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Terry Arnold July 20th, 1955 to June 3rd, 2011
Terry Arnold, 55, of Gardendale, Texas passed away Friday, June 3, 2001 at Medical Center Hospital in Odessa, Texas. Funeral services will be 2:00 PM Monday, June 6, 2011 at First Baptist Church in Andrews, Texas. Family friends, Brad Carter, Judson Bennett and Terry's son, Colt Arnold will officiate. Burial will be in Andrews West Cemetery under the direction of McNett Funeral Home. Terry was born July 20, 1955 in Seminole, Texas. He spent most of his life in Andrews and graduated from Andrews High School in 1973. He went on to graduate from Sul Ross University in 1980. Terry was a Regional Sales Manager for Stellar Oil Field Rentals. His great love was roping. He also enjoyed playing golf, hunting and playing the guitar. Terry was a member of API, an oil field team roping association, as well as the United States Team Roping Championship. He loved sports of all kinds; his favorite sport was whatever was in season at the time, and horse racing. Terry was preceded in death by his father J.W. (Bud) Arnold in 2004. He is survived by his son, Colt Arnold of Monahans; his mother, Tommie Arnold of Andrews; his grandmother, Ruby McReynolds of Andrews; brothers, Larry Walls of Farmington, NM, Dusty Burney of Snyder; sisters, Jessie Moore of Greenville, Texas, Dayla Kay Barron of Brownwood, Texas, Kelly Fielding of Lamesa, Texas , Girlfriend Lisa Lynch of Odessa, Texas, and three grandchildren.
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Roy David Bennett May 5th, 1944 to August 25th, 2004
He was a very sweet brother and a true friend to his friends. He loved his family and he loved Andrews. He also loved his democratic party. He fought in the Vietnam war and gave his all, in the end agent orange killed him. He did not receive a purple heart and he should have because for years he fought the battle to survive. Miss you my precious brother and I know you are enjoying heaven.
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Andre Caddell March 30th, 1941 to March 6th, 1994

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Cheryl Galloway (Mays) August 23rd, 1946 to September 20th, 2010
She is lovingly remembered as a gracious, kind and giving person, who was always ready to listen to the problems of others. Her life was dedicated to the Lord. Her faith was solid in Him as she remained faithful throughout the amazing trials of life. Her heart was crowded with love for all family. She specialized in being a mom to Jeremy and Jenifer. She remained a loyal friend to her only husband, Dan. She was fueled by a deep passion for her granddaughter, Chloe, who filled her days and nights with memorable joy and love. Her life lives on through the lives she touched.
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Gary Gatlin August 22nd, 1954 to June 24th, 2011
Gary Gatlin, 56 of Andrews passed away Friday, June 24, 2011 in Ruidoso, New Mexico. Memorial services will be 3:00 PM Monday, June 27, 2011 at Means Memorial United Methodist Church in Andrews. Pastor Rick Doyle will officiate. Services are under the direction of McNett Funeral Home of Andrews. Gary was born August 22, 1954 in Andrews, Texas. He was a graduate of Andrews High School. He married Kathy Nelson December 4, 1976 in Andrews. Gary worked for San Andres Elementary School in Andrews and Dowell and also The Andrews County News. Gary loved to fish and hunt. He also loved to take trip to Ruidoso and he enjoyed the horse races there but he really loved the smell of the pine trees. Gary was a past member of the Andrews Lions Club. He was preceded in death by his parents, John Frank and Edwina Gatlin. He is survived by, his wife Kathy of Andrews; son, Chad Gatlin of Allan, Texas; daughter Kristal Gatlin of Huntsville, Texas; brothers, John Gatlin of Gary, Texas and David Gatlin of Andrews; and grandchildren Blake, Marshall and Tristan Gatlin.
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Tommy Gatlin November 21st, 1963 to April 15th, 2002
Tommy Gatlin, my son was one of the highlights of my life. It has been 8 years now and not a day goes by that I don't think of him and miss him. Tommy was a wonderful Son,Dad,Brother,Uncle,and the list goes on. For those of you who have last a child the pain never goes away we just have to find "a new normal" in our life and with the help of God, you find a way to go on.
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Charles George September 24th, 1949 to April 6th, 2010

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Deborah Gonzalez (Scarborough) June 4th, 1961 to July 10th, 2010

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James Martin January 7th, 1942 to April 22nd, 2007

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Larry Nelson October 21st, 1949 to August 12th, 2011
Visitations will be on Monday, 1-9:00P.M, August 15, 2011 and with a Chapel service at 3:00P.M, at G. W. Cox Memorial Funeral Home Chapel. Officiating will be Gerald L. Prather, Chaplain, Maj. Gen., USAF (Ret.) Visitations and Church service will also be in Andrews, Texas. Visitations will on Tuesday, 5-9:00P.M, August 16, 2011 at the McNett Funeral Home and Church services will be on Wednesday, August 17, 2011 at 10:00A.M, at the Andrews Church of Christ, Andrews, Texas followed by burial at the Andrews County Cemetery.
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Walter Ray (Buddy) Phillips March 21st, 1938 to November 30th, 1962
Buddy was a wonderful brother, he taught me how to dance and drive a car. Even though he has been gone for a long time; he has never been forgoten. Always - Billye
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Brent Pinnell July 27th, 1949 to June 2nd, 2011
Monty Brent Pinnell, 61, a life-long resident of Andrews, pass away Monday May 2, 2011 at Hospice House in Odessa, Texas after a lengthy illness. Graveside services will be 10: 00 AM Friday March 6, 2011 at Andrews Old Cemetery under the direction of McNett Funeral Home. Rev. Kerry Pack will officiate. Brent was born, July 27, 1949 in Andrews, Texas to the late Bill and Dorothy Pinnell, a Pioneer Andrews County Family. He was a 1967 Graduate of Andrews High School and attended Sul Ross University. He was stationed in Germany with a missile crew while serving in the US Army. Because of his ranching heritage he was always a cowboy at heart. He worked on ranches and was a heavy equipment operator. Survivors include a sister, Judy Crabtree of Vernon; a brother, Paul Pinnell of Dallas; his partner, Polly Terry; a niece, Lori Crabtree of Carrollton, Texas; and a nephew, Ross Crabtree of Lubbock, Texas; two aunts, Cindy Duncan of Fairfield, Texas; Kay Condren of Miami, Oklahoma, and an Uncle, Charlie Pinnell of College Station, Texas. Memorials honoring Brent may be made to Home Hospice House Foundation, 903 N. Sam Houston Odessa, Texas 79761
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Ronnie Purtell June 8th, 1947 to December 3rd, 1998
Ronnie was a great big brother. Always there for me. I still miss him every day of my life.
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Brent Shoemaker June 30th, 1965 to December 15th, 1997
Brent's absence continues to be the most present thing at our family gatherings and not a day goes by that he is not missed. Our greatest comfort is knowing the separation is temporary and we rejoice in the hope of an eternal reunion.
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Jerry Sue Smith (Scott) May 26th, 1938 to September 14th, 2010
Jerry Sue Was born May 26, 1938, in Winters, Texas to the late Earl and LaVeta Scott. She moved to Andrews in 1949. Jerry Sue graduated from Andrews High School. She also worked for Amoco for many years. She was a member of the Permian Basin Chapter of the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution. She was active in helping plan the Andrews Ex’s Reunion for several years. She was a member of First Baptist Church in Andrews.
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Robert (Bobby) Smith April 12th, 1961 to April 2nd, 2010

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Ken Stewart August 1st, 1945 to September 21st, 2006

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Bruce Thompson Jr. May 29th, 1978 to September 14th, 2010
Bruce E. Thompson was born on May 29, 1978 in Great Lakes, Illinois to Bruce E. Thompson, Sr. and Carol Thompson. He was a graduate of Andrews High School. He later went on to serve his country in the U. S. Army. Bruce loved his children, they were his joy of life. He also enjoyed playing on the computer. He will be missed by many.
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Ralph Tucker July 30th, 1942 to January 29th, 2006
Ralph was a great husband, father, grandfather, and friend. He worked for Halliburton for 33 years before retiring to the farm in Blanket, Texas in 2001. He loved to play golf and hunt with his children and grandchildren. He has been greatly missed.
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JOHN TUMLINSON August 18th, 1953 to March 8th, 2011
My brother grew up in Andrews and attended school from the first grade until his sophemore year there. He was a friend to everyone and never met a stranger. He is missed and will never be forgotten.
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