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August 28, 2001 Permian Basin Obituaries Obituaries Index James Harold Harrison ODESSA - James Harold Harrison, 87, of Odessa passed away Saturday, Aug. 25, 2001, at Parks Methodist Retirement Village. He was born Jan. 10, 1914, in Otto. He received his bachelor of business administration degree from Baylor University. Mr. Harrison moved to Odessa in 1991 from Jal, N.M. He was a retired accountant for El Paso Natural Gas Co. and had worked in the plant operations office in Jal for 37 years. He is survived by a brother, Marvin Harrison of Midland; two nephews; and three great-nephews. Graveside services will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 29, 2001, at the Perry Methodist Cemetery in Perry. Mr. Harrison will lie in state at Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home until noon today, Aug. 28, 2001. Memorials may be made to your favorite charity. Services entrusted to Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home. Robert Lee 'Bob' Hyden ANDREWS - Robert Lee "Bob" Hyden, 77, of Andrews was taken into the hands of his Lord Sunday, Aug. 26, 2001. Bob was born May 23, 1924, in Corsicana to Myrtle Lee and Archie Hyden. Bob spent 10 years in the United States Marine Corps and served in World War II and the Korean War. He worked for Halliburton Services for 31 years, retiring in 1982. Following his retirement, Bob became an avid golfer and could be found most days on the golf course. Bob loved children and delighted in teasing them, especially his grandchildren. He was an active member of Means Memorial United Methodist Church and a volunteer for the American Cancer Society. He is survived by his wife of 24 years, Maxine; by daughters, Barbara Wright of Denver City, Stormie Woodward of Manhattan, Kan., Deanna Jordan of Odessa and Karen Wimberley of Austin; sons, Robert Raymond Hyden of Monchs Corner, S.C., and Terry Wimberley of Andrews; brothers, Glen Hyden of Corpus Christi and Abner Hyden of Corsicana; 12 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 29, 2001, at Means Memorial United Methodist Church. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions be made to Community Care Hospice or the American Cancer Society. Judy Harrington Pugh ODESSA - On Aug. 15, 1942, Our Father in Heaven sent us a beautiful, kind and precious lady. On Aug. 26, 2001, God called His child home. While living on this earth, this Christian woman was a wonderful wife, devoted Mama, loving grandmother (DeeDo) and a great friend to many. All who knew her will miss her greatly and will cherish always the precious memories that were shared. Her family was her proudest accomplishment. She was a Baptist by faith. Those who knew her are at peace knowing that she is rejoicing in the heavens with Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Her parents, Amos and Glendora Harrington, and a brother, Amos Harrington Jr., preceded her in death. She is survived by her husband of 40 years, J.B. Pugh of Odessa; daughter, Lisa Pugh of Odessa; son, Coby Pugh and wife Tesi of Odessa; and three grandsons, Hunter J., Alexander John-Cade Pugh and Hayden Hayes Pugh. Graveside services will be held at 9 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 29, 2001, in Camp Wood. Services have been entrusted to Frank W. Wilson Funeral Directors. (www.wilsonfuneral.com) Walter Richard 'Dick' Richardson ODESSA - Walter Richard "Dick" Richardson, 74, of Odessa passed away Sunday, Aug. 26, 2001, at Hospice House. He was born Nov. 1, 1926, in Junction. He married Almeda Paschal March 10, 1951, in Lovington, N.M. Mr. Richardson moved to Odessa in 1946. He was an Army veteran of World War II. He retired from the Odessa Fire Department after 26 years of service. He was a member of the American Quarter Horse Association and Parkview Church of Christ. He is survived by his wife, Almeda Richardson of Odessa; daughter, Karon Johnson of Midland; brother, Woodrow "Woody" Richardson of Odessa; sisters, Eunice Trousdale and Gloria Allsup, both of Odessa; three grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Services will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 29, 2001, at Parkview Church of Christ with Charles Jones officiating. Interment will follow at Sunset Memorial Gardens. Memorials may be made to Odessa Christian School. Services entrusted to Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home. Jimmie Dale Swaim ODESSA - Jimmie Dale Swaim, age 59, went to be with the Lord Sunday, Aug. 26, 2001. He was born Jan. 30, 1942, in Magazine, Ark. Jimmie was the son of Grafton "Casey" and Maggie Swaim. He grew up in Jal, N.M., where he played football on the 1959 State Championship team. He met his wife, Jan, of Kermit Feb. 13, 1958. They were married July 11, 1964. In 1965, they moved to Odessa where he remained and raised his family. He was a highly regarded chemist at General Tire, which is now Ameripol Synpol, for 36 years where he made many cherished friendships. He was a member of Temple Baptist Church for over 20 years. He will be remembered as a devoted and faithful husband, a highly respected father and a proud and loving "Pa," and he will be greatly missed. He was preceded in death by his father, Grafton Swaim of Hobbs, N.M. He is survived by his wife of 37 years, Jan Swaim of Odessa; his son, Dan Swaim and his wife Kristi of Midland; his daughter, Gina Swaim of Dallas; his grandsons, Colten and Bryce; his mother, Maggie Swaim of Hobbs; his brother, Jerry and his wife Patsy of Midland; and his sister, Sharon Eaves and her husband Max of Denver City; as well as many nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held at 9:30 a.m. today, Aug. 28, 2001, in the chapel of Frank W. Wilson Funeral Directors with Pastor Jack Watkins of Temple Baptist Church officiating. Interment will follow at noon at the Kermit Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be directed to Hospice House Foundation Inc. at 903 N. Sam Houston Ave., Odessa, Texas, 79761. Services have been entrusted to Frank W. Wilson Funeral Directors. (www.wilsonfuneral.com)