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     Peggy Sue Langford was buried at Fairview Cemetery (North Section), Memphis, Hall Co., Texas.⁴ She was born on May 21, 1945 at Wellington, Collingsworth Co., Texas.^4,2 She died on October 8, 1972 at Texas at age 27.^2,4 She A former Wellington girl, Miss Peggy Sue Langford of Memphis, was the victim of a drowning accident Sunday, October 8, in the Frio River in Central Texas. Miss Langford, 27, attending a camp north of Leakey in Real County with a delegation from Vernon, was found in a deep pool of water about 5:30 p.m. Sunday. Searchers found Miss Langford's body shortly after she had been discovered missing from a group that she had left momentarily for a trip to her cabin. She was pronounced dead at the scene by Justice of the Peace S. J. Chiodo. Funeral services were conducted at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday in Travis Baptist Church, Memphis, with the Rev. Wilburn Coffman, pastor and the Rev. C. H. Murphy, pastor of First Baptist Church, Memphis, officiating. Burial was in Fairview Cemetery at Memphis. Miss Langford was a native of Wellington and a member of Travis Baptist Church in Memphis. Survivors include her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Loyd Langford of Memphis; and three sisters, Mrs. Calvin Tow of Dalhart, Mrs. Bill Heckathron of Killeen and Mrs. Jerry Montgomery of Memphis. on October 12, 1972.²

     Jo Ann Langford was buried at Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery, 11463 State Highway 195, Killeen, Bell Co., Texas.^5,2 She Funeral Services for Jo Ann Langford Heckathorn, 78, of Killeen, will be held at 2:00 PM Saturday, July 6, 2019 at Crawford-Bowers Funeral Home in Killeen. Jo Ann was born March 11, 1941, in Wellington, Texas, to Loyd and Opal Langford, and went home to be with the Lord on July 3, 2019. She was a longtime member of East Side Baptist Church and was employed by KISD for 25 years. She married Bill Heckathorn on October 25, 1961. Jo Ann was the glue that held the Heckathorn family together. She enjoyed serving others and wanted no recognition for her many acts of kindness to friends and family. Left to cherish her memory are her husband of 57 years, Bill Heckathorn; two sons, Jeff Heckathorn and his wife Martha, and Jody Heckathorn. Jo Ann was blessed with and adored her six grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Private burial will be held at 9:00 AM Tuesday, July 9, 2019 at the Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery in Killeen. The family would like to thank the staff of Indian Oaks Memory Care Unit for their loving care of Jo Ann.² She was born on March 11, 1941 at Wellington, Collingsworth Co., Texas.^5,2,3 As of October 25, 1961,her married name was Heckathorn.² She married Bill Heckathorn on October 25, 1961.^1,4,2 Jo Ann Langford died on July 3, 2019 at Texas at age 78.^5,2

     Cliffa Jean Langford Cliffa Jean Langford Tow, 78, of Amarillo died Thursday, Dec. 20, 2012. Private burial will be in Memory Gardens Cemetery. Cliffa Jean Langford Tow was born April 2, 1934, in Wellington to Loyd and Opal Roberson Langford. She graduated from Wellington High School in 1951, and was elected Collingsworth County clerk at age 21, the youngest county clerk ever elected in Texas. She married Calvin Tow on April 22, 1955, in Friendship Baptist Church parsonage in Buckcreek. She worked at Citizens State Bank in Dalhart and First National Bank in Amarillo. Cliffa Jean was a dedicated member of First Baptist Church of Dalhart and later Calvary Baptist Church of Canyon. She was a wonderful wife and mother to her three daughters and was an exceptional homemaker and seamstress who enjoyed sewing for people she loved. She loved working with people and helping others. She was preceded in death by her parents; a sister, Peggy Langford; and a grandson, Jason Gilmore. Survivors include her husband, Calvin Tow; three daughters, Kathy Gilmore, Debbie Lloyd and husband Gregg and Karen Meyers and husband Greg; nine grandchildren, Chad Lloyd and wife Cassie, Lacey Gilmore, Jenny Lloyd Strovas and husband Shawn, Calvin Chance Gilmore, Matthew Meyers, Todd Sanford, Bethany Meyers, Winston Gilmore and Quanah Gilmore; three great-grandchildren, Cayson, Kelsie and Kallan; and two sisters, JoAnn Heckathorn and husband Bill and Wanda Floyd and husband Dwaine.³ She was buried at Memory Gardens Cemetery, 14200 Interstate 27, Amarillo, Randall Co., Texas.^3,6 She was born on April 2, 1934 at Wellington, Collingsworth Co., Texas.^3,6,5 As of April 22, 1955,her married name was Tow.³ She married Calvin Lynn Tow on April 22, 1955 at Buck Creek, Childress Co., Texas.^1,3,4,6 Cliffa Jean Langford died on December 20, 2012 at Amarillo, Potter Co., Texas, at age 78.^3,6

     Calvin Lynn Tow Calvin Lynn Tow, 90, of Amarillo, passed away on Friday, March 4, 2022. Private burial will be in Memory Gardens Cemetery. Calvin was born on November 24, 1931 to W.T. (Willie) and Vera Tow in Quail, TX, the middle of three sons. He attended school in Quail and graduated from there in 1949. After graduation, he farmed with his dad and then on his own. During slow times he worked odd jobs, his favorite being a mechanic. Calvin married Cliffa Jean Langford, his yellow rose of Texas on April 22, 1955 at the Friendship Baptist Church parsonage in Buck Creek, TX. His first daughter, Kathy, was born the following year, and in 1957, Calvin began his training as a Texas State Game Warden at Texas A&M University in College Station. In 1958 his daughter, Debbie was born, and Calvin was given his first Game Warden assignment in Dalhart, TX. In 1965 his third daughter, Karen was born. Calvin and Cliffa happily raised their girls in Dalhart, and they enjoyed being a part of that community for a total of 20 years. He was a member of the First Baptist Church in Dalhart and later Calvary Baptist Church in Canyon. In 1978, Calvin was promoted to District Supervisor and relocated to Amarillo, TX. His district included 22 counties of the Texas panhandle. He retired in 1993 after serving proudly for 36 years. Over the course of his career, Calvin served as president of the United Peace Officers of America, was on the Board of Directors at Cal Farley's Boys Ranch, was a Free Mason, and served his community in countless ways both in front of and behind the scenes. Calvin loved music, Country & Western to be specific. He never had a lesson so he couldn't read music, but he could play instruments by ear, including the guitar, piano, and pretty much anything with strings. He had a great interest in horses, and he delighted in sharing that with his daughters. He also enjoyed golfing, hunting, fishing, welding, and helping others with their projects. His girls kept him busy! Calvin's love and his curiosity of the wonders of nature made his career choice a perfect fit. His family will continue to honor him by passing on his love of God's creation to future generations. When talking with Calvin's friends, family, or colleagues, many used the same words to describe him: kind, honest, steadfast, consistent, respected as well as respectful, full of integrity, hard-working, humorous, and full of good stories. He loved his family fiercely and they felt the same about him. He loved his Lord and his country; he was a true gentleman thru and thru. Calvin was a friend to many and loved by all. Calvin was preceded in death by his wife, Cliffa Jean Langford Tow; a grandson, Jason Gilmore; great grandson, Griffith Donoghue; great granddaughter, Beckett Donoghue; his parents, William Taylor Tow and Vera Tow; brothers, Wayne Tow and Gaylon Tow; and sister-in-law, JoAnn Langford Heckathorn. Survivors include three daughters, Kathy Tow Gilmore, Debbie Tow Lloyd and husband, Gregg, and Karen Tow Meyers and husband, Greg; Rusty Gilmore; nine grandchildren, Chad Lloyd and wife, Cassie, Lacey Gilmore and Cole Cyrus, Jenny Lloyd Strovas and husband, Shawn, Calvin Chance Gilmore and wife, Crystal, Matthew Meyers and wife, Shawnya, Todd Sanford, Bethany Meyers Donoghue and husband, Jimmy, Winston Gilmore, and Quanah Gilmore; seven great grandchildren, Cayson Bridges and wife, Makaila, Kelsie Cappers, Kallan Strovas, Ethan Gilmore, Briar Strovas, Mia Saldivar, and James Saldivar; great, great granddaughter, Adlee Sue Bridges; sisters-in-law, Betty Tow and Wanda Floyd; brother-in-law, Bill Heckathorn; special family friend, Yuvonne Boothe; and countless friends and family that loved him dearly.³ He was buried at Memory Gardens Cemetery, 14200 Interstate 27, Amarillo, Randall Co., Texas.^3,4 He was born on November 24, 1931 at Quail, Collingsworth Co., Texas.^3,4 He married Cliffa Jean Langford, daughter of Loyd Hulet Langford and Opal Thelma Roberson, on April 22, 1955 at Buck Creek, Childress Co., Texas.^5,2,3,4 Calvin Lynn Tow died on March 4, 2022 at Amarillo, Potter Co., Texas, at age 90.³

     Winnie Mae Fulcher was buried at Llano Cemetery, 2900 S. Hayes, Amarillo, Randall Co., Texas.^4,3 She was born on August 11, 1921 at Collingsworth Co., Texas.^4,3 As of June 15, 1947,her married name was Roberson.² She married James Loyd Roberson Sr., son of Moses Lafayette Roberson and Luemma Josephine "Lou" Poff, on June 15, 1947 at Wellington, Collingsworth Co., Texas.^1,2,3 Winnie Mae Fulcher died on July 13, 2017 at Amarillo, Potter Co., Texas, at age 95.³ She Winnie Mae Fulcher Roberson, 95, of Amarillo died Thursday, July 13, 2017. Burial will follow in Llano Cemetery. Winnie Mae was born Aug. 11, 1921, in Collingsworth County to Aaron and Eva Fulcher. She grew up in Wellington. She accepted Christ as her savior at an early age. Winnie was married to James Loyd Roberson Sr. in 1947 in Allanreed. They operated a café in Wellington before moving to Amarillo in 1951. She loved to fish and play dominos. She loved her family very much. She had many dear friends and church family. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Roberson Sr; her sons, Billy Wayne Roberson and James L. Roberson Jr; her sisters, Lois Browning and Joyce Hyden; a brother, W.A. “Dub” Fulcher; a nephew, Dee Hyden; and a niece, Polly Ann Browning. Survivors include two daughters, Betty Joy and Terrie Roberson; seven grandchildren, Kenny, Karen, Judy, Mike, Dallas, Billy Don, and Kevin; several great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. on July 14, 2017.³

     Betty Carline Roberson Betty Joy, April 29, 1936 - September 12, 2019 (age 83). Betty was a loving wife, mother and grandma; she lived for her family. She was very caring and giving to all those around. Even though your heart is breaking and tears are clouding your eyes, and staining your cheeks, God does give us something worth trusting in tough times; and that is Him, and Him alone. When your heart is breaking, you can place your hope and trust in God. She leaves behind a family that loves her very much, her loving husband of 66 years, Earl Joy; 2 children that will miss her a lot, son, Kenny Joy and wife Kathy Joy, and daughter, Judy Houdyshell and husband Sam; there are 4 grandchildren that will cherish the memories of their “Mama” spoiling them; Kyle Joy and wife Katie Joy, Kevin Joy and wife LeaAnn Joy, Spencer Houdyshell and Sydney Houdyshell. She was blessed to have shared her love with 6 great-grandchildren, Avery Joy, Cooper Denny, Addisyn Joy, Fynlea Joy, Harper Joy, and Cru Barton. “Mama” was devoted to sharing her love and life with all of her family. The grandchildren and great-grandchildren stole her heart. There was always a part of her heart that was with those who preceded her in death; her precious angel, Karen Joy whom “Mama” dedicated her life to ensure that Karen had the best life possible. She is also preceded in death by 2 granddaughters, Kristin Joy and Kalee. They are surely showing “Mama” all around Heaven today.⁶ She was born on April 29, 1936 at Hardeman Co., Texas.^3,6 As of circa 1960,her married name was Joy.⁶ She married Earl Joy circa 1960.⁶ Betty Carline Roberson died on September 12, 2019 at Georgia at age 83.⁶

     James Loyd Roberson Jr. was buried at Llano Cemetery, 2900 S. Hayes, Amarillo, Randall Co., Texas.² His Social Security Number was 462-86-2895.⁶ He was born on September 30, 1949 at Wellington, Collingsworth Co., Texas.^2,3,6 He married Terrie K. Brewer on March 16, 1974 at Amarillo, Randall Co., Texas.^2,7 James Loyd Roberson Jr. died on October 8, 2010 at Amarillo, Randall Co., Texas, at age 61.^2,6 He James Loyd Roberson Jr., 61, of Amarillo died Friday, Oct. 8, 2010. Services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday in Grand Avenue Baptist Church with Jime Gose, pastor, officiating. Burial will be in Llano Cemetery by Cox Funeral Home, 4180 Canyon Drive. James was born Sept. 30, 1949, in Wellington. He moved to Amarillo when he was 2 years old and lived here all of his life. He graduated from Palo Duro High School in 1968 and immediately joined the U.S. Marines. After serving for four years, he attended West Texas A&M University. He married Terrie Brewer on March 16, 1974, in Amarillo. In 1985, he began working as a courier for the federal government. He worked for 21 years before retiring as a general transportation manager for the U.S. Department of Energy, National Nuclear Security Administration. In 2006, he enrolled at Amarillo College to fulfill his dream of being a lifelong student. His passion was education and he enjoyed every class that he took just for the sake of learning. He was also a member of the Amarillo Model Railroad Association. James was a Christian man who loved his family and spent every day devoting his time to God and the loves of his life, his wife and kids. He showed his strength through his health as well as his sickness. He touched the lives of all who knew him and will be dearly missed. The family would like to give a special thanks to Dr. Seah Lim and the Texas Oncology Team for many years of love and devotion for our precious James. He was preceded in death by his father, James Loyd Roberson Sr; and a brother, Billy Wayne Roberson. Survivors include his wife, Terrie Roberson of Amarillo; his mom, Winnie Roberson of Amarillo; a son, Mike Roberson of Fort Worth; a daughter, Dallas Cantu and husband Robert of Amarillo; a grandson, Landry Cantu; a sister, Betty Joy and husband Earl of Amarillo; and several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. on October 10, 2010.²

     His Social Security Number was 460-58-4712.⁴ Billy Wayne "Bill" Roberson was buried at Llano Cemetery, 2900 S. Hayes, Amarillo, Randall Co., Texas.³ He married Gayle Darlene Molone.⁵ Billy Wayne "Bill" Roberson was born on March 5, 1940 at Quanah, Hardeman Co., Texas.^3,2,4,5,7 He married Sandra E. Grant on August 30, 1980 at Randall Co., Texas.^8,9 Billy Wayne "Bill" Roberson and Sandra E. Grant were divorced on March 12, 1981 at Randall Co., Texas.⁸ Billy Wayne "Bill" Roberson married Melody K. Bennett on November 28, 1994 at Potter Co., Texas.⁹ Billy Wayne "Bill" Roberson died on January 13, 1995 at Amarillo, Potter Co., Texas, at age 54.^{3,2,4,7,10,11} He Bill Roberson, 54, of Amarillo, died Friday, January 13, 1995. Mr. Roberson was born in Quanah. He moved to Amarillo in 1968 from Dalhart. He served in the Navy for four years. He worked for Hobbs Trailer for 15 years as a service manager. He was owner and operator of Look 335 Trailer Repair. He was a Baptist. He was preceded in death by his father, Loyd Roberson, long time Wellington resident. Survivors include his wife, Melody; two sons, Billy Don Roberson and Kevin Wayne Roberson, both of Amarillo; a stepson, Ray Hardin of Amarillo; his step-mother, Winnie Fulcher Roberson of Amarillo; a brother, James Roberson of Amarillo, a sister, Betty Joy of Amarillo; six grandchildren and an aunt, Lois Browning of Wellington. on January 26, 1995.²

     Era Helen Reynolds was buried at Resthaven Gardens Cemetery, 500 SW 104th Street, Oklahoma City, Cleveland Co., Oklahoma.³ Her Social Security Number was 449-22-1423.² She was born on March 17, 1920 at Moreland, Pope Co., Arkansas.^3,2 As of 1939,her married name was Roberson.¹ She married Wilbur Weldon Roberson, son of Moses Lafayette Roberson and Luemma Josephine "Lou" Poff, in 1939.¹ Era Helen Reynolds died on September 7, 1999 at age 79.^3,2

     Her married name was Ramsey.³ Linda Gail Roberson was buried at Resthaven Gardens Cemetery, 500 SW 104th Street, Oklahoma City, Cleveland Co., Oklahoma.³ Her married name was Oswalt.¹ Her married name was Zumwalt.³ She married Unknown Oswalt.¹ Linda Gail Roberson married Jackie Darrell Zumwalt.³ Linda Gail Roberson was born on November 17, 1940 at Hardeman Co., Texas.^2,3 She married Eugene Clinton Ramsey in May, 1979 at Oklahoma City, Cleveland Co., Oklahoma.^4,3 Linda Gail Roberson died on September 3, 2017 at Oklahoma at age 76.³ She CHOCTAW - Linda Gail (Roberson, Zumwalt) Ramsey passed away September 3, 2017. She was born to Weldon and Era Roberson in Quanah, TX on November 17, 1940. She worked at the Oklahoma City Police Department from 1962-1969. She then went to work at Nichols Hills Police Department from 1969-1981. She worked at Tinker Air Force Base from 1982-2003, and retired after 21 years of service. Above all, she loved family very much. She always said her family comes first. She was preceded in death by her parents; son, Darrell L. Zumwalt; husband, Eugene Ramsey; granddaughter, Lindsey Terry; 2 great grandsons, Dylan Terry and John Brown-Jones II. She is survived by daughter, Cheryl Zumwalt; sister, Ann Dumas; brother, Jim Roberson; grandchildren: Lacy Paylor and husband Cody, Robert, Roger, and Tina Zumwalt; 10 great grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. Interment to follow in Resthaven Memory Gardens. on September 6, 2017.³