Athens —
Ray Dean Sell, known to many as “Pete” or “Big Ray,” 54, was born Jan. 11, 1958 to the late Alton and Betty Sell in Gatesville. On Dec. 3, 2012, Ray went home to join his Lord and Savior.
Graveside services were held Dec. 5, 2012 in Bullard at Bullard Memorial Cemetery (Boren-Connor Funeral Home).
Ray and his family moved to Athens in 1985, which he remained for several years. The oilfield is where he loved to be when it was good, and in steel construction when it wasn’t.
Of course, he loved getting his hands dirty, and skinning his knuckles beneath the hood of a car just as much.
Several summers, he helped coach Little League baseball teams.
People knew him as always smiling and always ready to lend a helping hand. His greatest love, however, belonged to his sons Ray, Jr. and Matthew.
Ray is survived by his wife of one year, Stephanie; son Ray Dean Sell, Jr. and wife Melinda of Athens, son Matthew Allen Sell, and wife Chelsey of Nederland; seven grandsons; one granddaughter; and his twin sister, Chessie Faye.
“Therefore you now have sorrow; but I will see you again, and your heart will rejoice, and your joy no one will take from you.”
John 16:22
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Ray Dean Sell
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James Frank Edwards
LaRue – Funeral services for James F. Edwards, 83, of LaRue are scheduled for 10 a.m., Friday, June 21, 2013 at the Hannigan Smith Funeral Home Chapel in Athens with the Rev. Robbie Caldwell officiating. Burial will follow at Oaklawn Memorial Park in Athens.
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Johnny Ray Knott
Athens – Graveside services for Johnny Ray Knott, 75, of Athens are scheduled for 2 p.m., Wednesday, June 19, 2013 at Oaklawn Memorial Park in Athens with the Rev. R.G. “Skip” Ericson officiating.
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Johnny Ray Knott
Athens – Graveside services for Johnny Ray Knott, 75, of Athens are scheduled for 2 p.m., Wednesday, June 19, 2013 at Oaklawn Memorial Park in Athens with the Rev. R.G. “Skip” Ericson officiating.
Mr. Knott passed away on Friday, June 14, 2013 in Athens after a long illness. -
John Baker
ATHENS-Services for John Baker, 32, Athens, are scheduled for 10 a.m., Tuesday, June 18, 2013 in Carroll-Lehr Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Gene Bishop officiating.
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Dorothy Jean Speak
Dorothy Jean Speak, 75, went to be with the Lord on the morning of June 12, 2013. She died peacefully at her home in Kerens with family present.
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Wayne Edward Cook
Brownsboro- Memorial services for Wayne Edward Cook, 54 of Brownsboro, are scheduled for Tuesday, June 18, 2013 at 2 p.m. at Rockhill Baptist Church, Brownsboro, with the Rev. Robert Welch officiating.
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Earnie ‘Hoot’ Berry
Athens – Funeral services for Earnie "Hoot" Berry, 79, of Athens, are scheduled for 10 a.m., Saturday, June 15, 2013 at Lake Athens Baptist Church with the Rev. Mike Curry and the Rev. Bob Reid officiating. Burial will follow in Oaklawn Memorial Park under the direction of Hannigan Smith Funeral Home.
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Donald Nelson Jordan
Donald Nelson Jordan, 75, following a short illness, passed away on Sunday, June 9, 2013 in San Antonio. He was born in Mabank on Oct. 22, 1937 to parents Roland and Beulah Jordan.
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Tammy Suzette Smith Gonzales
Athens – Funeral Services for Tammy Suzette Smith Gonzales, 41, of Eustace are scheduled for 2 p.m., Saturday, June 15, 2013 at Bois D’ Arc Baptist Church in Palestine, with the Rev. Mike Drinkard officiating.
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Earnie “Hoot” Berry
Athens – Funeral services for Earnie "Hoot" Berry, 79, of Athens, are scheduled for 10 a.m., Saturday at Lake Athens Baptist Church with the Rev. Mike Curry and the Rev. Bob Reid officiating. Burial will follow in Oaklawn Memorial Park under the direction of Hannigan Smith Funeral Home.
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