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June 25, 2001 Permian Basin Obituaries Billy Robert Hext ODESSA Billy Robert Hext, 61, of Odessa, came into this world on Aug. 25, 1939, in Pampa, Texas, to John Cecil and Mildred McPherson Hext, and went home to be with his Lord on June 20, 2001. While we miss him greatly, we rejoice in the assurance that he is now with Jesus in his Heavenly home. His love for Odessa began at the age of 10. After graduating Odessa High School in 1957, he served in the Marine Reserve for eight years. Bill married Melanie Jane Murrell of Odessa, his wife of 42 years, on Feb. 3, 1959. Bills career was spent in the oil industry. After serving several years as the President of Woolley Tool and its Parent Company Chromalloy, Bill left to found PEP Inc., with long-time friend and partner, B.D. Berryhill of Odessa. From 1981 to 1997, Bill managed a thriving business throughout the ups and downs of the oil industry. In 1997, Bill and B.D. sold PEP Inc. to National Oilwell Corp. Bill and Jane established the Hext Family Foundation and Heritage Family Limited Partnership in June 1998. The foundations purpose is to advance cancer research, promote vocational education and support Christian charities. The foundation serves as a perpetual example of the generous spirit of Bill Hext. Bills new business ventures include Positive Impact Waste Solutions Inc., Legacy Golf Corporation, Heritage Properties and Vista Residential Development Corp. In 1998, Bill continued to serve the community he loved as City Councilman from District 2. Two years later, Bill was elected Mayor of Odessa. Bill loved representing the people of Odessa, and he did so with great humor, love and compassion. His visionary leadership and his efforts to unify Odessa and Midland are highlights of his political legacy. To all his endeavors, Bill brought his faith. He was a member and served as an elder of Grace Christian Fellowship Church. He proudly told of his relationship with Christ and how it shaped his life and his family. Bill is survived by: his wife Jane, his two daughters, Melinda Spencer and her husband Tim of Midland, Texas, and Susan Palmer and her husband Mark, also of Midland, Texas; his parents, Cecil and Mildred Hext of Odessa; his sisters, Kay Murry of Eastland, Texas, and Edna Williams of Mexia, Texas; and five grandchildren, Ben, Andrew and Rachael Spencer, and Preston and Samuel Palmer. Within the hearts of his family, friends, business associates and many, many more, Bill lives on. The good seeds he planted during his time here will continue to grow and be a blessing. Public visitation will be held from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. today and 8 a.m. to noon Tuesday in the Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home Chapel. The family will receive friends from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. today in the Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral services are scheduled for 2 p.m. Tuesday, June 26, 2001, in the First Baptist Church of Odessa. Interment will follow in the Sunset Memorial Gardens Cemetery under the direction of Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home. The family suggests memorials be made to the American Cancer Society, 811 Central Dr., Odessa, Texas 79761 or your favorite charity. _________________________________________________________________ Nola Margaret ODESSA Nola Margaret (Hinds) Henderson, 84, of Odessa passed away Saturday, June 23, 2001, at her residence. Mrs. Henderson was born Jan. 17, 1971, in Winters, Texas, to Nugent C. and Bessie Hinds. She married the late Travis William Moreland on Dec. 26, 1936, in Ballinger. They lived most of their married life in Odessa. Mrs. Henderson married the late Robert S. Henderson on Dec. 31, 1963, in San Angelo. He preceded her in death in 1985. Mrs. Henderson graduated from Odessa College as an LVN and practiced at Shannon Hospital and Park Plaza Nursing Home in San Angelo until her retirement in 1983. She was a member of the YMCA Rocker-ettes, a seniors line dancing group, and had been a founding member of the Friendship Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star No. 1008. She is survived by one sone, Duane Moreland and his wife, Judith, of Odessa; one daughter, Glenda Nix Ball and her husband, Brian, of Dallas; one stepson, Robert S. Henderson Jr. and his wife, Pam, of San Angelo; two brothers, J. Norris Hinds of Odessa and James E. Hinds of Belton; six grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; several nieces, nephews, cousins and many friends. Public visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Monday, June 25, 2001, at Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home. Funeral services are scheduled at 3 p.m. Monday, June 25, 2001, at the Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home Chapel. Graveside services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, June 26, 2001, at Fair Mount Cemetery, San Angelo, Texas. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, 811 Central Drive, Odessa, Texas 79761 or Community Care Hospice, 3641 N. Dixie Blvd., Odessa, Texas, 79762. Services entrusted to Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home. _________________________________________________________________ Copyright © 2000, 2001 Odessa American. All rights reserved.