Obituaries

Douglas Richard “Doug” Lowe, 89, of Clarendon died on Wednesday, February 13, 2019. in McLean.

Services were held Saturday, February 16, 2019, in the First United Methodist Church in Clarendon with Rev. Terry Tamplen and Rev. Buddy Payne, officiating. Burial will be in Rowe Cemetery in Hedley.
Arrangements are under the direction of Robertson Funeral Directors of Clarendon.

Doug was born on October 15, 1929, in Donley County to Walter and Genoah Doshier Lowe. He married Martha Jo Spalding on June 22, 1955, in Hedley. Doug had been a longtime resident of Clarendon and had worked for the USDA prior to his retirement. He was a US Navy veteran serving during the Korean War.

Doug was a member of the VFW, American Legion, and Clarendon Masonic Lodge. Doug had also served as a regent for Clarendon College Board of Regents. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Clarendon.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Martha on August 17, 2008; a brother, Wayne Lowe; and a great grandson, Jett Dyer Lowe.

Survivors include two sons, David Lowe of Decatur and Charles Lowe of Plano; a sister, Jane Tice of Nacogdoches; his grandchildren, Brandon, Justin, and Cody Lowe; and his great grandchildren, Chasady, Cayden, and Jamison Lowe.

The family request memorials be sent to the First United Methodist Church in Clarendon, Clarendon College or a favorite charity.

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Louisa King, 91, passed away on Thursday, February 7, 2019, in Clarendon.

Services were held on Wednesday, February 13, 2019, at 1:00 p.m. in the First Baptist Church in Clarendon. Burial will be at Citizens Cemetery. Arrangements are by Robertson Funeral Directors of Clarendon.

Mother Louisa King was born to Mattie Older Allen and Thomas Vine in the year 1927 in the city of Carbondale, Texas where she resided for 5 years before moving to Ft. Worth Texas with her mother.
Mother King started to school at James E. Guinn in 1933 before moving to Clarendon Texas. Mother attended North Ward Elementary and Pampa High School. She also attended Clarendon Jr. College and Amarillo College School of nursing. She graduated from the first nursing class at Adair hospital. She worked as a nurse for 32 years before retiring.

Mother King was united in marriage to brother Walter Lee King in 1945 until his death in 1991. To this union became five children, Gwendolyn Jean King Austin, James Henry King, El-Ray King, Myrtis King Woods and Kenneth Leon King.

Mother King accepted the Lord as her savior at an early age under the leadership of Elder W.M. Wasdom. She served as the Sunday school superintendent, secretary, church secretary, prayer leader, Sunday school and bible band teacher, home and foreign mission teacher, Y.P.W.W. president, church treasurer, pastor’s aide and coordinator of pastor anniversaries, district president of the Borger district nursing unit. Mother was active in the community.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; a brother, Judge King; two sisters, Betty Jean Lowe of Longview Texas, and Martha Gardner of Lawton, Oklahoma; and three children, Gwendolyn, James, and Myrtis.

She leaves to cherish her memory, her two sons; Kenneth and wife Wanda of Ft. Worth, El-Ray of Amarillo and a host of nieces, nephews, grandchildren, great grandchildren, cousins and friends.

Jimmie Dale Griffin, 75, of Clarendon passed away on Monday, February 11, 2019, in Clarendon.

Services will be held on Thursday, February 14, 2019, at 11:00 a.m. at the First Baptist Church in Clarendon with Rev. Anthony Knowles officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Robertson Funeral Directors of Clarendon.

Jim was born on December 25, 1943, in Memphis to Hugh and Ruth Parker Griffin. He married Janie Geeslin on July 25, 1975, in Amarillo, together they had two children Justin and Jaclyn. Jim was a resident of Clarendon for the last 42 years. He was an example of what true love looks like as a believer, a dad, a papa, a husband, a brother, an uncle, a son, and a friend. He never judged a book by its cover or even the pages that were read. He would give anyone the shirt off his back, even if it was his last one. He was never afraid to stand up for the Lord and try to save the lost, no matter what is cost. Through his eyes everyone was equal. The seeds he planted on Earth will continue to grow. He loved each and every one of his grandbabies and taught them so much about life. “Jesus loves you”, were the words he said to them many times. He looked to the cross and believed that is where every struggle was won. He was giving and selfless.

He was his family’s rock. Today is a celebration, at 4:00 a.m. Monday morning, he crossed the finish line and won the race. He was an awesome dad to many.

He was preceded in death by his parents; three brothers Milton Griffin, Floyd Ray Griffin, and Bud Griffin; and three sisters Trena Kelly, Reba Kinnison, and Mildred McCabe.
Survivors include his wife Janie Griffin of Clarendon; two sons Justin Griffin and wife Tonya of Amarillo and Daniel Owiti and wife Robyn of Clarendon; one daughter Jaclyn Benson of Clarendon; one brother Jay Griffin of Branson, Missouri; one sister Mary Braddock of Nazareth; eight grandchildren Dalton Benson, Jade Benson, Colton Benson, Madilyn Benson, Briles Griffin, Crosbie Griffin, Jyce Griffin, and Sylber Griffin; and several special nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers the family suggests that donations be sent to Christ Kids at PO Box 45, Clarendon, Texas, 79226.

Jimmy Wayne Swinney, 79, of Clarendon died on Friday, February 1, 2019, in Amarillo.

Memorial Services were held on Monday, February 4, 2019, in Robertson Funeral Directors Saints’ Roost Chapel in Clarendon with Stan Leffew, officiating.

Cremation & Arrangements are under the direction of Robertson Funeral Directors of Clarendon.

Jimmy was born December 29, 1939, in Hedley to Dalton Howard and Mary Lucille Parker Swinney. He was a US Navy veteran and also served as a peace officer for several years. He had been a resident of Clarendon and Donley County most of his life and had lived in Guymon, Oklahoma for 20 years. He loved roping and walking. Jimmy was a member of VFW Post 7782 in Clarendon.

He was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Jerry Swinney; and a sister, Cydne Randall.
He is survived by his son, Shane Swinney of Amarillo; a daughter Tami Gilliam and husband Gary of Saratoga, Texas; a sister, Jackie Page of Sulphur Springs; 7 grandchildren; 6 great grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins.

The family request memorials be sent to the Veterans Administration (VA).

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Leveta Ruth Helms Klinnert, 74, of Lelia Lake died on Monday, January 21, 2019, in Amarillo after a lengthy illness.

Services were held on January 23, 2019, in the First Baptist Church in Clarendon with Rev. Eddy Helms, officiating. Burial followed in Citizens Cemetery in Clarendon.

Arrangements are by Robertson Funeral Directors of Clarendon.

Leveta was born on February 28, 1944, in Memphis to Dorothy Irene Boswell Helms and John W. Helms. Leveta was a resident of Lelia Lake community in Donley County living just four miles from where she grew up. She attended Lelia Lake School until its closing and then finished school at Hedley, Texas graduating in 1962 where she played basketball. She married Roddy Lee Klinnert in Clarendon at First Baptist Church where the Rev. B. Gene Grace, officiated.

She was preceded in death by her parents; a son, Jason Klinnert; and a brother, Roy Lee Helms.

She is survived by her husband of 56 years and 7 months, Roddy Lee Klinnert; a daughter, Angela Dee Hathaway and husband Troy of Canyon; a son, Russell Shane Klinnert and wife Dore of Lelia Lake; five grandchildren, Amber Renee Bryant and Zachary Hathaway of Canyon, Joshua Klinnert of Amarillo, Melody Klinnert of Lubbock and Macy Klinnert of Amarillo; and two brothers, Larry Helms of Lelia Lake and Eddy Helms of Tulia.

The family request memorials be sent to the Clarendon Volunteer Fire Department / PO Box 364 / Clarendon, TX 79226.

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Helen Ann Parker, 59, of Clarendon died on Wednesday, January 23, 2019. in Houston.

Private Memorial Services will be held at St. John the Baptist Episcopal Church in Clarendon.
Cremation & arrangements are by Robertson Funeral Directors of Clarendon.

Helen was born July 22, 1959, in Amarillo to Wayne and Annton Riggs. She had been a resident of Clarendon since 1965 where she was self-employed. She loved ranching, cooking, and researching ancestry and genealogy. She started the Col. Charles Goodnight Chuckwagon Cookoff that is held annually in Clarendon. Helen also served as President of the Saints’ Roost Museum Board for many years. She was a member of St. John the Baptist Episcopal Church in Clarendon.

She was preceded in death by her parents.

She is survived by her husband, Russell Keown of Clarendon; her daughter, Jennifer Warren and fiancé Joel Horn of Clarendon; a step daughter, Kasi Davis and husband Kyle of Clarendon; a brother, Walter Riggs and wife Brenda of Austin; 8 grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins.

In lieu of flowers, the family request memorials be sent to MD Anderson Cancer Research.
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Ann Hommel, 86, of Clarendon died on Thursday, December 27, 2018 in Amarillo.

Memorial services were held Monday, December 31, 2018 in the First United Methodist Church in Clarendon. Private family burial was in Citizens Cemetery in Clarendon.

Arrangements were by Robertson Funeral Directors of Clarendon.

Ann was born November 5, 1932 in Quanah to George and Nonalie Thompson.

She married Chauncey Hommel on June 2, 1950 in Clarendon. She had been a resident of Clarendon most of her life. She was a member of the Red Hatters Club, Jaycettes, Library Club, and the Bridge Club where she loved to play Bridge. She loved to needlepoint and was involved in the Emmaus ministry. Ann was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Clarendon.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband on November 2, 2005; a son, William Kyle Hommel; and a brother, George Thompson.

Survivors include two sons, Gene Hommel and wife Kathy of Clarendon and Frank Hommel and wife DeeDee of Belize; two daughters, Cindy Reed of Austin and Cathy Holland and husband Dallas of Amarillo; 2 sisters, Betty LaGrone and Judy McCully both of Amarillo; 12 grandchildren; 4 step grandchildren; 16 great grandchildren; 11 step great grandchildren; and 2 great great grandchildren.

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Donald Gene Fulton, 80, of Howardwick, passed away December 19, 2018, in Howardwick.

Services were held on Saturday, December 22, 2018, at Carmichael-Whatley Colonial Chapel in Pampa, with Elder Don Watson and Elder Don Martin officiating. Burial will follow in Memory Gardens Cemetery in Pampa under the direction of Carmichael-Whatley Funeral Directors of Pampa.

Mr. Fulton was born January 20, 1938, in Gray County to Lois and Euil Fulton. He was a 1956 graduate of Lefors High School and attended Odessa College. In 1956, Don enlisted in the U. S. Marine Corps Reserve and served for five years. He married his high school sweetheart, Treva Marlene Still, on August 19, 1956 in Sayre, Oklahoma. They lived in the Texas Panhandle until 1962 when they moved to Andrews where their four children were reared, and then moved back to the Panhandle in 1990.

Don began his career in Perryton in 1960 with Phillips Petroleum and transferred to the Permian Basin, retiring in 1990. He enjoyed taking care of his cattle with his daughter Linda since his retirement. He loved his family and spending time with them and following his children and grandchildren to all their activities. He was a founding member and deacon of Old Paths Primitive Baptist Church.

He was preceded in death by a son, Donald Gene Fulton, II; his parents; a brother, David Ray Fulton; and a sister, Lois Vivian Turner.

He is survived by his wife, Treva Fulton, of the home; four daughters, Linda Rowland and husband Mike of Howardwick, Karen Fulton of Stanton, Lesa Hardy and husband Warren of Andrews, and Lana Jackson and husband John of Amarillo; a sister, Patricia Curtis of Sunray; a brother, Billy Joe Fulton and wife Joy of Alanreed; 11 grandchildren, Brad Mills, Lisle Roland, Treva McKinney, Garrett Fulton, Tyler Fulton, Randal Greer, Pamela Reed, Jennifer Tatum, Rachel Jackson, John William Jackson and Jeff Jackson; 13 great grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.

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James Allen Cox, 77, of Clarendon died on Friday, December 21, 2018 in Clarendon.

Cremation & Arrangements are by Robertson Funeral Directors of Clarendon.

James was born on December 14, 1941 in Sikeston, MO to Harold and Grace Virginia Lee Cox. He worked as a pipeliner for the 798 Union from 1956 to 1990. He moved to Clarendon in 1971 and attended the Redeemer Lutheran Church in Pampa.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Survivors include two daughters Colleena Leonard and husband Chris of Azle, TX and Jennifer Sullivan and husband Tom of Lake Worth, TX; one son Tim Cox and wife Brenda of Florida; one brother Ricky Cox and wife Sandy of Clarendon, TX; 7 grandchildren Logann Rhodes and husband Rowdee of Azle, TX, Dustin Tolleson and wife Zoe of Colorado Springs, CO, Timothy and Jacob Kaplon both of Lakeworth, TX, Alexandria, MeKenna, and Chandler Cox all of Florida.

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Donald Gene Fulton, 80, of Howardwick, passed away December 19, 2018, in Howardwick.

Services were held Saturday, December 22, 2018, at Carmichael-Whatley Colonial Chapel in Pampa, with Elder Don Watson and Elder Don Martin officiating. Burial will follow in Memory Gardens Cemetery in Pampa under the direction of Carmichael-Whatley Funeral Directors of Pampa.

Mr. Fulton was born January 20, 1938, in Gray County to Lois and Euil Fulton. He was a 1956 graduate of Lefors High School and attended Odessa College. In 1956, Don enlisted in the U. S. Marine Corps Reserve and served for five years. He married his high school sweetheart, Treva Marlene Still, on August 19, 1956, in Sayre, Oklahoma. They lived in the Texas Panhandle until 1962 when they moved to Andrews where their four children were reared, and then moved back to the Panhandle in 1990.

Don began his career in Perryton in 1960 with Phillips Petroleum and transferred to the Permian Basin, retiring in 1990. He enjoyed taking care of his cattle with his daughter Linda since his retirement. He loved his family and spending time with them and following his children and grandchildren to all their activities. He was a founding member and deacon of Old Paths Primitive Baptist Church.

He was preceded in death by a son, Donald Gene Fulton, II; his parents; a brother, David Ray Fulton; and a sister, Lois Vivian Turner.

Survivors include his wife, Treva Fulton, of the home; four daughters, Linda Rowland and husband Mike of Howardwick, Karen Fulton of Stanton, Lesa Hardy and husband Warren of Andrews, and Lana Jackson and husband John of Amarillo; a sister, Patricia Curtis of Sunray; a brother, Billy Joe Fulton and wife Joy of Alanreed; 11 grandchildren, Brad Mills, Lisle Roland, Treva McKinney, Garrett Fulton, Tyler Fulton, Randal Greer, Pamela Reed, Jennifer Tatum, Rachel Jackson, John William Jackson and Jeff Jackson; 13 great grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.

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