Kenneth Dean Kiesling, Sr., passed from this life on Sunday, July 8, 2018. Having trusted in Jesus Christ for his salvation from a young age, he now dwells in the eternal presence of Almighty God. While we miss him so, we are delighted to know he is free of his suffering and is with the Lord.

Ken was born October 6, 1937, to “Pete” and Ruby Kiesling in the hamlet of Oklaunion, Texas. He grew up in the hardscrabble of the West Texas plains, steeled by hot winds, expansive skies and wide-open spaces. It was here he learned to hunt, fish, work, build, tinker, create, and fix.   At 16, the family moved to Fort Worth, where he met his future wife – Carolyn Cole – at Carter-Riverside High School. Upon graduating, he joined the NROTC and enrolled at the University of Texas at Austin. He eventually earned a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering and wedded Carolyn in 1959. 

After college, a job with Westinghouse took them to Laurel, Maryland, where Ken began his lifelong vocation as a radar systems engineer. However, Texas called him and Carolyn back home and he went to work at Texas Instruments. Here, he spent the balance of his career advancing avionics radar systems in support of our military’s defenses into, through and beyond the Cold War, quietly doing more than his fair share to keep our nation and way of life safe. A patriot “par excellence,” he often toiled long hours and days in total obscurity, taking his role as a defender of freedom and liberty more seriously and with more integrity than most could imagine.  Along the way, he and Carolyn would bring two sons, Kenneth Dean Kiesling, Jr. (“Dean”), and Andrew Jonathan Kiesling (“Drew”) into the world.

Ken was a dutiful father and dependable provider, modeling an admirable work ethic for his boys.  Upon retirement in 1996, he returned to his childhood passions of fishing, hunting, woodworking and all-around tinkering. But mostly, he enjoyed his grandkids, each of which delighted his heart. He was a co-conspirator of mischief, much to the chagrin of their mother and grandmother. Ken blossomed during these “grandkid years” as the Lord used them to soften and grow his heart.  Ken was a longtime member of First Baptist Church Richardson. There, he made trusted friends, some of whom he labored alongside during annual missions trips to the Rio Grande Valley before his health gave way. His decades-long friendships, forged over four decades, would see him through to the end.  While far from perfect, his wake was large and his draw deep. He was honest, principled and full of integrity. A man of few words, he loved more by doing than he ever did by telling. 

James "Jim" E. Hunt FORT WORTH--James "Jim" Hunt, a lifelong resident of Fort Worth, died Monday afternoon, July 23, 2018, at his home surrounded by his family.

CELEBRATION OF LIFE: 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 12, 2018, Westview Room at Colonial Country Club.

MEMORIALS: In lieu of flowers, family requests donations be made to Association of Professional Tour Caddies, 4000 West 114th, Suite 140, Leawood KS 66211.

Jimmy was born April 17, 1928, to Elmer Morton Hunt and Mary Ella Lancaster Hunt. He was a four-year letterman at Carter-Riverside High School continuing to Texas Christian University where he lettered three years under Dutch Meyer. He was truly a unique one of a kind. He gave everything he had in whatever he did, a true competitor. Jim joined Colonial Country Club in 1968 and became part of the tournament committee overseeing the tournament caddies. He was inducted into the Pride of the Plaid in 1999. In 2015 he was named PGA Volunteer of the Year. He and Linda traveled around the world with their friends playing golf. On May 2, 2009, he recorded a hole in one on #13 at CCC. He loved his family and his friends. Other positions were Texas Golden Gloves director, chairman of the FW Airshow, director of the FW Air Power Council, U.S. Navy Reserves.

Jim was preceded in death by his parents; his sister, Doris Hunt Culver; as well as his beloved wife, Linda.

SURVIVORS: Jim is survived by his daughters, Shelly Hunt-Blain, Holly Hunt-Robertson (husband, David), Keith Covert (wife, Debra) and Carter Hunt; grandchildren, David Cole (wife, Laura), Hunter Blain (wife, Amanda), Trey Benton, Blake Benton (wife, Laura), Drew Blain, James Cole Newell and Ashlynne Pinner; great-grandchildren, Landon James Newell, Kacey Adam Harmon, Zion Benton and Noah James Cole.

Charles Fred Polser NEW BRAUNFELS -- Charles Fred Polser, 76, passed away Thursday, July 19, 2018.

SERVICE: No service will be held.

MEMORIALS: Any memorials should be made to the Alzheimer's Foundation of America.

Fred was born to Bea and Buck Polser on Dec. 22, 1941, in McKinney, Texas. He grew up in the Riverside area of Fort Worth where he attended and graduated from Carter-Riverside High School in 1960. During his senior year, Fred was named Little All American and invited to play in the Texas North-South football game. He then attended the University of Houston and East Texas State University in Commerce, Texas, where he was drafted to the San Francisco 49ers during his junior year. He also played semi-pro football with the Fort Worth Braves for several years. Later in his life he retired to New Braunfels, Texas, where he lived until his death.

Fred was preceded in death by his parents; his sister, Rita Winters; and his beloved twin, Ted Polser.

SURVIVORS: He is survived by his children, Leigh Ann Polser of Kerrville, Texas, and Jason Polser of Canyon Lake, Texas.

Michel Grant Atnip Sr., 70 of Kingwood, Texas went to be with the Lord on Sunday, July 8, 2018. Born on July 8, 1948 in Fort Worth, Texas he was the only child of Reuben Roy and Elsie Jean Atnip.

Michael graduated from Carter Riverside High School in Fort Worth and served in the US Air Force Reserves during the Vietnam War. He earned his Bachelor of Arts from The University of Texas and his Master of Business Administration from Baylor University. After graduation, he began his career in insurance and rose to the level of Executive Vice President of American General. His career took him from Fort Worth to Waco, Houston, and Newburgh, Indiana.

Michael married Betty Ann Atnip on February 17, 1973 at Bruton Road Baptist Church in Dallas, Texas. They had two children: Michael Grant Atnip Jr. and Melanie Dawn Wright.

Michael was very involved in his community. He was an active member at Deerwood Country Club where he often played with his friends on his favorite course. Michael had a great love for playing golf, even beating the Pro in his group at the Houston Pro-Am.

Michael cherished life, his marriage of 45 years, his children, and his grandchildren Riley Grant Atnip and Kelsie Jean Wright. In his spare time, he loved to play golf, watch The University of Texas sports, root for the Dallas Cowboys, and listen to 50’s music. He will be remembered for being compassionate, fun-loving, friendly, a prankster, and for his dependability.

A visitation will be held on Friday, July 13, 2018 from 5:00pm to 8:00pm at Darst Funeral Home in Kingwood, Texas. A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, July 14, 2018 at 10:30am at Darst Funeral Home. Pastor Phil Meadows will be presiding over services.

Howard H. Brown