B.N. — H. King. [Group Sheet]

D.O. married R.L. Sutton [Group Sheet]

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Weldon Earl "Socks" Hunter, age 80, was born in Wichita Falls, Texas on November 14, 1924. He passed away on August 21, 2005 in Lubbock, Texas. He was the youngest of six children. He graduated from Electra High School,Electra, Texas on June 1, 1943. Upon graduation, he served in the United States Navy Armed Guard. Weldon proudly served his country from June of 1943 until March of 1946. He married Peggy Jean Kimbrough on October 30, 1945 in Asbury Park, New Jersey. He lived in Kermit, Texas from 1947 until 1996, when he moved to Lubbock, Texas.

Mr. Hunter is survived by his wife of sixty years, Peggy Kimbrough Hunter; two children, Welda Hunter Bates of Midland, Texas and Dr. Danny Hunter and wife, Robin, of Lubbock, Texas; four grandchildren, Ryan Bates of Midland, Texas, Jason Hunter, Eric Hunter and Briana Hunter of Lubbock, Texas; one brother, A. T. Hunter of Wichita Falls, Texas; and two sisters, Nell Carriker of Carlsbad, New Mexico and Pauline Stanford of Electra, Texas.

Mr. Hunter was predeceased by his father George Allen (Pat) Hunter and mother, Lula Harrison Hunter; and two brothers, Lue Allen Hunter and Odell Hunter.

In his younger years, Weldon enjoyed hunting, boating, and raising show horses. He is a Veteran of World War II Navy Armed Guard (Gunner); lifetime member of Veterans of Foreign Wars; a lifetime member of Masonic Blue Lodge No. 1258 in Kermit, Texas; member of Scottish Rite of El Paso, Texas; member of El Maida Shrine of El Paso, Texas; Past Governor of Monahans Moose Lodge No. 2224; and member of Grace Temple Baptist Church of Kermit, Texas. Weldon retired from Gulf Oil Company in 1983 after 36 years of service.

The family will receive visitors Wednesday, August 24, 2005 from 1 pm to 2 pm at Family Services Funeral Parlor in Kermit. Graveside Services with military honors will follow at 3 pm, at Kermit Cemetery with Brother L. D. Green officiating.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggest memorial donations be made to a charity of your choice or one of the following: Alzheimer's Institute, 3601 Fourth St., Rm. 3A 116, Lubbock, TX, 79430; American Heart Association, PO Box 15186, Austin, TX, 79761; American Cancer Society, 3411 73rd Street, Lubbock, TX, 79423.

Arrangements are entrusted to Family Services Funeral Parlor of Kermit.

(Published in The Odessa American on August 23, 2005)

Weldon married Kathryn Peggy Jean Kimbrough 30 Oct 1945, Asbury Park, Monmouth County, New Jersey, USA. Kathryn was born 14 Dec 1926, Wichita Falls, Wichita County, Texas, USA; died 29 Jul 2017, Lubbock, Lubbock County, Texas, USA; was buried 5 Aug 2017, Kermit Cemetery - Kermit, Texas, USA. [Group Sheet]

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Peggy Hunter

Kathryn (Peggy) Jean Hunter, age 90, of Lubbock, formerly of Kermit, passed from this life in Lubbock, Texas on July 29, 2017. She was born in Wichita Falls, Texas on December 14, 1926 to Bertha and Walter Kimbrough. She was an only child. Peggy attended school in Electra, Texas. In October of 1945, she traveled by train from Marshall, Texas to New Jersey to reunite with her high school sweetheart, Weldon Hunter. He was serving in the US Navy in WW II at the time. They married in Asbury Park, New Jersey on October 30, 1945. At the end of the war, they returned to Electra, but moved to Kermit, Texas in mid-1947 with their infant daughter, Welda. They lived in Kermit until 1995 and then moved to Lubbock, Texas.

While in Kermit, Peggy worked as a legal secretary for Judge Hair. She also worked as a receptionist for Dr. Joe Heath and Dr. A R Howard. Her final job in Kermit was as a bookkeeper for Leatherwood Drilling. She continued to keep books for Paul Leatherwood even after moving to Lubbock. She retired completely at the age of 80.

Peggy was an active member of the Desert Club, Kermit Saddle Club, Eastern Star, Ladies Auxiliary of the Moose Lodge, Ladies Auxiliary of the VFW, Ladies Auxiliary of Scottish Rite, and a lifetime member of Beta Sigma Phi. She enjoyed sewing, arts and crafts, reading, and crossword puzzles. In 1980, she discovered she had a talent for painting. She painted on glass and with oils. Peggy painted primarily western scenes, florals, and animals, which she proudly shared with family and friends. She also had a great love and passion for her grandchildren and took every opportunity to attend all of their activities, always with camera in hand.

Peggy is survived by her daughter, Welda (Hunter)Bates of Midland, and son, Dr. Danny Hunter and wife, Robin of Lubbock; four grandchildren, Ryan Bates of Midland, Jason Hunter and wife, Aly of Lubbock, Eric Hunter of Lubbock, and Briana Hunter and fianc, Hunter King of Lubbock; 2 great grandchildren of Midland, Ryleigh and Brylan Bates. She also leaves behind special friends and caregivers, Mable Herby, Rita Geyer, Brenda Flynn, and Elli Stevens, all of Lubbock. These ladies went above and beyond to love and care for Peggy. The family also thanks PA Micha Lust, Calvert Home Health, and Hospice of Lubbock for the excellent care they provided.

Peggy is predeceased by her parents and her husband of 60 years.

Viewing will be 8:00 AM-12:00 PM Saturday, August 5, 2017 at Family Services Funeral Chapel. The family will be receiving visitors from 11:00 - 12:00 Saturday, August 5, 2017 at Family Services Funeral Parlor, 911 Tommy Thompson, Kermit, TX, 79745. Graveside services will be held at the Kermit Cemetery, West Highway 302, on Saturday, August 5, at 1:00 PM. Services are under the direction of Family Services Funeral Parlor. Dudley Mullins will officiate. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests a contribution to the charity of choice.

(Published by Family Service Funeral Parlor of Kermit, TX)

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G. A. Hunter Funeral Rites Held Here Today

Funeral services for George Allen (Pat) Hunter, 75, who died here Tuesday afternoon following a lengthy illness, were held at 3:00 PM (today) from the First Methodist Church.

The Rev. Don Youngblood pastor, officiated. Burial was in Electra Cemetery under the direction of James B. Totten and Son Funeral Home. Pallbearers were Homer McDonald, Cullen Barrow, J. R. Brown, Jack Chaffee, Max Griffin, all of Electra, and Carl Birdwell of Wichita Falls.

A retired oil producer and drilling contractor, Hunter died Tuesday in an Electra hospital following a lengthy illness. He was born April 16, 1888, in Wise County.

His wife, Mrs. Lula M. Hunter, preceded him in death in August, 1963.

Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. R. O. Stanford of Electra, and Mrs. George Carriker of Carlsbad, NM; three sons, Lue Allen Hunter of Dallas; A. T. Hunter of Wichita Falls, and Weldon Hunter of Kermlt; four sisters, Mrs. Mary McCracken of McLean; Mrs. Odessa Carver of Lubbock; Mrs. Frances Paulk and Mrs. Bessie LeBobo, both of Amarillo; two brothers, Jack Hunter of Odessa and Charles Hunter of Midland; 11 grandchildren and three great grandchildren.

(Published in The Electra Star-News on January 23, 1964)

George married Lula Minnie Harrison 30 Nov 1911, Clairemont, Kent County, Texas, USA. Lula (daughter of Andrew Jackson Harrison and Elnora Harlin Hamlin) was born 10 Feb 1893, De Leon, Comanche County, Texas, USA; died 27 Aug 1963, Electra, Wichita County, Texas, USA; was buried 29 Aug 1963, New Electra Memorial Cemetery - Electra, Texas, USA. [Group Sheet]

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HUNTER, MRS. LELA, 70, of Electra. Died Wednesday Electra hospital. Survivors: Husband, G. A. Hunter; three sons, L. A. Hunter of Dallas, Weldon E. Hunter of Kermit, A. T. Hunter of Wichita Falls; two daughters, Mrs. Nell Carriker of Carlsbad, N. M., Mrs. Pauline Stanford of Electra. Totten Funeral Home of Electra is in charge.

(Published in The Fort Worth Star-Telegram on August 29, 1963)



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Mrs. Hunter Funeral Rites Held Here Today

Funeral services for Mrs. Lula Hunter, 70, who died Tuesday following a long illness, were held at 4:00 PM today from the First Methodist Church.

The Rev. Don Youngblood, pastor, officiated. Burial was m the New Electra Cemetery under direction of the James B. Totten and Son Funeral Home. Pallbearers were Paul Jones, Paul Rapp, Paul Weaver, Howard McDonald, Homer McDonald, and Johnny R. Brown.

A resident of Wichita County for about 40 years, Mrs. Hunter had resided in Electra the past 25 years. She was born February 10, 1893, in Texas. Her husband, G. A. Hunter, is a retired oil operator and drilling contractor.

Survivors include her husband; three sons, A. T. Hunter of Wichita Falls, L. Allen Hunter of Dallas, and Weldon E. Hunter of Kermit; two daughters, Mrs. Nell Carriker of Carlsbad, NM, and Mrs. Raymond Stanford of Electra, nine grandchildren, and three great grandchildren.

(Published in The Electra Star-News on August 29, 1963)