TEXAS of theUnitedMethodistChurch ANNUAL 2009 Journal K CONFERENCE MEMOIRS MEMOIRS K-1 MEMOIRS DECEASED 2008 – 2009 Ministers Box, Donald R. (RE), died July 8, 2008 Boyles, Lois June (FE), died July 12, 2008 Clements, Clinton Huey (RE), died January 12, 2009 Cunningham Jr., William Roy (RE), died January 17, 2008 Crowder, William Durwood (FM), died March 16, 2008 Daviss, Isaiah (RE), died June 20, 2008 Dunnam, Spurgeon Murray (RE), died January 6, 2009 Espie, Saul (RE), died March 22, 2008 Fort St., Joseph Winn (RE), died October 12, 2008 Gray, Ulysses S. (RE), died May 29, 2009 Haskell, William A., (RE), died August 4, 2008 Johnson, Robert E. (RL), died October 25, 2008 Kelley, Larry Reynolds (RE), died May 26, 2009 Kellow, Keith (RE), died October 23, 2008 Latta, Thomas (FL), died November 20, 2008 Modd, Thomas R. (RE), died May 28, 2009 Morgret, David N. (FE), died August 3, 2008 Nelson, Bradley (FL), died December 17, 2008 Prickett, Joseph Randall (FM), died March 26, 2008 Riley, Doyle (RE), died November 12, 2008 Scott, Leslie David (RE), died May 3, 2008 Smith, D. Richard (FL), died October 7, 2008 Snell, Simon (RE), died April 27, 2008 Stanton, LeRoy (RE), died January 5, 2009 Watkins, Russell J. (FE), died April 12, 2009 Zenor, Hughes Earl (AM), died February 16, 2008 Minister’s Spouses Mr. John Bess, died June 13, 2008 Mrs. Christine Garroutte, died July 25, 2008 Mrs. T. Mac (Ginger) Hood, died March 3, 2008 Mrs. Dorothy Iwig, died December 31, 2008 Mrs. June Landrum, died October 28, 2008 Mrs. Allen (LaVerne Hadnot) Mayes, died January 15, 2008 Mrs. Merle A. Jones, died August 8, 2008 Mr. Larry Mobley, died July 25, 2008 Mrs. Richard (Shirley June) Phillips, died March 21, 2008 Mrs. Foy May Reagan, died July 25, 2008 Mrs. David (Alice Sherlyne) Russell, died March 05, 2008 Mrs. Linda Scott, died January 26, 2009 Mrs. Ruth Jonte Smith, died March 15, 2009 Mrs. Joyce Whiddon, died October 14, 2008 K-2 MEMOIRS Rev. Donald Box Rev. Donald Box a graduate of Luther Burbank High School in San Antonio, earned the Eagle Scout Badge and attended Trinity University before receiving his B.S. degree from Southwestern University in 1944. He attended the Perkins School of Theology at Southern Methodist University from 1944-1947. He also did some grad- uate work at Texas A&M University in 1951-1952. Rev. Donald Box served in the Texas Conference from 1943-1987. He served the Buckholts and Tracey circuits while still a student at Southeastern University. These appointments included: Normangee-Flynn, Wells, Rosebud, St. Paul’s-Bryan, Lindale, San Augustine, Gladewater, Mineola, Nederland, First, Parkcrest-Houston, Canton, Alameda-Houston, Anahuac, Rockdale-St. John’s, Lott and Chilton, Stonehouse, England. Following his retirement , he served Lott and Chilton and spent his last two years in ministry from 1988-1990 at Stonehouse Methodist Church, Gloucestershire and England. Rev. Donald Box married Rudy Edith Waters of Willis Ville, Arkansas on August 6,1946. Two sons Paul Waters Box of Idabel, Oklahoma, Stephen Preston Box and wife Linda of Canton, TX. Grandchildren Stephen Paul Douglas Box, Houston, TX, Sarah Ashley Box of Denton, TX Brian Preston Box, John Richard Henry Box of Canton, TX and Christopher Rose of San Diego, California. Reverend Clinton Huey Clements Rev. Clinton Huey Clements attended Wharton Junior College where he graduated with an Associate of Arts Degree and received a physics award while there. Rev. Clements then went to Southern University of Georgetown and received his B.A. in Religion in 1963. After completing one semester at Perkins School of Theology, Rev. Clements decided to finish taking courses of studies by correspondence so he would be available to work on plans to build a new church, which caught on fire while liv- ing in Milano. Rev. Clements served churches in Chappell Hill, Milano, Huntsville, Groveton, Overton, Malakof, Parker Memorial in Houston and Teague before retiring in 1989. Rev. Clinton Clements married his wife of 64 years Norma Jean Clements of Lake Jackson, Texas. They were married August 6, 1944. One son Clint, wife Rebecca Ann, two grandchildren, Sara Beth and Madison Nicole Clements, all of Pearland, Texas. Reverend Isaiah Thompson Daviss, Sr. Reverend Isaiah Thompson Daviss Sr. attended Piedmont public school and Navasota High School. Isaiah proceeded to obtain his Bachelor of Science degrees from Bishop College and Texas Southern University. He furthered his education at Gammon Theology Seminary. He was drafted into the United States Army in 1942 where he served his country with MEMOIRS K-3 honor and distinction during World War II. The Lord called Reverend Daviss to proclaim His gospel as he served in the Baptist Church for seven years. He then entered the ministry as an ordained elder in the Texas Gulf Coast Methodist Church in 1956. His first appointment was at Houston Mallalieu United Methodist Church. He also served as the pastor at Houston Shaw Tabernacle (1958), Lovelady Circuit (1960), Liberty Circuit (1963), Anahuac Circuit (1967), Houston Salem (1971), Houston St. Andrews (1973), Brenham Circuit (1975), Bryan/College Station Circuit (1976), Galveston St. Paul (1977), Dickinson Faith (1978), Houston Union Memorial (1979), Conroe Metropolitan (1981), and Cleveland Circuit (1985). He retired from pastoral leadership in 1983. Reverend Isaiah Daviss married his wife of 61 years, Jenera Larry Daviss on May 10, 1947. Five chil- dren Isaiah T. Daviss Sr. and wife Maria Daviss, Arthur Leon Daviss, David Larry Daviss Sr. and wife Elza M. Daviss, daughter’s Anna Maria Daviss and Tina Elaine Daviss. Six grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Reverend Claude S. Decelle Reverend Claude S. Decelle attended Panola Junior College in September 1968. He then attended Stephen F. Austin University, where he received his B.S. degree in 1975. He went on to Perkins School of Theology, where he earned his Masters Degree. Rev. Decelle served First Methodist-Deweyville; First Methodist-Spurger; Shelbyville; Carroll Chapel, Joaquin & Paxton; Falvey Memorial-Wells, Texas; Pineland & Lake Rayburn; Fairfield First Methodist & Dew United Methodist; Center First; Hardy Memorial-Texarkana, TX; Giddings First UMC and Page UMC after retiring in June of 1993. Claude served Shady Chapel United Methodist from 6/99 – 6/02. Reverend Decelle married Jane Kimball on July 28, 1962. They were not blessed with children but they shared 46 years of marriage together and worked as a team in every appointment of their ministry. Reverend Joe W. Fort, Sr. Rev. Joe W. Fort Sr. served his entire ministry within the bounds of the Texas Annual Conference. He began with student appointments in Mineola and Murchison. After graduation he went on to found the Memorial UMC in Beaumont. He followed this appointment at Christ UMC, Houston, Canton 1st, and Sugar Land 1st. He then served Deer Park UMC and followed this appointment at Robert’s Avenue UMC in Beaumont. He also served Groves, Glenbrook (Houston), Gladewater, Jacksonville First, Crosby, and Wills Point. He graduated from Beaumont High School, and went on to attend Lamar Tech. He completed his grad- uate studies at Southern Methodist University, graduating with a Bachelor of Arts degree in 1952. He went on to pursue a seminary education at the Perkins School of Theology, graduating in 1955. Rev. Joe W. Fort Sr. was married to Dorothea Davis for almost fifty years until her death. There are four children, Mary, Joe Jr., Tom, Marguerite and ten grandchildren. Following Dorothea’s passing Joe K-4 MEMOIRS married Frankie Latham. They enjoyed a brief, happy marriage until her death a few years ago. Reverend William Allen Haskell Rev. William Allen Haskell attended Texas A & M University, where he received his Bachelor of Science and Southern Methodist University securing a Masters of Theology. Rev. Haskell served Ministers Chapel UMC in Grapevine, Texas; Delhi UMC-Delhi, Louisiana; Gentilly UMC – New Orleans, Louisiana; Wesley UMC – Sulphur, Louisiana; Terrace UMC – Houston, Texas; St. Paul’s UMC – Bay City, Texas and First UMC – Markham, Texas. Rev. Haskell is survived by his daughter Lynda Begnaud and husband Jerome of Houston; son Mark Haskell and wife Debbie of Bartlesville; grandchildren Will Haskell of Bartlesville; Chris and wife Michiko Haskell of Austin; Dallas Begnaud and wife Carrie and their children Elias, Deacon and Forest of Lafayette, Louisiana; Cameron McBride and husband Scott and their children Cameron and Avery of Waxahachie, Texas. Reverend Robert E. Johnson Rev. Robert E. Johnson attended Kemp High School in Bryan, Texas, graduating as an honor student. Upon graduation, he joined the Navy, where he served four years as a United States Coast Guard. Once discharged from the U.S. Coast Guard, he attended Texas State College which is now known as Texas Southern University in Houston, Texas. He furthered his education by completing Dental assistance school and became a medical equipment repairman. While also becoming a business owner Rev. Johnson became a member of Crestmont UMC, its lay leader and later, became a Methodist minister. Rev. Johnson also attended South Methodist University’s Perkins School of Theology, completing the requirements to become a local pastor. He was an outstanding pastor, serving in the Leon, Walker and Harris counties. He retired from ministry in 1996. Rev. Robert E Johnson was married to Mabel Johnson for over 40 years and had one son named Ralph Johnson. Dr. David Morgret Reverend David Morgret graduated High School in Sebewing, Michigan in 1962. He attended Olivet Nazarene College before joining the U.S., Army in 1966 and retired a Master Sergeant with 24 years of service. In 1997 he received his Bachelor of Arts Degree from Warner Southern University in Lake Wales, Florida. He accepted his Student Pastorate appointment to First UMC Winona, Texas in June of 1997, where he served for four years while attending Perkins School of Theology at Southern Methodist University.