Mark G. Jones, fondly known as “Mustang Man,” saddled up Dude, his “bestest bull-dogging horse,” and moseyed toward his last sunset at his home in Paris, Texas, on Monday, July 6, 2015. He was born on September 14, 1943, in Gum Pond, Arkansas, to Carol and Inez Jones.
He is survived by his wife, Debbie, his son, Chad Jones, his daughter, Nicole Neilson, and his grandchildren, Abby and Zack Neilson and Mason Jones, all of whom live in Paris, Texas. The fourth-born child, Mark is survived by his brothers and sisters: Jane Bartlett and John and Ann Miller of Little Rock, Arkansas; Sam and Regina Jones of Austin, Texas; Jim and Lynn Clem of Paris, Texas; and Jack and Hilary Jones of McKinney, Texas.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Carol and Inez Jones, his father-in-law, S.D. Wynn, his mother-in-law, Jean Wynn, and his brother-in-law, Bruce Bartlett.
Prior to marrying his wife, Debbie, of forty-five years, he served his country in the United States Army, achieved the rank of Specialist E5, and fought in Korea and Vietnam.
Mark retired from his last business venture, J10 Special Products and Scales, in 2009, although he never retired from his numerous community services. Mark served on the North Lamar Independent School Board of Trustees for many years and, at the time of his passing, was seated on both the Lamar Electric Cooperative and the Lamar County Water Supply District Board of Directors. He believed in giving back to the community by his service.
Mark worked hard and played hard, squeezing all the sunlight he could out of each day. One of his greatest loves was team roping, and he traveled from one end of Texas to the other and also ventured in to Arkansas, Louisiana, and Oklahoma, competing in team roping. His successes were evident by looking at his displays of belts, buckles, and saddles, not to mention by envying his cash awards, which brought the biggest grins ever!
The family will receive friends from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Fry & Gibbs Funeral Home on Wednesday, July 8, 2015. The funeral service will be held at Lamar Avenue church of Christ at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, July 9, 2015, with Dr. John Cannon and Patrick Cannon officiating. Burial will follow at Providence Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Mark Buster, Earl Livingston, Bob “Mouse” Young, Durrell Roddy, Sammy Bolton, and Marty Sharrock.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that any memorials be made to the North Lamar Education Foundation or the Texas Oncology Foundation of Paris.
Online condolences to the Jones family by visiting www.fry-gibbs.com
Steven Douglas Foster, 59, of Paris, passed away Monday, July 6, 2015, at his home while surrounded by his family.
The family will receive friends from 6 – 7 p.m. Wednesday at Bright-Holland Funeral Home. A memorial gathering & visitation has been scheduled for Thursday, July 9th from 6 – 7 p.m. at the Eagles Lodge, 1125 N. W. Loop 286, Paris, TX 75460.
Steve, the son of James & Virginia Alexander Foster, was born July 19, 1955, in Paris.
He attended North Lamar High School. He was parts manager for several area dealerships being known by his nickname “Parts”.
Steve was a member of the Eagles Lodge for more than 30 years.
He was preceded in death by his parents and a son, Joseph Foster.
Survivors include his wife, Karen Carter Foster whom he married in 1999, children, Candice Sharrock of Hugo, OK, Daniel Foster of Paris and Dakota Foster of Hugo, OK, grandchildren, Evan Blassingame and Emma Blassingame, his mother-in-law, June Williams of Hugo, OK, an aunt, Cookie Flowers of Paris along with a host of friends.
To leave a message or tribute for the family please visit www.brighthollandfuneralhome.com.
Roy Lee Massey, 36 of Denton, passed away July 2, 2015. Funeral services have been set for Friday, July 10, 2015 at 11:00 A.M. with Rev. Don Morton officiating. Interment will follow at Evergreen Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Thursday evening from 7:00 to 8:00 P.M. at Fry-Gibbs Funeral Home.
He is survived by his mother, Pam Winton; father, Ronnie Massey, Sr.; brothers, Timothy Cunningham, Ronnie Massey, Jr., William Massey, Lucus Massey; 8 nephew; 3 nieces; 1 great-niece; 1 great-nephews; several aunts and uncles. Preceded in death by grandparents, Jewel and Christine Winton, Jim and Lorraine Massey; uncles, Eddie Winton, Donnie Massey, Tommy Massey Raymond Massey.
Pallbearers will be Timothy Cunningham, Hayden Cunningham, Jascen Winton, Donnie Winton, Jr., William Massey and Bradley Massey. Honorary Pallbearers will be Lucus Massey, Kelly Winton and Arron Winton. Online condolences may be sent to the Massey family at www.fry-gibbs.com
James Gavin Roberts 60, of Paris, died Thursday, July 2, 2015 at his residence. A military graveside service with be held at 10:00 AM, Friday, July 10, 2015 at Evergreen Cemetery. No formal visitation hour will be observed. Fry & Gibbs Funeral Home has charge of the arrangements.
James was born April 10, 1955 in Dallas to Noel Gavin and Cloye Luevina Sears Roberts. After graduating from high school, he served his country in the US Army. He was a member of East Post Oak Missionary Baptist Church.
He is survived by his daughter, Stephanie Hutchings and husband, Erik; two grandsons, Christopher Eller and Jaxon Hutchings; and three step-children, Lisa Mullens, Chad Long, and Amanda Long. He was preceded in death by his parents, Noel Gavin Roberts and Cloye Luevina McNabb.
Honorary pallbearers are Cecil Hutchings, Erik Hutchings, Kyle Hutchings, Paul Mullens, Chad Long, and Mark Bates.
Online condolences may be made to the Roberts family by visiting www.fry-gibbs.com.
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