1858 - 1930 (71 years)
Generation: 1
1. | Mary Cordelia "Delia" Buckley was born on 10 Dec 1858 in Texas; died on 18 Feb 1930 in Sabine County, Texas. Mary married Henry Strickland White, Jr on 22 Dec 1877 in Sabine County, Texas. Henry (son of Henry Strickland White, Sr and Mary Etta "Polly" Vardeman) was born on 15 Apr 1857 in Sabine County, Texas; died on 2 Jul 1901 in Hemphill, Sabine County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 2. William Clarence White was born about 1879 in Sabine County, Texas; and died.
- 3. Henry Ernest White was born on 2 Jan 1882 in Hemphill, Sabine County, Texas; died on 2 May 1960 in Nacogdoches, Nacogdoches County, Texas; was buried in Hemphill City Cemetery, Hemphill, Sabine County, Texas.
- 4. Rutha Benina "Nina" White was born on 15 Apr 1884 in Texas; died on 6 Nov 1960 in Hemphill, Sabine County, Texas; was buried in Hemphill City Cemetery, Hemphill, Sabine County, Texas.
- 5. Mary Ella White was born in Oct 1887 in Texas; died on 17 Sep 1969 in Hemphill, Sabine County, Texas; was buried in Hemphill City Cemetery, Hemphill, Sabine County, Texas.
- 6. Archie B. White was born in Jun 1890 in Texas; and died.
- 7. Minnina C. White was born in May 1893 in Texas.
- 8. Arlis Jessie White was born in Jan 1896 in Texas; and died.
- 9. Olive Ophelia White was born on 27 Jan 1900 in Texas; died on 16 Jul 1975 in Jasper, Jasper County, Texas; was buried in Hemphill City Cemetery, Hemphill, Sabine County, Texas.
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Generation: 2
3. | Henry Ernest White (1.Mary1) was born on 2 Jan 1882 in Hemphill, Sabine County, Texas; died on 2 May 1960 in Nacogdoches, Nacogdoches County, Texas; was buried in Hemphill City Cemetery, Hemphill, Sabine County, Texas. Notes:
In 1920, he was living in the home of his widowed mother and younger brother.
His Texas Death certificate, viewable online at FamilySearch.org, Texas Deaths, 1890-1976, indicates that he was a retired merchant.
Name: Henry Ernest White
Death Date: 05 Feb 1960
Death Place: Nacogdoches, Nacogdoches, Texas
Gender: Male
Race: white
Death Age: 78 years
Estimated Birth Date:
Birth Date: 02 Jan 1882
Birthplace: Hemphill, Texas
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name:
Father's Name: Henry Strickland White
Father's Birthplace:
Mother's Name: Mary Cordelia Delia Buckley
Mother's Birthplace:
Occupation: Merchant
Place of Residence: Hemphill, Sabine, Texas
Cemetery: Hemphill Cemetery
Burial Place: Hemphill, Texas
Burial Date: 06 Feb 1960
Additional Relatives: X
Film Number: 2116165
Digital Film Number: 4135999
Image Number: 1053
Reference Number: cn 11826
Collection: Texas Deaths, 1890-1976
(Research):
Census Listings:
1930 Census
Texas, Sabine County, JP 1
Enumerated April 28, 1930
ED 202-3 SD 19 Sheet 6A Stamped 28
63-66
White, Henry E Head M W 48 M 23 Tx Tx Tx Grader Man State Highway
White, Sarah E Wf F W 42 M 18 Tx Tx Tx
White. Lillian A Dtr F W 24 S Tx Tx Tx Stenographer Chevrolet Co
White, Sibyl E. Dtr F W 21 S Tx Tx Tx Teacher Public School
White, Buna E Dtr F W 13 S Tx Tx Tx
(Medical):See attached sources.
Henry married Sarah Evelyn "Evie" Boyd on 30 Nov 1904. Sarah (daughter of William Henry Boyd, Sr. and Sarah Elizabeth "Sallie" McGown) was born on 31 Aug 1887 in Sabine County, Texas; died on 17 Dec 1967 in Hemphill, Sabine County, Texas; was buried in Hemphill City Cemetery, Hemphill, Sabine County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 11. Lillian A. White was born about 1905 in Sabine County, Texas; and died.
- 12. Sibyl Ernestine White was born on 12 Nov 1908 in Sabine County, Texas; died on 23 Jun 2001 in Nacogdoches, Nacogdoches County, Texas.
- 13. Buna White was born on 11 May 1915 in Texas; died on 31 Dec 1930 in Texas; was buried in Hemphill City Cemetery, Hemphill, Sabine County, Texas.
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4. | Rutha Benina "Nina" White (1.Mary1) was born on 15 Apr 1884 in Texas; died on 6 Nov 1960 in Hemphill, Sabine County, Texas; was buried in Hemphill City Cemetery, Hemphill, Sabine County, Texas. Notes:
Name: Nina White Davidson
Death Date: 06 Nov 1960
Death Place: Hemphill, Sabine, Texas
Gender: Female
Race: W
Death Age: 76 years
Estimated Birth Date:
Birth Date: 15 Apr 1884
Birthplace: Texas
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name:
Father's Name: Henry S. White
Father's Birthplace:
Mother's Name: Cordelia Buckley
Mother's Birthplace:
Occupation: Housewife & Mother
Place of Residence: Hemphill, Sabine, Texas
Cemetery: Hemphill
Burial Place: Hemphill, Sabine, Texas
Burial Date: 08 Nov 1960
Additional Relatives: X
Film Number: 2116618
Digital Film Number: 4166556
Image Number: 41
Reference Number: 68134
Collection: Texas Deaths, 1890-1976
Rutha married Richard Franklin Davidson on 28 Dec 1902 in Sabine County, Texas. Richard (son of William Richard Davidson and Sarah Josephine Drawhorn) was born in Apr 1882 in Texas; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 14. Ethelyn May Davidson was born on 5 Oct 1903; died on 14 Feb 1989.
- 15. Winnie Ora Davidson was born on 21 Dec 1904; died on 15 May 1971.
- 16. Zeda Fay Davidson was born on 30 Dec 1906; died on 30 Jun 2003 in Hemphill, Sabine County, Texas.
- 17. Mattie Carlyn Davidson was born on 15 Feb 1909; died on 15 Sep 1977.
- 18. Reggie Franklin Davidson was born on 22 Sep 1911; died on 30 Nov 1945.
- 19. Lola Cordelia Davidson was born on 4 Dec 1913 in Texas; died on 24 Jul 1980 in Beaumont, Jefferson County, Texas; was buried in Hemphill City Cemetery, Hemphill, Sabine County, Texas.
- 20. Hubert Henry "Dick" Davidson was born on 27 Mar 1916; died on 8 Aug 1967.
- 21. Madie Josephine Davidson was born on 10 May 1918.
- 22. Hester Maxine Davidson was born on 9 Feb 1921 in Hemphill, Sabine County, Texas; died on 6 Jan 2001 in Houston, Harris County, Texas; was buried in Hemphill City Cemetery, Hemphill, Sabine County, Texas.
- 23. Betty Pauline Davidson was born on 9 Feb 1921; died on 13 Jul 2001 in San Augustine, San Augustine County, Texas.
- 24. Jack Monroe Davidson was born on 1 Oct 1924; died on 18 Jan 1972.
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5. | Mary Ella White (1.Mary1) was born in Oct 1887 in Texas; died on 17 Sep 1969 in Hemphill, Sabine County, Texas; was buried in Hemphill City Cemetery, Hemphill, Sabine County, Texas. Notes:
Name: Mary Ella White
Death Date: 17 Sep 1969
Death Place: Hemphill, Precinct #1, Sabine, Texas
Gender: Female
Race:
Death Age: 81 years
Estimated Birth Date: 1888
Birth Date:
Birthplace:
Marital Status:
Spouse's Name:
Father's Name: Henry White
Father's Birthplace:
Mother's Name: Cordelia Buckley
Mother's Birthplace:
Occupation:
Place of Residence:
Cemetery:
Burial Place:
Burial Date:
Additional Relatives:
Film Number: 2218188
Digital Film Number: 4168796
Image Number: 85
Reference Number: 67375
Collection: Texas Deaths, 1890-1976
Kay Parker McCary, in her transcription of the Hemphill City Cemetery, indicates she shares a double marker with her sister, Olive.
(Research):
Census Listings:
1930 Census
Texas, Sabine County, Hemphill Town, Pr. #1
ED 202-2 SD 19 Sheet 4B
85-101
White, Ella Head F W 42 S Tx Tx Tx Seamstress Tailor Shop
White, Olive O Sister F W 30 S Tx Tx Tx None
85-102
White, Archie B Head M W 40 M 36 Tx Tx Tx Concrete worker Brickyard
White, Maude M Wf F W 27 m 23 Ind Ind Ind
White, Arlis J Brother M W 34 D/S Tx Tx Tx Concrete worker Brickyard
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6. | Archie B. White (1.Mary1) was born in Jun 1890 in Texas; and died. Notes:
In 1920, twenty-nine year old Archie was a farmer and the head of household of a family of nine, including his widowed mother, 2 sisters, 2 brothers, a sister-in-law and three nieces. By 1930, he was listed as married for 4 years, and his brother Arlis was living with him.
(Research):
Census Listings:
1930 Census
Texas, Sabine County, Hemphill Town, Pr. #1
ED 202-2 SD 19 Sheet 4B
85-101
White, Ella Head F W 42 S Tx Tx Tx Seamstress Tailor Shop
White, Olive O Sister F W 30 S Tx Tx Tx None
85-102
White, Archie B Head M W 40 M 36 Tx Tx Tx Concrete worker Brickyard
White, Maude M Wf F W 27 m 23 Ind Ind Ind
White, Arlis J Brother M W 34 D/S Tx Tx Tx Concrete worker Brickyard
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8. | Arlis Jessie White (1.Mary1) was born in Jan 1896 in Texas; and died. Notes:
(Research):
Census Listings:
1930 Census
Texas, Sabine County, Hemphill Town, Pr. #1
ED 202-2 SD 19 Sheet 4B
85-101
White, Ella Head F W 42 S Tx Tx Tx Seamstress Tailor Shop
White, Olive O Sister F W 30 S Tx Tx Tx None
85-102
White, Archie B Head M W 40 M 36 Tx Tx Tx Concrete worker Brickyard
White, Maude M Wf F W 27 m 23 Ind Ind Ind
White, Arlis J Brother M W 34 D/S Tx Tx Tx Concrete worker Brickyard
Arlis married Susie Hortense Casparis before 1936. Susie was born about 1911 in Texas; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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9. | Olive Ophelia White (1.Mary1) was born on 27 Jan 1900 in Texas; died on 16 Jul 1975 in Jasper, Jasper County, Texas; was buried in Hemphill City Cemetery, Hemphill, Sabine County, Texas. Notes:
Name: Olyve Ophelia White
Death Date: 16 Jul 1975
Death Place: Jasper, Jasper, Texas
Gender: Female
Race:
Death Age: 75 years
Estimated Birth Date: 1900
Birth Date:
Birthplace:
Marital Status:
Spouse's Name:
Father's Name: Henry White
Father's Birthplace:
Mother's Name: Cordelia Buckley
Mother's Birthplace:
Occupation:
Place of Residence:
Cemetery:
Burial Place:
Burial Date:
Additional Relatives:
Film Number: 2243828
Digital Film Number: 4167851
Image Number: 95
Reference Number: 61174
Collection: Texas Deaths, 1890-1976
Kay Parker McCary, in her transcription of the Hemphill City Cemetery, indicates she shares a double marker with her sister, Ella.
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Generation: 3
10. | Leslie Norman White (2.William2, 1.Mary1) was born about 1902. Notes:
He married Rosie Warner, and they are the parents of Patsy Rose White. Patsy Rose White married Hershell Lindsey.
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12. | Sibyl Ernestine White (3.Henry2, 1.Mary1) was born on 12 Nov 1908 in Sabine County, Texas; died on 23 Jun 2001 in Nacogdoches, Nacogdoches County, Texas. Notes:
SAN AUGUSTINE TRIBUNE 28 June 2001
Dr. Sibyl W. Wyatt
Graveside services for Dr. Sibyl W. Wyatt, 92, of Nacogdoches were conducted by the Reverend Justin Beadles of Grace Bible Church at Sunset Memorial Park on June 25, 2001 at 10 am. Dr. Wyatt entered her larger life on June 23, 2001, in Nacogdoches, Texas. She was born November 12, 1908, on the White Plantation in the Gravel Hill Community in Sabine County, the daughter of Henry Ernest White and Sarah Evelyn Boyd White.
She is survived by a son, Gayle D. Wyatt, of Nacogdoches and several cousins, nieces and nephews.
A native East Texan, Dr. Wyatt taught British Romance and Victorian literature at Stephen F. Austin State University for twenty-five years. Prior to joining the SFA faculty, she taught and served as a high school teacher and principal in public schools; and while on leave from SFA for doctoral work, she held a teaching fellowship at Rice University.
Cason Monk-Metcalf Funeral Directors in charge of services.
It is noted in the Bob Bowman's book, THE MYSTERY OF LADY BOUNTIFUL, that Sibyl White became principal of Hemphill High School in the 1940s and was perhaps the first woman in Sabine County to earn a Ph.D. (Bowman, p. 55).
Family/Spouse: Archie Wyatt. Archie was born on 11 Jan 1906 in Texas; died on 4 May 1969 in Center, Shelby County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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13. | Buna White (3.Henry2, 1.Mary1) was born on 11 May 1915 in Texas; died on 31 Dec 1930 in Texas; was buried in Hemphill City Cemetery, Hemphill, Sabine County, Texas. Notes:
She shares a triple headstone with her parents, Ernest and Evie White, at the Hemphill City Cemetery.
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19. | Lola Cordelia Davidson (4.Rutha2, 1.Mary1) was born on 4 Dec 1913 in Texas; died on 24 Jul 1980 in Beaumont, Jefferson County, Texas; was buried in Hemphill City Cemetery, Hemphill, Sabine County, Texas. Lola married John Thomas "Mac" McGown, Sr. on 15 Mar 1941. John (son of Andrew Lewis "Bud" McGown and Emma B. Waller) was born on 2 Apr 1918 in Burkeville, Newton County, Texas; died on 13 Jan 2002 in Beaumont, Jefferson County, Texas; was buried in Hemphill City Cemetery, Hemphill, Sabine County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 32. John "Johnny" Thomas McGown, Jr. was born on 27 May 1949 in Jefferson County, Texas; died on 5 Jan 1972 in Beaumont, Jefferson County, Texas; was buried in Hemphill City Cemetery, Hemphill, Sabine County, Texas.
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20. | Hubert Henry "Dick" Davidson (4.Rutha2, 1.Mary1) was born on 27 Mar 1916; died on 8 Aug 1967. Notes:
When he registered for the draft during World War II, he was a resident of Baton Rouge
Name Hubert Henry Davidson
Event Type Draft Registration
Event Year Range 1940-1945
Event Place Baton Rouge, East Baton Rouge, Louisiana, United States
Gender Male
Birth Date 27 Mar 1916
Affiliate Publication Title Draft Cards (1st Registration) for the State of Louisiana
Affiliate ARC Identifier 2169763
Digital Folder Number 004735994
Image Number 01078
Citing this Record:
"Louisiana, First Registration Draft Cards, compiled 1940-1945", index and images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.2/9MNH-CY6L : accessed 13 Jun 2014), Hubert Henry Davidson, .
Hubert married Claudia Evelyn McGown on 31 Jul 1939. Claudia (daughter of Andrew Henderson McGown and Vitura Evelyn "Lina" Whitehead) was born on 1 Sep 1917 in Bronson, Sabine County, Texas; died in Nov 1989. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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22. | Hester Maxine Davidson (4.Rutha2, 1.Mary1) was born on 9 Feb 1921 in Hemphill, Sabine County, Texas; died on 6 Jan 2001 in Houston, Harris County, Texas; was buried in Hemphill City Cemetery, Hemphill, Sabine County, Texas. Notes:
Shown as Hester C. on census records
SABINE COUNTY REPORTER 10 January 2001
Hester Davidson Collier, 79, of Hemphill died Saturday, January 6, 2001 at a Houston hospital.
Mrs. Collier, born Feb. 9, 1921, in Hemphill as a daughter of the late Ruthie Nina (White) and Richard Frank Davidson, was a retired registered nurse, having served as company nurse for Mossier Steel. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church and American Business Women's Association.
Survivors: sons, William Collier and Craig Collier, both of Houston; daughter Susan Jones of Houston; sisters Betty Ferguson and Zeda Schultz, both of Hemphill and Madie Snowden of Beaumont; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were held Jan. 8 at the chapel of Starr Funeral Home Inc. in Hemphill with Bro. D.W. McCasland officiating. Interment followed at Hemphill City Cemetery.
Hester married Barnett Craig "Barney" Collier, Jr. on 3 Jul 1946. Barnett was born on 23 Sep 1921 in Alabama; died on 16 Jul 1990; was buried in Hemphill City Cemetery, Hemphill, Sabine County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 38. Living
- 39. Living
- 40. William Maurice Collier was born on 8 Jan 1962 in Houston, Harris County, Texas; died on 30 Jun 2011 in LaPorte, Harris County, Texas; was buried on 2 Jul 2011 in Hemphill City Cemetery, Hemphill, Sabine County, Texas.
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23. | Betty Pauline Davidson (4.Rutha2, 1.Mary1) was born on 9 Feb 1921; died on 13 Jul 2001 in San Augustine, San Augustine County, Texas. Notes:
Betty Pauline Davidson Ferguson
Betty Pauline Davidson Ferguson, 80, of Hemphill died July 13, 2001, at San Augustine Memorial Hospital.
Funeral services were held at 10:00 am Monday, July 16, 2001, at Starr Funeral Home in Hemphill with burial at King Cemetery.
A native and longtime resident of Hemphill, she was a U.S. Postal Service postmaster.
Survivors include her son, Hadley Ferguson of Jasper; daughter Rhonda Brooks of Bronson; sisters Zeda Schulze of Hemphill and Madie Snowden of Beaumont; and two grandchildren.
(San Augustine Tribune, 19 July 2001)
Betty married James Gay Ferguson on 24 Dec 1940. James (son of George Kellie Ferguson and Mattie Martha Wiggins) was born on 13 Feb 1915 in Texas; died on 24 Jan 1977 in Sabine County, Texas; was buried in King Cemetery, Milam, Sabine County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 41. James Hadley Ferguson was born on 7 Nov 1948 in Pineland, Sabine County, Texas; died on 23 Feb 2016 in Houston, Harris County, Texas; was buried in King Cemetery, Milam, Sabine County, Texas.
- 42. Living
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Generation: 4
30. | Helen Ruth Morgan (15.Winnie3, 4.Rutha2, 1.Mary1) was born on 6 Aug 1926 in Bronson, Sabine County, Texas; died on 19 Aug 2015 in West Point, Fayette County, Texas. Notes:
Helen Ruth Morgan
Helen Ruth Morgan was born to Winnie Ora Davidson Morgan (USPS Post Master in Bronson, TX) and Jesse Monroe Morgan (owner of the only Texaco gas station in Bronson) on August 6 1926 in Bronson, Texas and passed away in West Point, Texas on August 19. 2015. She was their only child.
Ms. Morgan attended Bronson High School, there, she met Milton Carroll Johnson and in 1946 they married. Helen was married two other times but passed away a happy single woman. She spent her last 16 years in companionship with her dearest friend and roommate, Mary Jo Brown. They had become known around West Point as "Thelma and Louise." They were always ready to go dancing or to watch their favorite football teams (Cowboys and Longhorns). Laughter was their trademark.
Ms. Morgan received her Registered Nurse (RN) degree in the Army Corp during the final days of World War II. She was on the front lines during the tragic 1947 Texas City explosions and fires that devasted their community.
Her children are Carroll Monroe Johnson (deceased), with the surviving children being Dwayne (Butch) Edward Johnson of San Antonio, Tx, Ronald (Pete) Anthony Johnson of West Point, TX, and her only daughter Sydna Johnson of West Point, TX, along with 8 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren and 3 great-great grandchildren.
May she rest in peace with a smile on her lips, laughter in her heart, and dances in her step.
(Transcribed by Melinda McLemore Strong, September 2015)
The Sabine County Reporter
August 26, 2015, Page 10
Helen married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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32. | John "Johnny" Thomas McGown, Jr. (19.Lola3, 4.Rutha2, 1.Mary1) was born on 27 May 1949 in Jefferson County, Texas; died on 5 Jan 1972 in Beaumont, Jefferson County, Texas; was buried in Hemphill City Cemetery, Hemphill, Sabine County, Texas. Notes:
He shares a triple headstone at the Hemphill City Cemetery with his parents. He was a student at Lamar University at the time of his death. He died in an accident, when his motorcycle hit a parked care in Beaumont.
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40. | William Maurice Collier (22.Hester3, 4.Rutha2, 1.Mary1) was born on 8 Jan 1962 in Houston, Harris County, Texas; died on 30 Jun 2011 in LaPorte, Harris County, Texas; was buried on 2 Jul 2011 in Hemphill City Cemetery, Hemphill, Sabine County, Texas. Notes:
The Sabine County Reporter
July 6, 2011, Page 12
William Maurice Collier
William Maurice Collier, 49, died Thursday, June 30, 2011, in his home in La Porte after an illness.
He was born in Houston to Barney and Hester Davidson Collier. He was a warehouseman for the Centerpoint Energy Company and had lived in the Houston area all his life.
He is survived by his wife, Rebecca Ann Collier of La Porte; daughters, Elaine Hamman of Oklahoma City, OK, and Candis Lovelace and her husband Travis of Aurora; grandson, Christian Peyton Lovelace; brother; and sister, Susan Jones of Tennessee.
Graveside services were held Saturday, July 2, in the Hemphill Cemetery.
Services were under the direction of Starr Funeral Home in Hemphill..
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41. | James Hadley Ferguson (23.Betty3, 4.Rutha2, 1.Mary1) was born on 7 Nov 1948 in Pineland, Sabine County, Texas; died on 23 Feb 2016 in Houston, Harris County, Texas; was buried in King Cemetery, Milam, Sabine County, Texas. Notes:
James Hadley Ferguson, 67, of Hemphill, died Tuesday morning in the V.A. Hospital, Houston, Texas. Hadley was born in Pineland to Gay and Betty Davidson Ferguson. He lived in Sabine County all his life and was a overland truck driver with the handle "Midnight Rider". Hadley was a veteran of Vietnam serving in the U.S. Army, he was also a member of the Hemphill V.F.W. Post and the Patriot Riders.
He is survived by his sister Rhonda Brooks of Bronson, his niece Sarah Brooks Todd of Milam and great nephew Colin Todd of Milam.
Visitation will be from 5:00pm until 8:00pm, Friday, February 26, 2016, in the Starr Funeral Home, 510 Starr St., Hemphill, Texas. Funeral services will be at 2:00pm, Saturday, February 27, 2016, in the Starr Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in the King Cemetery, Milam, Texas.
Copied from the Starr Funeral Home website
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