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Mr. James Thomas Vessels, Jr., age 62 of Whitney, passed away Friday, January 1, 2016. He was born May 25, 1953 in Ennis, Texas, son of the late James Thomas and Illa Claudette Martin Vessels, Sr. He grew up and attended schools in Ennis before enlisting with the United States Navy. Following his honorable discharge from the Navy, he worked in the Oil Industry for several years. "Junior," as he was called by family and friends, then became a self employed handyman. He was skilled in carpentry, landscaping and could fix just about anything that was broken. He moved to the Whitney area in the early nineties and enjoyed fishing whenever he had time. He also loved listening to country music. He was of the Baptist faith and a member of American Legion Post 522. Also preceding him in death were three uncles, Arthur Cecil Vessels, Robert Lynn Vessels and David Reese Martin and one aunt, Annetta Wickliff. Survivors include three sisters, Jackie Frazier and husband Luke, Jean Brown and husband Randy and Annetta Kay Horn; two brothers, John David Vessels and Gary Lynn Vessels and numerous nieces and nephews. Viewing and visitation with family and friends will be held Tuesday, January 5 from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm at Cornerstone Funeral Home in Hillsboro. Private family memorial services will be held at a later date.

(Published by Cornerstone Funeral Home of Hillsboro, TX)

James — D.B. Clayton. [Group Sheet]

1. L.L. Vessels

James married C.D. Hickman [Group Sheet]

James married B.J. Smith [Group Sheet]

James — Illa Claudette Martin. Illa (daughter of Claude Lester Martin and Illa Mae Seay) was born 11 Sep 1935, Hillsboro, Hill County, Texas, USA; died 11 Feb 2007, Hillsboro, Hill County, Texas, USA; was buried 14 Feb 2007, Hillcrest Garden of Memory Cemetery - Hillsboro, Texas, USA. [Group Sheet]

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Mrs. Claudette Martin Flaherty, 71, of Hillsboro passed away Sunday, February 11, 2007. She was born September 11, 1935, in Hillsboro, daughter of Claude Lester and Illa Mae Seay Martin, where she grew up and attended schools.

She married Alphonse Flaherty August 15, 1980.

She was an Avon salesperson before becoming a full-time mother raising her children.

She then was employed in the cafeteria department at Hill College for the next 21 years until her retirement in 1998.

She enjoyed visiting with people and attending garage sales.

She was a member of Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Church of Hillsboro, Catholic Daughters of Mary Court #2123 and Hillsboro Senior Circle.

Survivors include: her husband, Alphonse Flaherty of Hillsboro; three sons, James and John Vessels, both of Whitney and Gary Vessels and wife, Karen, of Milford; two daughters, Kay Horn of Whitney and Jean Brown and husband, Randy, of Peoria; one stepson, Alphonse Flaherty Jr. of Temple; one stepdaughter, Patricia Cowan of Valley Mills; nine grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; three stepgrandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews; and her faithful K-9 companion, Daisy.

Rosary was recited at 7 p.m. Tuesday, February 13, 2007, at Cornerstone Funeral Home Chapel in Hillsboro.

Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 10 a.m. Wednesday, February 14, 2007, at Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Church in Hillsboro with Father Alberto Bueno serving as celebrant.

Pallbearers were Jerry Vessels, Jason Vessels, Steven Flaherty, Joseph Greninger, Milton Flaherty, and Johnny Ray Neagle.

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* Born Claude Lester Carter; name changed to Claude Lester Martin (after mother's maiden name).

Claude married Illa Mae Seay 11 May 1934, Hillsboro, Hill County, Texas, USA. Illa was born 15 Mar 1916, Hillsboro, Hill County, Texas, USA; died 9 Jan 1986, Waco, McLennan County, Texas, USA; was buried , Ridge Park Cemetery - Hillsboro, Texas, USA. [Group Sheet]

James married Lucy Bell Martin 16 Feb 1908, Madisonville, Madison County, Texas, USA. Lucy (daughter of James Polk Martin and Sallie Ann Smith) was born 29 May 1883, Anderson, Grimes County, Texas, USA; died 20 Dec 1970, Whitney, Hill County, Texas, USA; was buried 21 Dec 1970, Ridge Park Cemetery - Hillsboro, Texas, USA. [Group Sheet]