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2012 Obituaries

Elmo "Garland" Meredith Jr.

K5VY

June 27, 1936 – April 22, 2012

Elmo "Garland" Meredith, Jr. passed away Sunday, April 22, 2012. A Memorial Service will be held at his residence at 1 p.m. Saturday, May 12, 2012.

"Garland" was an avid Ham Radio Operator; a Free Mason and belonged to Masonic Lodge, Bryan, TX. He graduated with an Electrical Engineering degree from Pierce College, Woodland Hills, CA. He was preceded in death by Garland Meredith, Sr.; Marguerite (Howard) Meredith, son, Robbie Meredith; and two wives, Delores Meredith and Norma Jean Meredith.

Survivors include his wife, Dianne M. Meredith of Bryan, TX; two sons, Kenneth W. Meredith of San Jacinto, CA; Michael H. Meredith of Kingsman, AZ, and one brother, Don H Meredith of Duffield, Alberta, CN, three grandchildren, Shannon Meredith of Las Vegas, NV, Colton and Sofia Meredithof Kingsman, AZ.

The family would like to express thanks to Compassion Care Hospice and Rhonda Sharp (Chaplain) for their great care and to the Ham Radio Club for their love and support.

In lieu of flowers; the family requests donations be made to Memorial Funeral Home, Hearne, TX.

Published in The Bryan-College Station Eagle from May 11 to May 12, 2012

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Houston Guyse KA5RRL

July 13, 1937 – February 15, 2012

A graveside service for Mr. Houston Guyse, 74, of Lewisville, Texas will be held on Saturday, February 18, 2012, at 4:00 PM at Shadowlawn Cemetery in Malvern, Arkansas.

Mr. Guyse was born on July 13, 1937, in St. Louis, Missouri to the late Houston and Mabel Guyse. He passed away on Wednesday, February 15, 2012, in Grapevine, Texas.

Houston grew up in Texarkana, Texas. He graduated from Texas High School in 1956 and went on to graduate in June 1959 from the Dallas Institute for Mortuary Science. He was the owner of H&S Overland Transport service and was a retired funeral director from Arkansas and Texas.

He married Sandra Carrington on March 12, 1993, and she survives him. Houston was a HAM Radio Operator (KA5RRL), watching the Arkansas Razorbacks, crossword puzzles and spending time with his family. Houston is survived by his wife, Sandra Guyse of Lewisville; daughters, Victoria Burris of Jonesboro, Arkansas, Debbie Boyett and husband, Joe of Union Valley, Texas, and Kim Cates and husband, Eddie of Longview, Texas; two sons, Vance Guyse and wife, Gayla of Coppell, Texas and Londale Guyse of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; four step-sons, Todd Parks and wife, Lisa of Rhome,Texas, William Parks and wife, Dawn of Bartonville, Illinois, Timothy Parks and wife, Dolly Lynn of Lewisville and Chad Parks of East Peoria, Illinois; nineteen grandchildren and fourteen great-grandchildren; as well as numerous other extended family and good friends.

He was preceded in death by her parents, Houston and Mabel Guyse.

Pallbearers Red Hughes, Jimmy Hughes, Matt Cates, Corey Cates, Christopher Aycock, and Dale Massey. There are two visitations scheduled for Mr. Guyse. The first visitation will be held on Friday, February 17, 2012, from 6-8 PM at Dalton and Sons Funeral Home in Lewisville, Texas. The second visitation will be held on Saturday, February 18, 2012, from 1-3 PM at J.A. Funk Funeral Home in Malvern, Arkansas.

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Dalton & Son Funeral Home

1550 North Stemmons Freeway

Lewisville, TX 75067

972.436.6511

An on the air memorial was given by Net Chaplain, Ray N5NAV, for Houston. Listen here.

Alvin Earl DeVane WB5HZQ

November 2, 1923 - January 1, 2012

Alvin Earl DeVane was born in Elba, Alabama on November 2, 1923 and passed away peacefully on January 1, 2012. He enlisted in the Army Air Corps in 1943 and served as a radio operator on a C-47 in the Pacific Theatre. Sgt. DeVane was assigned to the 318th Troop Carrier Squadron (Commando), 3rd Air Commando Group. He met his future wife and found a new home in Austin, Texas while stationed at Bergstrom AFB. His 26-year career with the Austin Police Department began in 1957 where he enjoyed serving the city's constituents, finally retiring as the Lieutenant of the traffic division. One of his favorite duties was coordinating security and escorts for visiting dignitaries. He loved interacting with the public while working traffic at festivals, parades and Longhorn football games. There was a special place in his heart for Vincent R. DiNino's University of Texas Longhorn Band. Lt. DeVane spent his career ensuring the citizens and streets of his beloved Austin were safe and was overwhelmed when Alvin DeVane Blvd was named in his honor, stating "There will always be a part of me in Austin, Texas." Alvin enjoyed his leisure time traveling, singing & listening to Barbershop music, watching the Longhorns, operating his ham radios and spending time with his family and many friends.

He was preceded in death by Toni DeVane, his wife of 67 years. He is survived by four children, seven grandchildren, and their spouses: Alvin & Candace DeVane, Teresa & Curtis Crail, Lisa & Mark Fisch and John & Kimberly DeVane. Bradley & Paige Crail, Thomas Crail, Jaycie DeVane, Alyssa DeVane, Gracie DeVane, Suzanne DeVane and Jonathan DeVane.

Visitation will be at 6:30 p.m. with a Rosary service beginning at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, January 4th at Weed-Corley-Fish Funeral Home. Funeral Mass will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, January 5, 2012 at St. Louis Catholic Church followed by burial at Oakwood Cemetery. Obituary and memorial guestbook available online at http://wcfish.tributes.com/show/Alvin-DeVane-93048522.