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     Emma Reese King Emma Timmons passed away on March 26, 2019. A time of fellowship and remembrance is scheduled from 6 to 8 p.m. on Friday, March 29, 2019, at Lake Ridge Chapel and Memorial Designers. Family and friends will gather to celebrate her life of 99 years at 11:30 am on Saturday, March 30, 2019, at Lake Ridge Chapel. Emma Reese Timmons was born May 19, 1919, to John Carl (JC) and Churbie Nicholas King in Eastland, Texas. The family moved to Afton and later Ropesville where they farmed. After graduating from Ropes High School, she married Wilburn Herman Timmons on December 25, 1937, at Meadow and moved o work or manage Herman’s Auto Parts located in Seagraves. Their daughter, LaJean, was born at Ropesville the next year. Four years later they lived in Littlefield where Herman had another auto parts location. A son, Howard, was born there in 1942. By 1947 they had moved to Levelland and were farming in the Opydike Community and attended Hodges Baptist Church when their youngest son, Michael (Mike), was born. They moved to Tulia in 1954 and farmed in the Vigo Park area. They soon moved to “the farm” south of Vigo Park where Herman farmed, and Emma ran a small county store in Vigo Park. They moved to Ropesville in 1958 when LaJean married Doug Ropes from Tulia. Herman farmed at Ropes, Brownfield and Lakeview. Later, Emma earned a beautician license and opened a beauty shop on the Lubbock highway near Ropes, which Herman said it was just a license to gossip, which surely did happen there. Howard married Georgie White from New Home and began farming with Herman. After graduating from Ropes, Mike entered Hardin-Simmons University in Abilene and married Janice Davis in 1966. In the 1960s and 70s, they became grandparents and truly enjoyed all of their offspring. Herman had heart surgery in 1974 and cut back on work to enjoy life more. He passed away in October 1978, and Emma became a widow at the young age of 59. She soon moved to Lubbock, and later to Tulsa, OK to live close to her daughter. She enjoyed Tulsa and got very close to a granddaughter, Cari McLarty who passed away in 2012. Emma came to Lubbock in 2013 and then to Brownfield in 2017. She was always active in her church and was a devoted follower of Christ. She never met a person she did not like and always made everyone feel welcome and anted. She taught all those who would listen and look at how to love others. She wanted her children to “get an education” and helped several of them in their schooling with encouragement and finances. She was a part of the old school mentality that believed “feeding” people was a way to make people feel loved and welcomed. Survivors include her children, LaJean Roper and husband, Doug; Mike Timmons and wife, Janice; and Howard Timmons and wife, Georgie; grandchildren, Rodney Roper, Andy Timmons and wife, Lauren; Tillery Sims and husband, Doug; Dusty Timmons and wife, Heather; Kiley Timmons and wife, Carrollyn, Tracie Hunger and husband, Drew; Latricia Page and husband, Travis; Tamara Smallwood and husband, Bill; 24 great-grandchildren; 4 great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Churbie and John Carl King; husband, Herman Timmons; grandchild, Cari McLarty; sisters, Wayce Wartes, Ila Faye Fisher, Ruby Richardson, and Judy Riddle.² She was buried at Meadow Cemetery, Meadow, Terry Co., Texas.³ She was born on May 19, 1919 at Eastland, Eastland Co., Texas.^2,3 As of December 25, 1937,her married name was Timmons.² She married William Herman Timmons, son of William Howard "Bill" Timmons and Margaret Celeste "Maggie" Akers, on December 25, 1937 at Meadow, Terry Co., Texas.² Emma Reese King died on March 26, 2019 at Texas at age 99.^2,3

     Frances LaJean Timmons Frances "LaJean" Roper - LaJean was born on Sunday, November 20, 1938 in Levelland, Texas, the daughter of Herman Timmons and Emma (King) Timmons. She passed from this life on Monday, May 11, 2020. She was 81 years of age. LaJean was the ace daughter of the family, looking after two younger brothers growing up together on a west Texas farm. The family was very poor, but the children were unaware based on the home and life that was created by their parents. She loved to hear her mother sing and would spend time with her father any chance she could get. The family farmed cotton, maize, and sorghum which resulted in LaJean learning to drive a tractor at a young age. She was overjoyed when her father had enough confidence in her to operate the tractor on her own. When she wasn't busy helping with the farm, she would walk in the field, play basketball and baseball, ride her horse "Nell", and play games when it was too cold to be outside. In high school she competed fiercely, splitting her time between barrel racing and taking her basketball team to the state championships. She was always a sweetheart, but never lost her competitiveness. Her grandkids will tell you that she would never let them win at any card games or dominoes. She played to win and expected everyone else to do the same. Doug and LaJean met during high school in Tulia, Texas where they dated for 3 years (or as Doug describes it, "I chased her for 3 years") until she finally agreed to marry him in 1958. On the day they got married Doug told LaJean that he'd finally caught her. Soon afterward she became the mother of two children, Rodney and Cari. Then, in 1971, the family left Texas and moved to Oklahoma City for three years and then to Broken Arrow in 1974 where they have been ever since. LaJean was dedicated to Doug and their marriage, and she loved her family dearly. She wanted her children, grandchildren, nieces and nephews, and all her greats to know that she loved and respected them. She was so proud of her family. LaJean was not shy with her love and made others feel like they were her own. Regardless of family ties, she acted as a sister, mother, and grandmother to many. LaJean was a go-getter. She described herself as "hyper" as a child and that energy seemed to stay with her throughout her life. She was confident and independent. After she worked as a tax preparer for Fred Sanders, she began her career in real estate with Jim Kelley for a few years before branching on her own and later became an independent broker. At one point, LaJean and her daughter Cari joined forces to create Oklahoma's greatest real estate duo. They were unstoppable. LaJean also managed several rental properties where one renter described her as the best landlord they'd ever had. She was smart, bold, and caring which brought her much success over her lifetime. Doug and LaJean were a team. In every aspect of their lives, they worked together and deeply respected each other. After 62 years of marriage, their biggest argument was over the placement of a towel rack in their bathroom. Doug and LaJean enjoyed dominoes, traveling, and playing golf with several other couples from Arrow Heights Baptist Church, where they have been faithful members for over 40 years. God was the core of LaJean's life and through him she gained complete happiness. She wanted to be just like her grandmother who exemplified the characteristics of a Christian by being patient, kind, and gentle. LaJean lived to serve others. She was the church pianist for two different churches for more than 20 years and sang in the Arrow Heights Church Choir. She served as the Senior Adult Sunday School Department Director where she was loved dearly. Doug says her life motto could be summed up as "it's not about me, it's about others." LaJean had advice for just about everything. For marriage, her advice was that sometimes you have to be more committed to the marriage than the person. For personal growth, she would say that a person's personality gets stronger with age, so it was important to address personal development issues early on. For financial success, she believed that people should live below their means, find contentment, not worship material things and to take time off to rest and spend time with family. These lessons, along with her commitment and love for others have defined what it means to be a member of her family, and her memory will live on for eternity. LaJean is survived by, Husband, Doug, of Broken Arrow Son, Rodney, of Broken Arrow; Grandchildren, Hunter Roper and Lauren of Oklahoma City, Hayley Brooks and Jeffrey of Denver, Colorado; Great-Grandchildren, Emma "Reese" Roper and Wylie Roper of Oklahoma City; Brother, Howard Timmons of Brownfield, Texas, Michael Timmons of Brownfield, Texas; Son-in-Law, Steve McLarty of Broken Arrow. LaJean was preceded in death by: Her parents, Herman and Emma (King) Timmons and one daughter, Cari McLarty.² She was born on November 20, 1938 at Lubbock Co., Texas.^1,2 As of 1958,her married name was Roper.² She married Douglas Gerald Roper in 1958.^1,4,2 Frances LaJean Timmons died on May 11, 2020 at Oklahoma at age 81.²

     Mary Margaret Timmons was buried at Ralls Cemetery, Ralls, Crosby Co., Texas.⁴ She Graveside services for Mary Timmons Rose, 37, of Lubbock will be at 1 p.m. today in Ralls Cemetery under the direction of Adams Funeral Home. Memorial services will be at 2 p.m. today at Ralls First Baptist Church with the Rev. Buzz Timmons officiating. She died Friday, March 10, 2000, at University Medical Center. She was born Oct. 14, 1962, in Fort Worth. She graduated from Monterey High School and Texas Tech. She was a member of Association of Texas Professional Educators and lived in Lubbock most of her life. Survivors include three sons, Austin, Justin and Michael, all of Lubbock; a daughter, Michelle of Lubbock; a brother, Phillip Timmons of Lakeview; and her parents, Wayne and Myra Timmons of Lubbock.³ She was born on October 14, 1962 at Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., Texas.^1,3,4 As of July 28, 1984,her married name was Rose.⁵ She married Richard Clark Rose on July 28, 1984.^5,1 Mary Margaret Timmons died on March 10, 2000 at Texas at age 37.^3,4

     Ricky Ed Timmons was buried at Terry County Memorial Cemetery, Brownfield, Terry Co., Texas.² His Social Security Number was 460-98-7101.⁴ He was born on May 29, 1953 at Lubbock Co., Texas.^3,4,2 He married Donna Jo Cheatham on October 8, 1976 at Terry Co., Texas.⁵ Ricky Ed Timmons died on November 7, 1994 at Travis Co., Texas, at age 41.^4,2,6

     Billy Wayne "Bill" Burgess was buried at South Bend Cemetery, South Bend, Young Co., Texas.^3,4 He was born on May 17, 1932 at South Bend, Young Co., Texas.^5,3,4 He married Betty Winona Collinsworth on July 3, 1952 at Carlsbad, Eddy Co., New Mexico.^1,8,3,4 Billy Wayne "Bill" Burgess died on January 6, 2010 at Lawton, Comanche Co., Oklahoma, at age 77.^8,3,4 He Funeral with full military honors for Billy Wayne Burgess Sr., 77, Lawton, will be at 10 a.m. today at Frontier Chapel, Fort Sill, with Chaplain Capt. Scott Kennis officiating and retired Maj. Gen.Toney Stricklin delivering the eulogy. Mr. Burgess died Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2010, in a Lawton hospital. Burial will be in South Bend Cemetery, South Bend, Texas, under direction of Becker Funeral Home. He was born May 17, 1932, in South Bend, Texas. He grew up in South Bend and graduated from high school in Graham, Texas. He later earned his bachelor's degree in business from Wayland Baptist University. He married Betty Collinsworth on July 3, 1952, in Carlsbad, N.M. He worked for a telephone company for a short time following high school graduation before enlisting in the U.S. Army. He was a veteran of the Vietnam War and retired at Fort Sill in 1974 with the rank of master sergeant. His awards include the National Defense Service Medal with first oak leaf cluster, Vietnam Campaign Medal, Army Commendation Medal, Good Conduct Medal 6 awards, Meritorious Unit Citation, Two Overseas Service Bars, Bronze Star Medal with first oak leaf cluster, Six Service Stripes, Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross Unit Citation, Vietnam Service Medal, Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, the Expert Qualification Badge Rifle M-16 and the Republic of Vietnam Civil Action Unit Citation. Following his retirement from the Army, he moved to Wichita Falls, Texas, and taught high school R.O.T.C. He returned to Lawton in 1992 and worked as a manager for Raintree Apartment and Commercial Properties until the time of his death. He was a loving husband, a wonderful father and grandfather, an avid outdoorsman and a patriot. Survivors include his wife, of the home; four children and their spouses: Bill Burgess Jr., Brad and Karen Burgess and Bridget Burgess, all of Lawton; and Barbie and W. Blaine Sheffield, Edmond; a longtime daughter-in-law, Sylvia Burgess, Lawton; two sisters and a brother-in-law: Dorothy Teague, Arlington, Texas; and Ouida and Bobby Gary, Graham, Texas; nine grandchildren: Martin and Warren Newby, Bradley, Corbin and Beverly Burgess, Christopher Tipps, Taylor Burgess and Brantly and Braxton Sheffield; and two great-grandchildren: Blake Walker Burgess and Kimberlyn Peyton Newby. He was preceded in death by two children: Bobby Don and Becky Kay Burgess; and several brothers and sisters. Memorial contributions may be made to South Bend Cemetery Association, attn: Mary Braddock, 1010 Westwood Drive, Graham Texas 76450. on January 9, 2010.⁴

     His Social Security Number was 450-07-3885.⁹ J. W. "Tooter" Burgess was buried at South Bend Cemetery, South Bend, Young Co., Texas.⁷ He was born on November 7, 1913 at Texas.^2,9 He married Hollis Imogene Carey on April 7, 1951 at Caddo, Stephens Co., Texas.^10,5,6 J. W. "Tooter" Burgess died on December 24, 1969 at Young Co., Texas, at age 56.⁴

     His Social Security Number was 451-05-1315.⁶ Rayford O. Burgess was buried at Gorman Cemetery, Gorman, Eastland Co., Texas.² He married Tura Modess Gilmore.^7,8 Rayford O. Burgess was born on April 30, 1912 at New Mexico.^4,6,2 He died on May 4, 1979 at Eastland Co., Texas, at age 67; The Texas Death Index has a date of May 5, 1979.^1,2

     Chilton Arthur Ayres married Dorothy Marie Burgess, daughter of George Washington Burgess and Nannie Ella Akers.¹ Chilton Arthur Ayres died on June 6, 1986 at Tarrant Co., Texas.³

     Winnie Margaret Burgess was buried at Stinnett Cemetery, Stinnett, Hutchinson Co., Texas.⁵ Her Social Security Number was 436-20-9764.⁶ Her married name was Gillham.⁴ She married George Howard Gillham.⁴ Winnie Margaret Burgess was born on January 25, 1918 at Texas.^2,6 As of July 10, 1959,her married name was Van Huss.⁷ She married Robert Lee Van Huss on July 10, 1959 at Clovis, Curry Co., New Mexico.^8,5,7 Winnie Margaret Burgess died on October 11, 2004 at Stinnett, Hutchinson Co., Texas, at age 86.^5,6 She STINNETT - Winnie Margaret Van Huss, 86, died Monday, Oct. 11, 2004. Services will be at 2 p.m. today in First Baptist Church with Zeb Sailors, minister of Stinnett Church of Christ, officiating. Burial will be in Stinnett Cemetery by Brown Funeral Directors of Borger. Mrs. Van Huss was a restaurant cook. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Stinnett and Eastern Star Chapter 811. Survivors include a son, Mickey Van Huss of Stinnett; a stepdaughter, Doris Kennedy of Amarillo; a brother, Bill Burgess of Lawton, Okla; two sisters, Dorothy Teague of Arlington and Ouida Gary of Graham; and three grandchildren. The family suggests memorials be to Odyssey Healthcare, 1000 S. Jefferson St., Amarillo, TX 79101.
on October 13, 2004.⁵

     Her Social Security Number was 456-28-1093.⁵ Rhudelle Burgess was buried at Memorial Park Cemetery, 6969 East I40 East, Amarillo, Potter Co., Texas.⁶ Her married name was Patrick.⁷ Her married name was Thomas.⁵ She married Unknown Thomas.^5,6 Rhudelle Burgess was born on August 7, 1915 at Texas.^3,5 She married Robert Garrison Patrick on August 13, 1933 at Cotton Co., Oklahoma.⁷ Rhudelle Burgess died on April 23, 1984 at Potter Co., Texas, at age 68.⁸

     Arnell A. Burgess was buried at Resthaven Memorial Gardens, Lisman, Choctaw Co., Alabama.⁴ Her Social Security Number was 460-26-1294.⁵ She was born on March 23, 1911 at New Mexico.^2,5 As of circa 1928,her married name was Green.^6,3 She married Hewitt Hugh Green circa 1928.^6,3 Arnell A. Burgess died in February, 1981 at Alabama at age 69.⁵

     Hewitt Hugh Green was buried at Resthaven Memorial Gardens, Lisman, Choctaw Co., Alabama.³ His Social Security Number was 450-07-3882.⁴ He was born on November 16, 1907 at Oklahoma.^2,4 He married Arnell A. Burgess, daughter of George Washington Burgess and Nannie Ella Akers, circa 1928.^1,2 Hewitt Hugh Green died in October, 1984 at Alabama at age 76.⁴

     Emma Louise Green Funeral services for Louise Green Cook, 85, of Lisman will be Tuesday, January 26, 2016 at 10 A.M. at the Chapel of Bumpers Funeral Home with Bro. Rodney Tyson officiating. Burial will follow in the Rest Haven Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be at the funeral home one hour prior to the service. Mrs. Cook passed away Saturday, January 23, 2016 at her residence. She was a retired director for the Butler Senior Citizen Center. Survivors include her husband William Cook of Lisman; children Marsha Armistead of Fort Walton Beach, FL; Rick and Ann Powell of Tulsa, OK; grandchildren Michelle and Jason Sutton, Michael and Tara Armistead, Angela and Dwayne Haller, Amy and Jason Norman, and Alicia and Ryan Spyres; great grandchildren Timothy M. Boney, Britni Boney, Tyler Armistead, Barr Armistead, Kaci Armistead, Ryan Patrick, Alec Haller, Caden Haller, Ricky Norman, David Norman, Jared Norman, Tyler Norman, Codey Norman, Kayley Pate, and Leslie Spyres; great-great grandchild Hope Boney; and caregiver Janice Mosley. She was preceded in death by her parents Mr. and Mrs. H.H. Green and her son Charles Michael Powell. Pallbearers are Michael W. Armistead, Barr Armistead, Jason Sutton, Timm Boney, W.T. Walters, and Charles Murphy.³ She was buried at Resthaven Memorial Gardens, Lisman, Choctaw Co., Alabama.³ Her married name was Powell.³ Her married name was Cook.³ She married William Cook.³ Emma Louise Green married Unknown Powell.³ Emma Louise Green was born on May 25, 1930 at Hartley Co., Texas.¹ She died on January 23, 2016 at Lisman, Choctaw Co., Alabama, at age 85.³

     Walton Burgess was buried at South Bend Cemetery, South Bend, Young Co., Texas.² He was born on January 25, 1920 at Texas.^1,2 He died on October 23, 1931 at Texas at age 11.²

     Her Social Security Number was 463-54-0681.³ Tura Modess Gilmore was buried at Gorman Cemetery, Gorman, Eastland Co., Texas.^2,4 Her married name was Burgess.¹ She married Rayford O. Burgess, son of George Washington Burgess and Nannie Ella Akers.^1,2 Tura Modess Gilmore was born on February 20, 1916 at Gorman, Eastland Co., Texas.^3,2 She died on February 14, 1999 at DeLeon, Comanche Co., Texas, at age 82.^3,2 She GORMAN - Modess Burgess, 82, a homemaker, died Sunday, Feb. 14, 1999, at a DeLeon Hospital. Funeral: 3:30 p.m. Monday at Higginbotham Funeral Home. Burial: Oaklawn Cemetery. Visitation: 1:30 p.m. until service time Monday. Modess Burgess was born Dec. 20, 1916, in Gorman. She was preceded in death by her husband, Rayford Burgess on May 4, 1979. Survivors: Sons, Durwood Burgess and Gary Burgess, both of Gorman; daughter, Joyce Pence of Granbury; brother, S.D. Gilmore of Gorman; sister, Idell Warren of Gorman; nine grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. Higginbotham Funeral Home Gorman, (254) 734-2272 on February 15, 1999.²

     Gary Dale Burgess was buried at Gorman Cemetery, Gorman, Eastland Co., Texas.³ He was born on January 9, 1952 at Eastland Co., Texas.^1,3 He married Evelyn Ann Busby on July 6, 1976 at Comanche Co., Texas.^6,1 Gary Dale Burgess died on December 2, 2012 at Texas at age 60.^2,3 He Gary Dale Burgess, 60, died Sunday, Dec. 2, 2012. Funeral: 2 p.m. Wednesday at Higginbotham Funeral Home, Gorman. Interment: Oaklawn Cemetery. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday. Survivors: Daughters, Shawnda, Ginger, Sonya; two siblings; five grandchildren; and other family. on December 4, 2012.²

     Hollis Imogene Carey was buried at South Bend Cemetery, South Bend, Young Co., Texas.² Her Social Security Number was 465-28-7453.³ She was born on September 3, 1925 at Caddo, Stephens Co., Texas.^3,2 As of April 7, 1951,her married name was Burgess.⁴ She married J. W. "Tooter" Burgess, son of George Washington Burgess and Nannie Ella Akers, on April 7, 1951 at Caddo, Stephens Co., Texas.^1,4,2 Hollis Imogene Carey died on September 16, 2002 at Graham, Young Co., Texas, at age 77.^3,2 She SOUTH BEND - Hollis Imogene Burgess, 77, a rancher, died Monday, Sept. 16, 2002, in Graham. Graveside service: 11 a.m. Wednesday in South Bend Cemetery. Mrs. Burgess was born Sept. 3, 1925, in Caddo. She was active in 4-H youth programs for 47 years and was a former director of the Fort Belknap Water Co-op. She was preceded in death by her husband, J.W. Burgess. Survivors: Daughters, Mona Hicks of Mount Pleasant and Dona Penrod of Azle; sons, Lane Burgess of Olney and Dean Burgess and Kent Burgess, both of Caddo; seven grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. McMillan-Satterwhite Funeral Home, Graham, (940) 549-3773 on September 17, 2002.²