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Everything lives and everything dies...and life is between. We
recognize that our brotherhood is ever-changing. Men enter and
learn from her, and then they progress through their life ever
striving to improve and leave their surroundings for the better.
Here you will find our listing of brothers of Texas Beta who have
passed on to the Chapter Eternal. If you have news of a death of
one of our members please let Brian Carr know at
bha@wiredbrush.com
.
Gary Adams (Texas Beta '71)
Jason Allen (Texas Beta '53) died January 2005
George Atkinson (Texas Beta '53)
John Bennett (Texas Beta '55)
Truett Boles (Texas Beta '53)
John Byers (Texas Beta '82)
Gene Calvert (Texas Beta '61)
Richard Campbell (Texas Beta '54)
Mike Chappell (Texas Beta '74)
 Michael
Henry Chappell, 55, of Lubbock died Thursday at his home.
Memorial services will be 1 p.m. Monday, September 22, 2008 in
the First Christian Church with Rev. Michael Passmore
officiating.
Michael was born in Lubbock on March 19, 1953 to Byron B. and
Rosalie (Whitworth) Chappell. He was a member of First Christian
Church, a 1971 graduate of Lubbock High School, and a graduate
of Texas Tech University with degrees in business, history and
anthropology. He married Elena Vlasova on February 13, 1998 in
Lubbock. Michael was a member of Phi Kappa Psi and the Lubbock
Country Club. Michael had a great love for playing golf, tennis,
the guitar, and for the ocean. His greatest love in life was for
his family.
Survivors include his wife, Elena; and sons, Alexander and
Ryan.
Bill Collins (Texas Beta '53)
Ken Cummings (Texas Beta '57) died May 22, 2002
Everett, Finnell (Texas Beta '53)
Gilbert Finnell (Texas Beta '56) died 1999
Elmer Folk (Texas Beta '59)
John Galloway (Texas Beta '69) died August 19, 2004
Jerry Gibner (Texas Beta'55 ) died 1988
Jon Gilchrist (Texas Beta '59)
William Gillespie (Texas Beta '53)
James Good (Texas Beta '73)
Lester Grimes (Texas Beta '53)
Finley Hamman (Texas Beta '53)
Matthew Harrell (Texas Beta '80) Died
in Dallas December 10, 2008.
Harry Harrison (Texas Beta ')
John Hart (Texas Beta '69)
Robert Hart (Texas Beta '53) died August
10, 2009.
James Hedgecoke (Texas Beta '59)
Don Henry (Texas Beta '65)
Sanford Hodge (Texas Beta '57)
Herschel Earl Holman Jr.
HOLMAN, JR., , HERSCHEL EARL Was born on February 24, 1927 in
Globe, Arizona and passed away on January 9, 2006. He worked as
a manufacturing sales representative in the Fine Arts Industry.
He served in the Coast Guard in the South Pacific during and
after the war. He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Marie
Holman; son Randy Holman; daughter Melinda Daniels and husband
Bill; granddaughters Maigen Holman, Georgia Holman, Meredith
Holman, and Erica Daniels.
Joseph Holt (Texas Beta '54)
Jerry Holverston (Texas Beta '93)
 Jerry
James "J.J." Holverson, 37, formerly of Idaho Falls, passed away
April 11, 2010, in Syracuse, Utah.
Jerry was born Feb. 27, 1973, in Idaho Falls,
Idaho, to Terry Lynn Holverson and Janice Arlene Farschon
Holverson. He attended Skyline High School and played on the
1989 state championship football team. He graduated from high
school in Arlington, Texas. He lived in Germany, Medford, Ore.;
Leesville, La.; and Madison, Tenn.; before moving back to Idaho
Falls for a brief time. He moved to Arlington, Texas, then
attended Texas Tech in Lubbock. He joined the United States Army
and served at Fort Lewis, Wash.
He married Rebecca King on June 28, 1997, in
Seattle. He worked for P.M. & Knowledge in the computer
industry. At the time of his death, he was employed at Sungard
Expert Solutions in Salt Lake City.
Jerry was a member of the Catholic Church. He
was a member of the Syracuse, Utah, National Guard. He enjoyed
hunting, fishing, playing golf and coaching his son in sporting
activities.
Survivors include his wife, Rebecca Holverson
of Syracuse, Utah; sons, Patrick, Aaron and Joseph; father,
Terry (Margaret) Holverson of Idaho Falls; mother, Janice
(Charlie) Cole of Arlington, Texas; siblings, Brian Holverson
and Teesha (Justin) Mitchell, both of Idaho Falls, and Donald
(Heidi) Steele of Pocatello; and grandmother, Betty Newman of
Medford, Ore.
Jerry was preceded in death by one brother,
Christopher Holverson; grandparents, Jiggs and Florence
Holverson; and grandfather, Jim Newman.
Interment will be in National Cemetery in
Kent, Wash.
Tom Ireland (Texas Beta '53)
Joe Joiner (Texas Beta '61), died 2007
James Jones (Texas Beta '53)
Ben Kirkpatrick (Texas Beta '53)
Richard Klein (Texas Beta '62)
Don Koeninger (Texas Beta '67)
Ken Leftwich (Texas Beta '53)
Chalres Maedgen (Texas Beta '53)
Max Martin (Texas Beta '68)
Virgil Martin (Texas Beta '54)
James Maxey (Texas Beta '53)
Russell McCaleb (Texas Beta '53)
Herbert Miller (Texas Beta '67)
Scott Murray (Texas Beta '64)
Scott Murray June 16, 1945 - April 27, 2010
With courage, optimism, a sense of humor and the devotion of his
caregivers, Scott nearly reached his goal of living to the age
of 65. That was 20 years longer than any doctor predicted!
During those years he never saw obstacles, only opportunities.
After graduating from Texas Tech he served ten years as a pilot
in the USAF, flew for Braniff airlines and later began Scott
Murray Custom Clothier in Albuquerque, NM. Scott was very
involved in the arts, especially the Southwest Arts and Crafts
Festival. He was passionate about promoting artists and greatly
admired their creativity and talent. He was proud to live in
Albuquerque and for many years supported the community through
Kiwanian service projects. If you knew Scott well, you know he
savored new experiences and activities. Among his many
adventures, we will remember his hang-gliding, Chinese cooking
classes, running the Albuquerque marathon, monoskiing and his
solo cross-country car trip to the Smithsonian museums. When he
was no longer able to participate in physical endeavors, he
played duplicate bridge, worked the daily crossword puzzle, read
voraciously and perused his stamp collection. Scott loved good
food, fine wine, old port and on special occasions caviar. He
enjoyed a party and hearing good jokes. Dianne, Matt and Ashley
invite you to celebrate his life at the Sheraton Albuquerque
Uptown from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. on July 31, 2010
Patrick "Neal" Murphy Jr. (Texas Beta '90)
Patrick "Neal" Murphy, Jr. was born in
Freeport to Patrick Neal Murphy, Sr. and Gail Campbell
Murphy on June 17, 1968. He died June 18, 2010, in Boerne.
He is survived by his wife, Michelle Murphy and his two
daughters, Lauren and Lindsey. Neal is also survived by his
mother, Bernice Gail Murphy; his brother Michael Murphy and
wife, Marlisa Murphy; and niece, Brooke Murphy and nephews,
Darrin Murphy, Mason Murphy and Blake McGee; two aunts,
Cathy and Judy; numerous cousins, and a multitude of
friends.Neal was a proud graduate
of Texas Tech University with a Bachelor of Science in
hotel, restaurant, and institution management. During his
years as a Red Raider, Neal was an active and loyal brother
of the Texas Beta Chapter of Phi Kappa Psi. After his
graduation, Neal began his career as a restaurant manager of
Golden Corral restaurants in Angleton and San Antonio. He
then became the manager of the Black Eyed Pea in the medical
center area of San Antonio. His career was cut short in 2000
by a heart condition which forced his early retirement.
Neal married his "best friend" Michelle in
1992 in Houston. They lived in San Antonio and Brazoria
before settling in the Boerne area in 1994. They moved to
Fair Oaks Ranch in 2001.
Since his early retirement, Neal spent
most of his time with his daughters and actively
volunteering in their organizations and activities. He was a
mentor and volunteer at Fabra and Fair Oaks Ranch Elementary
Schools. He was also an active member of First Baptist
Church of Boerne where he was involved in AWANAS and MOPS
programs. He also was involved as a "Fun Committee" member
of the Fair Oaks Ranch Country Club.
For the past three years, Neal has fought
a valiant fight against cancer of the brain. The family
particularly wishes to remember the doctors and staff and
many friends who have helped him and his family get through
very difficult times. Throughout his multiple treatments and
hospital stays, Neal never lost his impeccable style and
gentlemanly manner. He will be fondly remembered as a
husband, father, son and friend.
Robert Newell (Texas Beta '53)
Walker Nichols (Texas Beta '66)
Barkley Nutter (Texas Beta '80)
Kenneth Peveto (Texas Beta '62) Kenneth
Peveto was born on Feb. 21, 1943, in Lubbock and passed away on
Feb. 4, 2004, in Dallas. Ken was employed at Parkland Hospital
in Dallas for 19 years. He was preceded in death by his parents,
Buck and Ola Peveto, who ran the Hot Shot Cafe in Lubbock for
many years.
Survivors include his
wife, Pat Peveto; son, Brent Peveto, daughter, Wendy Peveto;
granddaughter, Courtney Peveto; sisters, Ginger White and Mary
Lynn Parker. Services were held Feb. 7 in Dallas.
Paul Priest (Texas Beta '53)
Walter Pyle (Texas Beta '53)
Bedford Raley (Texas Beta '53)
Joe Rives (Texas Beta '53)
Armond Samson (Texas Beta '53)
Loyd Sanders (Texas Beta '53)
Weldon Sandusky (Texas Beta '65)
John Schesslar (Texas Beta '65)
Rollyn Seawell (Texas Beta '57)
Tom Seckman (Texas Beta '01) died 2003
Bill Sewell (Texas Beta '54)
James Shelton (Texas Beta '62)
Ray Simpson (Texas Beta '53)
Ivan Sorensen (Texas Beta 54)
Joe Stanley (Texas Beta '53) died 2002
Orville Stewart (Texas Beta '53)
Raymond Tapp (Texas Beta '53)
Howard Thomas (Texas Beta '54)
Oliver Thomas (Texas Beta '53)
Oliver Clark Thomas passed away Tuesday, December 16, 2008 at
the age of 94. He is survived by his stepson, Dr. Ray Moore of
Little Rock, Ark., and his sisters-in-law, Mrs. Kay Fulton of
Lubbock and Mrs. Joyce Woods of Shamrock. He was preceded in
death by his wife, Melba Watson Thomas, who passed away in 1994.
Thomas had a long and distinguished career. Born in Hereford
in 1914, he soon moved with his parents to Greenville and later
to Kaufman, where he graduated from high school in 1932 after
receiving the Eagle Scout Award in 1930. He attended Southern
Methodist University and, later, Texas Tech University, from
which he graduated.
Thomas served on the Texas Good Roads/Transportation
Association for many years and was elected its president from
1983 to 1984. The Association was the unofficial organization of
the Texas Highway Department and the vehicle through which the
needs of the department were made public. This membership was an
outgrowth of his interest gained in improving highway
construction and communication while he was Chairman of the
Highways, Streets and Roads Committee of the Lubbock Chamber of
Commerce.
Earlier, one week after Pearl Harbor was attacked by the
Japanese, Thomas enlisted in the U.S. Army Air Force, later
becoming an instructor at the Aircraft Mechanics School at
Sheppard Field. He later volunteered for the B-29 Flight
Engineers School, serving in that capacity for 17 bombing
missions over Japan. Unfortunately, on his last mission, his
plane was shot down over Yokohama and he was forced to bail out,
later being held as prisoner at the Kempi Tai Military Police
headquarters in Tokyo.
Eventually, after the atomic bombs were dropped on Japan, he
was taken to Omori Prison Camp on a small island in Tokyo Bay,
from which he was eventually liberated by a task force sent by
Admiral Halsey in August of 1945. He witnessed the signing of
the treaty with Japan from his hospital ship on September 2.
Thomas was awarded the Air Medal with an Oak Leaf Cluster, a
Unit Citation, the Purple Heart, the P.O.W. Medal, and the
Distinguished Flying Cross.
After World War II, he and his brother Hughes opened Thomas
Brothers Office Outfitters in Lubbock and operated that business
until it was sold in 1991, after which he enjoyed a long
retirement. He was a member of the Rotary Club, The First United
Methodist Church, and Phi Kappa Psi Fraternity.
Visitation will be Friday, December 19 from 5 to 7 p.m. at
Resthaven Funeral Home. Funeral services will held be at First
United Methodist Church at 2 p.m. Saturday, December 20. Burial
with military honors will follow in Resthaven Memorial Park.
Mark Touchstone (Texas Beta '57) died
in Oklahoma City in 2002.
Jim Vernon (Texas Beta '76)
Granville Waters (Centaur '40, Texas Beta
'53)
 Granville
Edward Waters, 90, of Lubbock, died Tuesday February 17, 2009,
in Vista Care Hospice. Funeral Services will be 11 a.m. Friday,
at in the First United Methodist Church, with Dr. Jay Horton
Officiating. Burial will be in the Greenwood Cemetery, Saturday,
in Fort Worth. His family will receive friends Thursday at Rix
Funeral Directors from 5:30 to 7 p.m.
Born Nov. 22, 1918, in Abilene, he was a graduate of Texas
Tech University, served in World War II, going in as a private
and advancing to Captain upon discharge. War theaters included
N. Africa, Mediterranean and Central Europe Campaigns.
Thirty-year career with Chevron Oil Company on South Texas, West
Texas, New Mexico, and Rocky Mountain Regions. Active Boy Scouts
of America as Scoutmaster, for many years. He attained Woodbadge
Award and Brotherhood in Order of the Arrow. Upon his retirement
from Chevron, he was active in Overton Park United Methodist
Church (now named Arborlawn United Methodist Church) in Fort
Worth, TX He severed on the Board of Stewards, Finance
Committee, Chairman of House and Grounds committee, and a member
of the Sanctuary Choir wand was Chairman of the Board for three
terms.
He was a member of the Fort Worth Geological Society, West
Texas Geological Society, Petroleum Club of Fort Worth, Phi
Kappa Psi Fraternity, and Texas Tech "Old Red" Century Club. At
the First United Methodist Church in Lubbock, he was a member of
the Chancel Choir, the Sanctuary Choir and the Friends of Music,
He also enjoyed membership in the Lubbock Club.
He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Frances Gary Waters;
Son Howard C. Waters and wife Debra, Granville E. Waters III,
Kimberly Waters, Trevor Waters, Milly Jo Waters Alfidi and
husband Joe, all of California; son Martin Gary and wife
Kathleen, of Colorado; Andrew T. Waters and wife Kristy of
Dallas, Emily Waters Tardy and husband Daniel of Tennessee, and
Michael Gary Waters and wife Erika, of Houston; daughter Melanie
Waters Neal and husband, Larry,; Robert Neal and wife Cory of
San Antonio; Ginger Gran Neal Barbee and husband, Jeremy of
Wilmore, KY Holly Neal of Lubbock and Five great grandchildren,
and 1 great great granddaughter.
Robert Watson (Texas Beta '53)
Thomas Watson (Texas Beta '59)
John Welch (Texas Beta '71), died in
2006. He had worked as a CPA in Amarillo
Robert Whiteside (Texas Beta '64) The
Chapter house is dedicated to Brother Whiteside whose legacy was
to be recalled with great fondness by those who knew him. He
served his country as a naval aviator and was killed while
attempting a carrier landing during the Vietnam War.
William Whiteside (Texas Beta '62)
Roy Wilmeth (Texas Beta '55)
James Williams (Texas Beta '89)
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