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     Hugh King Shumake was buried at Patagonia Cemetery, Patagonia, Santa Cruz Co., Arizona.^3,4 He was born on July 16, 1900 at Big Spring, Howard Co., Texas; His WWI Draft Registration card has a birth date of Jul 15, 1900.^2,3,4,5 He married Gladys Atillia Engle on January 6, 1921.^7,3,8 Hugh King Shumake died on September 15, 1965 at Patagonia, Santa Cruz Co., Arizona, at age 65.^7,3,4 He Hugh K. Shumake, Bar Owner, Dies. Patagonian - Hugh K. Shumake, 65, of Patagonia, owner and operator of the Wagon Wheel Bar, died Thursday at his home. He had been an Arizona resident for 29 years. Born in Big Spring, Tex., Mr. Shumake came to Patagonia in 1936. He is survived by his wife, Gladys, and two daughters; Mrs. Joe Hill, of Patagonia, and Mrs. Hector Cervantes, of Albuquerque, N.M. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, in the Patagonia Community Church. The Rev. Charles Madinger will officiate. Burial will be in Patagonia City Cemetery. Arrangements are being made by the Carroon Mortuary, Nogales, Ariz. on September 17, 1965.⁴

     His Social Security Number was 460-24-1263.⁸ William Glenn "Willie" Shumake was buried at Pensacola Memorial Gardens, Pensacola, Escambia Co., Florida.^4,5,6 He was born on October 18, 1902 at Big Spring, Howard Co., Texas.^8,3,5 He married Sarah Alein Brann circa 1975.⁹ William Glenn "Willie" Shumake died on July 2, 1990 at Pensacola, Escambia Co., Florida, at age 87.^8,4,5 He Willie Glenn Shumake, 87, of Pensacola, died Monday, July 2, 1990 in a local hospital. Mr. Shumake was a native of LeMesa, Texas and had lived in Pensacola for four years. He was a member of Lawton Street Baptist Church. Survivors include: his wife, Sarah Shumake of Pensacola; two sons, James R. Rodgers of Washington State, Carl E. Rodgers of Arizona; a daughter, Janet Ashcroft of Pensacola; six grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Monday, July 9, 1990 in Oak Lawn Chapel with the Rev. B.H. McWaters and Rev. Carl E. Rogers officiating. Burial will be in Pensacola Memorial Gardens. on July 8, 1990.⁴

     Her Social Security Number was 554-44-1184.⁶ Frances Evelyn Shumake was born on October 18, 1904 at Texas.^2,6 As of June, 1929,her married name was Feaux.³ She married Charles Julius Feaux in June, 1929 at Yuma Co., Arizona.^2,3 Frances Evelyn Shumake died on July 27, 1991 at Orange Co., California, at age 86.²

     Raymond Thornbeery Shumake was buried at Desert Lawn Memorial Park, Yuma, Yuma Co., Arizona.⁴ He married Myrtle Reichelt.⁴ Raymond Thornbeery Shumake was born on September 11, 1906 at LaMesa, Dawson Co., Texas.³ He died in December, 1981 at Arizona at age 75.⁴

     His Social Security Number was 551-10-0531.⁸ David Ernest "Dave" Shumake was buried at Santa Rosa Memorial Park, 1700 Franklin Avenue, Santa Rosa, Sonoma Co., California.⁵ He was born on November 8, 1908 at LaMesa, Dawson Co., Texas.^8,3,6 He died on June 3, 1977 at Cloverdale, Sonoma Co., California, at age 68.^3,4 He Services will be Wednesday for David Ernest Shumake, 68, who died in a Cloverdale hospital following a long illness. A gold miner, he was a resident of Sonoma County nine years. He was a native of Texas. He was a World War II veteran. He is survived by his brother, Glen Willy Shumake, Green Valley, Ariz., and sisters, Harriette Powell, Fresno, and Frances Feux, Chula Vista. Services will be at 10 a.m. at Lafferty and Smith Colonial Chapel. John Rubin, pastor of the Bellevue Community Church, will officiate. on June 7, 1977.⁴

     His Social Security Number was 451-20-2733.⁵ Jerry King Shumake Jr. was buried at Hillcrest Cemetery, Mendocino, Mendocino Co., California.^6,3 He married Dorothy Wagner.³ Jerry King Shumake Jr. was born on April 11, 1913 at LaMesa, Dawson Co., Texas.^5,7,2 He died on February 28, 1967 at Ukiah, Mendocino Co., California, at age 53.^7,3 He Jerry King Shumake, 49, died at a Ukiah hospital suddenly on Feb. 28th. He was born April 11, 1917, at La Maza, Texas and was a Veteran of World War II He was a resident of Mendocino county for the past 16 years and last worked at the Greenwood Lumber Company. He is survived by his wife, Dorothy and daughter Elizabeth of Fort Bragg; three brothers, Glenn of San Diego; Dave of Jenner, Calif, and Raymond of Texas; and two sisters of California, Velma Ingersoll and Frances Feaux. Final rites will be conducted at the Chapel of Cain Grove and Haverfield Friday, March 3, at three o'clock, with the Rev. E. Glenn Biggs officiating. Burial will follow at Zenith Hill Cemetery at Mendocino. on March 3, 1967.³

     Gladys Atillia Engle was buried at Patagonia Cemetery, Patagonia, Santa Cruz Co., Arizona.² She was born on June 1, 1903 at Gail, Borden Co., Texas.^1,2 As of January 6, 1921,her married name was Shumake.² She married Hugh King Shumake, son of Jerry King Shumake and Cora Blondell Manion, on January 6, 1921.^1,2,3 Gladys Atillia Engle died on January 7, 1972 at Patagonia, Santa Cruz Co., Arizona, at age 68.^1,2,3 She SHUMAKE, Gladys E., 68, of Patagonia, passed away January 7th. Family had resided in Patagonia since 1936. Widow of Hugh Shumake; survived by daughters, Mrs, Bernadeen Cervantes and Mrs. Joe Hill, both of Patagonia; sister, Pearl Bailey, of Midland, Texas; brother, Dewey Engle, of Big Springs, Texas, five grandchildren. on January 8, 1972.³

     Her Social Security Number was 527-24-0865.⁴ Ruby Juanel Shumake was buried at Patagonia Cemetery, Patagonia, Santa Cruz Co., Arizona.² She was born on October 6, 1924 at LaMesa, Dawson Co., Texas.^1,2,3,4 As of October 15, 1947,her married name was Hill.² She married Joseph Dean Hill on October 15, 1947.^1,2 Ruby Juanel Shumake died on November 15, 2001 at Tucson, Pima Co., Arizona, at age 77.^1,2,4

     His Social Security Number was 412-05-5443.⁴ Joseph Dean Hill was buried at Patagonia Cemetery, Patagonia, Santa Cruz Co., Arizona.² He was born on January 10, 1916 at Bells, Crockett Co., Tennessee.^1,4,2,3 He married Ruby Juanel Shumake, daughter of Hugh King Shumake and Gladys Atillia Engle, on October 15, 1947.^1,2 Joseph Dean Hill died on December 15, 1988 at Tucson, Pima Co., Arizona, at age 72.^1,4,2

     Her married name was Hillgossett.² Her married name was Wood.¹ Deborah Dean Hill married Unknown Wood.¹ Deborah Dean Hill married Unknown Hillgossett.² Deborah Dean Hill was born on September 25, 1950.² She died on November 21, 2009 at age 59.²

     His Social Security Number was 551-24-2200.² Charles Julius Feaux was born on July 20, 1902 at Germany.² He married Frances Evelyn Shumake, daughter of Jerry King Shumake and Cora Blondell Manion, in June, 1929 at Yuma Co., Arizona.^1,3 Charles Julius Feaux died on February 25, 1984 at age 81.^2,4

     Charles Julius Feaux was born on October 30, 1935 at San Diego Co., California.¹ He married Shirley A. Swedenberg on September 2, 1959 at San Diego Co., California.^2,3 Charles Julius Feaux died on August 28, 2018 at Huntsville, Madison Co., Alabama, at age 82.³ He Charles J. Feaux, 82, of Huntsville, Alabama, passed away peacefully at home on August 28, 2018. He leaves his wife of 59 years, Shirley (Swedenberg) Feaux; his sister, Jeanie Reilly; his daughter, Lauren Feaux and her husband, Jose Oglesby; his daughter, Dana Feaux Schank and her husband, Ric Schank; his son, Karl Feaux and his wife Lesly Fajardo Feaux; six grandchildren; his best friend, Chris Schaufele (like a brother); many close friends; and their cats, Salty and Pepper. "Charlie" was born and raised in the San Diego/Chula Vista area, the son of Charles and Frances (Shumake) Feaux. He earned a bachelor's degree in mathematics from San Diego State University, followed by graduate work at Illinois Institute of Technology and the University of Wisconsin. While in Wisconsin, he met Shirley and they were soon married, in 1959. They moved to Baton Rouge as Charlie pursued and earned a doctoral degree in mathematics at Louisiana State University. All three children were born in Baton Rouge. The family later moved to Athens, Georgia where Charlie taught mathematics at the University of Georgia. After working as a professor for many years, an opportunity arose in Huntsville to work for the Computer Science Corporation and later Boeing. In 1983, he and four Boeing colleagues co-founded Simulation Technologies, Inc., a technology contractor, primarily contracting with the United States Army. He remained active in SimTech well past retirement, serving on its Board of Directors. Charlie lived life to the fullest. He was always up for a new adventure, whether it was hiking, rock climbing, mountaineering, running marathons, ultra-distance cycling, or even tuna fishing which he did as a young man in San Diego. A celebration of life will be held on Friday, September 21st from 6-9PM at the Lodge at Monte Sano State Park in Huntsville, Alabama. Friends and family are encouraged to come in casual attire and share their favorite Charlie stories. on August 31, 2018.³

     Rufus Henry Miller was buried at Mount Olive Cemetery, Big Spring, Howard Co., Texas.⁴ His Social Security Number was 703-10-1265.⁹ He was born on March 14, 1896 at Hartshorne, Pittsburg Co., Oklahoma Territory.^1,9,4 He married Leta True circa 1920.² Rufus Henry Miller died on November 20, 1983 at Howard Co., Texas, at age 87.^10,9,4

     Clarence William Miller was buried at Mount Olive Cemetery, Big Spring, Howard Co., Texas.⁶ He was born on December 26, 1898 at Hartshorne, Pittsburg Co., Oklahoma Territory.^3,4 He married Lillian Inez Mason on May 16, 1923 at Nolan Co., Texas.⁹ Clarence William Miller Clarence Miller, former Big Spring man, died in a Marshall hospital early Monday morning. He had been ill of a heart ailment for the past eleven months. Definite arrangements for burial services will be made after the body to returned to Big Spring. Miller is survived by his wife, his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Adolph Miller of 609 Aylford, a sister, Mrs. T. W. Hammond of Big Spring and three brothers, Rufus H. Miller of Big Spring, and C. E. Miller and Otis Miller of Pecos. on January 27, 1941.⁵ He died on January 27, 1941 at Marshall, Harrison Co., Texas, at age 42.^4,5,6

     Charles Edman "Charley" Miller was buried at Fairview Cemetery, Pecos, Reeves Co., Texas.^4,5 He was born on July 2, 1901 at Comanche, Comanche Co., Texas; His gravestone has a birth date of Aug 11, 1901.^3,5 He died on April 14, 1972 at Pecos, Reeves Co., Texas, at age 70; His gravestone has a death date of Apr 14, 1972.^4,5 He PECOS - Services for Charlie E. Miller, 70, were held at 10 a.m. Saturday in Pecos Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Fairview Cemetery. Miller, a courthouse employe for a number of years, died Thursday afternoon in Pecos Nursing Home. He was born Aug. l, 190l, in Big Spring and lived in Pecos 40 years. Survivors include a brother, Rufus Miller of Big Spring, several nieces and nephews. on April 16, 1972.⁴

     His Social Security Number was 456-01-2743.⁶ Odus Mitchell Miller was buried at Mount Olive Cemetery, Big Spring, Howard Co., Texas.³ He was born on May 27, 1904 at Big Spring, Howard Co., Texas.^6,3 He died on June 14, 1965 at Pecos, Reeves Co., Texas, at age 61.^7,3

     Robert Lee Miller was buried at Mount Olive Cemetery, Big Spring, Howard Co., Texas.² He was born on November 22, 1906 at Howard Co., Texas.² He died on November 30, 1931 at Pecos, Reeves Co., Texas, at age 25.^2,3 He Funeral services for Robert Lee Miller, 25, son of Mr. and Mrs. Adolph Miller, 608 Aylford street, were to be held from the Eberly chapel at 3:30 o'clock Tuesday afternoon. Mr. Miller died at Pecos at 4:40 p.m. Monday. Pallbearers were Jim Frost, Roy Cravens, Roy Percifield, Jack Bell, Bill Dehlinger, Jim Currie, Mr. Rogers and Mr. King. on December 1, 1931.³

     Her Social Security Number was 453-12-9299.⁴ Mary Louise Miller was buried at Mount Olive Cemetery, Big Spring, Howard Co., Texas.^4,5 Her married name was Hammond.³ She married Thomas Watson Hammond.^3,4 Mary Louise Miller was born on March 22, 1915 at Big Spring, Howard Co., Texas.⁴ She died on July 17, 1966 at Big Spring, Howard Co., Texas, at age 51.⁴

     Lillian Inez Mason was buried at Mount Olive Cemetery, Big Spring, Howard Co., Texas.² She was born on January 15, 1906 at Rockdale, Milam Co., Texas.² As of May 16, 1923,her married name was Miller.¹ She married Clarence William Miller, son of Adolph Miller and Sibyl Livinston Manion, on May 16, 1923 at Nolan Co., Texas.¹ Lillian Inez Mason died on October 28, 1959 at Galveston, Galveston Co., Texas, at age 53.²

     Leta Mae Miller was buried at Plains Presbyterian Memorial Gardens, Zachary, East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana.³ Her married name was Hitt.⁴ She and Joe Lee Hitt were divorced.⁵ Leta Mae Miller married Joe Lee Hitt.⁴ Leta Mae Miller was born on November 16, 1924 at Big Spring, Howard Co., Texas.^4,3 She died on November 4, 2014 at Baton Rouge, East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana, at age 89.^4,3 She Our loving mother, grandmother, aunt, sister and friend, Leta Hitt, has fought the good fight and finished the race Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2014 in Baton Rouge at her son's home surrounded by members of her family. She was a native Texan, born in Big Spring, Texas and has made Zachary her home since 1965 where she lived to the age of eighty nine years serving our Lord. She is survived by her children, Martha Anne "Marty" (Doug) Williams, Abilene, TX; Linda Arlene (Tom) Shanks, Wichita Falls, TX; Roberta Lee "Robbi" Stewart (Tim) Flynn, Irving, TX; Joe David (Beth Pullig) Hitt, Baton Rouge and Steven Miller (Beth Shepherd) Hitt, Baton Rouge; 13 grandchildren, C. Todd (Miriam) Williams, Micah Shanks, Shay Shanks (Willis) Hogan, Chantel Stewart (Jerrud) Arnett, Shelly Stewart (Juan) Hernandez, Darren Seth Stewart, Rachael Hitt (Matt) Dearman, Lyle (Anna) Hitt, Mason Hitt, Tucker Hitt, Mallory Hitt, Connor Hitt and Caroline Hitt; 12 great grandchildren and a niece Karen McCuistian, China Springs, TX. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joe Lee Hitt, grandson, Paul Michael Williams, great granddaughter, Hope Hernandez, sister, Juanita Miller Conway and nephew, Larry Bob Conway. She was a member of First Baptist Church Zachary, a charter member of Zachary Chamber of Commerce and the Baton Rouge chapter of American Business and Professional Women. The interaction with people that came from marketing beauty products, insurance and real estate brought joy and accomplishment as she tirelessly worked to provide for the needs of her five children. An extended retirement allowed her time to become a faithful prayer warrior who loved the Lord as she daily lifted the needs of her family, friends, church, community and country to our great God, always giving thanks for the salvation and blessings of her life. Mom loved gardening, roses, family gatherings and making quilts for each of her grandchildren. The ladies of her Sunday school class had a very special place in her heart as they shared lifelong friendships around the study of the Holy scriptures. on November 5, 2014.⁴

     Juanita Miller was buried at Trinity Memorial Park, Big Spring, Howard Co., Texas.^6,7 Her Social Security Number was 464-20-1083.⁸ She was born on February 23, 1927 at Big Spring, Howard Co., Texas.^2,8,7 As of October 22, 1946,her married name was Conway.⁷ She married L. Buron Conway on October 22, 1946 at Big Spring, Howard Co., Texas.^7,4 Juanita Miller died on April 25, 2001 at Midland, Midland Co., Texas, at age 74.^8,7,4 She BIG SPRING -- Juanita Conway, 74, died on Wednesday, April 25, in a Midland hospital. Services will be at 2 p.m. today, April 28, at the Nalley-Pickle & Welch Rosewood Chapel with Rev. Herb McPherson, pastor of Calvary Baptist Church, and the Rev. Dudley Mullins, pastor of East Fourth Street Baptist Church, officiating. Interment will follow at Trinity Memorial Park. She was born on Feb. 23, 1927 in Big Spring, and married L. B. Conway on Oct. 22, 1946. Mrs. Conway was a lifelong resident of Big Spring. She worked in insurance and real estate for 27 years. She had worked for McDonald Realty and was a homemaker. She was a member of East Fourth Street Baptist Church. Survivors include her husband, L. B. Conway of Big Spring; one son, Larry Bob Conway of Big Spring; one daughter, Karen McCuistian of Big Spring; one sister; and two granddaughters. on April 28, 2001.⁷

     Leta True was buried at Mount Olive Cemetery, Big Spring, Howard Co., Texas.¹ Her Social Security Number was 459-28-9986.² She was born on February 16, 1902 at Texas.^3,2,1 As of circa 1920,her married name was Miller.³ She married Rufus Henry Miller, son of Adolph Miller and Sibyl Livinston Manion, circa 1920.³ Leta True died on November 18, 1993 at Texas at age 91.^2,1

     Rufus Henry "Doc" Miller Jr. was buried at Sunset Memorial Park, 1701 Austin Highway, San Antonio, Bexar Co., Texas.^2,3 He was born on July 20, 1922 at Big Spring, Howard Co., Texas.^2,3,4 He married Jacquelyn Lynn "Jackie" Parker circa 1956.³ Rufus Henry "Doc" Miller Jr. died on September 17, 2002 at San Antonio, Bexar Co., Texas, at age 80.^2,6 He SAN ANTONIO - Rufus H. "Doc" Miller Jr., 80, died Tuesday, Sept. 17, 2002. Services will be at 3 p.m. today in Sunset Funeral Home. Burial will be in Sunset Memorial Park. Mr. Miller was born in Big Spring in 1922 and was a 1943 graduate of Texas A&M. After graduating he served in the Army during World War II. He was a large animal DVM in the Texas Panhandle and later worked for the USDA. He was preceded in death by his wife of 38 years, Jackie Miller. Survivors include his children, David Miller Sr., Janet Sue Capps, Terry Miller Garza, Mary Mike Fritze and Monty Lagunas; his grandchildren, David Miller Jr., Ginger Garza, Justin Lagunas, Alexa Rabbs, Clint Capps, Haylee Jordan Fritze, Riley Fritze, Madison Fritze; his great-grandchildren, Jacob Miller, Elise Miller, Kadyn Garza; and his faithful dog, Barney. on September 20, 2002.³

     Her Social Security Number was 456-36-2360.² Jacquelyn Lynn "Jackie" Parker was born on June 11, 1929 at Childress, Childress Co., Texas.^2,1 As of circa 1956,her married name was Miller.³ She married Rufus Henry "Doc" Miller Jr., son of Rufus Henry Miller and Leta True, circa 1956.³ Jacquelyn Lynn "Jackie" Parker died on December 21, 1994 at Bexar Co., Texas, at age 65.^2,4