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Location: Gulfport, MS | Subject: Obit Messenger results for 12/21/08.
- (Victoria Advocate)
THOMSON, Robert M., 88, passed away Thursday, December 18, 2008. He was born July 8, 1920, in Wayne, OK, to the late Ira M. and Sarah Moody Thompson. Robert proudly served his country during WWII in the US Navy with the Submarine Command of the Pacific Fleet. He was also a retired teamster for over 30 years. He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Anna Belle Shutt Thompson of the home; daughter, Jewel Black and husband Randy of Victoria; brothers, Lyndall Thompson and wife Frankie of Grandbury, Johnnie Thompson and wife Joy of Mansfield, Lonnie Thompson and wife Beverly of Burleson; many devoted nieces and nephews; and grandchildren, Kayla Ann and Robert Cody who were the light of their "Pa's" life, and James E. Black of Springfield, Mo. He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Eugene "Buck" Thompson, Bussie Thompson, Ira M. Thompson Jr.; and sisters, Imogene Pack and Edra Faye Bostick. The family would life to thank the staff at Twin Pines Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Hospice of South Texas and Health Force Home Health for their years of wonderful care during Robert's long illness. Visitation will be Monday, Dec. 22, from 7-9 p.m. at Laurel Land Funeral Home in Fort Worth. Graveside service will be Tuesday, Dec. 23, at 10:30 a.m. at Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery.
- (The Sun Herald)
HARRELL, James Scott, 42, of Gautier, MS died at home on Thursday, December 18, 2008. Mr. Harrell was a longtime resident of the gulf coast. He graduated from St. Martin High School. He attended Mississippi State University, served in the Army National Guard, and attended Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College. He then enlisted in the United States Navy as a Submariner where he served in Groton, CT, Vallejo, CA, and Washington State. He is preceded in death by his mother, Claudia Harrell and his father-in-law, D.W. Burkes. He is survived by his wife Rebecca Burkes-Harrell; his father, Jimmy M. Harrell; sister, Lorna Hanson; two step-sons, Derek and Dane Moreton, and two grandchildren, Jackson and Anders Moreton. Memorial services will be held at a later date. Bradford O'Keefe Funeral Home in Ocean Springs, MS is in charge of arrangements. View and sign register book at www.bradfordokeefe.com.
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Obit Messenger results for 12/21/08.
