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All rights reserved =========================================================================== Obit Notices Thursday October 24, 2002 Lena Viola Huneycutt CLEBURNE - Mrs. Lena Viola Huneycutt of Cleburne, Texas, passed from this life on Oct. 22, 2002, at the age of 97 years. She was preceded in death by her husband of almost 50 years, Dr. S.F. Huneycutt, in 1972. Viola was born in 1905 in Hardeman County, Texas, to Jack and Anna Turner. She had been a resident of Cleburne since moving here form Odessa in 1944. Dr. Huneycutt and family moved to Odessa in 1936. He was Odessa’s first optometrist. Mrs. Huneycutt was a longtime member and past president of the Bluebonnet Grandmothers Club. She was also active in a garden club and she loved flowers with a passion. Mrs. Huneycutt tatted hundreds of crosses and gave them away as her witness. Church membership was with the Mineral Springs Primitive Baptist Church in Glen Rose. Survivors include three daughters, Mrs. Reba Murray Young of Odessa, Mrs. Jeannie Winnett of Cleburne and Mrs. Leta George of Duncanville; three sons, Dr. Weldon Huneycutt of Joshua, Dr. Arvel Huneycutt of Cleburne and Dr. Cecil Huneycutt of Paris; 18 grandchildren; 36 great-grandchildren; and 19 great-great-grandchildren. Her life spanned almost 100 years, beginning at the dawn of the 20th century and reaching into the 21st century. Covered wagons were the mode of travel for her family. Friends and passing acquaintances included such notables as Charlie Goodnite of the famed Goodnite Ranch, as well as Chief Quanah Parker and his migrating band. "They made camp by our windmill," she would relate. Then she would proceed with countless other fascinating events from her childhood. Services for Mrs. Huneycutt will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, Oct. 25, 2002, at Rosser Funeral Home in Cleburne. Pastor Berley Welch and Dr. Danny Crosby will officiate. Interment will be in Rose Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 24, 2002, at Rosser Funeral Home. Ricardo Ricci Munoz ODESSA - Ricardo Ricci Munoz, age 5, of Odessa died Monday, Oct. 21, 2002, at Medical Center Hospital. He was born May 28, 1997, in Odessa to Ricardo and Crystal Bright Munoz. He was a student at Christian Cowboys School. Graveside services will be at 2:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 25, 2002, at Fulton Family Cemetery near Goldsmith. He is survived by his parents, Ricardo and Crystal Munoz of Odessa; his grandparents, Frances Hinojos of Odessa, Martin Munoz of Midland and Carol and Rocky Bright of Sanders, Ariz.; his great-grandparents, Glenda and Richard Knox of Odessa, Amy Parker of Sanders, Ariz., Merwin Lynch of Winter Rock, Ariz., and Avis Redmon of Canfield, Ark.; and his great-great-grandparents, Viola Boykin of Odessa and Nora Park and Consuelo Hinojos, both of Odessa. To Our Beautiful Son Ricci: You were a light in our lives, and my very best friend. Did you know when I felt my weakest, you were my strength? When all I could do was cry, you made me smile. From the day you were in my womb, until your last day on earth, we were always together and now, I feel so empty. Things will never be the same without you, son. You were filled with the spirit of love and you have a good heart. I know that all creation misses you, the bugs, the flowers and each life that had the privilege of meeting you. We are so thankful for the time we had with you. We give thanks to our mighty creator for giving us such a wonderful gift. We miss you deeply, and I can’t wait to hold you again. We love you "Roper Ricci." Job 1:21 and 22 says: Naked came I out of my mother’s womb, and naked shall I return thither: the Lord gave, and the Lord hath taken away; blessed be the name of the Lord. In all this Job sinned not, nor charged God foolishly. Always and forever, Your Mommy and Daddy, Mr and Mrs. Ricardo Munoz Ricci, Clayton’s best friend and cousin and my nephew, full of energy, Ricci is a topic of conversation each day. "Guess what Ricci said or did ?" Clayton has always wanted to be like Ricci; roping, climbing, and collecting bugs. Ricci is a shining star in our hearts. We love you, Aunt LaLonnie and Cowboy Clayton To my little "Roper Ricci," God gave you life and gave me and Grandpa the most precious little cowboy in the world. We did it all, didn’t we, sweetheart? You roped goats and iron cows with Uncle Freddie, picked flowers, collected bugs and studied school lessons with Aunt Jeannie, swam with G.G. and Nan, rodeoed with all the Christian Cowboys (How about all those tropheys, belt buckles and tack that you and Jake won!!!) You wrestled with Grandpa Rocky and caught turtles, gave Uncle Tommy and Aunt Machelle a hard time, loved all the fun times at the ranch with Aunt Mary and Uncle Button, enjoyed parties at Nini’s and PaPaw’s shop and sat all hugged-up in MaMaw’s lap while she read stories to you for hours. Aunt Lonnie always picked you up from swimming and had you put your boots on the right feet. You were always hiding from Grandpa Richard when he came in from work, then jumping out to scare him, always asking when Grannie was coming from Arizona. You and I did the "Big" swim, didn’t we? Boy! The O.C. pool is long, huh? But you finally swam the full length with no help last Thursday, and you did it so well. Most of all, you loved Jesus with all your heart, and you are happy now to be with Him. You were so excited to get to see Him. Snoopy Puppy sends her big wet kisses and she misses you so much. All your cousins give their love and miss you: Ryan, Vanessa, Dooby, Jessie, Josh, Nick, (Your best friend and cousin, Boudre) and Skeeter, T.J., Beka, K.D., and Jedediah (who taught you to box), Michael, Micha, Abigail, Julian and Niko, Crissa, Lewis and most special cousins Devonne, Usbaldo, Miguel, and Clayton, Izayah, Katelynn, Sabrina and John Khrystiaan, Cyan, Tabby, MaMaw Redmon, Grandma Amy and Grandpa Frank, Mamaw Boykin, Grandpa Merwin, Grandma Francis, Grandpa Martin and Grandma Lillie. Keep the gates open for us sweetheart and from G.G. and Grandpa, sleep tight and don’t let the bed bugs bite. See you later, alligator. I love you, G.G. Funeral services are entrusted to Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home. Lois Switzer BANGS - Lois Switzer passed away Oct. 23, 2002. She was born April 24, 1910, in Comanche, Texas, and married Charles Switzer in 1935. They lived in Bangs until 1950, and then in Monahans from 1950 to 1970, when they retired and returned to Bangs. Charles predeceased her in 1982. She was a member of the Bangs First Baptist Church and did a great deal of volunteer work visiting shut-ins on behalf of the church in both Bangs and Monahans. Due to failing health, Lois moved to Odessa in 1995 to be with her son Bob. Survivors include one son, Bob and his wife Cheryl of Odessa; granddaughter, Laura Alexander and her husband James of Carrollton; grandson, Charles Switzer of Midland; and two great-granddaughters, Meredith Alexander and Sarah Alexander, both of Carrollton. Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. Friday at Bangs Cemetery. She will lie in state at Davis Morris Funeral Home in Brownwood. Memorials may be made to First Baptist Church in Bangs and Home Hospice, 516 N. Texas Ave. in Odessa. The family would like to express their gratitude to Lois Owen Retirement Home for the thoughtfulness and wonderful care they provided. Copyright © 1999-2002 Odessa American. All rights reserved.