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Claude Earnest Race, 99, of Adamsville, died in a Dallas hospital on Saturday, Feb. 21, following a short illness. Funeral services were held Tuesday, Feb. 24, in the Evant Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Charles Conley officiating. Burial was in Hines Chapel Cemetery.

Mr. Race was born June 25, 1898, in Everman, the son of the late Jane Farmer and James William Martin Race. He married Lila Bunch and they had one son, Dr. George Race. He later married Geneva McCullough who preceded him in death. Mr. Race had lived in Adamsville for the past three years. Prior to that time he was in business in Garland, Fort Worth, and Dallas as an independent builder and construction contractor.

Mr. Race was a 50-year member of the Masonic Lodge 623 in Midland. He served in the U. S. Army ind World War I and World War II. He was a member of the Baptist Church.

Survivors include Lila Bunch Race of Dallas; a son Dr. George Race of Dallas; eight grandchildren, nine great grandchildren; and a number of step-children and step-grandchildren. Two brothers preceded him in death.

Pallbearers were Dr. William Race, Dr. Clark Race, Dr. Mark Race, Richard Kirchof, III, Randy Kirchof, Richard Kirchof, Dr. Michael McCullough, and Robert Kirchof.

RAMIREZ, ROBERT

Services were Wednesday, Sept. 30, at Riley Funeral Home Chapel. Burial was in Energy Cemetery.

Mr. Ramirez was born Jan. 9, 1973, in Sanmiguel, DeAllendo, Mexico. He was the son of W.J. and Julia Perez Ramirez.

He was married to Rosa Ramirez in 1992. They had lived in the Energy community of Comanche County where for the past seven years he was employed as a dairy hand.

Survivors include his wife, Rosa Ramirez of Energy; his mother, Julia Perez of Mexico; three children, Rubisel, Blanca Violeta and Secena Ramirez, all of Energy; two sisters, Irma Ramirez and Pina Ramirez, both of Mexico; and three brothers, Leovigildo and Gildardo Ramirez, both of Energy, and Roel Ramirez of Mexico.

RAWLINGS, ELSIE S. (PELGER)

The Hamilton Herald-News, 03/06/2003

Elsie S. Pelger Rawlings died Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2003 at Forest Oaks Nursing Home in Hamilton.

Mrs. Rawlings was raised in Cleveland, Ohio. During World War II she moved to Florida and married Roy Rawlings after a short courtship.

After World War II the couple moved to Fort Worth and raised four children.

Mrs. Rawlings was a longtime Sunday School teacher in the Baptist Church. She was also a longtime active member in the Kappa Kappa Iota Education Club.

Survivors include her husband Roy; children, Rena Meade, Ardis Madewell, Roy Rawlings Jr., and Rodney Rawlings; six grandchildren and one great-grandson, a number of aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews and a host of friends.

REDDEN, JOE WINSTON, SR., LT. COL. (Ret.)

The Hamilton Herald-News, January 8, 2004

Joe Winston Redden, Sr., 83, died on Dec. 30, 2003, in Houston. Funeral services were held on Jan. 2, 2004 in the Sanctuary of Memorial Drive Presbyterian Church with Dr. David A. Peterson officiating. Graveside services with full military funeral honors from the U.S. Air Force followed at Houston National Cemetery with Rev. Jim McNaull officiating.

Mr. Redden was born July 31, 1920, in Hamilton County. After graduating from Hamilton High School in 1937, he earned a teaching certificate from Daniel Baker College in Brownwood and then taught high school math and history for two years.

Mr. Redden volunteered for duty with the U. S. Army Air Corps in 1942, and graduated as a Bombardier at the San Angelo Army Air Corps Flying School in March 1943. He was subsequently transferred to Pueblo, Colo. where he married Katherine Louise Fickessen on Dec. 24, 1943. Mr. Redden was then transferred to England with the 8th Air Force. He flew 30 combat missions during World War II, the last 20 as a Lead Bombardier. He earned the Distinguished Flying Cross, Air Medal with 4 Oak Leaf Clusters, Bronze Star, a Lead Crew Commendation, and several Campaign Awards.

Following his discharge from the Air Force, Joe earned a BBA degree from the University of Texas and embarked upon a career in sales management which took him to New Orleans for 16 years and San Francisco for eight years.

Mr. Redden's career was interrupted when he returned to active duty and served two years during the Korean War. He remained in the active Reserve and retired as a Lieutenant Colonel in 1980. He moved to Houston in 1977, and served as National Sales Manager for his company, retiring in 1984.

He was a loving husband and father. He enjoyed golf, bridge and gardening. He was a member of Memorial Drive Presbyterian Church.

Survivors include his wife of 60 years, Kay Redden; his son, Joe Winston Redden, Jr.; his grandchildren, Rebecca Kay Redden and Forrest Winston Redden II and their mother Kathleen Redden; his sisters Mabel Kemp, Mary Donelson, Doris Love and Evelyn Darling and a host of nieces and nephews.

REED, JACK

Jack Reed, 81, of China Spring, native of Hamilton County, died Oct. 9, 2004, as a result of a brain aneurysm. A celebration of his life was held Oct. 12 at OakCrest Funeral Home of Waco with the Rev. Darrell Price officiating. Burial followed in China Spring Cemetery.

Mr. Reed was born March 21, 1923, in Hamilton County, the son of Will and Bettie (Gordon) Reed. He was married to Norma (Key) Kruger on February 6, 1982.

He was a project superintendent for R.G. LeToureau, Inc. in Liberia, West Africa, and Lima, Peru. He supervised several earth moving projects, including the Waco Dam reconstruction. He designed, built, and operated Oak Hill Raceway in Henderson, Texas.

Mr. Reed's skill as a custom bootmaker for more than 40 years led to the founding of the annual Boot, Leather, and Saddle Round-Up in the early 1990's. He taught his bootmaking craft to almost 30 students. He was an Eagle Scout, and a former Scoutmaster. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Carolyn Craig.

He is survived by his wife, Norma Reed of China Spring; four sons, Jim Reed of St. Thomas, Virgin Islands; Ted Reed of Henderson; Lex Reed of Dallas, and Larry Kruger of Waco; three daughters, Suzanne Reed of Henderson, Diane Brown and husband Larry of Rockwall; and Kim Price and husband Darrell of Waco; brother, Pete Reed and wife Maxine of Burnet; sister, Alice Willis and husband Howard of Burnet; seven grandchildren; and several special nieces and nephews.

Pallbearers were grandsons, Brian McCormick, Kevin McCormick, Matthew Price, Patrick Kruger, D.W. (Wes) Reed, and Dionicio Leal.

Memorials may be made to the Boot, Leather, and Saddle Round-Up.
OakCrest Funeral Home

REDFORD, ELTA MAE (LUEDECKE)

Elta Mae Redford, 86, died Monday, Jan. 25, at Forrest Ridge Nursing Home in Hamilton after a lengthy illness with Alzheimer's.

Services are set for Thursday, Jan. 28, at 11 a.m. at the Fort Davis Presbyterian Church. Burial will be in Hillcrest Cemetery in Fort Davis under the direction of Martins Funeral Home of Granbury.

Mrs. Redford was born May 29, 1912, in Schleicher County, the daughter of John Herbert and Lizzy Octavia Smith Luedecke. She was married to Thomas Samuel Redford on June 2, 1930, in San Angelo by Rev. Guy Davis. He preceded her in death.

She was also preceded in death by a son, Thomas M. Redford, and by two brothers, Alvin Luedecke and Johnny Luedecke.

She was a housewife and a member of the Fort Davis Presbyterian Church. She had lived in Hamilton since 1952.

Survivors include three children, Samuel D. Redford, N. June Redford and Nancy Jean Redford; 12 grandchildren; 29 great-grandchildren; and five sisters, Sammye Pruett and Edna King, both of Hobbs, N.M., and Nookie Mayo, Corene Draper and Alma Corbel, all of Eldorado.

REEVES, BRENDA "BRAZEL" (BUNCH)

Brenda "Brazel" Reeves, 49, died Monday in an Abilene hospital. Graveside services were set for Wednesday at 2:00 p.m. at the Blackwell Cemetery in Nolan County under the direction of Heartland Funeral Home in Early.

Mrs. Reeves was born in Jackson, Miss., the daughter of Drewy and Jenny White Bunch.

Formerly from Hamilton, she had been a resident of Brownwood since 1994. She was a homemaker and a member of the Hamilton church of Christ. She was also a member of the Brownwood Ladies Auxiliary.

Survivors include three sisters, Betty Bean of Brownwood, Evelyn Bean of Hamilton, and Linda Moore of Warren; her fiancee, Ed Burnett of Bangs; six nieces and a nephew.

RICHARDSON, WILLIAM JESSE, JR.
The Hamilton Herald-News 07/15/2004

William Jesse Richardson Jr., 52, of Amarillo died July 7, 2004 at his home. Funeral services were held July 13, at Trackside in Louisville, Ky.

He was an assistant thoroughbred horse trainer.

Mr. Richardson was preceded in death by his wife, Cindy Richardson and his sister, Judy Threet. Survivors include his children, Benjamin Jesse Richardson, Kerry Rohde and Adam Rohde; a brother, Paul Richardson; sisters, Delta Howard and Sandy Richardson and four grandchildren.

RIEWE, ADELINE (ROSENTRATER)

Adeline Riewe, 97 of Kingsland, died Nov. 9 in Kingsland. Funeral services were conducted Nov. 13 at at Immanuel Lutheran Church, Pflugerville. Pastor Tom Kesselring officiated. Burial was at Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery. She was born Aug. 9, 1905 in Shive, the daughter of August Wilhelm Rosentreter and Albertine (Bode) Rosentreter. She was married to Rudolph Riewe on March 8, 1924.

Mrs. Riewe was a homemaker and a farmer. For the past several years she lived at Kingsland Hills Care Center. She was of the Lutheran faith and had membership with Immanuel Lutheran Church of Pflugerville.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband and 12 brothers and sisters.

Survivors include her daughters, Leanda Barnett and husband Edwin of Sunrise Beach and Marilyn Kleen and husband Charles of Pflugerville; sons, Louis Riewe and wife Florence of Sunrise Beach, Olaf Riewe and wife Anne of Austin, Herald Riewe and wife Lois and Martin Riewe, all of Pflugerville; 12 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. Pallbearers were Brian Kleen, Brett Kleen, Nathan Riewe, Ryan Salathe, James Riewe and Keith Riewe. Honorary pallbearer was Nicholas Riewe.
Waldrope-Hatfield-Hawthorne

RIGGS, MARILYN (HENSON)

Marilyn Henson Riggs, 67, died Nov. 19, 2003, in the hospital after a valiant battle with cancer. Funeral services were conducted Nov. 22 in Greenwood Chapel. Burial was at Greenwood Memorial Park.

Mrs. Riggs was born Aug. 25, 1936, in San Angelo. As a child she attended Santa Rosa Elementary School, Lee Junior High and San Angelo High School. In 1954, she entered Texas Christian University and was in the Alpha Gamma Delta Sorority. Her free spirit and artistic talents led her to pursue a career in Art, but her father convinced her that she needed an occupation that she could fall back on. Mrs. Riggs followed her father's advice and obtained a BA in Elementary Education. She used her creative spirit to touch the hearts and minds of special needs children that she worked with.

She married her childhood sweetheart, Billy Riggs on Aug. 30, 1957.

It was during her college days that she was approached by a modeling scout. Thus she began her fashion career as a lark, doing run-way and television work. Her hobby soon turned into a full-time career, and it wasn't long before she was offered her own television show.

The couple spent time in Oklahoma City before moving to Houston and then ultimately settling in the Fort Worth area. She continued her fashion career and worked the catwalks until she and Billy decided to retire to the family ranch in West Texas.

She had been living in Comanche on the family ranch with her husband, since 1999. Living the true Green Acres lifestyle, they traded in the cattle to raise exotics. It was a favorite sight to see Mrs. Riggs in her starched white jeans tucked into mud boots out amongst the animals.

She returned to Fort Worth in September of last year when she was first diagnosed with her illness. Mrs. Riggs will be forever remembered for her beautiful spirit, her sparkling eyes and her permanent smile. She radiated with compassion, kindness and openness. Her house was always open, and it was an ongoing joke that she had no front door, only a revolving one, as the spare bedrooms continued to be filled long after the kids were grown.

Her gift of overwhelming unselfishness and thoughtfulness has touched the hearts of many. Her sense of humor and graciousness remained until her final day.

Mrs. Riggs was a member of the Westcliff Garden Club, the Alpha Gamma Delta Sorority Alumni Association and the Fort Worth Geological and Geophysical Auxiliary.

Mrs. Riggs was preceded in death by her mother, Alice Henson and father, Dick Lewis Henson.

Survivors: husband of 46 years, Bill I. Riggs of Fort
Worth and Comanche; daughters, Alisha "Alex" Riggs of Fort Worth and Cynthia Riggs Loving and husband James of Corpus Christi; and granddaughter, Alexandria "Lexy" Loving of Corpus Christi.

Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society.
Greenwood Funeral Home

RIKER, HUGH

The Hamilton Herald-News 07/08/2004

Hugh Riker, 82, died July 1 at Hamilton. Funeral services were held July 3 in the Riley Funeral Home Chapel with Dr. James Ballard officiating and burial following in Rock Church Cemetery at Cranfills Gap.

He was born December 8, 1921 in Muir, Mich., son of Alta and Sam Riker. He grew up in Flint, where he attended the Flint Institute of Arts during his public school days. His fourth grade teacher recognized his artistic talents and encouraged him to develop his gift of drawing. He attended Layton School of Arts in Milwaukee, Wis., School of Practical Arts in Boston, Mass. and Chinard School of Design in Los Angeles, Calif.

Mr. Riker was a veteran of WWII, having served in the North Atlantic aboard the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Escanaba, where he participated in the heroic rescue of 133 survivors of the S.S. Dorchester that sank off Greenland after being torpedoed by a German submarine.

Hugh was a kind, peace loving gentleman, always seeing the good in everyone he met. He saw beauty in all of God’s creations and always thought happy, positive thoughts. He was a loving husband and wonderful friend, filled with wisdom, always supportive and encouraging people to be their best and do what is right. He lived his Christian faith. He was a disciplined man, not only with his work but with himself. He loved people but he also treasured his quiet time. He was an avid reader and kept three or four books going at a time, until Parkinson’s slipped in. He said the Hamilton Library was the best he had ever seen for a town its size.

As a little boy, he sold the Saturday Evening Post & the Grit door to door. As he got older, he sold the daily newspaper on the street corner. He was fascinated by the newspaper industry and later did lettering for several cartoon strips and lay outs.

In 1961, after a career in advertising, he launched his art career with a one-man exhibit at the U.S. Embassy in Mexico City. He loved Mexico and its culture. Mr. Riker taught workshops in watercolor, drawing and pen and ink calligraphy throughout the Southwest and Mexico and English at the Mexican-American Language Institute in Uruappan, Mexico. His work appeared in Arizona Highways and Ford Times. He exhibited throughout the United States and Mexico. He was a prolific artist having drawn many of the historic Court Houses in Texas. He authored and illustrated Ghost Towns and Mining Camps of Colorado, Learning to Draw in Pen Ink, Vol. 1 & Vol. 2, Wit & Wisdom Under the Tree of Knowledge and published a travel column for newspapers. His last major project was the 1999 Historic Texas Forts Calendar that he researched and worked on for a year and half before printing.

Mr. Riker is survived by his wife, Paula of Hamilton, whom he married on March 11, 1989, his sister Beatrice Stewart of Muir, Mich., four children Kathy and Jeff of California, Lisa of Washington, Russell and his family of Traverse City, Mich., two step daughters and their families, Sherry Busby and son Josh Weathers and his wife Nikki of Hamilton and Kerri Barnett and her husband Gene and their sons Brandon, Bryson and Jacob of Bandera.

Pallbearers were Lonnie Thompson, Gwyn Christensen, Josh Weathers, Gene Barnett, Bob Ruble and Leonard Kirkland.

ROACH, RICK D.

Rick D. Roach, 49, died July 26 in Wichita Falls. Funeral services were held July 30 at University United Methodist Church in Wichita Falls with additional funeral services at Pettit Baptist Church in Gustine with Rev. Ronnie Calcote officiating. Burial was at Evergreen Cemetery in Gustine.

He was born July 22, 1955 in Hico, the son of V. Leroy and Peggy (Jones) Roach. He was married to Marcene Luker on June 25, 2003 at Pettit Baptist Church in Gustine. He was a graduate of Tarleton State University and a member of the Alumni Association. He was also a member of the Masons Texas Cattle Feeders Association and Southwest Cattle Raisers Association.

Mr. Roach was involved in banking, farming, ranching, commercial and residential properties and oil and gas production since 1977 and was involved in the development of First State Bank, Graham’s Possum Kingdom Lake Branch. He served as the CEO of the Production Credit Association and Federal Land Bank Association.

He is preceded in death by his brother, Mark Roach and his grandparents, Jake and Gertie Jones. Survivors include his wife; parents; sons, Justin and Taylor Roach and stepchildren, Angela Gibbons and Kari and Luke Fanning and his brother, Craig Perkins.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Rick Roach Memorial Scholarship Fund, P.O. Box T-260, Stephenville, 76402.

ROBERTS, LESTER ABRAM
June 28, 1911--August 18, 1997

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ROBERTS, NANCY EMILY (BELLAH)

Nancy Emily Bellah Roberts, 90, died Nov. 12, 2003, in Denton. A memorial service was held at the First Baptist Church of Hamilton, Saturday, Nov. 15.

She was preceded in death by two brothers, Edgar Odus Bellah of Oklahoma City and Walter James Bellah of Fort Worth.

Survivors include one daughter, Nancy Carolyn Roberts Pannell and son-in-law Zack Pannell of Denton; one son, Bobby Lester Roberts and daughter-in-law Pattie Roberts of Creede, Colo.; one sister, Wilma Stanley of Fort Worth; three grand-children; four great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews.

Mrs. Roberts was born near Dundee, Texas, on March 11, 1913, the daughter of Walter and Carrie Bellah. She graduated from Decatur High School at Decatur and attended Mary Hardin Baylor before beginning a long teaching career.

She married Hamilton County native Lester Roberts on June 6, 1934 and soon moved to Hamilton County, where she lived most of the rest of her life. Her husband preceded her in death in 1997.

The couple spent more than thirty years as educators in Hamilton County, most of those years in the Hamilton Public School System. They taught six years in the Lanham community before joining the Hamilton faculty. The names Emily and Lester Abram Roberts became synonymous with the word “educators” in Hamilton County.

Mrs. Roberts obtained a Bachelor of Science Degree from Howard Payne College and a Master of Science Degree from Baylor University. An accomplished musician, she taught public school music for many years and taught private piano lessons in her home. Mrs. Roberts retired from teaching in 1973.

Though she and her husband continued to maintain permanent residence in Hamilton County at their Lanham home, they spent a portion of many post-retirement years in Creede, Colo. where they were instrumental in building the Creede Baptist Church. Mrs. Roberts was an active member of the First Baptist Church of Hamilton until her health declined. She was also a member of the Hamilton Retired Teachers. Her greatest joy was her family. She was beloved by her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.

Mrs. Roberts will be remembered most as a loving mother and grandmother who always had a twinkle in her eye and homemade cookies or pies or cakes for visiting family members. Her home was always a welcoming port for a host of friends as well as family and she will be remembered by all for her generosity of spirit.

Memorials may be made to Buckner Baptist Benevolences, Attention: Patricia Williams, Suite 1900, Dallas, TX, 75201.

ROMIG, CAROL LEE (LEWIS)

The Hamilton Herald-News February 24, 2005

Carol Lee Romig, 73 died Feb. 21, 2005 in Lampasas. She was surrounded by her family and friends. Funeral services were Feb. 22, 2005 in the First Baptist Church in Evant with Rev. David Bonnet and Rev. John Weaver officiating. Burial was in Hillsdale Cemetery at Izora.

Mrs. Romig was born May 28, 1931 at Agra, Okla., the daughter of Orval Lewis and Florence Dowell Lewis. She grew up in California, in the Oxnard Ventura area, where she attended school. Mrs. Romig had a real love for travel and people. During her life she traveled, lived, and continued her education in both the United States and Europe. In later years, she started her own business and was a long- time bookkeeper and business manager in Evant. She was also a long time member of the First Baptist Church of Evant, in which she was very active. She served as the church clerk and bookkeeper.

Mrs. Romig was very involved with several of the church committees, Sunday school, the Hispanic mission, and strongly supported the children and youth of the church. She made her home in Izora, where neighbors and friends referred to her as “the pillar of the community.” Mrs. Romig had a very giving nature and was always there to mentor or lend a hand to her friends and church family.

Survivors include a son Darrell Romig of Brisbane, Australia; two grandchildren, Travis Grant Romig and Sarah Ellen Romig; a sister, Betty Neathery and a brother, Orval (Spike) Lewis both of Oakview, California.

Pallbearers were Varnell Carroll, Calvin Burks, Johnny Burks, Eldon Perkins, Damon Chumney, Jerry Blakely.

Honorary Pallbearers were Jim Losier, Bill Hattaway, Jim Cummings, Carl Grubb, David Straley, Bassel Leach.
Riley Funeral Home

RUTHERFORD, CHRISTINE M. (McDONALD)

The Hamilton Herald-News

Mrs. Christine M. Rutherford, 72, a former Hamilton school teacher, died Tuesday, April 12, in the Hamilton County General Hospital following an extended illness.

Funeral services were Wednesday, April 13, in the Park Heights Church of Christ. Mrs. Rutherford was a member of the church. Burial was in Long Creek Cemetery in Temple Hill, near Granbury.

Pallbearers were Buford Olsen, George Tolbert, Syl Dyer, P. M. Gerald, Paul Gardner and Milton Rea.

Mrs. Rutherford was born on September 17, 1904, in Nimrod, Texas, to the late Mr. and Mrs. Seth McDonald. She was married to William Harvey Rutherford who preceded her in death.

At the time of her death, Mrs. Rutherford was a resident of Leisure Lodge Nursing Home in Hamilton.

Survivors include a son, Harry Marshall Rutherford of Round Rock, a daughter, Billy Maxine Parkinson of Granbury, five grandchildren and two great grandchildren.

Also surviving are three sisters, Mrs. Faye Shelton of Hermitt, California, Mrs. Virginia Storey of Santa Anna and Mrs. Marilynn Wooley of Burnet, and a brother, Brooks McDonald of Neta, California

RUTHERFORD, MARSHALL

Marshall Rutherford, 79, of Odessa, died Sept. 12, 2004 in an Odessa Nursing Home. Funeral services were held in Coleman at the Stephens Funeral Home on Sept. 18. Burial was at Leeday Cemetery.

Mr. Rutherford was born Feb. 15, 1925 in Winters, the son of W.H. and Christine McDonald Rutherford, formerly of Hamilton.

He was married to Joyce Ransbarger of Voss on Sept. 9, 19050. They lived in Hamilton in the late 1950s and 1960s. He operated D&C Hatchery that later became West Henry Feed Store. They had lived in Coleman until her death. He was a rancher and commodity stock broker as well as a member of the Church of Christ in Coleman.

Mr. Rutherford was a cadet at Texas A&M and served in the Pacific theater during World War II aboard the Yorktown II and received several medals and commendations for his service there. He was preceded in death by his wife in 2000, his parents and a sister, Ardeth Faye.

Survivors include his two sons and their wives, Lance and Michelle Rutherford of Smyrna, Tenn., Robin and Vicky Rutherford of Odessa and a daughter and her husband, Lisa and David Young of Fort Smith, Wash.; five grandchildren, Steven Rutherford of West Point Military Academy, Callie Rutherford of Smyrna, Tenn., Bryan Rutherford of Odessa, Derrick and Koen Young of Fort Smith, Wash., a sister, Maxine Parkinson of Granbury; two nieces, Sallie Craig of Hamilton and Marsha Gilbert of Granbury as well as numerous great nephews.

RUTLEDGE, HELEN

Helen Rutledge, 85 of Waco, formerly of Hamilton, died March 26 in Waco. Funeral services were held March 31 at Laurel Land Memorial Chapel of Fort Worth with Rev. Michael Graham officiating. Burial was at Laurel Land Memorial Park were Mrs. Rutledge was a retired engineering clerk. She lived in Hamilton until 1998 when she moved to Waco.

Survivors include her children, Floyd Rutledge and wife Linda of Fort Worth and Susan Dees and husband Larry of Waco; grandchildren, Bryan and Shelly Lightfoot, Gay and Morris Padgett, all of Hamilton; a niece, Linda Gale Albright and husband Wayne of Tyrone, Okla and eight great-grandchildren.

The family has requested memorial donations be made to Hamilton Public Library.
Laurel Land Funeral Home

R - OBITUARIES

RACE, CLAUDE EARNEST