Potter Co. TX - Obits: Amarillo Globe-News - September 17, 2004 =============================================================== Thanks to http://www.amarillonet.com/ for permission to upload their obits to the USGenWeb Archives. Copyright. All rights reserved. Amarillo Globe-News http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm =============================================================== Amarillo Globe-News Obituaries Friday, September 17, 2004 Amarillo Jim J. Ray Jim J. Ray, 64, of Amarillo died Wednesday, Sept. 15, 2004. Services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday in First Baptist Church in Canyon with Randy Voight, pastor, officiating. Burial will be in Memory Gardens Cemetery by Schooler Funeral Home, 4100 S. Georgia St. Mr. Ray was named Jimmie Junior Ray on the day that he was born, July 27, 1940, in Isadora, Mo. Jim passed from this world to be with the Lord and family and friends who'd gone before on September 15, 2004. He was the youngest of 13 children born to James and Laura (Hall) Ray. When Jim was a small boy, his parents passed away. Jim and his sisters, Neva and Alice made their home with their eldest brother, Virgil and his wife Lena. Jim was baptized at an early age into the Isadora Church of Christ. Jim grew up on the Ray family farm and attended public schools in Worth County, Mo. He graduated from Sheridan High School in 1958. His love of horses called him to roping and rodeo events all over the region as a young man. No matter the hand life dealt him, Jim always possessed a good horse. On March 29, 1979, he married the love of his life, Sharon Pierson, and became Dad to Stefanie and Stacy and the adopted son of Archie and Florine Pierson. In 1982, Jim and Sharon moved to the Texas Panhandle and Jim worked his way up from cowboy to cattle manager at Champion Feeders where he retired in 2003 after 19 years of service. Jim didn't like the limelight and was never one to talk about himself and his accomplishments. Jim knew cattle and he knew the cattle business. Jim was also known nationwide for his horsemanship and ability to train border collies. His dog, Gus, was never far from his side while working at the feedlot or at home. Time spent talking, laughing, pickin' the guitar, and singing with his friends and family were cherished events for Jim and all of us that were fortunate enough to share in his life. Jim was so in love with his grandchildren and was proud to share in all of their accomplishments. He was to all of them their biggest advocate and best friend. Like most cowboys Jim wore a western hand tooled leather belt, which bore not his name, but his favorite title, Grandpa. He was preceded in death by two sons, David and Dennis Potter; and six brothers and sisters, Madelyn Ray, Lucy Ray, Virgil Ray, Ollie Herndon, Tessie Lynch and Neva Olney. Survivors include his wife; two daughters, Stefanie Sebranek and husband, Mark, of Garden City, Kan., and Stacy Jackson and husband, Kelly, of Canyon; four sons, "Buck" Joseph Potter of Maryville, Mo., Russell Ray of Stewartsville, Mo., Ronnie Pankau of Charter Oak, Iowa, and Randy Pankau and wife, Sarah, of Pineville, Mo.; four sisters, Helen Roach of Grant City, Mo., Opal Glover of Toronto, Iowa, Betty Wiley of Maryville and Alice Ridge of Grant City; two brothers, Delbert Ray of Stayton, Ore., and Wilbur Ray of Grant City; his grandchildren, David, Cody, Chancey, Aaron, and Alex, all of Garden City, Koby, Britney, and Jory, all of Canyon, Bobbi Jo of Maryville, Alissa, Austin and Kaitlin, all of Excelsior Springs, Mo., Donna, Dakota, Jason, and Kourtney, all of Pineville, and Michelle and Jessica, both of Charter Oak; and numerous nieces and nephews; his good friend, Nolan Chandler of Amarillo and his sons, Greg of Norman, Okla., and Doug of Amarillo; and a host of friends. Visitation will be from 6 to 7 p.m. today at the funeral home. Amarillo Globe-News, Sept. 17, 2004 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Margot Elizabeth Green Immell Margot Elizabeth Green Immell, 82, of Amarillo died Wednesday, Sept. 15, 2004. Memorial services will be at 4 p.m. Saturday in St. Stephen United Methodist Church with the Rev. Dean Wynn and Sherman Eastland, chaplian, officiating. Arrangements are by Boxwell Brothers Funeral Directors, 2800 Paramount Blvd. Mrs. Immell, a lifelong resident of Amarillo, was the daughter of Maggie Fincher Green and E.G. Green. She was born in 1921, attended schools here, and was active in a number of causes. She took part in scouting as a child and as a leader as an adult. She was a volunteer room mother in special education classes and was a life member and past president of Northwest Texas Healthcare Auxiliary, where she served for more than 30 years. She was also a member of Golden K Kiwanis Club, serving as secretary for several years and as president for two terms. She was active as a volunteer in the Continental Retirement Community. In addition, she volunteered at St. Stephen United Methodist Church, where she was a member of the Pathfinders Sunday School Class, served on the reception desk, as well as being a greeter for a number of years. She said of the latter, "When my partner and I do the greeting, they stay greeted." Margot and her husband were past owners of Custom RV. Margot loved her family dearly and was passionate about all the activities she was involved in. She married Elmer Stanley Immell in 1940. He passed away in 1994. Survivors include a daughter, Janda Raker and husband, Lyle, of Amarillo; a son, Stanley "Rusty" Immell and wife, Cathy, of Amarillo; four grandchildren, Jodi Miller and her partner, Chris, and daughter, Stephanie, all of Austin: Jason Miller and wife, Kimberly, and daughters, Ashley and Taylor of Florida; and Justin Immell and Jared Immell, both of Amarillo. The family suggests, in lieu of flowers, memorials be to Northwest Texas Hospital Auxiliary, P.O. Box 1110, Amarillo, TX 79175; or Cal Farley's Boys Ranch, P.O. Box 1890, Amarillo, TX 79174. Friends and family are invited to St. Stephen United Methodist Church after the service for a time of remembrance, fellowship, and refreshments. Amarillo Globe-News, Sept. 17, 2004 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Billy "Goat" Morrison Billy "Goat" Morrison, 56, of Amarillo died Wednesday, Sept. 15, 2004 Services will be at 3 p.m. Saturday in Rector Funeral Home Chapel, 2800 S. Osage St., with Nathan Carrington, associate pastor of Jubilee Apostolic Church, officiating. Burial will be in Llano Cemetery. Mr. Morrison was born in Borger. He moved to Amarillo in 1952 from Post. He worked for Sam's Construction for seven years. He retired in 1982. Survivors include his mother, Emmer Fay Morrison of Amarillo; two sisters, Evelyn Lisenby of White Deer and Elaine Calderon of Amarillo; and three brothers, Leon Morrison, Arlie Morrison and Jim Morrison, all of Amarillo. Amarillo Globe-News, Sept. 17, 2004 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Ed Rosson Ed Rosson, 68, of Amarillo died Thursday, Sept. 16, 2004. Services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday in Pleasant Valley United Methodist Church with the Rev. Landrum Medlock officiating. Burial will be in Llano Cemetery by Cox Funeral Home, 4180 Canyon Drive. Mr. Rosson was born and raised in Lake Village, Ark. He was a veteran of the Army. He had been a resident of Amarillo since 1962. He married Donna Langham in 1962, in Amarillo. Mr. Rosson worked for Mayfield Roofing from 1967 until the time of his death. He was preceded in death by a sister, Dorothy. Survivors include his wife; a son, Johnny Rosson and wife, Penny, of Amarillo; a daughter, Teresa Rosson of Amarillo; three sisters, Peggy of Louisiana, Mary Pike of Alabama and Clara of Arkansas; three brothers, Bill Rosson of Fort Worth, and Dennis Rosson and Roy Rosson, both of Alabama; and two grandchildren, Ashley Connelly and Sara Rosson, both of Amarillo. Amarillo Globe-News, Sept. 17, 2004 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Maria Benigna Gallegos Maria Benigna Gallegos, 81, of Amarillo died Thursday, Sept. 16, 2004. Graveside services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday in Memorial Park Cemetery. Arrangements are by Rector Funeral Home, 2800 S. Osage St. Mrs. Gallegos was born in Penasco, N.M. She moved to Amarillo in 1971 from Espanola, N.M. She was a homemaker and a member of the Mormon Church. She married Carlos Gallegos in 1956 in New Mexico. She was preceded in death by her husband; a daughter, Sally Green; a granddaughter; and a great-grandson. Survivors include two daughters, Mary Mestas of Amarillo and Patsy Arguello of Espanola; six sons, Josue Griego, Carlos Gallegos, Joel Gallegos, Victor Gallegos, Rudy Gallegos and Gilbert Gallegos, all of Amarillo; 22 grandchildren; 30 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren. Amarillo Globe-News, Sept. 17, 2004 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Rommie L. Noorwood Rommie L. Noorwood, 88, of Amarillo died Tuesday, Sept. 14, 2004. Services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday in St. John Baptist Church with the Rev. John Bowser, eulogist. Burial will be in Llano Cemetery by Warford-Walker Mortuary, 509 N. Hughes St. Mrs. Noorwood was born in Gilmer and attended Valley View High School. She was a former member of Snow Hill Baptist Church in Gilmer. Survivors include two sons, H.B. Smith of Amarillo and McKinly Smith of Clarendon; two daughters, Margie Thompson of Plainview and Shirley Hicks of Amarillo; 25 grandchildren; and 56 great-grandchildren. Amarillo Globe-News, Sept. 17, 2004 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Chris Baker Chris Baker, 10, of Amarillo died Tuesday, Sept. 14, 2004. Services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday in N.S. Griggs and Sons Funeral Directors, 2615 Paramount Blvd., with Dr. Kevin Dotson of Immanuel Baptist Church officiating. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery. Chris was born in Alpine and moved to Amarillo in 1997. He was in the fifth grade at Mesa Verde Elementary School. He enjoyed playing basketball and football. One of Chris' enjoyments in life was helping other people, which included mowing lawns in his neighborhood. He was very loving, caring and outspoken. Chris was a wonderful big brother. He will be missed by all. Survivors include his mother, Bobbie Baker of Amarillo; his stepfather, John Nunez Jr. of Amarillo; his father, Matt Scott of Tempe, Ariz.; a brother, Tyler Nunez of Amarillo; a sister, Emily Nunez of Amarillo; his grandparents, Albert Baker of Amarillo, Alta McNeel of Alpine and Mark and Ann Scott of Odessa; his great-grandparents, Gerald Baker of Amarillo and Alton and Marie Davenport of Alpine; his aunts and uncles, Phillip and Teresa Leach of London, Texas, Martin and Mary Dutchover of Clovis, N.M., Sarah Scott of Odessa and Anthony Scott of Midland; and his cousins, Brandon Leach and Kaleb Leach, both of London, and Isabel Dutchover of Clovis. The family suggests memorials be to Christopher J. Baker Memorial Fund at Amarillo National Bank in care of Christina Carson, P.O. Box 1, Amarillo, TX 79105. Amarillo Globe-News, Sept. 17, 2004 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Dennis H. Reynolds Dennis H. Reynolds, 89, of Amarillo died Tuesday, Sept. 14, 2004. Services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday in Grand Avenue Baptist Church with the Rev. Calvin Powell officiating. Burial will be in Llano Cemetery by Cox Funeral Home, 4180 Canyon Drive. Mr. Reynolds was born in Montague County and graduated from Mobeetie High School. He served as a supply seargent with the Civilian Conservation Corps from 1935 until 1938. He married Ima Jean Graham in 1936 in Tucumcari, N.M. She passed away in 1988. They moved to Amarillo in 1940 and raised all of their nine children here in Amarillo. He retired from Amarillo Hardware after many years of service as a truck driver. After retirement, Mr. Reynolds started volunteering for the Head Start Program at San Jacinto Elementary School. This became the love of his life. All nine of his own children attended San Jacinto. He soon became known as "Grandpa" to students, their parents and faculty. Not only did he assist students with projects, he supervised field trips and became a very big part of their lives and of the school. He spent countless hours organizing and working in San Jacinto's Clothes Closet. "If he saw anything in the school that needed fixed, he fixed it," reported Susie Candelaria, parent involvement coordinator for San Jacinto Elementary School. Mr. Reynolds was featured in several articles in the Amarillo Globe-News and he received the San Jacinto Elementary School Volunteer award three years in a row. Mr. Reynolds was a member and deacon at Summitt Baptist Church and later Grand Avenue Baptist Church. Survivors include four sons, Darrell Reynolds and wife, Mary, and Roger Reynolds and wife, T.A., all of Amarillo, Bob Reynolds and wife, Marie, of Lubbock and Billy Reynolds and wife, Rachel, of Wichita, Kan.; five daughters, Jean Marie Reynolds and Ann Casey, both of Amarillo, Jan Hammitt of Pompono Beach, Fla., Sue Howington and husband, Ronnie, of Ashland City, Tenn., and Debbie McConnell and husband, Ronal, of Nashville; two brothers, Johnny Reynolds of Pampa and Joe Kenny Reynolds of El Paso; two sisters, Maydell Kimmey and Sylvia Kiesler, both of Abilene; 21 grandchildren; 28 great- grandchildren; and a great-great-granddaughter. The family suggests memorials be to San Jacinto Elementary School Clothes Closet in care of Susie Candelaria, 3400 W. Fourth Ave., Amarillo, TX 79106. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Amarillo Globe-News, Sept. 17, 2004 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Mildred Lucille Burrow Mildred Lucille Burrow, 87, of Amarillo died Thursday Sept. 16, 2004. Services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday in Boxwell Brothers Funeral Directors Ivy Chapel, 2800 Paramount Blvd., with the Rev. F.M. Byford, retired Baptist minister, and Dr. Donnie Sewell, a nephew, officiating. Burial will be in Memory Gardens Cemetery. Mrs. Burrow was born March 1, 1917, in Rocky, Okla. She lived in Olton from 1933 to 1967, where she was in the Garden Club and a member of the First Baptist Church. In 1967, when she moved to Amarillo she volunteered for about 10 years at BSA Hospital, and was a member of Paramount Baptist Church. She moved to the Conner House in Canyon in January. Survivors include two sons, John Burrow and wife, Jeanavon, of Cleveland, Ga., and Neal Burrow and wife, Cindy, of Boys Ranch; a daughter, Donna Kennedy and husband, Max, of Canyon; a sister, Lois Sewell of Borger; eight grandchildren, Ronnie, Holly, Jim, Julie, Danny, Shawn, Ryan and Matthew; and 11 great- grandchildren. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. today at the funeral home. The family suggests memorials be to Conner House, No. 2 Cottonwood, Canyon, TX 79015. Amarillo Globe-News, Sept. 17, 2004 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Area Foy E. Bunn VEGA - Foy E. Bunn, 81, died Tuesday, Sept. 14, 2004. Services will be 10 a.m. Saturday in First Baptist Church in Vega with the Rev. James Peach, pastor, officiating. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery at Vega by Boxwell Brothers at Vega Funeral Home. Mr. Bunn was born June 14, 1923, in Acme to Luther and June Bunn. He married Doris Marie Merritt on July 14, 1946. They were married for 58 years. He was a retired farmer and rancher. He had a great love for raising and showing registered Hereford cattle. He and his family moved to Vega in 1968 where he worked as a custom bailer, custom harvester and a farmer. He also loved fishing and telling stories of his life and all he had lived through. He was a member of First Baptist Church. He was anticipating the arrival of his fifth great-grandchild, Creed Gilter He was preceded in death by his son, Troy; his parents; four brothers; and two sisters. He is survived by his wife; a daughter, Carolyn Ducheneaux of Amarillo; a grandson, Clay Gilter and wife, Lisa, of Hereford; a granddaughter, Sandi Luster and husband, Josh, of Wildorado; four great-grandchildren, Colton, Colbi and Keili Luster and Clay Gilter; a twin brother, Troy C. Bunn of El Paso; and numerous nieces and nephews. The family suggests memorials be to BSA Hospice, P. O. Box 950, Amarillo, TX 79176-0001. Amarillo Globe-News, Sept. 17, 2004 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- June Mills DUMAS - June Mills, 71, died Wednesday, Sept. 15, 2004. Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday in Llano Cemetery in Amarillo with Arlie Markusen officiating. Arrangements are by Boxwell Brothers Funeral Directors of Amarillo, 2800 Paramount Blvd. Mrs. Mills, a life long resident of Dumas, graduated from Dumas High School. She was the district clerk for Moore County, retiring after 15 years. She was a Christian. Survivors include a daughter, Pam Cantrell and husband, Eddie, of Lubbock; a grandson, Brandon Cantrell of Lubbock; a sister, Martha Lotspeich and husband, Bob, of Floydada; a brother, C.W. Myers and wife, Betty, of Amarillo; and four nephews. Amarillo Globe-News, Sept. 17, 2004 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Wanda White DUMAS - Wanda White, 58, died Thursday, Sept. 16, 2004. Services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday in Morrison Funeral Directors Memorial Chapel with the Rev. Jim Noble, pastor of Trinity Full Gospel in Stillwell, Okla., and the Rev. Tommy Noble, her brother, officiating. Burial will be in Dumas Cemetery. Mrs. White was born Dec. 21, 1945, in Tyler. She was a Dumas reisdent since 1988. Survivors include a son, Casey Chambers of Throckmorton; two brothers, Tommy Noble of Sulphur Springs and Jim Noble of Stillwell, Okla.; and a sister, Pat White of Dumas. Amarillo Globe-News, Sept. 17, 2004 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Jessie Pug Garrison CHILDRESS - Jessie Pug Garrison, 94, died Wednesday, Sept. 15, 2004. Services will be at 4 p.m. Saturday in Childress Church of Christ with Dr. Mike Henderson and Robert Carter officiating. Burial will be in Childress Cemetery by Johnson Funeral Home. Mrs. Garrison was born Jan. 12, 1910, in Tell. She was a sales clerk and a member of Childress Church of Christ. Survivors include three daughters, Joan Rule of Mount Pleasant, Gail Bruegel of Dimmitt and Brenda Ricks of Childress; a brother, C.H. "Buddy" Gephart of Amarillo; and two sisters, Charlene "Dude" Johnson and B.V. Glover, both of Childress. Amarillo Globe-News, Sept. 17, 2004 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Polly Malone McMahan PANHANDLE - Polly Malone McMahan, 63, died Thursday, Sept. 16, 2004, in Amarillo. Graveside services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday in Panhandle Cemetery. Arrangements are by Minton/Chatwell Funeral Directors. Mrs. McMahan was born May 24, 1941, in Hidalgo County. She was a grocery checker at United Grocery in Amarillo for 20 years. Survivors include her mother, Edna Malone Fish of Panhandle; three sons, Lee Malone of Panhandle, Kelly Malone of Las Vegas and Clay McMahan of Amarillo; a sister, Dee Austin of Panhandle; four grandchildren; and a great- granddaughter. The family suggests memorials be to First Baptist Church, 701 Main St., Panhandle, TX 79068; or Garretson Retirement Center, 503 Pecan St., Panhandle, TX 79068. Amarillo Globe-News, Sept. 17, 2004 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Billie Doris Holmes SHAMROCK - Billie Doris Holmes, 71, died Tuesday, Sept. 14, 2004. Services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday in Greater Faith Mission Church in Shamrock with the Rev. Gary Thomas, pastor, officiating. Burial will be in Bowers Cemetery by Wright Funeral Directors. Mrs. Holmes was born Oct. 11, 1932. She married Osie Lee Holmes on July 10, 1978, in Amarillo. Survivors include a son, Bobby Holmes Sr. of Shamrock; two brothers, Roger Majors of Amarillo and Finnie Majors of Charleston, S.C.; and six grandchildren. Amarillo Globe-News, Sept. 17, 2004 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Martha F. "Buddy" McBrayer HEREFORD - Martha F. "Buddy" McBrayer, 92, died Wednesday, Sept. 15, 2004. Memorial services will be at a later date. Arrangements are by Gililland- Watson Funeral Home. Mrs. McBrayer was born Jan. 1, 1912, in Fort Worth. She married Duffy Ervin McBrayer Sr. on April 4, 1935, in Fort Worth. Survivors include a son, Dr. Duffy E. McBrayer; two grandsons; and five great- grandchildren. The family suggests memorials be to St. Thomas Episcopal Church, 601 Park Ave., Hereford, TX 79045. Amarillo Globe-News, Sept. 17, 2004 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- New Mexico Michelle Elaine Graham Earwood CLOVIS, N.M. - Michelle Elaine Graham Earwood, 29, died Sunday, Sept. 12, 2004. Memorial services will be at 2 p.m. Sunday in Muffley Funeral Home Chapel. Mrs. Earwood was born March 1, 1975, in Vietnam. She married Jessie Earwood on Sept. 19, 1995, in Clovis. Survivors include her husband; two sons, Logan Earwood and Duncan Earwood, both of Clovis; two daughters, Sharlie Earwood and Danell Earwood, both of Clovis; her father, Roger Graham of Jenson, Utah; three sisters, Dion Jordan of Durango, Colo., Monique Lanser of Tulsa, Okla., and Linzy Sommers of Grand Junction, Colo.; and her grandparents, Tommy and Elsie Combs of Grand Junction. Amarillo Globe-News, Sept. 17, 2004 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Elsewhere Wylie R. Gore ELKHART, Kan. - Wylie R. Gore, 80, died Tuesday, Sept. 14, 2004. Graveside services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday in Elkhart Cemetery with the Rev. James L. Brackett officiating. Military rites will be at Elkhart VFW Post No. 3162. Arrangements are by Garnand Funeral Home. Mr. Gore was born April 24, 1924, in Morton County. He served in the Army Air Corps during World War II. Survivors include two sons, Rex William Gore of Austin, Texas, and John Paul Gore of Lamar, Colo.; two daughters, Adah "Kathy" Gore of Austin and Betty Lee Johnson of Loveland, Colo.; a sister, Twylah Fisher of Elkhart; a brother, W. Paul Gore of Dalhart, Texas; five grandchildren; and three great- grandchildren. The family suggests memorials be to First United Methodist Church of Elkhart or a favorite charity in care of the funeral home, P.O. Box 854, Elkhart, KS 67950. Amarillo Globe-News, Sept 17, 2004 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Sara Lozada de Baez PUERTO RICO - Sara Lozada de Baez, 78, died Thursday, Sept. 9, 2004. Memorial services will be at 5 p.m. Saturday in Schooler Funeral Home Chapel in Amarillo, Texas, 4100 S. Georgia St., with Sister Mary Morrissey of Odyssey Healthcare officiating. Mrs. Baez was an extraordinary woman who loved to cook for her family and friends. She was devoted to her children and grandchildren. She was a very kind woman who touched many lives. She was preceded in death by her husband, Julio Baez Servilla in 1999. Survivors include two daughters, Sarita Brazeau and husband, Charles, and Grace Hansard and husband, Jimmy, all of Amarillo; three sons, Julio Baez Lozada and wife, Elsie, Jesus Baez Lozada and wife, Saritza, and Manuel Baez Lozada, all of Guaynabo; her grandchildren, Chuck Brazeau and Michael Hansard, both of Amarillo, Illeana, Enrique, Karelsy, Albert, Yaritza, Manuel, Carlos and Daniel, all of Puerto Rico; three great-grandchildren, all of Guaynabo; many nieces and nephews including a special niece, Adelaida; and her special girls, Amanda and Rebecca Schmitkons. The family suggests memorials be to Odyssey Healthcare, 1000 S. Jefferson St., Amarillo, TX 79101. Amarillo Globe-News, Sept. 17, 2004 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Roy Paul Burnett SAN ANTONIO - Roy Paul Burnett, 73, died Monday, Sept. 13, 2004. Memorial services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday in Trinity Baptist Church with the Rev. Dr. Louis Zbinden officiating. Burial will be at 9 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 3, in Arlington National Cemetery with full military honors. Arrangements are by Porter Loring Mortuary North. Mr. Burnett was born March 3, 1931, in Amarillo. Roy entered the Air Force in 1952 and retired as a colonel with 26 years of continuous service. While on active duty he served as a navigator, an ROTC instructor and a staff officer. Following his retirement from the military he was employed as a real estate sales manager and was employed with the San Antonio Chamber of Commerce. He obtained both graduate and undergraduate degrees from the University of Utah, and played baseball, basketball and tennis for Amarillo Junior College before joining the Air Force. Roy's military decorations include the Legion of Merit, the Meritorious Service Medal with Oak Leaf Cluster, the Air Medal, the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, the Vietnamese Cross of Gallantry, the Vietnam Service Medal, the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal, and several other awards and decorations. Roy will always be remembered as a devoted father and grandfather, a philanthropist, a hard worker, an effective mentor and an avid churchgoer. Survivors include three sons, Roman Burnett and wife, Sylvia, and Tyler Burnett and wife, Maggie, and their children, Emily and Price, all of San Antonio, and Todd Burnett of Cibolo; a brother, Harold Burnett of Albuquerque, N.M.; and a sister, Janie Vincent of Indianapolis. The family suggests memorials be to American Heart Association, P.O. Box 15186, Austin, TX 78761-5186; USO, P.O. Box 70264, Washington, DC 20024; or Boysville of San Antonio, 8555 East Loop 1604 North, Converse, TX 78109. Sign our online guest book at www.porterloring.com. 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