Archives for November 2017

Earl Wayne Cole, 75, died Wednesday, November 1, 2017, in Memphis.

Services were held Saturday, November 4, 2017, in the Fellowship Community Church in Clarendon with Rev. Larry Capranica officiating. Arrangements were under the direction of Robertson Funeral Directors of Clarendon.

Wayne was born September 28, 1942 in Hereford to Raeman and Kathleen Cole. He was a funeral director in Olton for several years where he was a member of Lions Club, Volunteer Fire Department and Ambulance service, as well as the director of civil defense. He married Mary Braddock on October 13, 1988, in Clarendon.

He had been a resident of Clarendon for more than 35 years where he worked at Clarendon College as well as operated his own Heating and Air Conditioning business. He was a member of the Community Fellowship Church in Clarendon. He loved woodworking, coin collecting, reading, his family, and helping people.

He was preceded by his parents; his first wife and mother of his children, Julia Ann “Jan” in July 1982.
He is survived by his wife Mary Cole of Clarendon; two sons Anthony Cole of Colorado Springs, Colo., and Brad Braddock of Amarillo; two daughters Taralena David and husband Shane of Colorado Springs, Colo., and Tonya Braddock of Clarendon; two brothers Carol Cole and wife Barbara of Salado and Jessy Cole and wife Jody of Weatherford; three sisters Loretta Bills and husband Clifford of Earth, Frances Watkins of Salado, and Regina Meeks and husband Jim of Amarillo; three grandchildren Brianna Braddock, Brock Braddock, and Cason David; and numerous nieces and nephews

In lieu of flowers the family suggests that donations be made to the American Cancer Society
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After living every day to the fullest, Bill Dale Hill passed away in his sleep on November 3, 2017.

Bill entered this world in Clarendon., on August 30, 1937. His parents must have given this new baby one look and knew what joy he would bring to others so they gave him the name that just makes you smile — “Bill Hill”. Bill lived his life as a warm, friendly and positive force that made everyone in the room better for knowing him. Bill was a true man of faith and had the gift of making every person he met feel heard and accepted.

After graduating from Clarendon High School, Bill earned both a Bachelors and Masters in Education from West Texas State University. Next, Bill began his career with the Amarillo Independent School District where he opened Puckett Elementary School as the principal. Principal Hill met every Puckett student at the front door to provide love and support for their school day. A hero at school and outside, his large extended family and friends can attest that Bill came to the aid of anyone who needed encouragement during a challenging time. Bill also received the highest national honor from the American Red Cross for saving a man from drowning by lassoing him from a river.

A devoted husband, Bill met the love of his life, Mary Ann Garner, in Clarendon and they were married for 62 years. The two were a dynamic couple both working in education and spending many of their summers as co-directors of a Christian camp in New Mexico. Bill and Mary also worked together at church, charity and fun – cruising and exercising. After retiring from the Amarillo ISD, Bill and Mary moved to central Texas. Bill continued to mentor others and share his expertise as an adjunct professor at Texas State University supervising student teachers.

A man of deep faith, Bill lived a way that all could see the light inside of him. At family gatherings a collective sigh of relief came when Bill was called to say the prayer knowing that his prayer would be a genuine and easy to understand conversation with God that would be sprinkled with humor and never boring. When someone in the family passed away and did not have a “go to” pastor, Bill was the “go to” family member called upon to lead the service. Grieving loved ones knew that Bill would make all that attended feel better. Bill served as a Deacon at Trinity Baptist Church of Amarillo, and later as a deacon and Sunday school teacher at First Baptist Church of Canyon Lake.

Bill is predeceased by his father Dale Roy Hill, mother Marie Hill and sister Phyllis June Damm. He is survived by his wife Mary, daughter Phyllis Clary and husband Charles, and son Trent Hill and wife Carole. He is also survived by grandchildren, Reed Redus and wife Amy, Rily Redus and wife Rebekah, John Wayne Hill and wife Megan, Naudia Vasquez, Nikolaus Roark, and Alex Clary and great grandchildren, Noah and Emmarie Redus, Sierra, Ella,and Caleb Redus , Ryan and Jace Hill, Lauren Clary. Bill will be forever remembered by his large family and numerous dear friends.

Visitation and services were held at First Baptist Church of Canyon Lake, Texas, on Tuesday, November 7. Graveside service was at Fischer Cemetery at 2:30.

The family suggests that memorial contributions be sent to the Bill and Mary Hill Fund at the Amarillo Area Foundation. This fund supports numerous charities including Clarendon ones and the Cal Farley’s Boys Ranch. Amarillo Area Foundation, 801 South Fillmore, Suite 700, Amarillo, TX 79101, 806.376.4521.

Billy J. Hodges, 86, of Clarendon passed away on Wednesday, November 1, 2017.

Services were held on Saturday, November 4, 2017, in the Community Fellowship Church in Clarendon, with Rev. Anthony Knowles officiating. Burial follwed in Llano Cemetery in Amarillo. Arrangements are by Robertson Funeral Directors of Clarendon.

Bill was born at home in Aubrey on February 3, 1931. His parents were Samuel and Martha Weddle Hodges. After graduating from Pilot Point High School, he served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He was a member of the VFW and the American Legion. He married Judy Malone Hodges on February 3, 1968, at Pleasant Valley Christian Church in Amarillo. Bill was selling rose bushes for the Pleasant Valley Lions Club the day they married. After his retirement from the City of Amarillo, Bill and Judy moved to Clarendon to grow a garden. They found the people very friendly as they are many times in a small town. He was a member of the Donley County Senior Citizens and a charter member of the Community Fellowship Church. Bill enjoyed reading books, serving others by volunteering, and watching God’s beautiful sunset. Peace is seeing a sunset and knowing who to thank. He was a humble and gentle man with a great sense of humor. Bill had that special deep down kind of love.

Bill was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Charles Hodges and Sam Hodges; one sister, Kathryn Griffin; and one great-grandson, Dylon Miller.

Survivors include his wife Judy; two daughters, Reba Zollars and Teresa Hodges; one sister, Evalynn Lefler; four grandchildren, Mike Sells, Travis Stroope, Bobbie Jo Muffley, and Candance Smith; and 11 great-grandchildren

Thank you and many blessings to all of the individuals who cared for him. The family requests that memorials be sent to a favorite charity of your choosing.

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