Earl Gene Ussery

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The Sabine County Reporter
November 22, 2006

Earl Ussery

Earl Ussery, 63, of Henderson died Saturday, Nov. 11, 2006, at Tyler. He was born Sept. 3, 1943, in San Angelo. Earl grew up in the oilfields of Texas and Oklahoma. After graduating from Borger High School, his interest in forestry brought him to East Texas and Stephen F. Austin State University. He was employed as a forester for nine years before beginning work in the materials department of an oil company. He retired as a purchasing and warehouse manager for Arco. Earl loved his family and was proud of their accomplishments. He enjoyed playing with his grandsons and tried to be a good role model for them. He also enjoyed other children and worked in the three-year-old Sunday School class until his health declined. Hobbies included fishing, politics, and candle making. He spent many hours experimenting with different waxes and scents to develop candles to exact specifications. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lee and Rosalie USSERY, and his brother, Wayne USSERY. Survivors: wife, Ann Adickes Ussery, of Henderson, daughters and sons-in-law, Karen and Robbie HAIRSTON of Henderson and Melissa and Shannon GILLIS of Burleson, grandsons, Nickolas HAIRSTON, Tanner GILLIS, and Tyler GILLIS; and special uncle and aunt, Pete MELVIN ad Helen USSERY of Llano. Funeral services were held Nov. 14 at the Crawford-Crim-Bryan Chapel in Henderson with Rev. Mike Dietz and Rev. Carey PONDER officiating. Interment followed at Lakewood Memorial Park Cemetery. Pallbearers: Stephen CROWELL, Darren CROWELL, Vic HAMILTON, Phil HIGGINS, Gene WARDEN, and Bill WILLIAMS. Memorial contributions may be amd to Hospice of East Texas, 4111 University Blvd., Tyler, TX 75701. Services were under the direction of Crawford-Crim-Bryan Funeral Home in Henderson.

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