John T. Adams John T. Adams, 84, of Cross Plains TX, passed away Tuesday 5/3/11 at home with his wife and sister with him. He was born in Midland, TX on 4/6/27 to John Elkins Adams and Elna Enyart Adams. They moved to Colorado City shortly after his birth, where he spent his childhood and teen years, graduating from Colorado High School in 1944. Johnny, as he was known to family and friends, eagerly joined the Navy immediately upon graduation, and served in the Pacific theater, mainly on the island of Guam. At the war’s end, he returned to Colorado City, and worked for the Post Office, and shortly thereafter became engaged to his lifelong love, Bettye Sue Vaught. They were married on 12/24/47, and embarked on a remarkable 63 year journey together. He went to work for Shell Pipe Line Corp. as a pipeliner in 1950, in Wink, TX. He and Bettye Sue drove into town in a brand new Ford Crestliner that remains in the family to this day. Their career with Shell took them to several locales, in West Texas and South Louisiana, offering the opportunity to experience varied cultures and lifestyles. He retired from Shell in 1984, as District Superintendant, in Midland, TX. In 1953, after the birth of their first son, Tommy, they purchased acreage in Callahan Co., near Cross Plains, TX. In partnership with his sister Elizabeth and her husband Pat Shield. They farmed, ran cows on the place, and fell in love with the area, their neighbors, and people of Cross Plains. Their second son, Doug, was born in 1957, and shortly thereafter they acquired another parcel of land nearby. It was here that they chose to spend their retirement years. John survived by his wife, Bettye Sue, his sister Elizabeth Shields of Abilene, sons Tommy and wife Cheryl, of Midland, and Doug, of Wimberley. He and Bettye Sue have six grand children – Andra Adams of Dallas, Adrienne Goodwin of New Orleans, Doug Duncan of San Angelo, Alan Adams of LaPlace, La., Greg Duncan of Lubbock, and Sarah Adams of Austin. John was cremated, and his family will have a private service upon delivery of his ashes. The family asks that, in lieu of flowers, memorials be directed to Project Pride of Cross Plains for the upkeep of the Robert E. Howard Museum. Bob Alexander Gentlemen, here is the obituary for Bob Alexander, he came to Baker for the Butte construction in 1954 and retired from Baker in 1988. He worked on the Ozark line before that and a stint in McCamey, but not sure of his total years, I think about 40. Always thought of as one of the best Electrical Techs and an unwavering Christian testimony. Take care, Ed Funeral Services for Bob Alexander, 91 of Spearfish, SD will be at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, September 2, 2014, at the Rotunda Chapel at the Black Hills National Cemetery in Sturgis, SD. Bob passed away on Thursday, August 28, 2014 at his home in Spearfish, SD. Robert Stanley Alexander was born October 27, 1922 on a farm just outside of Sleeper, Missouri, the son of Neal and Carrie (Brown) Alexander. Bob was the seventh of eight children. He attended Goodwin country school and graduated from Stoutland High School at the age of 16. When Bob wasn’t in school, he worked long, hard hours farming with his dad. In March of 1943, Bob enlisted in the Army and began attending Ripon College in Ripon, WI. He earned the rank of Staff Sergeant during WWII. As part of the 71st Division, he spent 17 months deployed in combat during the European Theater and played a major role in the liberation of concentration camps. After returning from the war, he traveled to California, Missouri, Kansas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, and Oregon working on the railroad. Bob then went to work for Shell Pipeline, where he worked as an electrical technician for nearly four decades. On May 24, 1953, Bob was united in marriage to Gussie Wilson. His job took them to Oklahoma, Texas and finally Baker, Montana where they raised their four children: Jamie, Joel, Rena and Kyle. After he retired, Spearfish, SD became their home. Bob accepted Jesus Christ as his personal Savior at an early age and served as a deacon, music director, and Bible study teacher most of his adult life. Bob loved life, and his family meant the world to him. He passed down his unmatched work ethic, wonderful sense of humor, love for baseball and homemade ice cream, and his passion for music to his kids and grandkids. His energy, wit, and good health belied his 91 years, and he only suffered from illness the last month of his life. Bob was preceded in death by his parents; an infant brother; a brother, Claun; four sisters, Hazel, Eunice, Hester and Lucille; and his beloved friend and son, Kyle. He is survived by Gussie, his wife of 61 years; three children, Jamie (Dan) Crothers, Joel (Karen) Alexander, and Rena (Jeff) Tauck; 13 grandchildren who knew him as “GrandBob”, Wynn (Ashley), Laurel (Cory), Kalan, Evan (Brittany), Zachary, Kyle (Heather), Ryan, Bradley (Sarah), Braxton, Jillian, Dillan (Emma), Adam, and Brenna; four great-grandchildren, Trey, Jack, Quinn, and Wyllow; one sister, Eva Maye Sherrer; numerous nieces and nephews; and many others whose lives he influenced. Memorials may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project ~ 1 South Nevada Avenue, Suite 205 ~ Colorado Springs, Colorado 80903 ~ www.woundedwarriorproject.org . http://www.stevensonfuneralhome.com/obit.asp?ID=3206 Rudolph Joseph Alexis ALEXIS Rudolph Joseph, Alexis, departed this life on Wednesday October 10, 2012. The son of Randolph Stanley and the late Brenda Alexis Stanley and husband of the late Karen St. Ann Alexis. Father of Latoya Alexis. Brother of Yvette Pollard and Cherie Bishop. Grandfather of Joseph Martin and Landon Alexis. He is also survived by devoted in-laws Mr. and Mrs. Morris St. Ann and a host of other relatives and friends. Relatives and friends of the family also pastor, officers and members of Mt. Olive Baptist Church, employees of Shell Pipeline , Nairn, La. are invited to attend a Visitation on Sunday, October 14, 2012 at Rhodes Funeral Home, 1020 Virgil St. Gretna, La. From 6 to 8 pm. Funeral service will be held on Monday, October 15, 2012 at Mt. Olive Baptist Church, Hwy. 23 Boothville, La. At 11 am. Visitation will begin at 10 am. Interment: Our Lady of Good Harbor, Buras, La. Officiating Pastor Theodore Turner. Arrangements by D.W. Rhodes Funeral Home, 1020 Virgil St. Gretna, La. Please visit our website www.rhodesfuneral.com to sign the guest book. Published in The Times-Picayune from October 12 to October 14, 2012 Dale J. "Andy" Anderson | Visit Guest Book ANDERSON Dale J. "Andy" Anderson, age 87, of Pearl River, LA, passed away on Monday, August 16, 2010, at Oschner Northshore Hospital in Slidell. Beloved husband of Paddie R. Anderson. Father of the late Marsha A. Walker and the late Gregory Dale Anderson. Son of the late: Hal and Edith Anderson. Also survived by a granddaughter, Darcy Walker Krause, and a great-granddaughter, Anderson DeLayne Krause. He was preceded in death by a brother, Donald H. Anderson, and a sister, Lenore Dawson. Mr. Anderson was born in Morrilton, Arkansas, and had been a resident of Pearl River, Louisiana since 1978. He was a United States Marine Corps veteran of World War II, and had retired from Shell Pipeline. Mr. Anderson was a member of the Christian Church of Slidell. Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the funeral. Funeral Services will be held at HONAKER FUNERAL HOME, 1751 GAUSE Blvd. WEST (IN FOREST LAWN CEMETERY), Slidell, LA on Thursday, August 19, 2010 at 12:00 noon. Interment will be in Westlawn Cemetery in Gretna, Louisiana. Friends may visit at the funeral home on Thursday from 10:00am until service time. Donations to: Christian Church of Slidell, 57030 Allen Road, Slidell LA 70461 preferred, in lieu of flowers. Please visit www.honakerforestlawn.com to sign guestbook. Arrangements by Honaker Funeral Home, Inc., Slidell, LA. Published in The Times-Picayune on August 18, 2010 DOFFIE NICK ANDREWS DOFFIE NICK ANDREWS, loving husband, father, grandfather, and friend, died peacefully on the 25th of September 2009, after a brief illness.He was born on the 27th of April 1918, in Bessemer, Alabama, to Nicholas Pete and Eugenia Metropolis Andrews. Shortly after his birth, the family left Alabama and moved to Corsicana, Texas. They later moved to Waco, where he graduated from Waco High School. He enlisted in the Navy in 1940 and served during World War II, stationed for two years in New Guinea. After the war, he returned to Texas and began working for Shell Oil Company. He met his future wife at the wedding of a cousin, and they married on the 3rd of November 1946. Shell soon transferred them to Houston, where he enrolled at the University of Houston and earned his degree at night, while still working at Shell. He retired from Shell after forty years and enjoyed a long and healthy retirement, playing golf, traveling, and entertaining his grandchildren, who were the light of his life.He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Margaret, and his brothers, Peter Andrews, Angelo Andrews and James Andrews. He is survived by his daughter, Mary Leyh and her husband, Steve; grandsons, Nicholas Leyh and Christopher Leyh; sisters, Katherine Riddle and Mary Norsworthy of Dallas; brother, John Andrews and his wife, Wanda of Dallas; and numerous nieces and nephews.He was a longtime member of Second Baptist Church.