Obituaries
Obituaries for the Week of Feb. 19
ROCKWALL — BOBBY G. SPURGIN
McKINNEY — Bobby Glen Spurgin, 50, beloved husband, father, grandfather and friend, gently passed Feb. 10, 2010, at his home in Rockwall following a courageous battle with cancer.
His strength inspired his family and friends. He is remembered for his infectious smile and laughter, his warm heart and genuineness. Bobby was born Jan. 8, 1960, in Celina to Garnett Lee and Artie Pearl Spurgin and grew up in McKinney where he graduated high school. For the last 16 years he had worked in auto sales for North Central Ford and Sam Pack's Five Star Ford. He loved going to the beach with Barb, to dance and especially to ride his Harley alongside her and with his very dear friends. He was an avid reader and loved crossword puzzles. He was a caring and devoted husband to his wife, Barb, an incredible father to his son, Chris, and a fun loving grandfather (“POPS”) to his grangirls, Ryane and Regan Spurgin.
Bobby was preceded in death by his loving parents and his beautiful yellow Labrador retriever, Lucy, of 12 years.
He is survived by his best friend and loving wife of 30 years, Barbara Spurgin of Rockwall; his son, Christopher Glen Spurgin; daughter-in-law Gail (Abbey) Spurgin and granddaughters Ryane and Regan Spurgin of Wylie; his brothers, Jackie Spurgin and wife Margaret of McKinney, Gary Spurgin and wife Donna, of Corinth, Michael Spurgin and wife Janice of McKinney; his sisters, Betty Sue Cordes and husband William (“Bill”) of Leonard, Joyce Stevens and husband Bill of Gordonville; his mother-in-law, Doris Wolfe; sisters-in-law Lesia Blassingame and Glenda Wolfe; brothers-in-law Melvin Wolfe, Jimmy Wolfe, Bruce Wolfe and Ronnie Wolfe and wife Barbara; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were held at 2 p.m., Feb. 15, in the Turrentine-Jackson-Morrow Chapel with MacArthur Doty and Allen Pate officiating. Interment followed at Ridgeview Memorial Park under the direction of Turrentine-Jackson-Morrow Funeral Home.
To convey condolences or to sign an online registry, visit www.tjmfuneral.com. or www.rockwallheraldbanner.com.
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Louise Opal Oler Gardner
Louise Opal Oler Gardner, 96, of Rockwall died June 23, 2010. -
Jeannie Fitzgerald
Jeannie Fitzgerald, 72, of Rockwall passed away May 9, 2010.
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Beth Nation
Beth Nation, 94, of Rockwall passed away May 5, 2010.
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Patrick Conger Jr.
WOLFE CITY — Patrick Cleburn Conger Jr., 62, of MobileCity, Texas, died May 6, 2010, at Presbyterian Hospital of Rockwall. A memorial service was held at First United Methodist Church in Rockwall at 2 p.m., May 8. A graveside service followed at 3 p.m., May 8, at Mount Carmel Cemetery in Wolfe City under the direction of R.W. Owens & Son Funeral Home of Wolfe City
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Cynthia Case
Cynthia Ann Case, 52, of Rockwall passed away April 23, 2010.
She was a loving wife, a great mother and sister, and a loyal friend to so many. She will be truly missed. Cynthia was born Sept. 15, 1957, in Beloit, Wis., to the late Richard C. and Virginia M. Witmer. -
Bob Bevan
Robert “Bob” Kenyon Bevan passed away peacefully April 19, 2010, surrounded by his loving wife, Marilyn and four children, Kenyon, Angie, Jack, and Becki.
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Elmer Campbell
Elmer T. Campbell, 94, of Rockwall passed away April 15, 2010.
He was born April 7, 1916, in Cleburne to William Charles and Mabel Lillian (Reed) Campbell. -
Lorrie Windahl
Lorrie Windahl, 82, of Rockwall passed away April 14, 2010.
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Billy Morris
CARTHAGE — Graveside services for Billy Jan Morris, 69, of Rockwall will be held at 11 a.m., April 17, 2010, at Mt. Zion Cemetery near Panola-Mt. Zion Cemetery near Deberry with Rev. Paul Thomasson officiating under the direction of Jimerson-Lipsey Funeral Home of Carthage.
The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home. -
Al Inman
Al Inman, 66, of Royse City passed away April 11, 2010.
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