Joseph Thomas Fuller

Notes:

At the time of the 1900 census, he was living between his older brother William and his wife's parents, John and Jane Fullen.

The following obituary was published regarding the death of Joseph Fuller:

Funeral services for Joseph Thomas Fuller, 81, were held at the Church of God at Rosevine, Thursday, November 30 at 2:00 o'clock. He died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Grover Eddings, in Rosevine on Tuesday, November 28 at 7:00 pm after a prolonged illness.

Services were conducted by Rev. C.S. Singleton officiating and assisted by Rev. Clarence Howell. Burial was in the Rosevine cemetery under the direction of the Wyman Roberts Funeral Home.

Mr. Fuller moved to Texas at the age of two. He was born at Malvern, Arkansas November 4, 1869. He was married to Alice Pointer March 27, 1917. He had been a member of the Church of God for the past 37 years.

Surviving are: wife, Mrs. Alice Fuller; four daughters: Mrs. V.E. McLemore of San Augustine, Mrs. Grover Eddings of Rosevine. Mrs. O.H. Williams of East Bernard, Mrs. W.D. Cousins of Sarepta, LA; two step daughters Mrs. Denton Kerr of Houston, Mrs. Hamp Woods of San Augustine; three sons L.A. of Hemphill, Herman of Rosevine and J.S. of San Antonio, five step-sons: Enlow Birdwell of San Augustine, Estes Birdwell of Chinquapin, Oscar Birdwell of San Augustine, W.M. Pointer of Big Lake and M.B. Pointer of Corpus Christi; 23 grandchildren, eleven great grandchildren, 29 step grandchildren, and seven great-great grandchildren.

Pallbearers were: Dale Tisdale, Buddy Pointer, Fred Ellison, Elo Finderson, Henry Marshburn and Louis McDonald.

(Research):
Census Information:

1900 Census
Texas, Sabine County, JP 6
Enumerated 9 Jun 1900
SD 8 ED 70 Sheet 6B
99-99
Fuller, Joseph Head W M Sept 1870 29 M 11 Ark Ark Ark Farmer
Fuller, Ola Wf W F Feb 1874 26 m 11 7/6 Tx Tx Tx
Fuller, Alonzo Son W M July 1890 9 S Tx Ark Tx
Fuller, Nina Dau W F Nov 1891 8 S Tx Ark Tx
Fuller, Price Son W M Feb 1894 6 S Tx Ark Tx
Fuller, Brooks Son W M Mar 1895 5 S Tx Ark Tx
Fuller, Ethel Dau W F Feb 1897 3 Tx Ark Tx
Fuller, Bertha Dau W F Feb 1900 5/12 Tx Ark Tx

1910 Federal Census
Texas, Sabine, Precinct No. 6
Enumerated 11 May 1910 Fred Berryman
SD 2, ED 122, Stamped 148
215-215
Fuller, Joe T Head M W 40 M2 0 Ark Ga Ga Farming
Fuller, Blanche Wife F W 28 M2 0 4/4 Tx Tx Tx
Fuller, Alonzo A Son M W 19 S Tx Ark Tx Farming At home
Fuller, Price J Son M W 17 S Tx Ark Tx
Fuller, John B Son M W 15 S Tx Ark Tx
Fuller, Ethel Dtr F W 13 S Tx Ark Tx
Fuller, Bertha Dtr F W 10 S Tx Ark Tx
Fuller, Tera M Dtr F W 8 S Tx Ark Tx
Fuller, Herman Son M W 6 S Tx Ark Tx
Birdwell, Vertie O Step Dtr F W 5 S Tx Tx Tx
Birdwell, Oscar E Step Son M W 2 S Tx Tx Tx

1920 Census
Texas, Sabine County, Justice Precinct 6
Enumerated 2 January 1920 by Jesse L. Mosley
SD 326 ED 173 Sheet 1A
3-3
Fuller, Joseph Hd M W 50 M Ark Ga Ga Farmer
Fuller, Alice J Wife F W 35 M Tx Tenn Tex
Fuller, Bertha L Dtr F W 19 S Tx Ark Tx Teacher
Fuller, Tera M Str F W 12 S Tx Ark Tx
Fuller, Herman J Son M W 16 Tx Ark Tx Farm Laborer
Fuller, Jos S Son M W 8 S Tx Akr Tx
Pointer, Edna A StepDtr F W 18 S Tx Tx Tx
Pointer, Mannie Stepson M W 8 S Tx Tx Tx

(Medical):arteriosclerosis, Rheumatoid arhritis

Joseph married Viola "Ola" Fullen on 22 May 1889 in Sabine County, Texas. Viola (daughter of John W. Fullen and Jane Allen) was born on 29 Feb 1872 in Sabine County, Texas; died on 1 Mar 1907 in Sabine County, Texas; was buried in McMahan's Chapel Cemetery, Sabine County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Joseph married Blanche Henley on 18 Mar 1910 in Sabine County, Texas. Blanche was born on 16 Aug 1881 in Texas; died on 28 May 1914 in Sabine County, Texas; was buried in Rosevine Cemetery, Rosevine, Sabine County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Joseph married Alice Josie Holland on 27 Mar 1917 in Sabine County, Texas. Alice was born on 14 Apr 1881 in Johnson County, Texas; died on 4 Oct 1963 in Sabine County, Texas; was buried in Rosevine Cemetery, Rosevine, Sabine County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

In her weekly Sabine County Reporter column, "On the Bright Side", Mary Howell wrote that she remembered Alonzo and Emma Fuller. "Mrs. Emma was a school teacher and she influenced the lives of hundreds of Hemphill students. Alonzo was a carpenter and he built several homes in the Hemphill area including the one hundred and nine year old house that I live in now." (Page 4, July 18, 2007).


The following information was extracted from his obituary: "Lonzo Fuller died at 9 am December 20, 1967 in St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont, where he had been for three weeks. He was a lifelong resident of Sabine County and a member of a pioneer family in this region. He was a retired building contractor. He was survived by his (second) wife, Jeannette Wright Fuller, his daughter Mrs. Lexie Smith of Akron, Ohio, his granddaughter, two brothers Joe and Hermann Fuller both of the Rosevine Community, four sisters Mrs. Nina McLemore of San Augustine, Mrs. Ethly (sic) Eddings of Rosevine, Mrs. Bertha Fuller (sic) of Conroe and Mrs. Tera Coussons (sic) of Carthage. His funeral services were held 2:30 pm Thursday, December 21 in the First Baptist Church in Hemphill. The Reverend Clarence Howell, pastor of the First Baptist Church in Boling, Texas, and the Rev. Tommy Long, pastor of the Newton Church of God, officiated. He was buried in Hemphill cemetery under the direction of Starr Funeral Home. Pallbearers were Leon Adickes, Lon Wright, Oscar Pate, Dan Prado, Joe Howard and Louis McDonald."
According to "A Pictorial History of Sabine County, Texas", Mrs. Alonzo Fuller was a fifth grade teacher at Hemphill in 1941. Per William Kent Anderson, she was a graduate of Stephen F. Austin University. This book instead shows Lonzo's name as Lonzo Alcony Fuller. On one census for Sabine County, he was shown as "Lawrence A" instead of Alonzo. This Federal Census also had the number "2" in the column for U-C Vet. Army/Navy.

(Medical):See attached sources.

Alonzo married Emma May Clark on 1 Apr 1911 in Sabine County, Texas. Emma (daughter of Colistis Bryant Clark and Anna Abigail "Abi" Anderson) was born on 12 Oct 1892 in Sabine County, Texas; died on 9 Jun 1951 in Tyler, Smith County, Texas; was buried on 9 Jun 1951 in Hemphill City Cemetery, Hemphill, Sabine County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Alonzo married Jeannette Wright after 1950. Jeannette was born after 1890. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Nina Fuller was a striking. She was nearly six feet tall and slender. When she unwound her hair from the bun she usually wore, it cascaded down her back almost to her feet. She enjoyed gardening and quilting, growing most of her own vegetables. She was a thrifty woman. She continued to make her own soap from lye, pine rosin and "fat cracklings" even when she could just as easily purchased a bar at the store.

Being the oldest daughter, Nina helped her mother daily with the household chores. She remembers that when she was quite young, her parents went to the State Fair in Dallas by horse and buggy. They came home with a washboard and a box of packaged laundry soap. Nina claims they were the first family in Sabine County to have a washboard, and remembers neighbors coming by on wash day just to see how it worked. The 1940 census indicates she had attended school for six years.

She was a staunch member of the Rosevine Church of God. She truly believed in doing good works, and never turned away anyone in need. Her son Tom remembers that their home was on the "hobo circuit" during the depression. He often passed men asleep on a spare mattress in their garage on his way to school. She fed everyone who came to their door hungry, and made regular visits to the local nursing home to take food to friends and relatives.

Nina Sue Wade, who was a backdoor neighbor to the McLemore family when they lived in town, recalls that her mother relied on her more experienced neighbors parenting advice. The Wade family had several young children, mainly very active boys, with Nina being the oldest. Mrs. Wade worked hard to keep her rambuctious children in line, to no avail. Mrs. McLemore advised her to ignore the minor infractions. Nina Sue recalled her mother often quoting a saying Mrs. McLemore told her, "When your children are young, they step on your shoestrings. When they get older, they step on your heartstrings." She would go on to advise her to cherish her children while they were young and full of spirit, because she would miss them sorely when they were grown and on their own.

Nina McLemore was an independant woman, living alone in a house her brother Lonzo built for her after her husband died. She lived next door to her son Percy, and her grandson's Dental Office was directly behind her home. She was able to live at home and care for herself until she was in her mid 80's, when she went to live with her daughter Evon.

Written by Melinda McLemore Strong, granddaughter, circa 1995 and revised periodically

(Medical):cerebral arteriosclerosis

Nina married Vessie Eugene McLemore on 7 Nov 1907 in Many, Sabine Parish, Louisiana. Vessie (son of John F. "Finn" McLemore and Rutha Triphene White) was born on 1 Feb 1885 in Hemphill, Sabine County, Texas; died on 21 Jan 1952 in San Augustine, San Augustine County, Texas; was buried in Rosevine Cemetery, Rosevine, Sabine County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Nina Fuller had an oval, concave portrait drawn of Price, probably from a photo taken of him before his death. She left the portrait to her daughter, Evon. Evon gave the portrait to niece Melinda McLemore Strong, who had it reframed.

Notes:

Although Brooks was said to have died of tuberculosis, he might actually have died in the great Spanish influenza epidemic of 1918. The disease maneuvered its way into the United States by soldiers, nurses and volunteers, viral carriers returning home from contagious flu infested combat zones. On October 31, 1918, the headlines in neighboring Jasper County, Texas read, "Flu Epidemic Raging the Globe--Over 20 Million Deaths Expected--Anti Influenza Vaccines Fail." The epidemic peaked in East Texas during the icy winter of 1918. (Source: Dony Harrison, Jasper NewsBoy January 20, 1999). No death certificate is on file for Brooks or his brother Price, who both died as young men.

Notes:

Melinda McLemore remembers visiting her Grandaunt, the widowed Ethel Eddings, when she was a young girl. Even something as ordinary as taking a walk with her grandmother Nina and Aunt Ethel became an exciting adventure. Ethel carried her shotgun with her, constantly on the lookout for those "polecats (skunks) and armadillos" that wreaked havoc on her gardens.

Ethel married Grover David Eddings on 31 Oct 1915 in Sabine County, Texas. Grover (son of Sterling W. Eddings and Lyda E. Hutto) was born about 1889 in Texas; died on 15 Feb 1965 in Sabine County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

(Research):
Census information:

1930 Census
Texas, Brazoria, Alvin, District 8
Enumerated April 18, 1930 by Mrs. Florence Kimmone
ED 20-8, SD 28 Sheet 5A Stamped 31
121-128
Williams, Otis H Hd R 16 M W 30 M 28 Tx Tx Tx Manager Cleaning? Shop
Williams, Bertha Wife F W 30 M 28 Tx Ark Tx
Williams, Alvie P Son M W 5/12 S Tx Tx Tx

Bertha married Otis Herman Williams before 1928. Otis was born on 7 Feb 1900 in Texas; died on 4 Aug 1972 in Montgomery County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

On her birth certificate, her middle name was listed as Mary. However, her death certificate shows Mae as her middle name. Daughter Joye indicated that Mary was correct.

Tera married William Dalton Cousins on 23 Dec 1923 in Sabine County, Texas. William (son of William Daniel Cousins and Mary Frances Woods) was born on 29 Mar 1902 in Sabine County, Texas; died on 6 Aug 1982 in Lufkin, Angelina County, Texas; was buried in Rosevine Cemetery, Rosevine, Sabine County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Herman suffered from tuberculosis, and spent some time at a hospital in San Angelo when his children were still young. His wife and their eldest children, ranging in age from 14 to 10 had to bring in the crops while Herman was hospitalized. James Roland Fuller recounted that "what kept us going beyond our own best efforts was the help and encouragement of the good people of the county, especially their friends and neighbors in Rosevine, who came to help work the crops. Many of them pledged one days work each week, as needed, even while busy with their own crops. With their help and the grace of God we were able to survive."

When Herman returned, he was not able to farm. He traded his animals and equipment to a local store owner as a down payment on the store. He also was hired by the Rosevine school district to pick up and deliver students to the school. Ruth also helped at the store. As the years passed, Herman regained enough strength to operate stores and service stations throughout east and southest Texas.

The following obituary was excerpted from the
SABINE COUNTY REPORTER HEMPHILL, TEXAS
13 August 1970

Funeral services for James Herman Fuller, 66, of Rosevine were held 2 pm Thursday at the Rosevine Church of God, Pastor Bill Miller, officiating, assisted by Rev. Tommy Long and the Rev. C.D. Sachtleben. Burial was at the Church Cemetery under the direction of Wyman Roberts Funeral Home of San Augustine.

Pallbearers were Earl Williams, Ira Drawhorn, Bill Baber, Kenneth Baber, Keith, Tommy and Jim Fuller and Johnny Toner.

Fuller died suddenly at 11 pm Tuesday in San Augustine. He was a native of Sabine County, a member of the Church of God, and retired merchant.

Survivors were his wife, Julia, 6 daughters, Mrs. Mildred Toner and Ola Jean Ford of Orange, Narvalyn Ellison of Rosevine, Mrs. E.J. Cox of Houston, Mrs. Bill Baber of Beaumont, Mrs. Roland Bigley of Kingsville [the last three women were his stepdaughters]; seven sons, Conrad Fuller of Pasadena, James Fuller and Herman Fuller Jr. of Rosevine, Bobby J Fuller of San Augustine, David Fuller of Bronson, Dwayne Fuller of Baytown and Winfred Wright [step-son] of Port Neches. He was also survived by sisters Nina McLemore of San Augustine, Tera Cousins of Carthage, Bertha Williams of Conroe, and brother Joe Fuller of Rosevine, and by 40 grandchildren and five great grandchildren.

(Courtesy of Kay Parker McCary of Sabine County)

(Research):
Census Listings:

1930 Census
Texas, Sabine County, Precinct 6
Enumerated April 14, 1930
ED 202-8 SD 19 Sheet 7A Stamped 98
139-143
Mc Croskey, Robert Head M W 52 m20 Ga Ga Ga Farmer
McCroskey, Maud Wf F W 42 M17 Miss Miss La
McCroskey, Fred Son M W 19 S La Ga Miss Laborer General Farm
McCroskey, Roy Son M W 16 S La Ga Miss
McCroskey, Ray Son M W 11 S La Ga Miss
140-144
Fuller, Herman Head M W 24 m19 Tx Tx Tx Laborer Hauling Co
Fuller, Ruth Wf F W 23 M18 La Ga Miss
Fuller, Mildred Dtr F W 5 S Tx Tx La
Fuller, Narvaline Dtr F W 3 S Tx Tx La
Fuller, Conrad Son M W 1 S Tx Tx La

James married Ruth McCroskey about 1924. Ruth (daughter of Olive Robert "Bob" McCroskey and Maudie Alva Roberts) was born on 11 Jan 1907 in Pollock, Grant Parish, Louisiana; died on 9 Dec 1967. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

James married Willie Jordan on 13 Jun 1969 in Sabine County, Texas. Willie (daughter of John Henry Jordan and Lillie Pearl Forse) was born on 13 Sep 1899 in San Augustine, San Augustine County, Texas; died on 18 May 1995 in Beaumont, Jefferson County, Texas; was buried in Forest Lawn Memorial Park and Funeral Home, Beaumont, Jefferson County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

James married Julia Ellen Parmer on 25 Apr 1970 in Sabine County, Texas. Julia was born on 20 Feb 1908 in Texas; died on 30 Jul 2000; was buried in Rosevine Cemetery, Rosevine, Sabine County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Joe had a small dairy in Rosevine, and also sold insurance. He moved to San Antonio for a period of time, where he managed a drive in theatre among other things. He returned to Rosevine after he retired.

(Research):

Census Listings:

1940 Census
Texas, Bexar County, JP 8
Enumerated Apr 23, 1940
SD 20 ED 15-53 Sheet 3B
60
Fuller, Joseph Head m W 28 M Tx Bronson, TX Manager Farm
Fuller, Ruth Wf F W 27 M Tx Bronson Tx
Fuller, Ramona Dtr F W 9 S Tx Bronson Tx
Fuller, Thomas Son M W 7 S Tx Bronson Tx
Fuller, Marvin Son M W 4 S Tx
Fuller, Keith Son M W 2 S Tx

Joe married Ruth Beatrice Rainer on 15 Sep 1928 in Sabine County, Texas. Ruth was born on 18 Jun 1912 in Texas; died on 13 Jun 1982 in Pineland, Sabine County, Texas; was buried in Rosevine Cemetery, Rosevine, Sabine County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Lexie married Albert Burleson Smith on 16 Jan 1936 in Hemphill, Sabine County, Texas. Albert (son of George Spurgeon Smith and Viola Smith) was born on 3 Oct 1914 in Sabine County, Texas; died on 6 Mar 1988 in Dallas, Dallas County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Vessie McLemore didn't see the importance of naming his children immediately after they were born. He was content to simply call them "baby" until a name seemed to fit. Percy remained Baby for several years, until his parents began to call him "Baby Percy" after a bottle of Patent Medicine popular at the time. His middle initial was shown as "C" on the 1920 census.

Percy started helping his father on the ranch at a very young age. Evon remembers him going on a freight train with cattle to Kansas City, by himself, when he was only 14. He also became a rancher, as well as operating a cotton gin that had been his fathers. He also kept bees as a hobby.

Percy married Elma Callie Smith on 19 Apr 1936 in San Augustine County, Texas. Elma (daughter of Henry Clayton Smith and Alice Hines) was born on 14 Mar 1914 in San Augustine County, Texas; died on 23 Oct 2001 in San Augustine County, Texas; was buried in Liberty Hill Cemetery, Bland Lake, San Augustine County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Evon was a tiny baby, weighing only 2 and 1/2 pounds a few days after birth. Considering she was born and cared for at home, and not in an incubator, it is a tribute both the Evon's spirit and her mother's loving care that she not only survived but flourished. In describing her infant daughter's size, Nina used to relate that "her face was smaller than a half dollar, and I could have put her in a coffee pot, and still closed the lid." Evon picked out her own name when she was old enough. She liked the sound of Yvonne, but wasn't sure of the spelling. She was listed as Eva V. on the 1920 census.

When Evon started school, she arrived everyday atop a pony led by her brother Percy. Evon's father also thought it important that his daughter be exposed to culture. When she was a young girl, she weekly took the train 10 miles from Steep Creek to Bronson in order to take piano lessons. Most weekends were spent "visiting." Evon has close relations with her many cousins still today.

She attended her primary years of school in rural Sabine County, but attended High School in San Augustine County. Her father paid for her to board at the home of Dr. Davis in the winter, so she could to this. Evon was active in school, perfoming in piano recitals and playing the lead character in the 1932 Senior Class play, "Oh, Kay!"

News clipping
(dated 3-28-1929, newspaper not referenced)

Steep Creek Club
The Steep Creek 4-H girls met on March 26. Seven girls were present.

The following officers were elected:

Evon McLemore, President; Rosa Henley, Vice President; Lois Powell, Sec'y; Bonnie Wilson, Reporter. An apron was cut out.

Bonnie Wilson, reporter.

San Augustine Tribune
Thursday, May 26, 1932, Vol. XXIV, Number 9

School Term Brought to Successful Close

Thursday night at the high school auditorium the commencement exercises were attended by a large crowd....A piano solo was skillfully rendered by Evon McLemore, class musician....diplomas were presented by R. V. Greer, superintendent of the local schools to the following candidates:
Randolph Hankla, Charles S. McMillan, Willys G. Blount, Sam Henry Williams, Lois Marie Thompson, A. C. Everett, Evon McLemore, Willie Mae Stevenphson, Geneva Stallings. Earl McEachern, Hoyt J. Alford, Sidney Westbrook, Allene Stewart, Ruby Mitchill, Mildred Whitton, Clifford Childers, Bonnie Partin, Zelma Soward, Alran Hays, James Bridges, Helen Alford and Early Needham.

After Evon graduated from San Augustine High School, she went on to Stephen F. Austin in Nacogdoches. She became a teacher, majoring in Home Economics and minoring in English. The college classmate that was her best friend was Merlene McLemore, a cousin.

Vessie was able to help his daughter get a job teaching in Chinquapin through a friend of his who was school trustee. She later taught in nearby Broaddus.

Soon after Evon started teaching in Broaddus, Dale Tisdale's mother called her son, who was working in Lawrenceville, Indiana, to tell him that "there were some attractive new teachers in town, and he ought to come home soon for a visit." He did, and fell promptly in love with Evon.

Evon continued to teach after her marriage, while Dale managed his parents store. During World War II, Evon moved to Fort Worth while Dale was in the service. She taught a small school district just outside of the city. They also briefly lived in San Antonio. The Tisdale's returned to East Texas, and Dale opened a small general store in Zavalla.

She returned to Stephen F. Austin and received her Master's in Education in 1951. After the Tisdale's moved to Lufkin, Evon obtained a teaching position at Hudson High School. She remained there until she retired in 1972. Her daughter, Jan, began teaching Spanish at the Hudson in 1971, the year before her mother retired.

She loved music, art and the natural world. She had a beautiful soprano voice and was a member of the Angelina County Choir for a number of years. She was good at creative arts, and especially loved China painting. She participated in this after her retirement, as well as traveling with Dale and Bob with the AirStream Travel Trailer club. She was an active member of the Timberland Drive Church of Christ.

Both Evon and Dale were instrumental in the formation of the Angelina County Association for Retarded Citizens (ARC) and supporters of the Lufkin Workshop and Opportunity Center.

Obituary

Evon McLemore Tisdale, 93, of Lufkin, was born November 6, 1914, in Bronson, Texas, the daughter of the late Nina (Fuller) and V.E. McLemore. She passed away Saturday, October 18, 2008, in a local nursing facility. Mrs. Tisdale graduated from San Augustine High School and Stephen F. Austin State University. She married Dale Tisdale, the love of her life, on January 8, 1938. She taught at Hudson Elementary School until 1972. She supported the Lufkin Workshop & Opportunity Center and the Burke Center. She was a member of Timberland Drive Church of Christ. She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Janet and A. E. "Pete" Peterson of Lufkin; son, Bob Tisdale of Lufkin; granddaughter, Sheryl Falk and her husband Richard Retz of Houston; grandson, Lee J. Rawcliffe of Houston; brother and sister-in-law, Tom and Bonnie McLemore of Houston; sisters-in-law, Opal McLemore of Nacogdoches and Bobbie McLemore of San Augustine; and numerous nieces, nephews and many dear friends. Mrs. Tisdale was preceded in death by her parents; her husband of 51 years, Dale Tisdale; brothers, Percy McLemore, Earl McLemore and Lynn McLemore, all of San Augustine, and Ray McLemore of Nacogdoches. Expressions of sympathy in Mrs. Tisdale's memory may be made to the Burke Center, 4101 S. Medford, Lufkin, Texas 75904; or to Hospice in the Pines, 116 S. Raguet, Lufkin, Texas 75904. Services for Mrs. Tisdale will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, October 22, 2008, in the Gipson Funeral Home Chapel, with Mr. Harold Hancock officiating. Graveside services will follow at 4 p.m. Wednesday in the Broaddus Cemetery. Gipson Funeral Home; Duane Hills, director.

Source:
http://legacy.com/LufkinDailyNews/Obituaries.asp?Page=LifeStory&PersonID=119099748

Nearly identical notices were published in the October 23, 2008 issue of the San Augustine Tribune, on Page 11, and in the October 29 issue of The Sabine County Reporter, page 15.

Viola married Memmon Dale Tisdale on 8 Jan 1938 in Shreveport, Caddo Parish, Louisiana. Memmon (son of Isaac Memmon Tisdale and Dora Beard) was born on 27 Jul 1911 in Manning, Angelina County, Texas; died on 30 Jul 1990 in Nacogdoches, Nacogdoches County, Texas; was buried in Broaddus Cemetery, San Augustine County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

As a young man, Earl and his brother Ray helped manage their father's ranch in Pearsall. Evon recalls a terrible drought at that ranch one summer. Her brothers told her that they had to use a blowtorch on cactuses to get enough water for the cattle.

He has a military marker at his gravesite "PFC, US Army WW II"

When he was shipped oversees during the war, he and Evon worked out a code so his family would know where he was stationed, because all correspondence was heavily censored. The first letter he sent to Evon was addressed to Mrs. R.O. Tisdale. The next letter, to Mrs. M.E. Tisdale. She knew he must therefore be in Rome. He was later moved elsewhere in Italy, but Evon said she never was able to figure out where because some of the letters came out of sequence, and others never made it home at all.

The Sabine County Reporter
May 21, 1997, page 12

Earl McLemore

Earl McLemore, 80, of San Augustine County died Wednesday, April 30, 1997, at Memorial Medical Center of East Texas in Lufkin

McLemore was born Sept. 12, 1916, in Sabine County as a son of the late Nina (Fuller) and Vessie Eugene McLemore. He was a U. S. Air Force veteran of World War II, a farmer/rancher, and a member of the Rosevine Church of God.

Survivors: wife, Velta McLemore of San Augustine County, sons, Donald McLemore of Woodland and Bruce McLemore of Tarkington Prairie; a daughter, Nina Weimer of Spring; two brothers, Lynn McLemore of San Augustine and Tommy McLemore of Houston; a sister, Evon McLemore of Lufkin; five grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.

Funeral services were held May 2 at the Wyman Roberts Funeral Chapel in San Augustine. Interment followed at Thomas Cemetery, San Augustine.

Earl's oldest son Donald wrote the following article about his father for his company newsletter shortly after his father's funeral:

In Memory of My Dad

I remember the lessons well because they were taught without compromise, a deep sense of right and wrong and what was best for his family. Those lessons were sometimes harsh and hard for us kids to understand so we sometimes did the exact opposite from what Dad wanted. Now as I look back, I can see that may of those lessons took root regardless of what we did then.

Dad was born September 17, 1916 into a family of five boys and one girl. His mom and dad were farmers/ranchers, not poor but certainly not rich. I was born in 1940 just after the Great Depression and I know the defining effect that period of time had on everyone. People that endured the depression were so afraid of not having enough that they saved every penny and did without things that we would not think twice about buying today. Due to that experience and the intense drive to be successful, the McLemores developed the reputation of being extremely tight with money and that lesson was passed on to their kids as independence. "With money you can be independent and not have to depend on your family or the government for support." I always said money would not be important to me. However, I see that same independent driven trait in every one of the McLemores today to some extent.

MBM has been in existence for almost twenty seven years. In all those years, I have come in contact with thousands of people, both rich and poor who did not have parents like we were lucky enough to have. They taught us the values that made this country great. I remember Dad's mom (Nina Fuller) saying in front of me one day when Dad was perplexed and seeking advice on how to handle a difficult situation "Earl, regardless of what he does or says it doesn't give you the right to do what is wrong." That phrase along with many others gave our lives direction, focus and nutured the development of character. What is amazing to me now is that it took me until I was in my mid thirties to begin to realize how fortunate my siblings and I were for having learned those lessons.

Dad had four major heart attacks over a three and a half year period. Someone like myself would not have survived the first one. Less than ten percent of his heart still functioned when it finally quit working forever and yet he still did what he loved to do the most and that was to work. "An idle mind is the devils workshop" he used to tell mom when she thought he was working too hard.

When word got out that Dad had gone on to meet his Maker, people from everywhere responded with cards, flowers, phone calls, donations, food and words of comfort to the family. My goal will be to try to pass on those I come into contact with a little part of my Dad.

Vessie married Velta Alnettie Rawson on 27 Aug 1938 in San Augustine, San Augustine County, Texas. Velta (daughter of Eugene Bryan Rawson, Sr. and Veva G. Garrett) was born on 20 Sep 1917 in Denning Community, San Augustine County, Texas; died on 20 Nov 2002 in Center, Shelby County, Texas; was buried on 22 Nov 2002 in Thomas Cemetery, San Augustine County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

As with his older brother, Ray was simply called Baby after he was born. Eventually, his siblings began calling him "Baby Ray" after their primers, and the name stuck.


San Augustine Tribune
Thursday, May 26, 1932, Vol. XXIV, Number 9

School Term Brought to Successful Close

May, 1932: The San Augustine Grammar School had 36 students graduate: Johnny Alford, Jesse Gene Fussell, Carmen Fussell, Billy Partin, Kenneth Woods, Vernon Mills, Cade Downs, Ray McLEMORE, Clifton Mathews, Charles Allredge, R.E. Epps, J.B. Miler, Carl Fussell, Charles Haley, Thomas Ramsey, Herman Bates, Phil Greer, Raymond McEachern, Allen Coon, Nina Sheffield, Catherine Childers, Frances Stripling, Bernice Stevenson, Odelle Moore, Vera Helen Westbrook, Louise Miller, Dorothy Adams, Ruby Taylor, Maxine Cox, Virginia Greer, Fay Renfroe, Elouise Sossaman, Helen Harris, Alice Joy Ellington, Nell Greer and Maxine Hays (San Augustine Tribune, Thursday, April 27, 2006 "Decade of the Great Depression 1932" by Harry P. Noble)

Ray served in the Phillipines during World War II. His gravesite has a military marker, embossed with a cross and with the inscription Pvt US Army World War II

He made his living as a rancher, and he also owned and operated laundrymats in and around Sabine and San Augustine Counties. He retired to Nacogdoches.

His obituary, dated February 21, 1991 from an unreferenced newspaper reads as follows:

SERVICES FOR RAY McLEMORE

Ira Ray McLemore, 72, of Nacogdoches died Thursday at Memorial Medical Center in Lufkin.

Funeral services were held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday at San Augustine Church of Christ with burial at Liberty Hill Memorial Garden in San Augustine under the direction of Wyman Robert Funeral Home in San Augustine.

Services were conducted by Bro. Don Skipper and Bro. Mark White.

A native of Sabine County, he lived in Nacogdoches a number of years. He lived in San Augustine until a few years ago. He was retired owner of McLemore Laundries in San Augustine and Nacogdoches and was a U.S. Army veteren.

Survivors include his wife, Opal McLemore of Nacogdoches; a son Vernon McLemore of Nacogdoches, as sister, Evon Tisdale of Lufkin, brothers Percy McLemore and Earl McLemore, both of San Augustine, Tommy McLemore of Houston and Lynn McLemore of San Augustine; three grandchildren; and two great grandchildren.

Pallbearers were Dr. Henry McLemore, Dutch Murray, James Roland Fuller, Gilbert Garrett, Arley Hensarling, and Tom Smith.

Honorary Pallbearers were Charles Bryan, Travis Price, Dr. Sam Gandy and Jessie Millard.

Ira married Bernice Opal Hensarling on 9 May 1937 in Dallas, Dallas County, Texas. Bernice (daughter of Joseph Abram Hensarling and Vivian Garrett) was born on 10 Jan 1918 in Denning Community, San Augustine County, Texas; died on 23 Jan 2012 in Nacogdoches, Nacogdoches County, Texas; was buried on 27 Jan 2012 in Liberty Hill Memorial Garden, San Augustine, San Augustine County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

His original Texas Birth Certificate listed him as Dalton McLemore. He was not known by this name as he was growing up, and was dismayed to discover this years later. He told his niece, Melinda, that he legally changed his name to John Lynn. Perhaps he was initially named in honor of his mother's brother-in-law, Dalton Cousins.

The Texas Birth Certificate in the name Dalton showed that he was the sixth living of nine children in total born to his mother.

https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/K6GV-FHK
Name: Dalton Mclemore
Event Type: Birth
Event Date: 26 Dec 1932
Event Place: San Augustine, San Augustine, Texas, United States
Gender: Male
Father's Name: Vessie Eugine Mclemore
Mother's Name: Nina Ophelia Fuller
Certificate Number: 98874
Digital Folder Number: 005035230
Image Number: 01691
Collection: Vessie Eugine Mclemore in entry for Dalton Mclemore, "Texas, Birth Certificates, 1903-1935"

Lynn served in the U.S. Army from January 24, 1955 to January 25, 1957, and was stationed at Fort Lewis in Washington State.

He spent most of his working life as a welder in Texas and Oklahoma. He and his wife Bobbie retired to the family homestead in San Augustine in the mid 1980's, where he raised cattle, and was overseer of the timber and wildlife on McLemore farmstead.

Sabine County Reporter
September 19, 2007
Page 11

John Lynn McLemore

John Lynn McLemore, 74, of San Augustine died Sept. 13, 2007 in Lufkin.

He was born Dec. 26, 1932 in San Augustine to Vessie Eugene McLemore and Nina Ophelia Fuller McLemore. He was a rancher and a veteran of the U.S. Army. He was also a member of the Rosevine Church of God.

Survivors: wife, Bobbie McLemore of San Augustine; daughters, Lynda Sue Michaelski and husband Patrick of Clear Lake, Debbie McAdams of Lufkin, Dayna Martin and husband Nathaniel of Nacogdoches; sons, Steven Nash, and wife, Lori of Marble Falls, David Nash and wife, Jerri of Texas City, Charles Henry McLemore of Broaddus, Kenneth Edward McLemore of San Augustine, Ray Lyn Frederick and wife, Alicia of Wells; brother, Tom McLemore and wife Bonnie of Houston; sister, Evon Tisdale of Lufkin; 20 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.

Funeral services were held Sunday, Sept. 16 at Wyman Roberts Memorial Chapel in San Augustine with Rev. Floyd Wright officiating. Interment followed at Rosevine Cemetery.

(Transcribed by Melinda McLemore Strong, Fall 2007; note that the original obituary showed Lynn's daughter as Linda Sue McMichaelski, in error)

A similar obituary appeared in the September 20, 2007 issue of the San Augustine Tribune, page 10.

(Medical):Prostate Cancer

John married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

John married Selma June Sparks before 1960. Selma (daughter of Henry Jewel Sparks and Ednie E. Murray) was born on 2 Jun 1929 in San Augustine, San Augustine County, Texas; died on 11 Sep 2002 in Lufkin, Angelina County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

John married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

John married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

John married Bobbie Joyce Denton on 2 Jan 1981 in San Augustine, San Augustine County, Texas. Bobbie (daughter of George Washington Denton and George Ann Furra) was born on 17 Jul 1946 in Nacogdoches County, Texas; died on 13 Aug 2020 in Nacogdoches County, Texas; was buried in Rosevine Cemetery, Rosevine, Sabine County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Notes:

Starr Funeral Home

Mildred Alyne Fuller Toner,86, our beloved Mother, passed away on Monday, February 7, 2011 at Baptist Orange Hospital in Orange, Texas. She peacefully departed this life with her devoted family by her side.

Mildred was born in Rosevine, Texas on January 12, 1925 she was the eldest child of James Herman Fuller and Ruthie Mae McCroskey.

Mildred grew up in Sabine County and graduated from Rosevine High School as Valedictorian. In order to attend Texas Women's University in the fall she also continued for six more weeks of instruction at Pineland High School and graduated from there as well. After a year of attending college at Denton, TX, Mildred transferred to Stephen F. Austin and continued college to become an educator. Unfortunately, World War II began and Mildred was needed to teach school at Brooklyn High School because many teachers were drafted.

Mildred left there, as many young women did, and joined the war effort by moving to Dallas to work in an aircraft factory and later to Beaumont to work at Bethlehem Steel. During the intervening war years she met her sweetheart, Francis James (Buddy) Toner in Beaumont, Texas, while working in the office at the port. Following the war, Mildred joined Buddy in Indianapolis , Indiana where he was attending Butler University and they were united in marriage. She became a part of an extended and loving Irish family. Buddy transferred to Texas A & M University where he would study to become a mechanical engineer. They left College Station to live in Beaumont, TX where in the early years of her marriage Mildred would quit her teaching job at Chenier Business College to become a fulltime mom. Mildred and Buddy would travel the United States as he worked for various companies as an engineer and plant manager. Finally ending up back in Orange, Texas they bought a home and enjoyed raising and educating their five children. As her children all entered school, not one to be idle, she held various jobs working in the offices at Sears, JC Penney and her son-in-law Michael Mazzola's Insurance office.

Always a lover of knowledge, when her oldest children began college she again felt an urge for higher education and attended Lamar University. She also felt it was very important to give back to the communities in which she lived and was a member of the Red Cross as a Gray Lady at Orange Memorial Hospital and a lifetime member of the PTA supporting teachers and education.

Mildred was a member of the Church of God her entire life, a devoted Christian, who participated fully at the churches in Orange and Rosevine (in later years) holding secretarial and Sunday school leader positions. After the death of her husband she built a home in Rosevine on the land where she was born. While living in Rosevine she worked as an Avon saleslady who achieved the Silver Circle Status within the company.

During her years in Orange and Rosevine she was always there to help care for and cheer on her children and grandchildren assisting her family in every way possible. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Francis James Toner, two sisters: Narvalyn Ellison, and Ola Jean Ford, four bothers: Conrad Fuller, Bobby Joe Fuller, and David Fuller and Kenneth Fuller. Those left to survive Mildred are her children: John Brendan Toner (Melaine) of Rosevine, Kathleen Ruth Toner Mazzola (Michael), Mary Camille Toner Fuller (Preston) and Frances Patrice Toner Lewis (Eddie) of Orange and Ramona Jean Toner Darnley (John) of The Woodlands. Also surviving are three brothers: Roland Fuller (Betty) of Nacogdoches, Herman Fuller (Jr.)(Charlene) of Rosevine, and Francis Dwain Fuller (Oquilla) of Houston. She is also survived by her beloved Uncle Ray McCroskey (Cortez) of Sarepta, LA.

Mildred leaves behind her 16 beloved grandchildren: Jack, Hunter, Shane, Chad, Rebel, Brendan, Amy, Amber, Jennifer, April, Patrice, Michael, Nick, Alex ,Tara, and Frank, and her 17 adorable great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be Saturday, February 12 at 2:00 PM at Starr Funeral Home in Hemphill, TX. The family will be receiving friends from 10 AM until the funeral begins. Interment will follow in Rosevine Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Rosevine Church of God or a charity of your choice.

Starr Funeral Home
510 Starr Street
Hemphill, Texas 75948
(409)787-3331
www.starrfuneralhome.com

Copied from the Orange Leader online
Also published in THE SABINE COUNTY REPORTER on February 16, 2011

Mildred married Francis James "Buddy" Toner on 30 Nov 1946 in Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana. Francis (son of Francis Patrick Toner and Katherine Donnelly) was born on 12 Sep 1923 in Kearny, Hudson County, New Jersey; died on 16 Nov 1986 in Wokingham, England; was buried in Rosevine, Sabine County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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SAN AUGUSTINE TRIBUNE 18 May 2000

Ruby Narvalyn Ellison, 73, of Rosevine died Monday, May 8, 2000 at Memorial Medical Center of East Texas in Lufkin. Mrs. Ellison was born October 17, 1926 in Rosevine as a daughter of the late Ruth (McCroskey) and Herman Fuller. She was a lifelong resident of the area and homemaker. Survivors include husband, Fred Ellison of Rosevine; daughters JoAnne Wise of Bronson and Debbie Duck of Rosevine; brother Conrad Fuller, Herman Fuller Jr, and David Fuller all of Rosevine, Roland Fuller of Nacogdoches and Dwain Fuller of Pasadena, sisters, Mildred Toner and Ola Jean Ford, both of Rosevine; nine grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Funeral services were held May 10 at Chapel of Starr Funeral Home Inc in Hemphill with Bro. Floyd Wright officiating. Interment followed at Rosevine Cemetery.

Ruby married Fred Ellison on 29 Apr 1950 in Texas. Fred was born on 17 Nov 1920 in Bronson, Sabine County, Texas; died on 20 Jul 2002 in Bronson, Sabine County, Texas; was buried in Rosevine Cemetery, Rosevine, Sabine County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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San Augustine Tribune 22 February 2001 page 12

CONRAD FULLER

Conrad Fuller, 72, of Rosevine died Thursday, Feb 8, 2001 at Memorial Medical Center of San Augustine.

Fuller, born Oct. 10, 1928, as a son of the late Herman and Ruth (McCroskey) Fuller, was a lifelong resident of Rosevine and a retired petroleum/gas truck driver. He was a US Air Force veteran and a member of Rosevine Church of God.

Survivors: wife, Nell Sanders Fuller of Rosevine; sons, Jimmy Fuller of Nacogdoches and Tony Fuller of Rosevine; a daughter Cindy Conley of Tyler; brothers, Junior Fuller and David Fuller, both of Rosevine, James Roland Fuller of Nacogdoches, and Dwain Fuller of Pasadena, sister, Mildred Toner and Jean Ford, both of Rosevine; eight grandchildren and six great-great grandchildren.

Funeral services were held at 2:00 pm Saturday, February 10, at Chapel of Starr Funeral Home in Hemphill with Bro. Floyd Wright, pastor of Rosevine Church of God, officiating. Interment followed at New Hope Cemetery near Milam.

Gerald married Nelda Faye "Nell" Jones in 1951. Nelda (daughter of Ottis Leon Jones and Bessie May Bragg) was born on 13 Oct 1934 in Milam, Sabine County, Texas; died on 30 Apr 2012 in Rosevine, Sabine County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Notes:

He served as a Corporal in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict.

Bobbie married Billie Joe Mitchell before 1965. Billie was born on 24 Sep 1938 in San Augustine County, Texas; died on 3 Jan 2011 in San Augustine County, Texas; was buried on 5 Jan 2011 in Goat Hill Family Cemetery, San Augustine County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

According to the book "A Pictorial History of Sabine County, Texas," Ola Jean was a member of the Bronson High School girls basketball team from 1949 to 1952, as well as being a member of the Future Homemakers of America.

The Sabine County Reporter
Wednesday, October 15, 2008
Page 11

Ola Jean Ford

Ola Jean Ford, 74, died Friday, Oct. 10, 2008, in Lufkin after an illness.

She was born on July 26, 1934, and lived most of her life in Rosevine. She retired as a bank teller from the Pineland State Bank in Pineland. She worked as a bank teller in the First National Bank in Orange from 1965 through 1976 when she moved back to Rosevine from Orange.

Survivors, son, Aston "Rusty" Ford of Gilmer; daughter, Karen BROWN of Rosevine; brothers, James Roland Fuller of Nacogdoches, David Fuller and H.D. "Junior" Fuller, both of Rosevine, and Dwain Fuller of Pasedena; sister, Mildred TONER of Rosevine; seven grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

Funeral services were held Monday, Oct. 13 in the Starr Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Rosevine Cemetery in Rosevine.

Services under the direction of Starr Funeral Home, Hemphill.

(Transcribed by Melinda McLemore Strong, October 2008)

A nearly identical obituary was in the October 16, 2008 issue of the San Augustine Tribune.

Family/Spouse: Living. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Mr. Herman Dalton "Junior" Fuller of Rosevine, Texas, passed away Saturday, October 19, 2019, at Hemphill Care Center.

Mr. Fuller was born April 29, 1936, in Sabine County, Texas, to parents James Herman and Ruth (McCroskey) Fuller and graduated from Bronson High School as valedictorian of his class. Junior was a longtime area resident and was widely recognized as a successful farmer, especially in the hay industry. He was a member of Rosevine Church of God and had formerly served with Rosevine Volunteer Fire Department. Junior was a "good neighbor" and through years had helped many in the Rosevine community as well as performing upkeep for the Rosevine School and Cemetery grounds for several years.

His survivors include his wife, Charlene (Ford) Fuller of Rosevine; a son, Steven Jay Fuller of Rosevine; daughters, Sandra Spaugh and Doris Butler and husband Gene, all of Rosevine; brothers, James Roland Fuller and wife Betty of Nacogdoches, Texas, and Francis Dwain Fuller of Pasadena, Texas; granddaughters, Heather Clouse and husband Jeremy, Jessica Forbis and husband Jason, and Rachel Spaugh; a grandson, Chet Spaugh; and great-grandchildren, Stori Forbis, Lysander Keco, and Briseida Keco.

He was preceded in death by his parents; sisters, Mildred Toner, Narvalyn Ellison, and Ola Jean Ford; and brothers, Conrad Fuller, David Fuller, and Bobby Joe Fuller.

Visitation will be held Monday, October 21, 2019, from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Wyman Roberts Memorial Chapel, located at 316 W. Columbia Street in San Augustine, Texas.

Funeral services are set for 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, October 22, 2019, at Wyman Roberts Memorial Chapel with Bro. Floyd Wright officating. Interment will follow at the Rosevine Cemetery, located on FM 1 in Rosevine.

Visit www.WymanRobertsFuneralHome.com for memories and condolences.

Arrangements are under the direction of Wyman Roberts Funeral Home in San Augustine.

Also published in The Sabine County Reporter, October 23, 2019, page 8

Herman married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

The Sabine County Reporter
January 27, 2010, Page 10

David Andrew Fuller, Sr, 69, died Tuesday morning in the San Augustine Memorial Hospital after an illness.

Fuller was a native and lifelong resident of Rosevine. He was the owner and operator of Fuller's Mobile Home Moving Service.

Survivors: his wife, June Fuller of Rosevine; son Jamie Dean Fuller of Bronson; daughter, Susan Renee Fuller Hendrix of Rosevine; and six grandchildren. He is also survived by brothers, James Roland Fuller of Nacogdoches, Herman D. Fuller of Rosevine, and Francis Dwain Fuller of Pasedena; and sister, Mildred Toner of Rosevine.

Fuller was preceded in death by son David Andrew Fuller, Jr. and daughter Brenda Faye Fuller Webb.

Funeral services were held Saturday, Jan. 23 at Rosevine Church of God in Rosevine. Interment followed at Rosevine Cemetery.

Services were under the direction of Starr Funeral Home Inc. in Hemphill. Online obituary and condolences posted at www.starrfuneralhome.com.

(Transcribed by Melinda McLemore Strong, January 2010)

A nearly identical obituary was published in the Januiary 28 issue of the San Augustine Tribune.

Rev. Floyd Wright officiated at his memorial service.

David married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Crystal married Elo Charles Findeisen on 22 Feb 1947 in Bexar County, Texas, and was divorced on 13 Oct 1970 in Bexar County, Texas. Elo was born on 1 Nov 1920 in Lavaca County, Texas; died on 3 Apr 2010 in New Braunfels, Comal County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Living. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

The Texas Birth index simply shows his gender and date of birth. His parents are listed as Joe Fuller Jr. and Ruth Ranier.

Marvin Wayne Fuller, 86, of Rosevine, Texas passed away Tuesday, February 1, 2022 in Sabine County Hospital.

He was born in Rosevine on September 21, 1935 to Joseph Spurgen Fuller and Ruth Beatrice Rainer. He was a lifetime resident of Sabine County and a member of Rosevine Church of God.

Wayne served as a member of the United States Air Force. After the USAF, he began working for Temple Lumber Company in Pineland, where he worked many years as a Supervisor. He was a member of Forest Lake Hunting Club where he loved to go to deer hunt. He was also all about his kids and grandkids, spending all the time he could with them.

Wayne is survived by his loving wife of 67 years, Freddie Griffin Fuller of Rosevine; sons, Ronny Fuller and wife, Vicci, of Rosevine, Randy Fuller and wife, Dana, also of Rosevine, Rusty Fuller and wife, Angie, of Lufkin and Ryan Fuller and wife, Mindy, of Joaquin; daughters, Patti Fuller Hand and husband, Jerry, of Woden and Pete Fuller Babcock and husband, Deryl, of Rosevine; grandchildren, Tammy Hand, Jenny Hand Brown, Dustin Fuller, Billy Dickerson, Lauren Toups, Aaron Toups, Samantha Fuller McElroy, Demi Fuller, Chase Fuller, Seeley Babcock, Drew Fuller and Kate Fuller; and great grandchildren Sarah Brown, Dean Brown, Kaden Hand, Kase Hand, Nick Fuller, Peyton Fuller, Ascher Carhart, Addison Decuir, Aidan Decuir, Skylar Toups, Creed McElroy and Carter McElroy.

He was preceded in death by his father, Joseph Fuller; mother, Ruth Cartwright; sister, Ramona Findeisen; brothers, Tommy Fuller and Keith Fuller; and granddaughter, Danielle Olivier.

Visitation will begin at 10:00 a.m. Friday, February 4, 2022 at Starr Funeral Home, 510 Starr Street, Hemphill, Texas.

Funeral services will follow visitation beginning at 11:00 a.m. in Starr Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Floyd Wright officiating.

Burial will follow services in Rosevine Cemetery with his grandsons Dustin Fuller, Billy Dickerson, Aaron Toups, Chase Fuller, Drew Fuller and Ryon Collier and great grandsons, Dean Brown, Kaden Hand, Kase Hand, Nick Fuller, Ascher Carhart, Skylar Toups, Aidan Decuir and Creed McElroy serving as pallbearers.

Condolences can be made and guest book may be signed online at starrfuneralhome.com.

Also published in The Sabine County Reporter, February 9, 2022

Marvin married Freddie Jean Griffin on 21 Aug 1954 in San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas. Freddie (daughter of Austin Elbert Griffin and Annie Arlee Moore) was born on 2 Aug 1936 in Sabine County, Texas; died on 17 Oct 2022 in Tyler, Smith County, Texas; was buried on 20 Oct 2022 in Rosevine Cemetery, Rosevine, Sabine County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

According to the Pictorial History of Sabine County, he played football at Hemphill High School circa 1954. Was also on the staff of the school library in 1956.

Keith Fuller, 81, of San Augustine, Texas passed away Thursday, May 30, 2019 at St. Joseph Regional Health Center in Bryan, Texas.

Keith was born October 1, 1937 in San Antonio, Texas to Joe and Ruth Fuller. He worked as a lineman for Deep East Texas Co-Op in San Augustine before retiring after many years of service.

He is survived by his son, Mike Fuller and wife, LaDonna, of Livingston, Texas and daughter, Martha Mazzella and husband, Mark, of Washington, Texas; brothers, Wayne Fuller and wife, Freddie, of Rosevine, Texas and Tommy and wife, Bonnie, of San Antonio, Texas; and numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Funeral services will begin at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, June 2, 2019 at Starr Funeral Home Chapel, 510 Starr Street, Hemphill, Texas with visitation beginning one hour prior to service. Bro. Floyd Wright will officiate.

Burial will follow service in Rosevine Cemetery in Rosevine, Texas under the direction of Starr Funeral Home.

Serving as pallbearers are S. J. Butler, Floyd Butler, Neil Beall, Harold Horn, David Davidson, and Darrell Turner.

Online book signing and condolences can be made at starrfuneralhome.com.

Jarvis married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Jarvis married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Jarvis married Enid Jerelene "Jerri" Smith on 17 Oct 1997 in Gregg County, Texas. Enid (daughter of William Franklin Smith and Nola Emily Mitchell) was born on 3 Mar 1933 in Fairdale, Sabine County, Texas; died on 27 Jun 2018 in Longview, Gregg County, Texas; was buried in Mt. Sinai Cemetery, Fairdale, Sabine County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Notes:

Robert Tisdale was born with Down's Syndrome. This fact never prevented him from being a loving and much loved son. Evon continued to teach school while she and Dale cared for their son at home. Bob attended Hudson High School, while his mother taught there. He graduated from Lufkin High School. Bob participated in numerous Special Olympics.

While working at the sheltered workshop in Lufkin, Bob took the bus every weekday to work. Evon reported that he was an extremely conscientious worker. She could never convince him to miss a day of work, even if he was sick. He would always insist on reporting for work, and would return home only when his supervisor made him go back home to go to bed.

In September, 1997, Evon wrote to her niece Melinda Strong: "I have placed Bob on a waiting list to go into a group home. There is such a long waiting list it may be two years before they can take him. Don't know is I can live without him. He helps take care of me now." Jan helped her mother move Bob to a group home in Beaumont in the summer of 1998. In a phone conversation with her niece in August, 1998, Evon reported that Bob seemed very happy in this new home, and continued to go to work daily at another sheltered workshop. Bob is able to go home to visit his mother at least one weekend each month.

Obituary

Robert 'Bob' Dale Tisdale, 55, was born February 23, 1957 in Lufkin, Texas, the son of Dale and Evon (McLemore) Tisdale. He passed away August 24, 2012 in Castle Pines Retirement Home. Throughout his life, everyone recognized that Bob was very special. When you met him, he greeted you with a handshake, a big smile on his face and, more than likely, he was going to tell you about Jesus. Bob was a man of great faith and Jesus was number one in his life. His whole being reflected his faith and his joyful praise changed the whole atmosphere of any gathering. Throughout his life he touched so many lives and shared the love of Jesus with so many, that today as he has come face to face with his Jesus, he is no doubt hearing, 'Well done, my faithful son'. The family would like to express a special thank you to the Burke Center, Castle Pines Retirement Home, Heart-to-Heart Hospice, and all of the many healthcare professionals and caregivers that gave such tender loving care to Bob. The surviving family includes his sister and brother-in-law, Janet and A. E. 'Pete' Peterson of Lufkin; niece, Sheryl Falk and husband Richard Retz of Houston; nephew, Lee J. Rawcliffe and his daughter Emily of Houston; uncle, Thomas McLemore and wife, Bonnie, of Houston; and many cousins, other relatives and a host of friends. He is preceded in death by his parents, Dale and Evon Tisdale. Funeral services will be held on Monday, August 27, 2012 at 2:00 p.m. in the Gipson Funeral Home Chapel with Harold Hancock, Minister, officiating. Visitation will be held on Sunday afternoon, August 26, 2012 from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at Gipson Funeral Home. Interment will be in the Broaddus Cemetery in Broaddus, Texas immediately following the services. Condolences may be offered at www.gipsonfuneralhome.com

Published in The Lufkin Daily News on August 26, 2012
Also published in The Sabine County Reporter on September 5, 2012, Page 9

Notes:

The following is excerpted from a cover story in "Services: The Magazine for the Building Service Contracting Industry" Volume XIV, Number 1, January 1999.

PROFILE: BSCAI's New President Donald McLemore, CBSE McLemore Building Maintenance, Inc.

Donald McLemore, CBSE, heads a major Southwest building service company. This year, he will lead the Building Service Contractors Association International. In this interview, McLemore describes his company, his philosophy, and his vision for BSCAI and the industry.

How did McLemore Building Maintenance get started? I first arrived in Houston in 1964 with $35 in my pocket and no automobile. After several types of jobs, sometimes three at the same time, I settled down to the pick up and delivery of laundry and dry cleaning for almost five years. However, I had been raised in an entrepreneurial family, and was continually looking around for something I could do on my own. We looked at a washeteria, a fast food restaurant, a bar, a laundry, and a fishing marina. I told Torah Lee---I got married in 1966--that I could be the fishing guide and she could run the store and take care of the bait. She didn't seem to like that idea or the one about owning a bar. She said I would drink up all the profits. Early one morning I was picking up Dr. Walker's office laundry, and he was complaining about his cleaning service. I told him that I could do what he needed done if he would let me try. He gave me the job and a week later I had bought several other small accounts from another contractor. That was September 1, 1970. The first month's total billing was $513.50 but we did all the work so it was a pretty good profit. Married, two very young children, a brand new home, and on July 3, 1971, I gave up the laundry business and went into the janitorial industry full time. It was one of the hardest decisions I ever had to make but one that I have never regretted.

MBM is a family-owned and run business. What roles or positions do your family members fill? Torah Lea retired after 26 years in January 1997 but still comes in whenever we are short-handed. Keith, our oldest son, started sweeping floors in our warehouse 12 years ago, and has been the Houston Operations Manager for the past five years. Curtis, our youngest son, came on board five years ago in Special Services and is Director of Marketing and Sales today. Stephanie, Curtis's wife, is the MBM Office Manager. Evita, Keith's new wife, started as an assistant to the Human Resources Manager. Then there is Nina, my sister. She is the Executive Secretary and has been with us for 13 years. Of course, there are many others who are just like my kids whom have been here for years.....Last year's BOMA Building of the Year in Houston was cleaned by MBM for Trammel Crow. We clean and cut the yards on several hundred phone company buildings in three states. A chemical plant that is spread out over six thousand acres with 124 buildings...

Obituary

Graveside services for Donald McLemore, 76 of North Zulch, Texas, will be held at 10:45 A.M., Monday, September 12, 2016 at the Houston National Cemetery in Houston, Texas. A visitation will take place from 6 P.M. to 8 P.M., Friday, September 9th at the Madisonville Funeral Home in Madisonville, Texas. Immediately following the services on Monday, a reception will be held at 110 Fargo, Houston, Texas 77006.

Donald Earl McLemore was born on January 26, 1940 in San Augustine, Texas to Vessie Earl & Velta (Rawson) McLemore. He was the owner of McLemore Building Maintenance, Inc. from 1970 to 2003 and a past president of Building Service Contractors Association International (BSCAI). Although Donald was retired, he continued raising cattle and working on his ranch, the Lazy M Ranch, which looked very much like a state park because of its pristine condition. Donald loved nature and feeding the deer and squirrels that made their home on the ranch. He also enjoyed spending time with his grandson and granddaughter. They each had their very own lake to fish in when they came to visit. Donald had lived in North Zulch for the past fifteen years, coming from The Woodlands, and he was a member of the Bethlehem Lutheran Church.

Donald passed away on September 7, 2016 at his home in North Zulch, Texas. He was preceded in death by both of his parents; brother, Edward Bruce McLemore; sister, Wanda Kay McLemore and daughter-in-law, Elvira McLemore. Surviving family members include wife, Torah Lea McLemore of North Zulch; sons, Keith Alan McLemore of The Woodlands and Curtis Eugene (Stephanie) McLemore of The Woodlands; sister, Nina Weimmer of Spring and grandchildren, Jake Ryan McLemore and Sarah Corinne McLemore.

Madisonville Funeral Home in Madisonville, Texas is in charge of all arrangements.

Copied from www.waltersfuneralhome.com

Donald married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Notes:

After graduating from High School in San Augustine, Wanda enrolled in a dental hygiene program at the University of Texas Health Science Center in Galveston. She was killed in an auto accident by a drunk driver one weekend when she was traveling home.

Notes:

Known as Bruce. He was a welder, and also loved to hunt and fish. He killed feral hogs to supplement his income.

Obituary

Mr. Edward Bruce McLemore, 54, of San Augustine entered into rest Wednesday, March 16, 2011, at his residence in San Augustine County.
Edward Bruce was born to Velta (Rawson) McLemore and Earl McLemore on November 28, 1956, in San Augustine County, Texas. He was a welder for Brown and Root, and was a operator Advanced Aeronautics. He was a member of the Baptist Church.

He is survived by: Daughter: Brandy and her husband, Craig Hutchins of Baytown, Grandchildren: Kendall and Cooper Hutchins of Baytown; Brother: Donald Earl McLemore and his wife, Tora Lea of Madisonville; and Sister: Nina Weimer of Houston.

Funeral services will be held Saturday, March 19, 2011, 10:00 A.M., Wyman Roberts Memorial Chapel with Bro. Randy Mills officiating. Visitation will be Friday evening, 5:00 til 8:00 P.M. in Wyman Roberts Funeral Home. Burial will be in Thomas Cemetery, San Augustine County.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Earl and Velta McLemore; Sister: Wanda Kay McLemore

Pallbearers will be Brad Stewart, Tim Sowell, Ken Lee, William Whitton and Robert Cartwright

Wyman Roberts Funeral Home
San Augustine, Texas
www.timeformemory.com

A nearly identical obituary was in the March 23, 2011 issue of the Sabine County Reporter, Page 14.

Edward married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Edward married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Served in the Armed Forces. Operated and expanded the laundry business started by his father. As is a McLemore tradition, he involved his children in the business with him.

Obituary

Vernon Earl McLemore, 79, went to be with the Lord on May 19, 2018, after a brief illness. This was exactly one month short of his 80th birthday. He was surrounded by family. Vernon was born on June 19, 1938, in San Augustine, Texas to the late Ira "Ray" McLemore and Opal Hensarling McLemore. Vernon was a staff sergeant on active duty in the US Air Force from 1961 to 1962. He was then in the US Air Force Reserves from 1961-1966. After his years of service, Vernon worked in the family Locker Plant alongside his father Ray. During this time they also opened the first McLemore Laundry in San Augustine. He treasured the community of San Augustine and wanted the people to have a nice laundry in town. McLemore Laundry has grown to four locations and continues to be a family business.

Mr. McLemore was married to his loving wife Brenda on June 19th, 1984. Vernon was a Christian man with deeply embedded Christian values and had a passion for studying the bible and sharing the word. In his younger years, Vernon enjoyed his only hunting love; that of quail hunting. He had a zeal for training and working his quail dogs. He was also an avid beekeeper. Vernon had a farm and cattle in the Chireno area where he spent much time up until his stroke in 2010. His years of working with cattle led him to enjoy attending the cattle auction each week even up until the past couple of weeks. He also had numerous friends in the community who he enjoyed playing dominoes with weekly. Most recently, Vernon also enjoyed spending time with his sweet little great-grandchildren Hailey, Caden, Kash, Hurley, Abby and Calvin.

Vernon was preceded in death by his parents; a sister, Linda Ann McLemore Jackson; and a great-grandson, Kase. He is survived by his wife of 34 years Brenda McLemore of Nacogdoches, Texas; his children, Varron McLemore and wife Rae Janette of Nacogdoches, Texas; Sarah McLemore Hudgins and husband Todd of Athens, Alabama; Angela Strong and husband Curtis of Bryan, Texas; Michelle Strong and husband Barry of Flower Mound, Texas; Melissa Crabtree of Bryan, Texas; 12 grandchildren; and 6 great-grandchildren.

His funeral will be held at 10:00 a.m. Friday, May 25, 2018, at Cason Monk-Metcalf Sunset Chapel officiated by Alton Shaw. Interment will follow at Liberty Hill Memorial Garden in San Augustine, Texas. There will be a time of visitation for family and friends from 6:00 '96 8:00 Thursday, May 24, 2018, at Cason Monk-Metcalf Funeral Home. [Song Leader was his son, Vincent Eric McLemore. The hymns chosen were "The Old Rugged Cross", "Trust and Obey" and "It is Well With My Soul."].

Pallbearers will be Vincent Eric McLemore, Elliott Jackson, Nicholas Jackson, Christopher Strong, Garrett Hudgins, James Gaines, Bradley Lusk, and Ryan McAllister. Honorary Pallbearers will be Lenvelle Stanaland, Truman Hudgins, Larry Jackson, Jamie Santoyo Flores, Lud Davis, and Mike Fussell.

Please visit www.CasonMonk-Metcalf.com to leave your online condolences and memories.

Arrangements are under the direction of Cason Monk-Metcalf Funeral Directors, Nacogdoches.

FAMILY
Brenda McLemore, Wife
Varron McLemore and wife Rae Janette, Son
Sarah McLemore Hudgins and husband Todd, Daughter
Angela Strong and husband Curtis, Daughter
Michelle Strong and husband Barry, Daughter
Melissa Crabtree, Daughter
1 2, Grandchildren
0 6, Great-Grandchildren
Ira "Ray" McLemore, Father
Opal Hensarling McLemore, Mother
Linda Ann McLemore Jackson, Sister
Kase ., Great Grandson
PALLBEARERS
Vincent Eric McLemore , Active Pallbearer
Elliott Jackson , Active Pallbearer
Nicholas Jackson , Active Pallbearer
Christopher Strong , Active Pallbearer
Garrett Hudgins, Active Pallbearer
James Gaines , Active Pallbearer
Bradley Lusk , Active Pallbearer
Ryan McAllister , Active Pallbearer
Lenvelle Stanaland , Honorary Pallbearer
Truman Hudgins , Honorary Pallbearer
Larry Jackson , Honorary Pallbearer
Jamie Santoyo Flores, Honorary Pallbearer
Mike Fussel, Honorary Pallbearer
Lud Davis , Honorary Pallbearer

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Lynda was a gracious and beautiful woman, and a caring mother. She loved antiques, and showcased them in her home. She also was interested in family and genealogy. She died after a valiant struggle with cancer.

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Linda married William Androus "Willie" Page, Jr on 16 Mar 1979 in San Augustine, San Augustine County, Texas. William was born on 30 Oct 1935 in Huntington, Angelina County, Texas; died on 20 Dec 1983 in San Augustine, San Augustine County, Texas; was buried in Magnolia Cemetery, Woodville, Tyler County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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The Sabine County Reporter
May 25, 2011
Page 1

Toner retiring; to be honored with reception

On Wednesday, May 25 Sabine County will say goodbye to one of its dedicated public servants as County Extension Agent John Toner retires after 25 years of service.

In honor of Toner's work, the public is invited to celebrate his many years of work at a retirement party to be held Tuesday, May 31, on the second floor of the Sabine County Courthouse from 2 to 4 p.m. During the event people are encouraged to come out and wish Toner well over cake and coffee.

Obituary

John Toner, 71, of Rosevine, Texas passed away Friday, November 15, 2019 at CHI Hospital in Lufkin, Texas.

John was born in Rosevine, Texas on January 30, 1948 to Francis James Toner and Mildred Alyne Fuller. He was a graduate of SFA, receiving his Masters in Agriculture and going on to become a Sabine County Extension Agent for Texas Agriculture Life Extension Service. John was a veteran of the United States Navy, having served in Vietnam. He was a member of the VFW and served as a member of Farm Bureau.

John is survived by his wife, Melaine Toner of Rosevine, Texas; sons, Shane Toner and wife, Betsy, of Nacogdoches, Texas and Brendan Toner and wife, Lindsay, of Nacogdoches, Texas; daughter, Tara Bragg and husband, Danny, of Pineland, Texas; sisters, Kitty Mazzola and husband, Michael, of Orange, Texas, Camille Fuller and husband, Preston, of Orange, Texas, Frances Lewis and husband, Eddie, of Orange, Texas, and Ramona Darnley and husband, John, of The Woodlands, Texas; and grandchildren, Shelby, Peyton, Brantley and Brenlee.

He is preceded in death by his parents.

Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Monday, November 18, 2019 at Starr Funeral Home, 510 Starr St., Hemphill, Texas.

Funeral services will begin at 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, November 19, 2019 at First Baptist Church, 301 Mann St, Hemphill, TX with Bro. Floyd Wright officiating.

Burial will follow services in Rosevine Cemetery in Rosevine, Texas with Jack Fuller, Chad Fuller, Frank Fuller, Hunter Lewis, Michael Mazzola, Nick Darnley, Alex Darnley, Adam Moore, Jes Harrington and Michael Bellard serving as pallbearers.

Condolences may be left and guestbook may be signed at www.starrfuneralhome.com.

Copied from the Starr Funeral Home website
Also published in the Sabine County Reporter, November 20, 2019, Page 5

A photo gallery in the November 9, 2022 issue of the Sabine County Reporter (page 12), "Veteran's Salute 2022," noted John Toner of a Veteran of the US Navy, and included his photo.

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Deborah Sue Duck, 64, of Rosevine, Texas passed away Thursday, December 7, 2023 in Humble, Texas.

Debbie was born January 5, 1959 in Houston, Texas to Fred Ellison and Ruby Narvalyn Fuller Ellison. She was a lifetime resident of Rosevine and attended Rosevine Church of God. She was a waitress and a homemaker who enjoyed gardening and taking care of her plants. She loved to spend time with her grandchildren.

She is survived by her daughters, Tabrika Logan of Lufkin, Tori Sowell of Rosevine, and step-daughter, Robin Ezernack and husband, Josh, of Bronson; step-son, Justin Duck and wife, Emily, of Waco; brother, Kenneth Ellison and wife, Jill, of Rosevine; sister, JoAnne Riley and husband, Robert, also of Rosevine; grandchildren, Jayren Herrera, Ariona Buckley, Madison Sowell, Carson Sowell, Hudson Sowell, Jace Ezernack, Elly Ezernack, Sylvie Ezernack and Jack Duck; great granddaughter, Mahala; and best friends, Dorothy Latham and Debbie Sue Jacks.

Debbie was preceded in death by her husband, John Duck and son, Kyle Ellison.

Funeral services will begin at 1:00 p.m. Monday, December 11, 2023 in Starr Funeral Home Chapel, 510 Starr Street, Hemphill, Texas with Bro. Floyd Wright officiating.

Visitation will be held prior to service from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m.

Burial will follow services in Rosevine Cemetery with Doug Fuller, Clay Ellison, Carson Sowell, Joey Sowell, Zach Hall and Jason Forbes serving as pallbearers and Steve Fuller as honorary pallbearer.

Memories and condolences may be shared at starrfuneralhome.com.

Downloaded from Starr Funeral Home website

Also published in The Sabine County Reporter, December 13, 2023, Page 4

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Deborah married John Edward Duck on 17 Oct 1993 in Sabine County, Texas. John (son of Cleveland James Duck and Janis Dean Tolbert) was born on 26 Aug 1961 in Jefferson County, Texas; died on 28 Sep 2020 in Lufkin, Angelina County, Texas; was buried in Rosevine Cemetery, Rosevine, Sabine County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Michael was born when his father was stationed at Ellington AFB in Houston, where he served as a Liason Advisor working with the Reserve Air Crews. This group also moved cargo for the armed services throughout the US and South America.

Michael excelled in sports and hoped to become a coach after finishing college. He enlisted in the United States Air Force at the age of 18, and planned to attend college with the G.I. Bill after completing his term of service. He played on several base teams, and at Kelly AFB played softball, basketball, and football. Michael's death came without warning, following a base softbally game. He had not been sick, and at 6'2' and 180 lbs. he was the picture of health. After his death, the Baker Flight team dedicated its season to his memory, and all players wore his number on their shoulder. There was standing room only at the Rosevine Church of God for his memorial service, some of his military friends came from as far away as Idaho.

A Mike Fuller Memorial Fund was established in San Augustine to raise money for the local little league, and the ball field where Mike played his last game was named the "Mike Fuller Memorial Field."

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Obituary

Funeral services for Larry Fuller will be held Friday, April 6, 2018, 2:00 p.m. at the San Augustine County Cowboy Church in San Augustine with Bro. Danny Dodson and Joe Consford officiating. Visitation will be Thursday, April 5, 2018, 5 til 8 p.m. at Wyman Roberts Funeral Home. Burial will be in the Rosevine Cemetery in Sabine County.

Larry Darnell Fuller was born on August 6, 1966 in San Augustine, Texas to Bobbie Joe Fuller and Billie Jo Mitchell Fuller of San Augustine. He was raised one of seven children and graduated from San Augustine High School in 1984. Larry married the love of his life, Betsy Hakenewerth Fuller, "his Sunshine", on July 23, 1988. He and Betsy were blessed with 3 beautiful daughters, Johna Malynn, Josie Marie, and Jayne Makayla. His family continued to grow with two sons-in-law, Cody Clark "Nemo" and Tyler Adams. He was also blessed with his first grandchild, Lainey Rae Clark "Buggie", and another girl, Jolie Reese Adams, on her way.

Larry spent his life behind the wheel, driving many different big trucks. He also spent many hours running dozers, which he loved very much. He was a member of Central Baptist Church in Center, Texas, where he received the Lord as his Savior May 18, 1997. He joined his heavenly Father on April 3, 2018 at 4:17 P.M.

Those left to cherish his memory include his Wife: Betsy Hakenewerth Fuller Children: Johna & Cody Clark; Josie & Tyler Adams; and Baby Jayne Fuller Grandaughters: Lainey Rae Clark and Jolie Reese Adams (due September 12) Siblings: Vicky Justice & Husband Terry, Ricky Bennefield & wife Clara, Randy Bennefield & wife Kitty, Delenia Stroud and husband Kenny, Doug Fuller & wife Tammy, and Andy Fuller & wife Stacy; father & mother-in-law of 30 years in July, Larry & Mary Hakenewerth; sister-in-law, Bonnie Kelly & husband Sam; Cole Fuller & wife Krystal & daughter, Hayslee; Jessie Fuller.

Many nieces, nephews, and great-nieces & nephews

He is preceded in death by his parents Bobbie Joe Fuller and Billie Jo (Mitchell) Fuller

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Per Evon Tisdale, he died in a truck accident.

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SAN AUGUSTINE TRIBUNE 24 February 2000

Brenda Fuller Webb

Brenda Fuller Webb, 28, of Rosevine died February 17 at Trinity Mother Frances Hospital in Tyler. Funeral services were held Sunday, Feb. 20, 2000 at Starr Funeral Home in Hemphill with burial at Rosevine Cemetery. A native of Rosevine, she was a beautician. Survivors include her husband, John Webb of Rosevine; parents, David and June Fuller of Rosevine; brother Jamey Fuller of Rosevine; sister, Susan Hendrix of Rosevine; and grandparents, Fay and Tom House of Springhill.

(Transcribed by Melinda McLemore Strong)

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