Hurley Funeral Home - Pleasanton

Ernest Meyer, age 79, of Pleasanton passed away in San Antonio on Sunday, May 15, 2022. He was born in Three Rivers on Saturday, September 26, 1942 to Herman Henry and Edna (Stratman) Meyer. Ernest is survived by his son, Kevin Meyer; daughter, Kathy (Meyer) Hanzalik; brothers, Milton and Darrell Wayne Meyer; sisters, Faye Meyer, Sylvia Thompson, and Ellen Meyer, and granddaughter, Sarah Hanzalik. He was preceded in death by his wife, Virginia Klaus Meyer; parents, Herman and Edna Meyer, and brothers, Alvin, Harvey, Danny Ray, and Clinton Meyer. Visitation will be held on Thursday, May 26, 2022 from 9:00 AM until service time at 10:00 AM, in the chapel of Hurley Funeral Home in...

Roxana Proctor Tom entered into eternal rest on April 22, 2022. She was born December 5, 1938, in San Antonio to Frederick Cocke Proctor and Roxana Barclay Proctor. She was raised in Victoria, Texas and lived in Campbellton for nearly 45 years before moving to San Antonio in 2017. Roxana is survived by her two daughters Nancy Tom and Roxana Tom, both of San Antonio; her son Philip Tom and wife Jessica of Campbellton; daughter-in-law Nancy Kay Tom of Campbellton; brothers Venable Proctor and wife Becky of Victoria, Fred Proctor and wife Chris of Austin; grandchildren Ellen Tom, Jonathan Tom and wife Brittany, Robert Tom, Ryan Tom; great granddaughter Hannah Tom; and numerous nieces and...

Minerva McCelvey passed away on Saturday, April 2, 2022, at the age of 85. She was born in Christine, on Sunday, January 31, 1937, to Rodney W. Swaim and Willie (Franklin) Swaim. Minerva loved to travel, especially to the Rocky Mountains where she had property. Family and friends enjoyed her fantastic cooking. She enjoyed playing the piano at the Baptist church. Most of all, Minerva loved her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren, especially when spending time alongside them working cattle and enjoying the ranch life. She never missed an event that involved her grandchildren or great-grandchildren, whether it be sports, rodeo or whatever they were involved in at the...

Richard Thomas Eppright, born November 21, 1955 passed away to his eternal heavenly home Friday, March 11, 2022. Richard was the son of Dr. Richard H. and Margaret H. Eppright. A native Houstonian, Richard graduated from Lamar High School and was a proud member of the Texas A&M University Class of 1978 where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting. Richard married his wife Anne Moore Eppright in 1982. They have two beloved children, Emily and Trey. The family made their home in the communities of Houston, Gonzales, Shiner, and Fredericksburg, Texas. Richard loved life and it was evident to anyone who met him. He was an avid outdoorsman and had many interests, which he...

Samuel Victor Burks, Jr. passed away on February 21, 2022. He was surrounded by the loving care of family as he entered the eternal presence of our Lord and Savior. In the span of 99 years, great men often acquire multiple names reflecting the facets of their experience and influence. Born on October 20, 1922 in Poteet, Texas, he was first known as "Billy" to his parents, Samuel Victor Burks, Sr. (Bill) and Alice Elizabeth Barnett, and his sister, Mary Alice Burks, who was born in 1919 and died of bulbar polio in 1927. Billy was well liked around town and, because of his good name, was allowed by her father to take Miss Strelsa Hearn out on the first of many dates. She was 13 1/2 at the...

Larry Leon Wilkins, Sr., 79, of Poteet, Texas, passed away November 5, 2021. He was born in Iron County, Missouri, on Neal's Creek outside of Bixby. He graduated from Belleview High School before serving in the U.S. Army. Larry married Caroline Locke, on March 15, 1969, afterwards they moved to Poteet, Texas. They had three sons, Michael, Larry Jr., and Mark, who they raised to show livestock and participate in a variety of other extracurricular activities living at the ranch. He worked for AT&T for 29 years, while also maintaining a herd of Santa Gertrudis cattle. After retirement, he stayed active caring for the cattle, Quarter Horses, and land in Poteet. He loved to cook for his...

Elsie (Mae) Wheeler McTee was born on July 9, 1933, and died at the age of 88 on November2, 2021. She was the first-born of Charles Dewey and Mae Marie (Moses) Wheeler. She was born in San Antonio, Texas at Santa Rosa Hospital. She grew up in Tilden, where she established lifelong friendships with classmates and cousins. Her family moved to Austin after the death of her father, where she finished High School. She then attended the University of Texas at Austin where she was an active member of Delta Zeta Sorority and earned a Bachelor of Journalism Degree. In 1952, during her junior year she met the love of her life and married Cliff McTee. They had their first child in 1959 and she began...

Martin G. Hinojosa, 81, previously of Brownsville, Texas, entered eternal rest on Thursday, October 21, 2021, in Jourdanton. A Memorial Service is scheduled for Friday, December 3, 3021, at Hurley Funeral Home, starting with a visitation from 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm with a reading of the rosary at 3:00 pm and a memorial mass at 3:30 pm. Services will conclude a the end of the service.

Tres Moore (Lafayette William Moore III) Tres was born on Thursday, February 11, 1971, in Falfurrias, Texas. He passed away on Friday, October 8, 2021. Parents are L. W. Moore, Jr. and Texas Williams Moore. Survivors are Marnie Rayes of Tilden, his mother Texas Moore, brother Ross Moore and wife Chrissy, sons Mason Moore and Logan Moore, daughter Makenzie Greenwood, aunts Dallas Newell and husband Tom, Shianne Ferrell and husband Bruce. He is also survived by great aunts, many cousins, a world of friends and his beloved horses. He is preceded in death by his father, Junior Moore. Tres began school at Campbellton Elementary and graduated from Pleasanton High School in 1989. During...

Our sister in Christ, Lily Pearl Miles, was called home Tuesday morning September 21, 2021. She now rests in the loving arms of her Heavenly Father as the dust returns to the earth as it was, and the spirit returns to God who gave it. Lily "Pearl" Miles was born Lily Pearl Jordan in Edmund, Oklahoma on April 20th, 1930, to Roscoe Abram Jordan and Martha Alice Myers Jordan. Pearl was the second youngest of eight brothers and sisters. The Jordans moved from Oklahoma to a farm outside of Falfurrias, Texas in 1936. Growing up on a farm Pearl learned, at an early age, the responsibilities and devotion of stewardship. Pearl graduated from Falfurrias High School in 1947. She then attended Texas...

Charles Allen Locke was born on December 27, 1951 to Royal and Eleanor Locke. Charles was raised in Jourdanton, Texas on his family's cattle ranch. From a young age, Charles was a hard worker and even built his first pole barn at the age of thirteen. Shortly after graduation, Charles began teaching shop at Somerset High School and later Roosevelt High School. Charles met his wife Rhonda in 1978 and they were married in 1979 at First Baptist Church in Poteet, Texas. Charles left teaching and began Insurance Claims Adjusting and later became Vice President of Claims for Texas Select Insurance Company. In 2010, Charles started his own company, Locke Construction that is still run and operated...

Laura Elizabeth Clader, 64, went to be with her Lord and Savior on September 8, 2021, in San Antonio, TX. She was born on December 15, 1956, in Lufkin, TX. to Dr. Forrest and Mary Orman. Laura was a born again, bible believing Christian, who was steadfast in her faith to the very end. She was a loving wife and mother, whos' middle name should have been "adventure". She was a marathon runner, big game hunter, scuba diver, skydiver, world traveler, offshore angler and fly fisher. She was a former Pleasanton School Board Trustee as well as a member of the Nueces River Authority. Laura was a beloved member of the First Baptist Church in Pleasanton. She taught Sunday School and led Women's...

Georgia Murray 72, of Pleasanton, Texas passed away Tuesday, August 31, 2021, in Jourdanton, Texas. She was born to Manuel and Lola (Armijo) Roybal in Keyes, Oklahoma on May 2, 1949. She is preceded in death by a son, grandson, her parents, a stepfather, two sisters and four brothers. Georgia is survived by her children Chris Murray of San Antonio, TX Michael Murray of Pleasanton, TX Misty Nienke-Stephen of Pleasanton, TX and Andres Huerta of Olney Springs, Co; grandchildren Trevor Bowers and wife Braley of Guymon, Ok, Shayla Aceves and husband Hugo of Las Vegas, NV. , Chenell Bowers and partner Luis Ramirez, of Pipe Creek, TX., Levi Bowers and partner Nely Acosta, of Liberal, KS., Megan...

Franklin Swaim passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, August 13, 2021, at the age of 89. He was born in Christine, Texas, on October 13, 1931, to Rodney Wilbur Swaim and Willie (Campbell) Swaim. He is survived by his sons, Wes Swaim and wife Sue, Wade Swaim and wife Cathy, and Michael Swaim and wife Sandra; sisters, Ann Pinion and husband Larry and Minerva McCelvey; grandchildren, Jess Swaim and wife Rachel, Jamie Moore, Case Swaim and wife Debra, Wacey Swaim and wife Amanda, Nelson Swaim, Bailey Meyer and husband Travis, Carley Swaim, and Lindy Vickers and husband Wesley; and 13 great-grandchildren. Franklin was preceded in death by his wife, Ruth Dean Swaim; his parents, Rodney...

Florinda Martinez, 88, passed away in Corpus Christi, on Wednesday, May 27, 2020. She was born in Fowlerton, on Friday, November 6, 1931 to Felipe and Antonia Campos. Florinda is survived by her sons, Luciano Martinez Jr. and wife Prissy, Leonardo Martinez, Roberto Martinez, and Felipe Cortinas; daughter, Eloisa McShane; brothers, Francisco, Juan, and Tomas Arisola, and sister, Eloisa Garza. She is also survived by her grandchildren, Ashley King and husband Michael, Kayla and Timothy James McShane, Sabrina and Chelsy Martinez, and Mary Alice and Olivia Cortinas, and great-grandchildren, Jeremiah Garcia, Catelya Nevaeh and Jesse James Jackson. Florinda was preceded in death by, her husband...

Beverly Frances Shelton Acker, 87, of San Antonio, Texas passed away May 17, 2020 in her sleep. Wife, mother, journalist, rancher, and photographer, Beverly lived a full life with a positive impact on everyone she encountered. A true "people Person", she never met a person that stayed a stranger for long and most became friends for life. Spirited, loving and adventurous, she enjoyed travel (especially New York - to catch the latest on Broadway), keeping up with friends and family (she had many, many cousins) and making new friends. As a native Texan, she loved Texas flora and fauna and spent many wonderful hours photographing both. Because of her abiding faith in Jesus Christ, she loved...

Bernice Rich, age 94, passed away peacefully in Pleasanton on Sunday, April 5, 2020. It would have been her husband, Marvin Rich's 93rd birthday. He passed away in 1996. Her son, Dennis and daughter, Arleen were with her at her passing. Marvin and Bernice are now rejoicing together in Heaven. They came to Freer in 1947 and called it home for almost 50 years. They worked in the oil field, owned and ran the Buckaroo Inn for a few years, and Bernice ran a fabric shop on Main Street, and Marvin partnered with Jimmie Guinn in the pulling machine business. Most of their friends are also gone but a few will remember both of these wonderful souls. They were longtime members of First Baptist Church...

Anthony Daniel Matocha (affectionally known as Coach to friends and family) passed into glory on Friday, February 7, 2020, at The Heights Long?Term Care Home in Pleasanton at the age of 82. Born to Gus and Agnes Matocha on January 7, 1938, Danny loved his Lord and Savior and had an earthly love for all sports, especially baseball. Danny is survived by his wife Martha, his daughter Amanda Matocha Hardy and Steven, and his son Todd Daniel Matocha and wife Kathyryn. His grandchildren are Kyler and Loryn Hardy and Stephen, Evan, Jacob, Meghan and Callum Matocha. Services are scheduled at Hurley's Funeral Home in Pleasanton on Friday evening, February 14 with family visitation from 5:00 - 7:00...

Denzil Gayland McMurrey of Pleasanton passed away February 5, 2020 at the age of 81. Born October 4, 1938 in Mathis to Dudley and Thelma (Bell) McMurrey. He is survived by his beloved wife, Jo Clare McMurrey; sons, Denzil "Dennie" McMurrey, Jr. and Jonathan Kelley and wife Dralena; daughter-in-law, Barbara Kelley; grandchildren, April Kelley, Nathan Work (Julie Ann), Julie Beth Kubicek (Cody), Jacob McMurrey, Katheryn McMurrey, Richard McMurrey, Aaron McMurrey, Patrick Kelley (Carley) and great grandchildren, Addie Kelley, Peyton Kelley, Beckett Kelley, Kimber Kubicek, Rylee Kubicek, Elijah McMurrey, Sarah Work amd Alyssa Work. Denzil is preceded in death by his son, Mark Kelley;...