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Benjamin Louis "Ben" Fannette was born June 17, 1927, to Benjamin L. and Laura (Greer) Fannette in Peach Creek, Brazos County. He grew up in Houston. During his teenage years he lived with his aunt and uncle, Mattie and T.A. White, in Millican. At the time of his passing he was living in Reklaw.

He passed away Saturday, Sept. 17, 2011, in Tyler.

A memorial service will be held Thursday, Sept. 22, at 4 p.m. at the People's Church in Jacksonville with Pastor David Butler officiating. Visitation will follow in the church fellowship hall. A graveside service will be held Saturday, Sept. 24, at 1 p.m. in Wheat Cemetery in Millican.

Survivors include his former wife of 65 years, Fleeta Fannette of Millican; sisters and brothers-in-law, Sara and William McDaniel of Angleton, Elaine and Clint Trncak of Tyler, Marie Fazzino of Millican and Kay Williams of Bryan; brother and wife, A.L. "Andy" and Mary Fannette of Bullard. Also left to grieve his passing are a number of nieces and nephews, including namesake great-nephew, Benjamin Trawick; and cousins and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents, and sisters, Vera Carr, Billie Jo Dixon and Barbara Martin.

After serving in the U.S. Marines, Ben was employed by United Gas Co., which later became ENTEX Gas in Houston for 42 years. Upon retirement he stayed busy with fishing, hunting, welding and dozer work. He also enjoyed visiting with his neighbors and helping with any of their projects. He stated that he thought the key to long life was keeping busy.

Ben joined the Masonic Lodge in 1966. He served as master of the Adam Royder Lodge No. 778 at Wellborn in 1989 to 1990. He was awarded the prestigious Golden Trowel Award in 1998. He planned and lead the building of the new Masonic Lodge in Wellborn.

Autry Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Memorials may be made to People's Church, P.O. Box 8376, Jacksonville, 75766.

(Published in Tyler Morning Telegraph on September 20, 2011)

Benjamin married Fleeta Angeline Turner 20 Mar 1946, Bryan, Brazos County, Texas, USA; divorced 14 Sep 2011, Bryan, Brazos County, Texas, USA. Fleeta was born 13 May 1924, Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana, USA; died 31 Jul 2020; was buried , Wheat Cemetery - Millican, Texas, USA. [Group Sheet]

Benjamin married Laura Omega Greer 1926, Bryan, Brazos County, Texas, USA. Laura (daughter of Avery Monroe Greer and Ida Elizabeth Crenshaw) was born 16 Apr 1909, Peach Creek, Brazos County, Texas, USA; died 18 Apr 2004, Millican, Brazos County, Texas, USA; was buried 21 Apr 2004, Peach Creek Cemetery - College Station, Texas, USA. [Group Sheet]

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NAVASOTA - Services for Laura Greer Burkhalter, 95, of Millican are set for 11 a.m. Wednesday at Nobles Funeral Chapel in Navasota.

The Revs. O.L. Powell and Glenn Murphy of Greater Christian Life Church will officiate. Burial will be in Peach Creek Cemetery.

Mrs. Burkhalter died Sunday in Brazos County.

She was born in Peach Creek and was a homemaker.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Johnny Burkhalter.

Survivors include six daughters and five sons-in-law, Marie Fazzino of Millican, Kay and Bill Easterling of Bryan, Sarah and Bill McDaniels of Angleton, Vera and W.B. Carr of Willis, Billie Jo and Autrey Dixon of Navasota and Elaine and Clint Trncak of Tyler; two sons and daughters-in-law, Andy and Mary Fanette and Ben and Fleeta Fanette, all of Jacksonville; 14 grandchildren; and 24 great-grandchildren.

(Published in The Bryan/College Station Eagle on April 21, 2004)

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Laura Greer Burkhalter, 95, of Millican died Sunday.

Arrangements are pending with Nobles Funeral Chapel in Navasota.

(Published in The Bryan-College Station Eagle on April 20, 2004)

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Funeral services for Avery M. Greer, 91, of Route 3, Navasota, were held at 10 a.m. Friday, Jan. 5, from the chapel of the Lindley-Robertson Funeral Home.

The Rev. Bill Evans, pastor of the North Zulch Pentecostal Church, officiated. Interment was in the Peach Creek Cemetery.

Mr. Greer died at 10 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 2, at the Grimes Memorial Hospital here.

A native of Peach Creek, Brazos County, Mr. Greer was born Dec. 23, 1881, the son of Sarah Martin and Steve Greer. Mr. Greer, who was a retired farmer, was a Baptist. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mrs. Ida E. Greer, who died in 1956.

Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Martha Mayo and Mrs. Louis Loftin, both of Route 3, Navasota; one son, Robert Greer of San Antonio; one step-son, Dimmit Price of Alvin; along with 34 grandchildren; 35 great-grandchildren; and six great-great grandchildren.

Pallbearers were Bennie Fannett of Houston, Glenn Greer of Millican, Tommy Barker of Emory, W.B. Carr of Willis, Bill McDaniel of Angleton, and Sidney Greer of Bryan.

(Published in The Navasota Examiner on January 11, 1973)

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NAVASOTA - Funeral services for Avery Monroe Greer, 91, Rt. 3 Navasota, will be held at 10 a.m. Friday at Lindley-Robertson Funeral Chapel here with Rev. Billy Evans, pastor of North Zulch Baptist Church, officiating.

Mr. Greer died Tuesday in a Grimes County hospital. Burial will be in Peach Creek Cemetery.

He was born in Brazos County Dec. 23, 1881 and was a lifetime resident. He was a Baptist and a retired farmer.

Survivors include one son, Robert Greer of San Antonio; two daughters, Mrs. Martha Mayo and Mrs. Louis Loftin, both of Navasota; one step-son, Dimmit Price of Alvin; 34 grandchildren; 35 great-grandchildren and six great-great-grandchildren.

Pallbearers will include Bennie Fannett, Glenn Greer, Tommy Barker, W.B. Cair and Bill McDaniel.

(Published in The Bryan Eagle on January 4, 1973)

Avery married Ida Elizabeth Crenshaw 13 Dec 1900, Bryan, Brazos County, Texas, USA. Ida was born 2 Sep 1875, Millican, Brazos County, Texas, USA; died 26 Oct 1956, Navasota, Grimes County, Texas, USA; was buried 28 Oct 1956, Peach Creek Cemetery - College Station, Texas, USA. [Group Sheet]

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Funeral Services Held Sunday For Mrs. Ida Greer

Mrs. Ida Elizabeth Greer, 81, died Friday, Oct. 26, at the Brazos Valley Hospital here.

Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Sunday from the chapel of Scott Funeral Home with Rev. Charles Free, pastor of the United Pentecostal Church of Port Arthur, and Rev. J.N. Floyd of the United Pentecostal Church of Navasota, officiating. Interment was in the Peach Creek Cemetery in Brazos County.

Survivors are her husband, Avery Greer of Navasota; three daughters, Mrs. Martha Landon and Mrs. Sara Hollingsworth of Pasadena and Mrs. Laura Loftin of Navasota; three sons, Wright R. Greer of San Antonio, Avery M. Greer, Jr. of Yellow Pine, Alabama and D.R. Price of Alvin; two sisters, Mrs. Ada Amerson of Bryan and Mrs. Alice Harrington of Millican; three brothers, Sam and Matt Crenshaw of Bryan and Post Crenshaw of Navasota, 34 grandchildren and 40 great-grandchildren.

Pallbearers were Bennie Fannett of Houston, Bill Price of Bryan, Arthur Price of Alvin, Glenn Greer of Bryan, A.L. Fannett of Navasota and Bill McDaniel of Angleton.

(Published in The Navasota Examiner on November 1, 1956)

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Steven Greer, Brazos Civil War Veteran

Steven Greer, who departed this life on Sunday afternoon, December 30th, 1917, was a native of Brazos county, having been born on the north line of Rock Prairie on what is now known as the old Clapp place, December 1st, 1845. He was 72 years and one month of age at the time of his death. He was raised here and went to the war from this county in 1862 and served valiantly under the surrender. He returned here after the close of the war and took up the occupation of farming which he followed all the remainder of his life.

He was married a few months before the close of the war while at home on a furlough to Miss Sarah Ann Martin who resided in Millican, then the principal town of the county. He and his wife made Brazos county their home from the day they were wed and reared their family here. Nine children were born to them, six boys and three girls. All the children are dead except three sons, all of whom are grown with families of their own. One son died in Austin about three weeks ago. He is also survived by his widow who will make her home with her sister, Mrs. T.J. Caywood of this city, spending part of the time with her sons.

Steven Greer was a good man and a good neighbor. He was as kind hearted as a child and liberal to a fault. No man ever went to him for a favor that he did not grant if within his power. He was a member of the Free Baptist church.

The funeral services were held on Monday afternoon and the remains were laid to rest in the old Simms burying ground near his home, in the presence of many of his life-long friends and neighbors.

(Published in The Bryan Weekly Eagle on January 3, 1918)

Stephen married Sarah Ann Martin 16 Feb 1865, Peach Creek, Brazos County, Texas, USA. Sarah (daughter of William Monroe Martin and Rhoda Ann Rippy) was born 18 Dec 1843, Bedford County, Tennessee, USA; died 16 Aug 1927, Peach Creek, Brazos County, Texas, USA; was buried 17 Aug 1927, Peach Creek Cemetery - College Station, Texas, USA. [Group Sheet]

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FIGHTING FIRE IS FATAL FOR AGED WOMAN

MRS. SARAH GREER, 85, LOSES HER LIFE WHEN FLAMES THREATEN HOME

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BODY IS SEVERELY BURNED AND CHARRED BEFORE HELP IS GIVEN

News of the tragic death of Mrs. Sarah Greer, aged 85 years who was burned to death late Tuesday afternoon at the home of her son, Avery Greer in the Peach Creek community, reached Bryan this morning. Reports of the sad accident are to the effect that Mrs. Greer, and the other members of the family, who were at home at the time, saw the high, dry grass in the pasture near the house burning, and as the fire increased and was fast getting nearer the house, went out to fight against it. While trying to put out the grass fire, Mrs. Greer's clothing caught fire, and were burned off her, her body also becoming deeply burned and charred. So seriously was the aged woman injured, that she died before a doctor could reach the home.

Deceased has been a resident of Brazos county for more than sixty years, having lived in Bryan with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Martin, before the days of the Civil War. Only two sisters and one brother of the once large family survive: Mrs. Tom Caywood, and Mrs. Jane Collard of Bryan and Monroe Martin of Batesville, Texas. Three sons also survive the aged mother: Avery Greer, with whom she made her home, George Greer, and Bud Greer, all of Brazos county.

The body was prepared for burial, and the funeral conducted under the direction of McCulloch-Dansby, funeral directors of Bryan, with interment made at the old Sims cemetery near Millican in the southern part of Brazos county. The hour of the funeral was ten o'clock Wednesday, August 16, and many old time friends and neighbors, who knew and loved the deceased were present to pay the last sad tribute of respect to her memory.

To the bereaved family, and other relatives, sincere and heartfelt sympathy is extended in this sad hour of sorrow, because of the tragic death of mother, and grandmother, whose long life has been such a benediction to them, and whose sudden death brings them such untold grief.

(Published in The Eagle on August 17, 1927)