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SELMAN, Randy Verrill, went to be with the Lord on March 15, 2017. He was born in Lubbock on Dec. 6, 1946, to Albert Verrill and Lillian Skeeter Selman. He grew up in Lubbock, graduating from Coronado High School in 1966. Following high school, he joined the United States Navy. He was stationed in Hawaii and served on active duty from 1967-1969 aboard a battleship and submarine. After leaving the Navy, he moved back home to Lubbock. Randy was employed by Friden Business Machines from 1969-1974. In 1970 he married Vicky (Henexson) Selman. On March 16, 1974, he joined the Lubbock Fire Department. Randy was a second generation Sailor and Fireman. He excelled in the Lubbock Fire Department, retiring as a Lieutenant and Investigator in 2001 after nearly 28 years of service. In 2001 he moved to Wood County where he and Vicky built their dream home. Shortly after moving, he decided he needed a hobby or he was going to drive Vicky crazy, so he joined the Yantis Fire Department Committee and Quitman Volunteer Fire Department. He also volunteered for the Wood County Sheriff's Office and was a bailiff for a short period of time. He was Fire Marshal for 8 years and was the Emergency Management Coordinator. Randy retired from the department in 2015. On Dec. 30, 2013, Randy received a gift he had been waiting 15 months for. He received a heart transplant from Baylor Hospital in Dallas. Randy was very active in the community and was a member of First United Methodist Church in Quitman. Of all his accomplishments, he was most proud of his family and especially his four grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his parents, A.V. and Skeeter Selman. Left to cherish his many memories is his wife, Vicky Selman of Yantis; son, Ricky Selman and wife, Melia of Sherman; daughter, Sheila Silver and husband, Ryan of Valparaiso, Indiana; baby sister, Donna Seward and husband, Chuck of Richmond, VA; his four grandchildren, Ashley and Kyndle Selman of Sherman and Cade and Cole Silver of Valparaiso, Indiana; and a host of many friends. Memorial service for Randy Selman, 70, of Yantis, is scheduled for 1 p.m. Saturday, March 18, 2017, at First United Methodist Church of Quitman with Dr. Dick White, Steve Hailey, Sheila Silver, and Ricky Selman officiating. A private visitation for family and close friends will be held Friday evening, March 17, 2017 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Lowe Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, Randy wished to have donations made to the First United Methodist Church in Quitman. Published in The Lubbock Avalanche-Journal on Mar. 17, 2017
MYATT, Thomas Allen, Sr., 77, son of the late Thomas B. and Lila Mae Mann Myatt passed away Wednesday March 15, 2017. A memorial service will be held 11:00 Saturday, March 18, 2017 in the Chapel of McLaurin Funeral Home with the family receiving friends one hour prior to the service from 10-11:00am. Mr. Myatt was born in Martin, TN and was a US Navy veteran having served as a submariner. A graduate of NC State University, he is survived by his wife of 60 years; Peggy K. Myatt, sons; Thomas A. "Tommy" Myatt, Jr. and his wife Tracy of Clayton, Randy S. Myatt and his wife Sheila of Coats, a daughter; Teresa Myatt Hayes of Clayton, grandchildren; Brandon J. Myatt, Crystal A. Hayes, Nyssa M. High and Ty Alexander Myatt, 7 great grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association , 7272 Greenville Ave. Dallas, TX 75231 or to the American Cancer Society , 1285 Rudy St # 103, Onalaska, WI 54650. Online condolences may be made to the Myatt family at www.mclaurinatpinecrest.com. Arrangements are with McLaurin Funeral Home, Clayton. Published in The News & Observer on Mar. 17, 2017
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