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| This page is for announcements (weddings,graduations,funerals etc), events, reunion notices, birthdays or other items that members would like to have listed. If you would like your event listed, send an email to rob@robholbert.com for posting. The page is not to be used for commercial advertisements of other items not related to the purpose of this site. |
| /////////////////////////////////////////Announcement Dated 7-28-08//////////////////////////////////////////////////////// Andrea (McDowell) Hawkins is spearheading the formation of an Eastside Reunion Committee. If you would like to be a part of the planning, please contact Andrea at 817-994-2498. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Thanks Andrea for volunteering to make this happen !! |
| //////////////////////////////////////////Announcement Dated 7-28-08////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Rita (Haliburton) Nute and husband Wesley will be celebrating their 27th anniversary on August 8th !!!!!!!!!!!!! Rita wrote "My husband, Wesley, and I will celebrate our 27th wedding anniversary on Aug. 8th. I wanted to share that joyous bit of news with others….and to update people on my family. Life gets truly interesting after 50…..priorities change, attitudes change, the body changes, life changes. It can be funny and it can be torture…..but although the seasons change . . . love remains the same…especially God’s love. "--------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Thank You Rita !!!!! -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Robert Earnest Lee Jr. Services for Robert E. Lee Jr. will be 1 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 30, 2008, at Greater Mount Olive Baptist Church. Burial to follow at Waco Memorial Park. Wake will be 7 to 8 p.m. Monday, at the church. Robert was born Aug. 17, 1935, in Houston, the eldest of three children to Robert and Deltessa Lee. As a youngster, he joined Mt. Rose Baptist Church, where he was baptized. "Bobby" as he was fondly called, attended Burrus Elementary and Junior High School. He graduated from Philis Wheatly High School, where his musical talents were discovered and fostered. After graduation from Philis Wheatly, Robert entered Prairie View A&M College. His instrumental gifts continued to develop through his participation in the Prairie View Marching Band, Jazz Band and Orchestra. Along with the trombone, he also masters the saxophone. Because of his tremendous instrumental talent, the Legendary Count Basie Band extended an invitation to Robert to become one of their band members. Robert received a Bachelor of Arts in Music, which paved the path as he became one of the most well regarded and distinguished Band Directors in the city, state and nation. After graduation from Prairie View, Robert's teaching career as a Band Director began in Yokem, Texas, under the mentorship of Dr. "Pops" Sander, his high school principal. As he continued the pursuit of his education, each summer he returned to Prairie View where he received a Master in Arts in Music. His leadership and marching band expertise were significant factors as he was recruited to become Head Director of Bands in the Waco Independent School District. Upon arrival to the Waco community, he united with the Greater Mt. Olive Baptist Church. Robert was well respected because of service to his fellowman, community and profession. He is survived by his wife, Phae Lee; son, Robert E. Lee III; daughter, Raquel Lee; step-daughter, Tamara Weaver; four grandchildren; one sister; one brother; and a host of other relatives and friends. August 17, 1935 - September 23, 2008 Sign the Guest Book at www.wacotrib.com |
| ////////////////////////////////////////////////// Announcement Dated 11-20-08///////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// Fellow EastSider, Rusell Rhodes (Richfield Class of '78) recently lost his father. Funeral Services will be held Saturday November 22nd 2008. We offer our prayers in this time of need for Russell and his family. |
| Cleoda Bables Cleoda Bables of Waco, passed away Jan. 23, 2009, at Scott & White Continuing Care Hospital in Temple. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Friday, Jan. 30, at St. Luke A.M.E. Church. A memorial service will be 6:30 p.m. Jan. 29, at St. Luke A.M.E. Church. Visitation will begin Thursday, Jan. 29, at Dorsey-Keatts Funeral Home and 10 to 11 a.m. prior to services Friday, at the church. Cleoda was born Jan. 19, 1936, in Hubbard, the first born of Earlie and Maurine Brackens Bables. His formative years were spent in "Hubbard City," the hometown he was always proud to acknowledge. He obtained his Bachelor's, Master's and Counseling Certification from Paul Quinn College and Prairie View A&M University, respectively. After serving in the U.S. Air Force, Cleoda enjoyed a 30 year teaching and coaching career in the Rosebud, LaVega and Waco Independent School Districts, during which he worked as a teacher, coach, assistant principal and principal. Upon retirement as Coordinator of Personnel in Waco ISD, he served as a Mentor of Teacher's Alternative Certification for Region 12 and McLennan Community College. Cleoda was a member of St. Luke A.M.E. Church, where he served as a trustee and usher for many years. His civic affiliations and volunteer activities were widespread and varied, including Waco ISD Foundation, Board of Trustee of McLennan Community College and Providence Hospital, Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Inc., CenTex Paul Quinn Alumni and many many others. Preceding Cleoda in death were his parents; and two brothers, Frank Jr. and Milton Raymond "Stacy." He leaves to cherish his memory his devoted wife, Audrey; daughters, Stacie Bables and Shauna Tyus and husband, Dennis; three grandchildren, Julia, Brooke and Justin Tyus; one brother, Edward Bables; a dear brother-in-law; two sisters-in-law; several aunts, an uncle, nieces and nephews; and a host of cousins, friends and former students. Memorials for an educational scholarship may be made to Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc.-Omicron Upsilon Chapter, P.O. Box 1346, Waco, TX 76703. January 19, 1936 - January 23, 2009 Sign the Guest Book at www.wacotrib.com |
| ANNOUNCEMENT DATED 2-17-09 The Wells Family (Johnny, Shirley, Roberta and Robert) need our prayers at this time. Their mother and father passed away within a week of each other. Please remember them in your prayers. |
| CONGRATULATIONS JO DELL SMITH-BROWDER ON YOUR RECENT PROMOTION TO CHIEF MASTER SARGENT !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! WE SALUTE YOU !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Additional Information! HRO/J1 will also conduct a formal (military) pinning ceremony on Tuesday, 24 March 1100 hrs at Oglethorpe Armory Drill Hall...celebration to follow on 30 Mar as stated below! Thank you! Congratulations to Chief Master Sergeant Browder! It is my pleasure to announce the promotion of our HRO-J1/ANG HQ assigned SMSgt Jodie Browder to the rank of Chief Master Sergeant! Chief Browder wishes to extend an invitation to celebrate her promotion on Monday, 30 March 2009, 1630 hrs, in Decatur, GA. Please RSVP to Mr. J. P. Stevens and he will respond with further details. Please respond quickly as seating will be limited! J.P. Stevens' contact information for RSVP is: 678-569-5718 |
| The Neal Family (Kenneth, Jerry, Charles, Pam, ) lost their mother, Mrs Willie Mae Hicks recently. Please remember them in your prayers. |
| FELLOW EASTSIDER and Class of '75 Jeff-Moore member Brenda Kelly-Jackson passed away August 17th, 2009. Her funeral will be held Saturday August 22, 2009 at 2:00pm at the Life Cathedral Worship Center located on 1301 Webster Street at 2:00 p.m. Food will be served st the Women's Resource Center located on the T.S.T.C. campus. |
| Brenda Carol Sharkey, of Waco, passed away Wednesday, Dec. 30, 2009. Services will be 11 a.m. Friday, Jan. 8, at St. John the Baptist Church, 1812 Dallas St. Waco. Rosary will be at 7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 7, at St. John's. Burial at Doris Miller Memorial Park. December 14, 1956 - December 30, 2009 Sign the Guest Book at www.wacotrib.com |