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Claude Lester Martin

Male 1910 - 1987  (76 years)


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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Claude Lester Martin was born 1 Aug 1910, George, Madison County, Texas, USA; died 19 Apr 1987, Waco, McLennan County, Texas, USA; was buried , Ridge Park Cemetery - Hillsboro, Texas, USA.

    Notes:

    * 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]

    Children:
    1. 2. Illa Claudette Martin  Descendancy chart to this point 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.
    2. 3. David Reece Martin  Descendancy chart to this point was born 19 Oct 1941, Hillsboro, Hill County, Texas, USA; died 21 Dec 1997, Eastland, Eastland County, Texas, USA; was buried 23 Dec 1997, Ridge Park Cemetery - Hillsboro, Texas, USA.


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Illa Claudette Martin Descendancy chart to this point (1.Claude1) 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.

    Notes:

    Obituary:

    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.

    Illa — James Thomas Vessels, Sr.. James was born 18 May 1931, Rice, Navarro County, Texas, USA; died 8 Feb 1989, Rice, Navarro County, Texas, USA; was buried , Elm Branch Cemetery - Bardwell, Texas, USA. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 4. James Thomas Vessels, Jr.  Descendancy chart to this point was born 25 May 1953, Ennis, Ellis County, Texas, USA; died 1 Jan 2016, Hillsboro, Hill County, Texas, USA; was buried , Peoria Cemetery - Peoria, Texas, USA.
    2. 5. J.D. Vessels  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 6. G.L. Vessels  Descendancy chart to this point
    4. 7. Annetta Kay Vessels  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1 Oct 1957, Ennis, Ellis County, Texas, USA; died 16 Sep 2020, Whitney, Hill County, Texas, USA; was buried , Peoria Cemetery - Peoria, Texas, USA.
    5. 8. Diana Jean Vessels  Descendancy chart to this point was born 2 Dec 1958, Hillsboro, Hill County, Texas, USA; died 5 Jan 2023, Hillsboro, Hill County, Texas, USA; was buried 9 Jan 2023, Peoria Cemetery - Peoria, Texas, USA.

    Illa married Alphonse Rudolph Flaherty 15 Aug 1980, Hillsboro, Hill County, Texas, USA. Alphonse was born 20 Mar 1938, Hillsboro, Hill County, Texas, USA; died 31 Aug 2008, Hillsboro, Hill County, Texas, USA; was buried , Hillcrest Garden of Memory Cemetery - Hillsboro, Texas, USA. [Group Sheet]


  2. 3.  David Reece Martin Descendancy chart to this point (1.Claude1) was born 19 Oct 1941, Hillsboro, Hill County, Texas, USA; died 21 Dec 1997, Eastland, Eastland County, Texas, USA; was buried 23 Dec 1997, Ridge Park Cemetery - Hillsboro, Texas, USA.

    Notes:

    Obituary:

    Mr. David Reece Martin, 56, of Eastland died Sunday, December 21, at an Eastland hospital. He was born October 19, 1941 in Hillsboro, son of Claude and Illa Mae Seay Martin. He attended Hillsboro High School and four years at Hill College. He served 20 years in the U. S. Navy. He was a certified dispatcher working for Eastland County Dispatch, Eastland County Cooperative and Hillsboro Police Department for several years. He married Martha Jane Mann on October 20, 1991 in Hillsboro. Survivors include: his wife; three children, Ellie Martin of Fort Worth, Kevin Martin of Glenn Heights and Jonathan Martin of Eastland; three stepchildren, Nancy Dool, Laney Porter and James Vinson, all of Ranger; one sister, Claudette Flaherty of Hillsboro; two grandchildren; three stepgrandchildren; several nieces and nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews; and two great-great-nieces. Graveside srvices with full military honors wre held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, December 23, at Ridge Park Cemertery in Hillsboro with Rev. Reggie Melvin officiating.

    (Published in The Hillsboro Reporter on December 25, 1997)

    Death Notice:

    David Reece Martin

    EASTLAND - David Reece Martin, 56, died Sunday at a local hospital. Graveside services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday in Hillsboro Ridge Park Cemetery in Hillsboro, directed by Edwards Funeral Home.

    (Published in The Abilene Reporter-News on December 23, 1997)

    David married M.J. Mann [Group Sheet]



Generation: 3

  1. 4.  James Thomas Vessels, Jr. Descendancy chart to this point (2.Illa2, 1.Claude1) was born 25 May 1953, Ennis, Ellis County, Texas, USA; died 1 Jan 2016, Hillsboro, Hill County, Texas, USA; was buried , Peoria Cemetery - Peoria, Texas, USA.

    Notes:

    Obituary:

    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 — Daisy Bell Claxton. Daisy was born 28 May 1940, Ennis, Ellis County, Texas, USA; died 20 Jun 2016, Corsicana, Navarro County, Texas, USA; was buried 24 Jun 2016, Resthaven Memorial Park - Corsicana, Texas, USA. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 9. L.L. Vessels  Descendancy chart to this point

    James married C.D. Hickman [Group Sheet]

    James married B.J. Smith [Group Sheet]


  2. 5.  J.D. Vessels Descendancy chart to this point (2.Illa2, 1.Claude1)

    J.D. married S.K. Thompson [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 10. J.D. Vessels  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 11. S.A. Vessels  Descendancy chart to this point

  3. 6.  G.L. Vessels Descendancy chart to this point (2.Illa2, 1.Claude1)

    G.L. married K.S. Garman [Group Sheet]


  4. 7.  Annetta Kay Vessels Descendancy chart to this point (2.Illa2, 1.Claude1) was born 1 Oct 1957, Ennis, Ellis County, Texas, USA; died 16 Sep 2020, Whitney, Hill County, Texas, USA; was buried , Peoria Cemetery - Peoria, Texas, USA.

    Annetta married J.R. Horn [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 12. K.J. Horn  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 13. S.J. Horn  Descendancy chart to this point

  5. 8.  Diana Jean Vessels Descendancy chart to this point (2.Illa2, 1.Claude1) was born 2 Dec 1958, Hillsboro, Hill County, Texas, USA; died 5 Jan 2023, Hillsboro, Hill County, Texas, USA; was buried 9 Jan 2023, Peoria Cemetery - Peoria, Texas, USA.

    Notes:

    Obituary:

    Diana Jean Brown (Vessels)
    Tuesday, December 2nd, 1958 - Thursday, January 5th, 2023

    Diana "Jean" Brown was born on December 2, 1958 to Claudette and James Vessels in Hillsboro, Texas. She entered into the Kingdom of Heaven on January 5, 2023. Jean was born and raised in Hillsboro, though she did live for awhile in Ennis, Texas. As a Child she loved spending time with her siblings and cousins. After attending Hill College, she worked as a waitress and cleaned homes. Jean devoted her life to taking care of others. She was a caretaker not by trade, but by choice. She loved caring for people and making their life easier. She had a heart of gold and had the talent of turning a bad situation into a good one. She was the matriarch of the family and will be missed dearly.

    Jean is the mother of two sons, Jerry and Joseph. Her sons have always been her 1st priority. Jean also thoroughly enjoyed her role as grandmother to Megan, Julie, Emily Jessica, Camey, Mariah, "Tre", and great grandmother to Hunner. She was family oriented, and especially enjoyed taking trips with them. Once she took a trip to California with Jerry and her grandchildren; though she was robbed - she still had the time of her life. Another trip she fondly remembered was going to Colorado with her husband Randy and her son Joseph.
    She had a vivid sense of humor, and was always pulling pranks. Her favorite colors were blue and yellow; she was especially fond of yellow roses. Jean could often be found playing cards, dominos, going to the lake or beach, and visiting casinos. She enjoyed the music of Alan Jackson, and Elvis; television shows Wheel of Fortune, Jeopardy, and the Young and the Restless. Jean gave back to her community as a member of Peoria Baptist Church and American Legion in Whitney, Post 522.

    She is preceded in death by her mother Claudette Martin vessels Flaherty; father James Vessels; brother James Vessels, Jr; sister Kay Horn; and brother in law Jesse Spurgers.

    Jean is survived by her beloved husband Randy Brown; children Jerry Vessels and wife Sheila, son Joseph Greninger and wife Rachel; grandchildren Megan Vessels, Julie Vessels, Emily Vessels, Jessica Hughes, Camey Hughes, Mariah Greninger, and Joseph Allen Greninger III "Tre"; sister Jackie Frazier; brothers Gary Vessels and John Vessels; great grandson Hunner Vessels; many nieces and nephews; and countless other chosen family who called her mom or Aunt Jean.

    (Published by Cornerstone Funeral Home of Hillsboro, TX)

    Diana married J.A. Greninger [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 14. J.A. Greninger, Jr.  Descendancy chart to this point

    Diana married R.C. Brown [Group Sheet]



Generation: 4

  1. 9.  L.L. Vessels Descendancy chart to this point (4.James3, 2.Illa2, 1.Claude1)

    L.L. married W.D. Darnell [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 15. S.C. Darnell  Descendancy chart to this point

    L.L. married J.M. Thomas [Group Sheet]

    L.L. married D.P. Dool [Group Sheet]


  2. 10.  J.D. Vessels Descendancy chart to this point (5.J.D.3, 2.Illa2, 1.Claude1)

  3. 11.  S.A. Vessels Descendancy chart to this point (5.J.D.3, 2.Illa2, 1.Claude1)

    S.A. married C.C. Holt [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 16. E. Vessels  Descendancy chart to this point

  4. 12.  K.J. Horn Descendancy chart to this point (7.Annetta3, 2.Illa2, 1.Claude1)

    K.J. married C.R. Ramirez [Group Sheet]


  5. 13.  S.J. Horn Descendancy chart to this point (7.Annetta3, 2.Illa2, 1.Claude1)

    S.J. married C.W. Cook [Group Sheet]


  6. 14.  J.A. Greninger, Jr. Descendancy chart to this point (8.Diana3, 2.Illa2, 1.Claude1)

    J.A. married R.G. Rodriguez [Group Sheet]



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