Galbreaith Pickard Funeral

Alton Elwood Breedlove Sr., 90, beloved servant of God, husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, left this earth and went to his Heavenly Home Monday morning, August 12, 2024, in Fort Worth, Texas, surrounded by his family. Al was born August 19, 1933, to Loyd Otis and Maudie Ethel (Boyd) Breedlove. He grew up in Troup, a part of the Walnut Grove community, near Whitehouse, Texas, played basketball, and graduated from high school in 1951. He went to college at Texas A&M University where he was a member of the Corps of Cadets. Al was extremely proud to be a Texas A&M Aggie, class of 1955. He married Peggy Ann Hall on July 26, 1957, and together they had three children, Al...

After an eventful and impactful life of over 80 years, surrounded by family at the Granbury home on the Brazos she loved, Kathryn White Huffman lost a valiant battle with cancer and joined our Lord & Savior on Mother's Day 2024. She is greatly missed by those of us left behind, but it is a joy to know she is now reunited with her parents, Lester and Ercil (Mom & Pop) White; her former husband, Robert (Bob) Schell; her brothers, Dean White and Keith White; her sister, Margaret Apperson; and her son, Stephen Schell. Kathy was the fifth of Mom & Pop's seven children, and she is survived by her sister, Martha (Don) McKinney; her sister, Vicki (Monty Joe) Roberts; her brother, Jinks...

Phyllis Ann "Pat" Turnbough McDonald, aged 80, passed away peacefully following a long illness on Sunday, May 5, in Weatherford, Texas. She was born in Kingsville, Texas on March 27, 1944, to Felix and Bess Turnbough. She was a graduate of Aransas Pass High School. She married Will McDonald at the Goliad Church of Christ on July 24, 1964. They were both attending college at Texas A&I University where he played football and they both studied education. She served for 32 years in education as a teacher, diagnostician and principal in Aransas Pass, Ingleside, Gregory Portland and Rockport Fulton ISDs. During her career she earned two master's degrees, one in education and the other in...

Kenneth Richard Spirko, Sr., age 75, passed away on Wednesday, May 1, 2024. He was born on February 11, 1949, in North Charleroi, PA, to the late Nicholas Spirko and Ethel (Eory) Spirko. Raised in the Catholic faith, Kenneth proudly served his country in the United States Navy as a Vietnam veteran. On April 1st, he was honorably discharged and soon after met Gail on a blind date in May. Their love story blossomed quickly, culminating in marriage by June. One fond memory of their early days together was driving off in his beloved '66 GTO after the wedding ceremony. During the 80s, Kenneth obtained his pilot's license and developed a passion for aviation. He also had a deep appreciation for...

Garry Alva Thomas, 82, passed away April 20, 2024 in Weatherford, TX. Visitation will be held at Galbreath Pickard at 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM on April 26th in Weatherford, TX. A graveside service will be held at Oaklawn Memorial Park at 2:30 PM on April 27th in Athens, TX. He was born in Paris, TX on September 20, 1941 to Katy and Henry Thomas. He had two brothers, Sonny Thomas and his identical twin Larry Thomas. He spent most of his life living in Athens, Texas where he went to high school and enjoyed participating in athletics and was a key member of the Hornet football teams. After graduating from Athens High School Garry received a football scholarship to Texas Christian University to...

Carol Anne Wood, 92, granddaughter of Salvatore "Sam" Lucchese - founder of the Lucchese Boot Company, passed away on Wednesday, April 10, 2024. She was born in San Antonio, Texas, and grew up in Wharton County in El Campo surrounded by the countryside she cherished. Carol's affinity for animals was evident from a young age; she had a pet horse, duck, and dog, and embodied the spirit of a true cowgirl. Her time away from El Campo was spent in San Antonio surrounded by her numerous aunts and uncles of the Lucchese family and the large family gatherings. Carol held dear to her family and country roots. She was an avid horse lover, adept shooter, and active in various community activities....

Keith Longbotham entered into the gates of heaven on March 24, 2024. Services for Keith will be Wednesday, March 27, 2024, at 11:00 a.m., at Galbreaith Pickard Funeral Chapel, 913 Elm Street in Weatherford, Texas, with Pastor Don Cass officiating. Burial will be in Snyder Cemetery under the direction of Galbreaith Pickard. Keith was born on January 4, 1952, to Charles Noble Longbotham and Estelle Wellborn Longbotham. He grew up in Snyder, Texas until the family moved to Plainview, Texas in 1965. Keith graduated from Plainview High School in 1970 and attended Wayland Baptist College graduating in 1975 with a degree in music. Keith was preceded in death by his parents, Charles Longbotham...

Carolyn Jean David, age 77, peacefully passed away on Thursday, March 14, 2024. She was born December 7, 1946, in Cleburne, Texas to Bill Holmes and Dorothy (McKelvey) Holmes. Carolyn's upbringing took place in Cleburne where her roots were firmly established. It was during her time at Stephen F. Austin that she crossed paths with her husband, Daniel H. David; their union in marriage came in 1970 following Dan's completion of pilot training in the United States Air Force. After many years of traveling due to Dan's military career, they returned to Texas and settled in Hudson Oaks in 1990. There, Carolyn made her mark in the oil and gas industry. This move also opened doors to new...

Larry Lee Colvin Jr., a resident of Aledo passed away Tuesday, January 9, 2024, at Medical City Hospital in Weatherford, at the age of eighty-eight years. He was born on June 18, 1935, in Beeville, Texas. He developed an early interest in music during elementary and junior high school in Big Lake, Texas under the Band Director Charles Vick. At thirteen, Larry moved to Anchorage, Alaska and continued with band. Later, he joined the army and became a member of the Ninth Army Band and developed an appreciation for jazz, classical, and country western music. After the army, he moved back to Texas and enrolled in Abilene Christian College; he proceeded to explore his interest in music and...

Johnny W. Whitley, 71, of Millsap, Texas, died Wednesday, November 29, 2023. No services have been scheduled. Arrangements are by Galbreaith Pickard Funeral Chapel, Weatherford, Texas.

Thomas Marion Kyser passed away quietly in his sleep on Monday, November 27, 2023, at age 89. Thomas was born June 5, 1934, in Fort Worth, Texas to the late Thomas Kyser and Ida (Morris) Kyser. He was also predeceased by his former wife and dear friend, Lois M. Kyser. Thomas retired from a 25-year military career as a Pilot Simulator trainer in the United States Navy. He will be remembered for his love of country and family. Thomas is survived by his four daughters, Charlet Daniell, Donda Kyser, Linda Kelly, and Terry Valliere; grandchildren, Steven Kelly, Amanda Daniell, Kevin Kelly, Leslie Hargrove, and Cash Daniell; great grandchildren, Mary Daniell, Luke Hargrove, Klaus Kelly, Beatrice...

Rev. Norman D. Patton walked into the arms of his Savior November 25, 2023. Norman was born to James Cain Patton and Bessie Maude (Mayhall) Patton in Hamlin, Texas, on August 26, 1939, and was raised in Sylvester, Texas and Sweetwater, Texas, graduating from Sweetwater High School, in 1958. Norman attended McMurry College (now McMurry University), South Plains College, and graduated from Texas Tech University, in 1981, with a bachelor's degree in counseling. He attended seminary classes from Perkins School of Theology, and in 1996 he was ordained as an Elder in the United Methodist Church. Norman surrendered to preach as a teenager becoming a clergy in the Methodist church, and serving...

Jorden Andrew Wood departed from this life on Friday, November 24, 2023, at age 72. Jorden was born August 31, 1951, in Abilene, Texas, to the late Johnnie Wood and Carol (Moss) Wood. Jorden is survived by his wife of 30 years, Jennifer (Tyler) Wood; two sons, Justin Wood, and Andrew Wood and wife, Venessa; four grandchildren, Justin, Jr., Rhiyann, Andi, and Brooks Wood; siblings, Grace Keith and husband, Doug, Sylvia Teague, and Nathan Wood and wife, Sherrie. He was predeceased by his parents and two brothers, John and Chris Wood. Jorden got his start in life as a home builder and developer. Later in life, he became the Director of Tri-County Coop, as well as a Board Chairman for many...

Linda Lou Ingram, 78, passed from this life on Wednesday, November 22, 2023. She was born September 25, 1945, in Seattle, Washington to the late Leonard Weir and Ruby (Hock) Weir. Linda was predeceased by her parents; five siblings, Leonard Jr., Beulah, Wayne, Donald Sr., and Norman Weir; and her brother-in-law, Bob Russell. Linda is survived by her husband, Windell James Ingram of Jacksboro, Texas; she was the loving mother of three children and their spouses, Cindy & Keith New, Calvin & Jessica Ingram, and Tonya & Royce Gastineau. Linda especially loved her eight grandchildren, Daniel New, Stephanie Zapata, Jessica New, Calvin Jordan (Anna) Ingram, Jaxon Ingram, Jaden Ingram,...

Charley Phelps Peck was born in Paducah, KY to the late Lola (Phelps) and Loman Peck on February 11, 1961, and lost his courageous battle on April 9, 2023, in Weatherford, TX. Charley's full obituary can be found on the Galbreaith Pickard Funeral Chapel website. A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m., Sat, April 22, 2023, at North Side Baptist Church, 910 N Main St, Weatherford, TX 76086.

Wanda Jean Crum Boyd, 95, passed away peacefully on March 31, 2023, surrounded by her family. Wanda was born September 9, 1927, on the family farm at Winn Hill, Jack County, Texas, to James Albert Crum and Romie Lorene Williams Crum. Wanda attended school at Jermyn and graduated from Jacksboro High School. She then attended Weatherford Junior College where she met Walter Eugene "Gene" Boyd. They were married in 1946 and raised their 3 children in Weatherford. Wanda worked at General Dynamics for many years and in 1973 when Gene retired from the Post Office, they moved to their ranch in Coleman, Oklahoma to raise cattle. In 1981, they moved back to Parker County and lived at Millsap. Wanda...

Pat (Pruett) Graf of Weatherford, TX passed peacefully at home March 6, 2023. Pat was born in Cullman, AL on June 9, 1941, to Finis and Ruth Pruett. After graduating Cullman High School in 1959, Pat attended Auburn University where she graduated in 1963. While there, she met the love of her life, Ralph. Pat and Ralph were married on February 28, 1965, and recently celebrated 58 years of marital bliss. Full of faith, Pat was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church where she was a devoted member of their LWML and loved to share her gifts of sewing and quilting by making baptismal stoles, baby blankets, and her special Patty-Pat bears. She was known for her kindness, empathy, joy of living,...

William "Early" Wilkins, 81, passed from this life on Monday, February 27, 2023. Early was born August 12, 1941, in Macon, Georgia to James Eldridge Wilkins and Lillian Mae (Cummins) Wilkins. He proudly served his country in the United States Navy for four years and in the Army for twenty years. Followed by his military service, Early worked twenty years as a software civil service engineer, and with Decilog as a consultant. Early was a member of Medicine Park First Baptist Church in Medicine Park, Oklahoma. He will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him. Early was preceded in death by his parents, James and Lillian Wilkins, and wife, Renate. He was also preceded in death by his...

Linda F. Lantz (83) from . . . well, lots of places! She wouldn't want it any other way. She loved to Go! Go! Go! She called six states home?TX, CA, MI, WY, MT and CO. Dancing was her favorite sport. She never met an animal she didn't love and they her. She could type as fast as she could talk. That's 100 words a minute! She had a way of making everyone?family, friends, even those who worked for her?feel special because to her they truly were. She loved being a businesswoman and built a successful business with her last husband, allowing her to help others and travel the world. She took her last breath on February 26th with her daughter, Lenee' Jolly, and grandsons, R.L. Heise and Nick...

In loving memory of Cary Layne Burton, M.D., who passed away on 1/3/23 after a struggle with Lewy Body Dementia. He is survived by his wife of 54 years and junior high sweetheart, Lois, and their children Lewis, Jessica and Joe and their families. He graduated Highland Park High School in 1966, Rice University in 1970, and Baylor College of Medicine in 1975. An avid lover of music, cars, and his community, that which he most prized was the forgiveness and hope offered to him by his Savior, Christ Jesus. We, his family, saw firsthand the radical change his faith had in shaping him into the forbearing, loving, generous person he grew to become. A celebration of his life will be held on...

Jody LaWayne Stevens, 93, passed away November 21, 2022. Dr. Stevens taught in schools and universities in Texas and Oklahoma. A Celebration of Life service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Wed., November 30, 2022, at North Side Baptist Church, 910 N Main St, Weatherford, TX. A full copy of his obituary is available at https://www.galbreaithpickard.com.