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     Mattie Faye Akers was buried at Sunset Memorial Gardens, Odessa, Ector Co., Texas.³ Her Social Security Number was 454-48-6443.⁶ Her married name was Owens.¹ She married William Roy Owens.^1,3 Mattie Faye Akers was born on February 12, 1914 at Texas.^5,6,3 She died on June 21, 1989 at Taylor Co., Texas, at age 75.^6,7,3

     William Roy Owens was buried at Sunset Memorial Gardens, Odessa, Ector Co., Texas.⁴ He married Mattie Faye Akers, daughter of Roscoe Lee Akers and Sarah Jo "Sadie" Patrick.^1,4 William Roy Owens was born on August 23, 1911.⁴ He died on February 19, 1983 at Odessa, Ector Co., Texas, at age 71.⁴

     Her Social Security Number was 466-16-7527.⁶ Jettie Mae Akers was buried at Sunset Memorial Gardens, Odessa, Ector Co., Texas.^5,7 She was born on October 26, 1912 at Olney, Young Co., Texas.^6,5,7 As of April 2, 1931,her married name was Salmon.³ She married Guy Quipman Salmon on April 2, 1931 at Shackelford Co., Texas.^1,5,3 Jettie Mae Akers died on March 22, 1998 at Ector Co., Texas, at age 85.^6,8,5,7 She ODESSA - Jettie Mae Salmon, 85, of Odessa, went to be with her Lord Sunday, March 22, 1998. Graveside services will be held today at 4 p.m. in Sunset Memorial Gardens with Dr. Ernest Easley and Dr. John S. Rasco officiating. Arrangements by Frank W. Wilson Funeral Directors. Jettie was born October 26, 1912, in Olney, Texas, to Roscoe and Sadie Akers. She married Guy Q. Salmon in 1931. Together, they "pioneered" Goldsmith, operating a service station. They moved to Odessa in 1941. Jettie helped her husband, Guy start G.Q. Salmon & Son Inc. in 1952. She was a member of First Baptist Church, Odessa Study Club, Hospital Auxiliary and a member of Eastern Star serving as Past Worthy Matron 1971-72. Jettie has been a much-loved resident of Deerings Nursing Home for the past 12 years. She was preceded in death by her husband, Guy Salmon. Survivors include son, Tommy Salmon Sr. and his wife, Judi of Odessa; brother, J.C. Akers of Helfie, La; three grandchildren, Lee Ann Burk and her husband, Andy, Tommy Salmon Jr. and his wife, Julie, and David Salmon and his wife, Julie; five great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. Memorials may be sent to First Baptist Church Music Department, 709 N. Lee Ave., Odessa, Texas, 79761. on March 24, 1998.⁵

     His Social Security Number was 451-05-6070.⁵ Guy Quipman Salmon was buried at Sunset Memorial Gardens, Odessa, Ector Co., Texas.³ He was born on January 5, 1912 at Texas.^5,3 He married Jettie Mae Akers, daughter of Roscoe Lee Akers and Sarah Jo "Sadie" Patrick, on April 2, 1931 at Shackelford Co., Texas.^6,7,4 Guy Quipman Salmon died on January 18, 1984 at Ector Co., Texas, at age 72.^2,3

     Thomas Lee "Tommy" Salmon Sr. was buried at Sunset Memorial Gardens, Odessa, Ector Co., Texas.⁴ He married Doris Ann McDonald.^1,4 Thomas Lee "Tommy" Salmon Sr. was born on May 26, 1932 at Young Co., Texas.^1,6,4 He married Judith "Judi" Hardison on August 7, 1996 at Ector Co., Texas.⁷ Thomas Lee "Tommy" Salmon Sr. died on February 27, 2010 at Texas at age 77.^6,4

     His Social Security Number was 456-09-0172.⁹ J. C. Akers was buried at Bistineau Cemetery, 195 Bistineau Church Road, Heflin, Webster Parish, Louisiana.⁵ He married Jessie Mae O'Rear.^1,8,10 J. C. Akers married Winnie Georgia Hill.⁵ J. C. Akers was born on September 30, 1916 at Graham, Young Co., Texas.^8,9,5 He died on May 13, 1999 at Ringgold, Bienville Parish, Louisiana, at age 82.^9,5

     Jessie Mae O'Rear Graveside services for Jessie O. Akers will be held Tuesday, September 25, 2012 at 10:00 a.m. at Bistineau Cemetery in Heflin, Louisiana under the direction of Rose-Neath Funeral Home in Minden. Officiating will be Rev. John Lary. The family received friends from 5:00 until 7:00 p.m Monday, September 24, 2012 at Rose-Neath Funeral Home in Minden, Louisiana. Jessie was born March 13, 1921 and entered into rest September 19, 2012 in Farmville, Virginia. Her husband J.C. Akers preceded her in death. She is survived by her son James C. Akers and wife Sharon of Fork Union, Virginia, granddaughters Melynda Ghumeim and Marcia Akers of Charlotte, North Carolina and two great-granddaughters, Killian Ghuneim and Jessica Ferguson.² She was buried at Bistineau Cemetery, 195 Bistineau Church Road, Heflin, Webster Parish, Louisiana.^3,4 Her married name was Akers.⁵ She married J. C. Akers, son of Roscoe Lee Akers and Sarah Jo "Sadie" Patrick.^5,1,2 Jessie Mae O'Rear was born on March 13, 1921 at Louisiana.^6,4,2 She died on September 19, 2012 at Farmville, Prince Edward Co., Virginia, at age 91.^6,3,2

     Her Social Security Number was 459-48-5875.³ Doris Ann McDonald was buried at Sunset Memorial Gardens, Odessa, Ector Co., Texas.² Her married name was Salmon.¹ She married Thomas Lee "Tommy" Salmon Sr., son of Guy Quipman Salmon and Jettie Mae Akers.^1,2 Doris Ann McDonald was born on March 22, 1935 at Big Spring, Howard Co., Texas.^2,1,3 She died on October 14, 1994 at Texas at age 59.^2,3

     Guy Richard Salmon was buried at Sunset Memorial Gardens, Odessa, Ector Co., Texas.³ He was born on August 19, 1957 at Ector Co., Texas.¹ He died on August 20, 1957 at Ector Co., Texas.²

     Her Social Security Number was 454-01-2189.⁶ Lucille Trudy Timmons was buried at Meadow Cemetery, Meadow, Terry Co., Texas.⁷ She was born on September 30, 1913 at Texas.^2,6,7 As of October 5, 1940,her married name was Byers.⁷ She married James Thomas Byers on October 5, 1940.⁷ Lucille Trudy Timmons died on October 22, 1996 at Lubbock Co., Texas, at age 83.^6,4,7

     His Social Security Number was 526-07-4166.³ James Thomas Byers was buried at Meadow Cemetery, Meadow, Terry Co., Texas.¹ He was born on November 11, 1906 at Springtown, Texas.^1,3,2 He married Lucille Trudy Timmons, daughter of William Howard "Bill" Timmons and Margaret Celeste "Maggie" Akers, on October 5, 1940.¹ James Thomas Byers died on August 20, 1993 at Lubbock Co., Texas, at age 86.^1,3,4

     Her Social Security Number was 464-05-1665.⁸ Mary Howard Timmons was buried at Meadow Cemetery, Meadow, Terry Co., Texas.^9,6 She was born on February 19, 1918 at Harding Co., New Mexico.^8,9,5,6 As of December 23, 1943,her married name was McCormick.¹⁰ She married Everett Francis "Mac" McCormick on December 23, 1943 at Georgia.¹⁰ Mary Howard Timmons died on October 6, 1977 at Lubbock Co., Texas, at age 59.^11,9,6

     Everett Francis "Mac" McCormick Services for Everett F. McCormick, 87, of Lubbock will be at 9 a.m. Thursday in Resthaven Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Buzz Timmons officiating. Burial will be in Meadow Cemetery under direction of Resthaven Funeral Home of Lubbock. McCormick died Monday, Oct. 19, 1998. He was born in Wylie. He married Mary Timmons on Dec. 23, 1943, in Georgia. He worked at Malouf's and Hemphill Wells. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. Survivors include a brother, John of Franklinton, La; a sister, Estelle Kreymer of Wylie; and several nieces and nephews. The family suggests memorials to the American Heart Association.² His Social Security Number was 462-12-4591.⁵ He was buried at Meadow Cemetery, Meadow, Terry Co., Texas.^3,2,6 He was born on December 5, 1910 at Collin Co., Texas; His draft card has a birth year of 1913.^6,4,3,7 He married Mary Howard Timmons, daughter of William Howard "Bill" Timmons and Margaret Celeste "Maggie" Akers, on December 23, 1943 at Georgia.² Everett Francis "Mac" McCormick died on October 19, 1998 at Lubbock Co., Texas, at age 87.^2,5,6,4,3,8

     His Social Security Number was 458-18-3379.⁶ William Herman Timmons was buried at Meadow Cemetery, Meadow, Terry Co., Texas.⁷ He was born on April 20, 1915 at Texas.^2,6,7 He married Emma Reese King on December 25, 1937 at Meadow, Terry Co., Texas.⁸ William Herman Timmons died on October 5, 1978 at age 63.⁷

     Roy Harold Timmons was buried at Meadow Cemetery, Meadow, Terry Co., Texas.⁴ He Services for Roy Harold Timmons, 89, of Brownfield will be at 10am, Saturday, November 30, 2013 at Brownfield First Baptist Church with Dr. Carl Moman officiating. Burial will follow in Meadow Cemetery under the direction of Brownfield Funeral Home. There will be a family visitation at the funeral home on Friday evening from 6-7:30 pm. Roy passed away at his home Wednesday, November 27, 2013. He was born on September 11, 1924 to William Howard and Maggie (Akers) Timmons. He graduated from New Home High School. He was a WWII Navy Veteran. Roy married Norma Thompson on December 22, 1942 in Lubbock. He owned and operated Tim’s Safety Lane in Brownfield for 39 years before retiring in 1989. He was a Deacon and member of Brownfield First Baptist Church. He is preceded in death by a great grandson, Hunter Trey Timmons and 3 brothers and 2 sisters. Roy is survived by his wife of 70 years, Norma Timmons of Brownfield; 2 sons, Buzz Timmons of Brownfield and Jerry Timmons and wife Vicki of Sacramento; 2 daughters, Judy Childress and husband Gem of Houston and Sherry Hamm of Brownfield; 9 grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren and 2 great-great grandchildren; a brother, Wayne Timmons and his wife Myra of Lubbock; sister-in-law, Betty Timmons of Brownfield.⁴ He was born on September 11, 1924 at Texas.^2,8 He married Norma Lee Thompson on December 22, 1942 at Lubbock, Lubbock Co., Texas.⁴ Roy Harold Timmons died on November 27, 2013 at Brownfield, Terry Co., Texas, at age 89.^8,4

     His Social Security Number was 467-26-6989.⁵ John Frank Timmons was buried at Wilson's Funeral Directors and Cemetery, 1226 Brownfield Highway, Wolfforth, Lubbock Co., Texas.⁶ He was born on January 24, 1923 at Texas.^2,5 He married Gwyndolia Louise Balch on November 9, 1941 at New Home, Lynn Co., Texas.⁷ John Frank Timmons died on July 5, 1991 at Lubbock Co., Texas, at age 68.^8,5

     Elvin Wayne Timmons was born on October 11, 1927 at Ropesville, Hockley Co., Texas.^2,4 He married Myra Jean Bownds on August 12, 1950.² Elvin Wayne Timmons died on March 25, 2016 at Lubbock, Lubbock Co., Texas, at age 88.⁴ He Elvin Wayne Timmons. LUBBOCK - Wayne Papa Timmons of Lubbock, Texas, departed from this life on March 25, 2016, at the age of 88 years. Services will be at 2 p.m. March 29, 2016, Sanders Funeral Home Chapel with the Reverend John Ballard and Wayne's nephew Buzz Timmons presiding. The family will receive visitors from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Monday, March 28, 2016, at Sanders Funeral Home. Wayne was born on Oct. 11, 1927, in Ropesville, Texas. He graduated from New Home High School in 1945. Wayne received an Associate's Degree from Wayland Baptist University where he was a member of Harley Redin's first basketball team. Wayne went on to continue his education at North Texas State University where he earned a Bachelor's of Science degree. Wayne then earned his Master's Degree in Educational Administration at Texas Tech University. Wayne married the love of his life, Myra Bownds, on Aug. 12, 1950. It was a marriage that lasted 65 years until his death. Wayne and Myra were both educators. They started their teaching career at New Home, Texas, where Wayne taught classes and coached all of the sports offered while Myra taught Home Economics. They continued their teaching careers in Anton, Texas, and were there for four years. They then moved to Lubbock, where Myra taught at the newly opened Monterey High School and Wayne took a job at Cooper I.S.D. where he taught and coached in grades 7 to 12. Wayne retired from education while working at Ropesville I.S.D. after 33 years in the business. Myra retired after teaching for 32 years at Texas Tech University. Wayne was an outstanding father to his children, Phil and Mary Margaret. He always had time to introduce them to all of the various athletic sports, fishing and hunting. Many an afternoon he was still catching Phil as he worked on his pitching or practicing his basketball shots as the sun fell below the horizon. All after a full day of teaching and coaching. Wayne encouraged Mary Margaret to play basketball in her pre-teen years and worked with her on how to pass and shoot the basketball and, even as awkward as she was, he turned her into a pretty decent basketball player as well. Wayne's true passion and his favorite time to share with his children was fishing! Every time Wayne passed a body of water he would invariably wonder aloud to whoever would listen whether there was a big old bass in there. He made sure that both Mary Margaret and Phil had a fishing pole in their hand as soon as they were old enough to walk and that they had every available opportunity to fish no matter where we traveled. Wayne also, in true Texas fashion, made sure Phil had a .22 rifle at 10 years of age and would take Phil to the Timmons' Home Place at Lakeview, Texas, often and turn him loose to roam the pasture and shoot whatever he felt needed shooting while he visited with his cherished brother, Frank. Wayne is preceded in death by his parents, W.H. and Maggie Timmons; four brothers, Herman Timmons, Roy Timmons, Frank Timmons, and Billy Timmons; and two sisters, Lucille Byers and Mary McCormick; and his daughter, Mary Margaret Timmons-Rose. Those left to cherish Wayne's memory are his loving wife, Myra Bownds-Timmons; his son, Phillip Timmons; daughter-in-law, Debra Hagens-Timmons; and six grandchildren, Justin Rose, Austin Rose, Michael Rose, Michelle Rose, Keviah Timmons, and Rankin Timmons. The six grandchildren will serve as pallbearers. The Timmons family would like to give special recognition and express our sincere appreciation to Ms. Nicole Ward for her tender, loving care, tremendous compassion, and her enduring friendship with our Papa over the past three years. Thank you, Nicole, you will always be a part of our family! On March 27, 2016.⁴

     Billy Ralph Timmons was buried at Terry County Memorial Cemetery, Brownfield, Terry Co., Texas.⁷ His Social Security Number was 451-44-9704.⁵ He was born on July 20, 1929 at Meadow, Hockley Co., Texas.^2,5,7,9 He married Betty Louise Yeatts on January 20, 1950 at Meadow, Terry Co., Texas.^2,7,4 Billy Ralph Timmons died on April 16, 2011 at Texas at age 81.⁵ He Memorial services for Billy Timmons, 81, of Brownfield will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, April 20, 2011 at the First Baptist Church in Brownfield with Rev. Pat Cummins and Dr. Carl Moman officiating. Private graveside services will precede the memorial service at Terry County Memorial Cemetery. Billy was born on July 20, 1929 to Maggie and Bill Timmons in Ropesville, Texas. He graduated from New Home High School and he attended Wayland Baptist University where he played basketball. He started farming in the Lakeview community where he met his wife Betty Yeatts. They were married on January 29, 1950 at the First Baptist Church in Meadow, Texas. They were blessed with two sons Ricky and Stacy. He was an active member of the First Baptist Church in Brownfield. Their family was involved in the Terry County community. Billy served as the chairman of the ASCS committee in 1970 and also served as a president of the Terry County Farm Bureau. He and his family spent many summers in Creede, Colorado fly fishing and enjoying the outdoors. He was always looking forward to fishing with his sons and friends and always looking for an opportunity to tell a joke and make someone laugh. Billy is survived by his loving wife, Betty; a son, Stacy Timmons and wife Kim of Lubbock; three granddaughters, Danya Timmons Anderson of Dallas, Taryn Timmons of Plano and Astyn Davis of Southlake. He is also survived by two brothers, Roy Timmons and wife Norma of Brownfield and Wayne Timmons and wife Myra of Lubbock and numerous nieces, nephews and many friends. He was preceded in death by his son, Ricky who was the husband of Donna Timmons Miller of Plano. In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorials to the First Baptist Church of Brownfield or charity of one's choice. on April 19, 2011.⁷

     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