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Fredrick Donald Jacdson N5ZID

September 16, 1934 - September 9, 2021

Fred, 86, of Buchanan Dam, TX  became a Silent Key on September 9.

No other information was available.  

Donald "Donnie" Haney  KD5RGT

January 2, 1959 – December 31, 2021  

Donnie Haney, age 62 of Silver Creek, MS passed away Friday, December 31, 2021 at Merit Heath Wesley in Hattiesburg, MS. He worked as a forklift operator and was a member of Arm Baptist Church.   

Mr. Haney was preceded in death by his parents, Dave Haney and Marie Maples Haney. Left to cherish his memory is his wife, Carolyn Haney of Silver Creek, MS; daughters, Karen Baity (Adam) of Natchez, MS, Amanda Cothran, and Brandi Guice, both of Roxie, MS, Ashley Caldwell (Timothy) of Vidalia, LA, Pamela Nettles of Kentwood, LA, and Kimberly Keyes (James) of Natchez, MS; a son, Sammy Nettles (Tasha) of Kentwood, LA; sister, Carolyn Saucier of Natchez, MS; brothers, Mack Nations (Donna) of Silver Creek, MS, and Michael Nations (Lisa) of New Hebron, MS; 16 grandchildren; a great-grandchild; his canine companion, “Blue Boy”; and several nieces, and nephews.   

Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM on Friday, January 7, 2022 at Colonial Funeral Home, 323 Second St. Columbia, MS where family will receive friends from 11:00 AM until service time. Reverend Tim Brady and Reverend Don McClellan will officiate at the service and burial will follow at Arm Baptist Church Cemetery in Arm, MS assisted by Sammy Nettles, Adam Baity, James Keyes, Kenny Gill, Bryant Gilbert, and Shawn Michael Nations as pallbearers.

Colonial Funeral Home

323 Second St

Columbia MS

Thanks to N5CRK and M5MSE for informing us  

Melvin Joseph Simon WD5CAE

September 19, 1940 - December 29, 2021  

Rynella - Private services will be held at a later date for Melvin Joseph Simon, 81, who passed away on Wednesday, December 29, 2021, in New Iberia.  

Mr. Simon was born in Lafayette, Louisiana on September 19, 1940 to the late Gladu and Jeanne Broussard Simon, and was a 1959 graduate of Redemptorist High School in Baton Rouge. He worked as a salesman all of his life, and loved working with computers and operating his HAM radio (his handle was WD5CAE). He also enjoyed family get-togethers, and hosted a 4th of July party every year for the past 30 years, always serving rabbit stew.  

Mr. Simon is survived by his loving wife, Esther Simon; two daughters, Anna Daigle (Greg), and Ruth Crotty (Wes), all of New Iberia; two sons, Melvin Simon, Jr. (Kathy) of Indian Head, MD, and Ronald Simon (Lorri) of St. Thomas, USVI; eight grandchildren, Heather Ross (Jeff), Brian Simon (Tabatha), Robert Simon (Missy), Stephen Simon (Amanda), Tina Kelly (fiancé' T.J. Massey), Ryan Simon, Morgan Simon, and Chance Daigle; great-grandchildren, Aiden and Addison Simon, Leo Simon, and Lilian Ross; four siblings, James Simon (Kelle) of Dallas, Gloria Herring of Montecello, MS, Pamala Jarreau (Daryl) of Walker, and Marie Simon of Walker.  

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Laura Hurley.  

Pellerin Funeral Home, 502 Jefferson Terrace Blvd., New Iberia, LA 70560, (337-365-3331) is in charge of arrangements.

Thanks to K0KS for informing us

Tribute to WD5CAE

by KN5GRK

 George Lee Purnell K5SXE

December 27, 1929 – January 26, 2021   

George Lee Purnell, age 91, of Terrell, Texas passed away on Tuesday, January 26, 2021 with family at his side. George was born December 27, 1929 in Dallas, Texas to Carl and Lydia Purnell both of whom preceded him in death along with his wife Evelyn Lee Purnell, niece, Doris Hugley, sister, Nanny Hugley and great grandson, Carter Rylan Purnell. 

George graduated from Sunset High School in Oakcliff, Texas, class of 1947 and studied at the University of North Texas. In 1953 he married the love of his life Evelyn Lee and they were married for 56 years. 

George proudly served in four different branches of the United States Military including the Navy, Marines, Air Force and Army National Guard where he retired in 1989 as Command Sgt. Major. He was also a lifetime member of the National Guard Association. George served the Dallas community for 25 years as a Dallas Police Officer from 1955-1980. He was a member of The Gideons International, The American Legion and also a Mason for 60 years. He was a devoted and faithful member of First Christian Church in Terrell, Texas for many years. George was a licensed Ham Radio Operator for 65 years. 

Among those titles and roles he was first a loving husband, devoted father, grandfather, great grandfather, and a very good friend to those who knew him best. 

George is survived by his three children: Michael Lee Purnell and wife Debbie, Denise Purnell Smiley and husband Tom and Wendy Purnell Akin and husband Richard; seven grandchildren: Cobie Burns, Matthew Smiley, Nathan Purnell, Kevin Smiley, Malori Akin, Katy Williams and Justin Williams; fourteen great grandchildren: Jackson Smiley, Jillian Smiley, Regan Purnell, Pierson Smiley, Kennedy Purnell, Lauren Burns, Ella Burns, Kason Smiley, Grant Purnell, Coleson Smiley, Harper Wooten, Tatum Akin, Lillie Wooten and Piper Hill along with other family and friends who will miss him dearly. 

A visitation for George will be held Wednesday, February 3, 2021 from 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM at First Christian Church, 405 N Adelaide St, Terrell, Texas. A celebration of life will immediately follow at 11:00 AM followed by a military graveside service at 2:00 PM at Restland Cemetery, 13005 Greenville Ave, Dallas, Texas where he will be laid to rest by his wife. 

In lieu of flower please make donations to The American Cancer Society. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.andersonclaytonterrell.com for the Purnell family.  

William Coy Johnson K5BCN

July 11, 1941 - November 17, 2021   

William Coy Johnson “K5BCN”of Prattsville, Arkansas was born July 11, 1941 in Warren, Arkansas the son of the late William Shelly and Ruth Thompson Johnson.He was saved at an early age and attended Emmans Baptist Church.  He was a member of Sweet Home Missionary Baptist Church in Prattsville, and a HAM operator. He enjoyed flying model airplanes, using his medal detector and was a certified TSA Drone operator. He graduated high school in Springhill, Louisiana.  

He and Allene loved to travel. They were constantly on the road hitting every Cracker Barrel from Georgia to South Texas.  

Mr. Johnson went to meet the Lord on Wednesday, November 16, 2041 at St. Vincents Medical Center at the age 80.  

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Jeff Webb, and a sister Laura Knight.  

Survivors: wife of 29 years, Allene Stuckey Johnson; daughter, LaDonna (Dion) Williams; siblings, Janice Henry, Gary Johnson, and Mack Johnson; grandchildren, Matthew Webb, Jacob Overton, Cole Williams, Jamie Martin; 2 great grandchildren Asher Webb, Island Martin and a host of nieces, nephews, church family and friends.

Funeral Service will be 2:00 PM Wednesday, November 24, 2021 at

Memorial Gardens Funeral Home with Bro. Jace Roberts and Bro. Neal Hollinger officiating. 

Burial will follow at Philadelphia Cemetery in Prattsville. 

Visitation: 1:00 until service time.

Memorial Gardens Funeral Home

2686 US-167

Sheridan, AR 72150

Phone: (870) 942-1306

Thanks to KC5SM for informing us.    

Michael B. Minor  SFC (Retired)  WD5USA

October 15, 1947 - March 16, 2021 

Funeral services for SFC (Retired) Michael B. Minor will be at 11:00 a.m. Friday, March 19, 2021 at New Light United Methodist Church, Lawton with Rev. Kiyoung Jeong, Pastor officiating.  

Burial with military honors will follow in the Fort Sill National Cemetery, Elgin, Oklahoma under the direction of Becker-Rabon Funeral Home.  

Due to the ongoing pandemic, it is suggested that masks and social distancing be observed while attending the service at the church.  

SFC (Retired) Michael B. Minor, 73, Lawton passed away Tuesday, March 16, 2021 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.  He was born October 15, 1947 in Mansfield, Texas to Allon Bartlett and Dorothy (Murray) Minor.  He served in the United States Army for twenty years and then worked Civil Service at Fort Sill.  He served tours in Vietnam, Korea and Germany.  He married Chun Chi Chong on October 5, 1990 in Wichita Falls, Texas.  Michael’s passion was being a Ham Radio operator.  (WD5USA)  Michael was a people person, loved everyone and especially enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren.  

He is survived by his wife Chun of the home, a daughter Teri Minor and son-in-law Arbin Munchel of Lawton, a son Travis Liford of Lawton, and grandchildren, Jayce Robinson, Karter Minor and a grandchild on the way in August.  

Michael was preceded in death by his parents and an aunt and uncle.

Becker - Rabon Funeral Homestead

622 E St

Snyder, OK  73566  580 569 2400

Thanks to W5OMR for informing us  

Kenneth Mark Sievers  N5WIX

January 25, 1965 - September 17, 2021

Kenneth Mark Sievers, “Ken” or “Kenny” to most, went to be with the Lord Friday Sept 17, 2021 in San Antonio, Texas at the age of 56.   

Kenneth was born on January 25th, 1965 in Del Rio, Texas to Carl and Beverly Sievers. He graduated from Del Rio High School in 1983. After his graduation he began to work for Art Nelson for a brief time. During this time he met Dan Peterson with Comfort Tech, and his passion for HVAC blossomed. Ken dedicated 38 years to learning all he could and mentoring others to solve a multitude of technical problems. His passion for perfection and unique sense of humor were qualities rarely found making him such a remarkable man and a great friend to all.   

Ken’s passions and hobbies were many. He enjoyed jet skiing at Lake Amistad, traveling in his RV, woodworking in his shop, operating his HAM radios and spending quality time with his family. He was an active and dedicated member of the Del Rio Host Lions Club as well as the lighting and sound engineer at the Paul Poag Theater for the Upstagers. He was always proud to help others and rarely missed an opportunity to serve his community.   

Kenneth is survived by his parents Carl and Beverly Sievers of Del Rio, Texas; Daughter Caitlin Willis (Taylor) and grandson Grady of Killeen, Texas; Son Brandon Sievers (Lindsey) of Schertz, Texas; sister Karen Sievers (Shawn Conner) and nephews and niece Cody, Caden and Kamryn Conner of San Antonio, Texas. He is preceded in death by his Grandparents Charlie Sheffield and Ester Summers of Del Rio, Texas and longtime partner Kellie Jackson of Del Rio, Texas.   

Visitation and memorial will be held Thursday September 23, 2021 from 6-9pm at G. W. Cox Memorial Funeral Home in Del Rio, Texas. A funeral procession is scheduled for Friday September 24, 2021 at G. W. Cox Memorial Funeral Home immediately followed by a graveside service beginning 9 am at Sunset Memorial Oaks Cemetery. Gary Martin, a longtime family friend will officiate the ceremony. All are welcome to attend and celebrate Kenneth’s life.   

The family would like to thank everyone who has graciously showed support during this difficult time.   

Funeral arrangements are under care and direction of G.W. Cox Memorial Funeral Home, 114 Fletcher Drive, Del Rio, Texas. For more information you may contact us at (830)775-2000 or www.gwcoxmemorialfuneralhome.com

Thanks to KD5FDP  for informing us.    

Bobby Lynn Edwards W5ZTG

July 23, 1938 - September 7, 2021  

Bobby Lynn Edwards passed away to join the Lord on September 7, 2021. Bob was born on July 23, 1938 to Ranzy Ernest Edwards and Hazel Mae Edwards of Alvarado, Texas. He is survived by his wife Joan, one stepson, Lonnie Harris of San Angelo, one step daughter, Diane Harris of Midland and three grandchildren, as well as, three great grandchildren.

Posted online on September 10, 2021

San Angelo, TX  Newspaper

Thanks to N5RV for informing us   

JERRY KIDWELL KF5KOE

July 19, 1947 - September 20, 2021

Jerry Kidwell KF5KOE of Tayloor Tx became a Silent Key  on September 20.  Jerry was active on several nets.  He had been ill for a year or so.  He was a caring person taking care of his ill wife and  fellow Ham Uncle James N5OUJ.  

No services  were planned.  

 Thanks to W5FEA for informing us  

 KENNETH L.  MEYERS  K7MUL

July 8, 1931 - June 21, 2021  

Kenneth L. Meyers, 89, passed peacefully on June 21, 2021. He was born on July 8, 1931 to Clarence and Emma Hazel (Ackaret) Meyers in Emmett, Idaho. He married the love of his life, Ellen Syrie, on October 3, 1948.

Faith and family were very important to him all of his life. Everywhere he went, the family went.  

Always ready for an adventure, they moved 42 times (at least) in their 72 years of marriage. He was an avid outdoorsman; camping, hiking, fishing, and hunting while exploring the wilds of Montana, Idaho and Washington. They hooked up the travel trailer and traveled the west often with kids and/or grandkids in tow.

Kenneth attended telegraph school with his cousin, Don Ackaret, in Spokane, Washington, graduating in 1951. He went to work as a telegrapher for the Northern Pacific Railroad and ended a 40 year railroad career as an agent with the Burlington Northern Railroad.

Kenneth was an award winning nature photographer, having pictures published in magazines, in high school annuals and on calendars. In his early years, he moonlighted at a photography studio to get his first professional camera, a Minolta Autocord.  

He earned his solo pilot's license; was a HAM radio operator even building several of his own radios; and owned a TV repair shop when vacuum tubes were high technology. Never one to live in the past, he embraced the computer age and continued to stayed current with the new technologies.  

He is survived by his beloved wife, Ellen; three daughters: Kathleen Case (Warren); Marilyn Wilson (Lee); and Shelley Meyers; 8 grandchildren; and 21 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, his special aunt Anna Ackaret Ellis and cousin Donald Ackaret, grandparents James Randolph and Emmaline James Ackaret.  

Pallbearers are Lee Wilson, Paul Prince, Daniel Prince, Steve Wachsman, Mike Schumaker and Alan Weaver. Honorary pallbearers are Warren Case, Brandon Wilson, James Meixner, Ken Young.  

In loving memory, funeral services will be at 2 p.m., Wednesday, June 23, at OakCrest Funeral Home with burial to follow at Moore Cemetery in Chalk Bluff. Visitation will be from 1 to 2 p.m., prior to the service.

Oakcrest Funeral Home

4520 Bosque Blvd

Waco, TX  76710

Thanks to KF5QEZ for informing us

James Lee Emmert, Sr.  AK5T

December 6, 1938 - August 9, 2021

Jimmy Lee Emmert Sr. went home to the Lord on August 9, 2021. Jimmy was born December 6,1938 in Corpus Christi TX. Jimmy loved his HAM radios his call sign was AK5T. He was proud of his extra class license. Jimmy was employed and retired for GTE. 

He is Survived by his wife of 59 years Betty Jane Skoruppa Emmert, Son Jimmy Lee Emmert Jr.  and daughters Janet Stastney and Joan (Kenny) Bransford. Nine Grandchildren James Lee (Shawn) Emmert III, Joshua (Corina) Emmert, Rachel (Michael) Koegel, Allyson (Zach) Salinas, Michael Stastney, Ryker (Elizabeth) Stastney, Thadeus Bullock, April (Jeff) De Leon, Jake Bransford. Great Grandchildren Decklyn Rose Emmert, Brayden Chase Parlamas, Charlotte Ann Koegel, Case Paul, and Cash Waylan Stastney, Sawyer, Cylas, Bowen Stastney.

Visitation Thursday August 12, 2021, 10 am to 12pm followed by chapel services at 12pm at Sawyer George Funeral Home. Interment at Costal Bend State Veterans Cemetery at 2pm.

Funeral services entrusted to Sawyer-George Funeral Home. 12497 Leopard Street, Corpus Christi, Texas 78410. (361) 242-3205. Please visit our web site at www.sawyergeorgefuneralhome.com.

Thanks to W5IM for informing us  

Raymond "Keith" Farmer WB0QDE

December 21, 1941 - July 15, 2021  

Raymond “Keith” Farmer, age 79, a resident of Ft. Scott, Kansas, passed away Thursday, July 15, 2021, at his home. He was born December 21, 1941, in Lockwood, Missouri, the son of John Howard Farmer and Helen Edith Sorden Farmer. He graduated from the Lockwood High School and later went on to study at Southwest Baptist University in Bolivar, Missouri. He was drafted into the United States Army where he was stationed in Germany. 

Keith always had an interest radio and served as a radio operator while in the service. He continued to have a love for radio until his death. Keith had worked in the printing industry for the majority of his life. He had worked at Witt Printing in Eldorado Springs, Missouri and later for Master Printers and Mid-America Business Forms in Ft. Scott. The last thirty years of his printing career were spent at Sekan Printing in Ft Scott. 

Keith married Marsha Stewart on September 3, 1982, at Ft. Scott. Keith enjoyed talking to and telling stories with his friends. He enjoyed crafting walking sticks. He also liked to cook and will be remembered for his homemade bread. On occasion, he helped bake bread in the bakery at the Ft. Scott National Historic Site.   

Survivors include his wife, Marsha, of the home; two daughters, Candice Bland and Kyle, of Eldorado Springs, Missouri and Kristal Wood and husband, James, of Ft. Scott and four grandchildren, Camille Bland, and Cainen, Lincoln and Landon Wood. Also surviving are two sisters, Joyce Zinchuck and Linda Bennett, both of Eldorado Springs. He was preceded in death by his parents.   

Following cremation, Rev. Chuck Russell will conduct a graveside service at 11:00 A.M. Friday, July 23rd at the U. S. National Cemetery. Family and friends may meet on Friday at the Cheney Witt Chapel prior to leaving for the cemetery at 10:45 A.M. Military honors will be provided at the cemetery. The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 P.M. Thursday evening at the Cheney Witt Chapel. 

Memorials are suggested to Care to Share and may be left in care of the Cheney Witt Chapel, 201 S. Main, P.O. Box 347, Ft. Scott, KS 66701. Words of remembrance may be submitted to the online guestbook at cheneywitt.com.

Visitation

Thursday, July 22, 2021 

5:00PM - 7:00PM 

Cheney Witt Chapel 

201 S. Main St. 

Fort Scott, KS 66701

Graveside

Jul 23

Friday, July 23, 2021 

11:00AM   

William "Bill" Henry Parry  W5VX

1944 - July 15, 2021  

On Wednesday, July 15, 2021, loving husband, father, and grandfather, William (Bill) Henry Parry passed away peacefully at the age of 77. Born in 1944 to RE (Boots) Parry and Anne Parry in Oklahoma, the Parry’s moved to Texas where Bill attended Edinburg schools and met Dianne, the love of his life. Upon graduating from Texas A & M University in 1966, Bill married the love of his life and pursued a family and a career in education.  

Bill and Dianne settled outside of San Antonio, Texas and had two children, Zachary and Stephanie, as Bill began his career in education. Bill later returned to South Texas, transitioning from physics teacher and chess coach to administrator as an assistant principal at McAllen High School and the opening principal for both Morris Middle School and Niki Rowe High School. As an education consultant for Region I, Bill was selected to help write curriculum for the first teacher evaluation system used in Texas. Bill continued as a consultant, developing principals in the region until his retirement in 2001. Bill’s passion for education positively influenced the lives of many students, parents, colleagues, and friends. Bill’s passion for education was rivaled only by his love of family.  

Bill’s larger than life smile and unmistakable laugh brightened the days of many children and adults, students and colleagues, and family and friends. Even after retirement, Bill could still be found on South Texas school grounds as he cheered on students, former students, children, and grandchildren as they participated in school games and activities.   

Bill is preceded in death by his mother Anne, his father Boots, and his brother Stan. Bill is survived by his wife of 54 years Dianne, son Zachary (Chrystal), daughter Stephanie (David), four grandchildren, Tyler, Shayli, Macy, and Cayden, brother Bob (Barbara), sister Susan (Tom), and numerous nieces and nephews. Bill was the most amazing son, husband, father, grandfather, and friend. He loved greatly and is loved greatly. He will be greatly missed.  

A memorial service for William (Bill) Henry Parry will be held at First United Methodist Church (4200 N McColl Rd, McAllen, TX 78504) on Wednesday, July 21, 2021 at 9:30 a.m. In lieu of sending flowers, please give to the First United Methodist Church, the American Cancer Society, or a charity of your choice.

First United Methodist Church of McAllen

4200 N. McColl Rd.

McAllen, TX

Thanks to Diane Parry for informing us   

 DON OWEN MELTON, KB5DON  

      June 19, 1956 - June 13, 2021  

Don Owen Melton, KB5DON, 64, of Bridge City, died Sunday, June 13, 2021, at Christus Southeast Texas-St. Elizabeth, Beaumont, He was born on June 19, 1956, in Fort Worth, to Sherry Ann Spivey Melton and Allen G. Melton. Don was a lab technician for Evonik Degussa Engineered Carbons Black.  

He is survived by his wife of forty-five years to the day he passed, Donna Melton; son, Chris Melton and his wife Ashley, of Vidor; grandchildren, Madyson Melton and her fiancé, Justin Veitch; Mallorie Melton; Layla Lamb; and Dustin Melton; and siblings, Susan Tibbits and her husband, Doug, of McCloud, Oklahoma and Elizabeth Martin.  

Don is preceded in death by his parents.

A gathering of Mr. Melton’s family and friends will begin at 9:00 a.m., with his funeral service to follow at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, June 19, 2021, at Broussard’s, 490 Cemetery Road, Silsbee. His interment will follow at Holland Cemetery, Kountze.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Camp Red Oaks Springs, P.O. Box 2019, Kountze, Texas 77625.

Broussard's Funeral Home

490 Cemetery Road

Silsbee,  TX

Thanks to KE5YLY for informing us

Eric C.Juhre W9GVW

August 31,1949 - March 8, 2021   

Eric got his Ham Radio license at age 13 and was an amateur astronomer.  His first call was WN9GVW issued in 1963. He enjoyed CW, mobile operation,and ragchewing.

The following was taken from Eric's QRZ page.   

"I retired from the USAF in 1991, flying Cargo planes, after hamming aeronautical mobile and from exotic extremes such as Alaska, England, Greece and Okinawa, Japan. I also spent time on the air from Panama, Diego Garcia BIOT, and the "Black Pearl of the Pacific" (If you know the phrase, you know where I'm talking about) After retiring, I was looking for a low-stress job, so I ended up teaching elementary science in the public school system here in San Antonio. Perhaps one of these days I'll get around to setting up a ham station at the school.   And after 12 years of that I retired again."  

Eric is survived by a cousin, Jodi Lin and her husband Bob Huybers of San Angelo TX.    

A Military Honors Memorial service will be held at the Ft Sam Houston National Cemetery Tuesday April 29 at 2:15 at 1520 Wurzbach, San Antonio  TX  78209.  Phone 210 820 3891.  Masks are required.  

Thanks to W5FEA, N5MSE and Jodi for informing us.  

 Ronald E. Edmonson WB5RON

February 1, 1945 - March 29, 2021  

Ronald Edwin Edmonson was born on February 1, 1945 to Fred G.W. and Doris DeAun (Stearman) Edmonson in Fairfield, California.  He passed away March 29, 2021 at his Meeker home at the age of 76.

Ron lived in Meeker since he was 2 years old.  He attended Valley View Country School until 8th grade when he went to Meeker High School where he graduated with the class of 1963.  Ron married Joyce Morphew on October 15, 1965 sharing the next 55 years together.  

Ron served in the Oklahoma National Guard for 6 years.  He retired from Tinker Air Force Base in 2006 following 30 years of service.   

Ron is survived by his wife, Joyce Edmonson of the home; daughters, Rhonda and Darren Raines of Paden, Kerri and Troy Perkins of Meeker, Charity and Michael Rempel of Prague; 8 grandchildren, Hunter and Vonnie Raines of Meeker, Caselyn and Andrew Parks of Chelsea, Denali and Johnathan Houston of Muldrow, Destry Raines of Paden, Miley, Mariah, Ty, and Trace Rempel of Prague; 1 great-grandson, Eilam Raines and one more on the way, Weston Raines.  

A funeral will be held at 2:00 Friday, April 2, 2021 at the Lighthouse Holiness Church in Prague with interment following in the New Hope Cemetery in Meeker.  

Arrangements are under the direction of 

Lehman Funeral Home 

 Wellston, OK

 Visitation

Friday, April 02 2021

01:00 PM - 02:00 PM

Lighthouse Holiness Church

352609 US-62

Prague, OK 74864

Funeral Service

Friday, April 02 2021

02:00 PM

Lighthouse Holiness Church

352609 US-62

Prague, OK 74864

Thanks to KE5LTA for informing us  

JAMES  (JIM)  BRADFORD HAMM  W5BOW

MAY 4, 1952 - FEBRUARY 27, 2021

James (Jim) Bradford Hamm passed away on Saturday February 27, 2021 in Goldthwaite, Tx.  He was born May 4 1952 in Fort Worth, Tx to Bob and Merle Hamm.  

A 1979 graduate of Richland High School, Jim attended Texas A&M University and was a member of the Corps of  Cadets.  

A loving father, grandfather, brother and friend, Jim leaves behind his wife of 45 years, Donna, and their sons Lee Hamm of Hewitt, Tx, and Reed Hamm of Florence, Tx. Along with daughers-in-law Sarah and Mary, grandchildren Katherine, Kaylie, Carter, and Preston and sisters Donna Work and her husband Rick and Melinda Glacomarro of North Richland Hills.  

Jim began his business life working for the family gravel business in Fort Worth but decided to pursue his passion for Native American and traditional archery.  He co-authored the popular series  The Traditional Bower's Bibles and also wrote seven other books on archery, hunting and Native Americans.  He is recognized around the world as one of the pioneers in the resurgence of traditional archery.  

Active in the Mills County community, Jim served as presidents of the local Ham Radio Club and the Mills County Prescribed Burn Association.  

In lieu of flowers, the family asks for donations to any of the Mills County Volunteer Fire Departments or to the Mills County Burn Association.

Thanks to Cotton WO5R for informing us

GEORGE HATT  KQ5H 

Born in 1940 - February 27, 2021

Another key has gone silent since we have lost our friend George Hatt KQ5H who became a SK on February 27.  

George was very active on our net and was always willing to handle Arkansas traffic.  George received his Extra class license in 1982 and when he wasn't on our net he was active on CW and 2 Meters.  

He was a member of the USMC, Civil Air Patrol and Texas State Guard.  Also he was a retired Ordained Bishop in the Church of God.  

No other obituary was found for  George.

Thanks to Susie  KC5SM for informing us