Nacogdoches, Texas. He taught in the business department at Stephen F. Austin State University from 1968 until his retirement in 1987. John was a dedicated family man and tirelessly cared for his three daughters, instilling his love of fun in them. He taught "his girls" to ice skate, ski, fish and bowl and to enjoy college football and basketball. He also taught them by example to value his dedication to gardening and to enjoy the bounty he provided. John's garden was his refuge and his joy. John William Hamilton was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Adele (Pfitsch) Hamilton; and his brother, Justin Hamilton. He is survived by his sisters, Jean Eiler and Eleanor Young of Marshall, Michigan; and his brother, James Hamilton of Naperville, Illinois; daughters Miriam (Peter) Bellis, Barbara (Tim) Goostree, Amy Hamilton: and grandchildren, Katie Bellis, Alexandra Bellis, Alison Goostree and Colin Goostree. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, January 24, 2009, at Shades Valley Lutheran Church in Birmingham, Ala. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Alzheimer's Association. Johns-Ridout's Funeral Parlors, Birmingham, Ala. 



Ora Mae Gresham

 

Funeral service for Mrs. Marie Mansi Packard, 81, of Nacogdoches will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, October 27, 2007, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, with the Monsignor James E. Young officiating. Burial will follow at Immaculate Conception Cemetery at Moral. Mrs. Packard passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 24, 2007, at her residence, surrounded by her loving family. Born August 19, 1926, in Galveston, she was the daughter of the late Alfonso and Dolores Paolinelli Mansi. She was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Nacogdoches, where she was a past president of the Altar and Rosary Society. She was also a member of the Society of St. Pius X. Mrs. Packard worked at Mize Factory for six years, and then in the preliminary department at Moore Business Form for 22 years, until her retirement. She was married to Bernard J. Packard Sr., and he preceded her in death. Survivors include her sons, Bernard J. Packard Jr. and wife, Deborah and Patrick K. Packard, all of Nacogdoches; daughters, Lorraine and husband, John W. Luna, of Euless, Patricia E. and husband, Dr. Thomas B. Blount Jr., of San Augustine, and Mildred Rose Russell of Lafayette, La.; brothers, Leon Mansi and wife, Janet, of Encinitas, Calif., and Rudolph Mansi of Sante Fe, Texas. She is also survived by her grandchildren, Jackey Luna, Bradley Luna, Bryan Packard, Steven Packard, Kevin Packard, Tina Marie Darby, Rachel Blount, Joseph Blount, Thomas Reeves Russell and Laura Frances Russell ;and great-grandchildren, Aaron Luna, Katie Luna, Allison Marie Luna, Rebbeca Jo Luna, Kasey Renee Luna, Joshua Packard, Gracen Packard, Emmi Sylvine Packard, Addie Marie Packard and Kaden Packard Darby. In addition to her parents and her husband, she was predeceased by a sister, Frances Elaine Mansi. Active pallbearers will be her nephew, David Bush, and her grandsons. Memorial donations may be made to the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church Building Fund, 1422 CR 724, Nacogdoches, Texas 75964 or to LifeCare Health Services, 320 North St., Ste. 311, Nacogdoches, Texas 75961. The family will receive friends from 5 until 7 p.m. today at Laird Funeral Home, where the rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. Laird Funeral Home. 

Flo Alexander

Funeral services for Flo Alexander, 93, of Jasper will be at 11 a.m. Friday, October 26, 2007, at First Christian Church in Nacogdoches Texas, with graveside service at 3 p.m. at Evergreen Cemetery in Jasper. Visitation will be from 6 until 8 p.m. Thursday, October 25, 2007, at Stringer and Griffin Funeral Home in Jasper. Flo died Saturday, October 20, 2007, in Upshur Manor in Gilmer, Texas. A native of Nacogdoches, she was a longtime Jasper resident. She retired from Nacogdoches High School after 27 years of service as a teacher and counselor. She was a member of Delta Kappa Gamma, TSTA and Teachers Retirement Association of Jasper. She played piano for over 80 years, serving as a longtime choir director for First Christian Church of Nacogdoches and as pianist for Adams Memorial Baptist Church for over 10 years. She enjoyed crocheting and learned to slalom water ski at age 50. At the age of 60, she took up golf. Survivors include her son, Lynn Alexander and wife, Kathy, of Gilmer, Texas; daughter, Patti Alexander of Jasper, Texas; sister-in-law, Gwen Richardson of Cibolo, Texas; three grandchildren, Sherry Whiteside and husband, Lee , of Lille, France, Terry Alexander and wife, Betsy, of Bullard and Tim Alexander and wife, Katherine of Gilmer; six great-grandchildren, Paul Alexander, Laura Whiteside, Jessica Whiteside, Todd Alexander, Katie Alexander and Breanna Alexander. She was preceded in death by her husband of over 65 years, Dub Alexander. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Lakes Area Hospice, P.O. Box 2086, Jasper, Texas 75951 or to First Christian Church, 702 North Mound St., Nacogdoches, Texas 75961. Services are under the direction of Stringer and Griffin Funeral Home, Jasper

Jim Sanders

Jim was born April 20, 1954.  He tragically died in an auto accident in Tyler, just three weeks shy of his medical school graduation.   The school awarded Jim his Medical Doctor degree posthumously.