Difference between revisions of "Who's Who at Waco Bible Chapel"

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• Leora Hartman Kelly: "Leora Kelly, 71, of Waco, passed away Friday, June 11, 2009, at Scott and White Hospital in Temple. Memorial service will be 2 p.m. Wednesday, June 17, at the Bellmead Funeral Home Chapel with Richard Plowman officiating.

Leora Alice was born in Arma, Kansas, to the late William O. and Ora V. (Lane) Hartman, the youngest of seven children. She was a homemaker and attended the Waco Bible Chapel. Survivors include her daughters, Kathleen Lanier, of West and Mary Lillard, of Waco; son, John Kelly, of Waco; seven grandchildren; one great-grandchild; sister, Ismay Maples, of Waco; brothers, Wayne Hartman, of Porter, and Kenneth Hartman, of Humble; and several nieces and nephews." (FindaGrave.com)

• Howard A. Kohrmann, Sr., 78, of Waco, TX went to be with the Lord on June 27, 1998. He was a full-time commended worker through Waco Bible Chapel and Colonial Hills Bible Chapel (Houston, TX). He was a chaplain of the North Waco Association at the time of his death. He had also served on the Board of Cedar Hills/Sandy Creek Bible Camp for more than 50 years. Howard and Mollie Marie, his wife of 55 years, were active at Waco Bible Chapel and with gospel literature distribution. Howard had a prison ministry and also enjoyed visitation.

Born in 1919 in Hufsmith, TX, Howard married in 1942. His ministry began in 1948 in his home and that group became Melrose Bible Chapel in Houston. Howard is survived by his wife, two daughters, three sons and sixteen grandchildren." (Uplook 1998-9)

• John E. Lane, 92, of Waco, TX, passed into the presence of the Lord on Tuesday, May 6, 1997. Mr. Lane and his wife, who was called home in 1984, were instrumental in the establishment of Waco Bible Chapel. He was a faithful testimony for 50 years until he drew his last breath. His presence, love and help will be missed." (LOI 1997-9)

• Judy Lane, 76, of Waco, Texas, on December 21, 1984, after a year's illness. She and her husband John were active in the local assembly's Sunday School and in home Bible studies. Her hospitality will be remembered by many of the Lord's people." (LOI 1985-9)
• Henry Carl McKinney, 93, of Waco, passed away Thursday, September 1, 2016. Graveside service will be 12:30 p.m., Sunday, September 4, at White Rock Cemetery in Ross, Texas with Larry King and Jerry King officiating. Visitation will be 11 a.m. to 12 p.m., Sunday, September 4, at Bellmead Funeral Home.
  • Henry was born April 28, 1923 in Riesel, Texas to Jeff Garrett and Bessie Emma (Goodwin) McKinney. He served in the Army Air Force during WWII and retired from Certain Teed after many years of service. He married Ruth Janette Varner on April 2, 1943 and was a charter member of Waco Bible Chapel.
  • Henry was preceded in death by his parents; his wife of 69 years; his sister and brothers, Inez McCoy, Edward, Raymond, Milford, and Charles McKinney; and an infant son, James Glen McKinney.
  • Survivors include his sons, Wayne McKinney and wife, Linda, Terry McKinney, Steve McKinney and wife, Jackie, Tim McKinney and wife, Marilyn, and Steven McKinney and wife, Tina; his sister, Marie Suggs; 9 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; and many nieces and nephews.
  • The family would like to express a special thank you to Terry McKinney for his devotion and loving care of their father. They would also like to thank Bluebonnet Hospice; Integra Care; and nurses, Niki, Sharon and Tina. (Waco Tribune obit 

• Mrs. Evelyn Varner was called home to be with her Lord on June 30, 1998, after a long illness. She was survived by her loving husband, Albert, three daughters, seven grandchildren, and eight great-grandchildren. Evelyn was pointed to Christ by Leonard Lindsted in 1948. Albert and Evelyn have been faithful in the local assembly for more than 40 years." (Uplook 1998-9)

• George Washington Varner III: (5/27/1927 - 10/23/2014)

"George Washington Varner III passed away on Thursday October 23, 2014 in Austin, TX. Graveside services Born on May 27, 1927, in Waco, Texas, our beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend was a decorated veteran of WWII where he proudly served his nation in the U.S. Coast Guard.

Before the war, George attended the Nalley School in Waco where he returned after the war and met and married his sweetheart Evelyn Uptmore in 1947. The Varners primarily raised their three children Greg, Nancy, and Kathy in Waco, TX. A longtime employee of General Motors, George retired in 1987 and was finally able to pursue his academic dream of earning a college degree in Theology from Southeastern Bible College. An avid reader, tinkerer, writer, and builder--George inspired those around him with his wood creations, poetry, and religious writings, and entertained with his kind-hearted wit, talent for whistling, and practical jokes on and off the golf course.

He was an active member of the Waco Bible Chapel, North Richland Hills Bible Chapel, Garland Bible Chapel. and Austin Bible Chapel. George was preceded in death by his son Greg, his parents, his sister Ruth, his brother Earl, brother Albert, and brother Alec. He was survived by his wife of 67 years Evelyn, his daughters and sons-in-law Nancy and Gary Eubanks and Kathy and Louis DeLaunay, eight grandchildren, and seventeen great-grandchildren. "Pappaw" was a true "bel espirit" who made everyone around him feel special with his gentle laughter and easy smile.

We will never know anyone quite like him, and for that we know we were so blessed to share this earth with him. In lieu of flowers, any kind donations can be made in George's name to Sandy Creek Bible Camp at 5051 Prayer Lane, in Washington, Texas." (Bellmead Funeral Home obit)