William Howard Crawford Jr. FORT WORTH--Bill Crawford Jr. passed away Thursday, Sept. 13, 2018. He was 68.

MEMORIAL SERVICE: A celebration of Bill's life will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, Sept. 21, in the sanctuary of University Christian Church, 2720 S. University Drive.

MEMORIALS: In lieu of flowers, consideration of contributions to University Christian Church or UNT Health and Science Center for Alzheimer's Research, in his memory, is suggested.

Born in Fort Worth on Jan. 13, 1950, Bill was the son of William H. "Bill" and Dorothy "Dot" Crawford. He grew up in Oakhurst and graduated from Amon Carter-Riverside High School in 1968. In 1972, he graduated from Texas Christian University where he was a member of Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity. Bill worked at Lockheed Martin in Fort Worth in the material department. He most recently worked for Comfort Keepers Home Care Assistance and volunteered for the Alzheimer's Association and spoke to groups educating people on the disease. He was Mayor Betsy Price's appointee to the Fort Worth retirement fund board. Bill's greatest pride and joy were his sons, William Carter Crawford and Edward Dillon Crawford. He loved celebrating special occasions with his family, golfing with friends, and the arts. He also loved music and sang in the UCC choir for many years. He enjoyed photography, taking pictures of nature, especially sunrises and sunsets. Bill enjoyed his many friends. Bill touched the lives of many, especially the elderly and those with Alzheimer's or dementia. His life made a difference!

SURVIVORS: In addition to his sons, Carter and Dillon, Bill is survived by his sister, Diane Hill and her husband, Leon; nephew, Chris Hill and his wife, Chrissy, and their son, Ford; niece, Kelley Whitten and her husband, Cody, and their children, Hayden, Kamryn, and Weston; and the mother of his sons, Jayne Witt and her husband, Al.

Vincent Pascacio Martinez DALLAS--Vincent Pascacio Martinez, 56, went to be with the Lord on Friday, Sept. 14, 2018.

FUNERAL: 3:30 p.m. Tuesday in Mount Olivet Chapel.

Interment: Mount Olivet Cemetery.

Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at Mount Olivet.

Vincent, a native of Fort Worth, was born Oct. 10, 1961, to Bobbye Jo Coe Martinez and the late Robert Gilbert Martinez Sr. Vincent grew up in Fort Worth and later resided in Dallas. He was an extremely talented entertainer and hairstylist. Vincent traveled throughout the United States and Europe singing for friends, charities, and royalty. Vincent was fiercely loyal and a great friend to many. He always brought the fun into anyone and anything that he touched. His ability to love truly and passionately brought out the best in others and elevated their spirit. Vincent was loved deeply by his friends and family and will be sorely missed.

SURVIVORS: Mother, Bobbye; brothers, Robert Martinez Jr. (Kim), Jeffery Martinez (Amber), Myron Martinez (Silvia); and numerous nieces and nephews.

James A Eudy, 71, passed away Saturday June, 30, 2018.

INTERMENT: DFW National Cemetery, date and time pending.

Celebration of Life: To follow interment, date and time pending Jimmy honorably served his country in Vietnam and returned home to Riverside where he owned Sylvania Bar & Billiards (The Poolhall) for 25+ years before retiring. Sadly, from his time in Vietnam to years of smoking he developed an untreatable cancer. One small blessing for the family has been discovering the enormous impact he had on so many lives. He was preceded in death by his parents Euless (Jake) and Amy (Emma) Eudy

SURVIVORS: Daughter, Tiffany Glover (Mike); 2 granddaughters, Ashley Beeson and Kaylee Manwill (Ken) and 3 great-grandchildren; aunt, Ladene Icenhower; several cousins, nieces and nephews; ex-wife and forever friend Jan Eudy and a number of very dear friends.

James Morrison McVey (Mac) passed away, Aug. 9, 2018 in New Mexico.  He was born in Dallas, Jan. 30, 1933.  Mac was raised in Dallas/Fort Worth. He graduated from Carter-Riverside High School in 1950, from the University of Texas at Austin in 1954, and served in the US Army as a medic during the Korean War. 

An accomplished athlete, Mac played baseball and football in high school and college. After graduating from UT, he also played baseball for the US Army. After his service in the Army, Mac worked in education and eventually moved to a career in residential and commercial construction.  He married Lena Mary Scully in 1954, and they raised five children in Waco. In 1986, he married Beverly Sandel, and they resided together in Austin, Ruidoso, NM, and most recently in Taylor.  Mac and Beverly shared a wonderful life together spending time with their family and friends and traveling throughout the US.

They were both active in their communities, volunteering with For the Love of Christi and Meals on Wheels.  Mac was preceded in death by his parents, Robert E. and Leva C. McVey; his brother Robert E. McVey, Jr.; and his son James M. McVey, Jr.  He is survived by his wife Beverly McVey, sister Judy Wilson, cousin Eddie Dunn, and children Kelle Plummer and husband Mark, Kim Samuels and husband Barry, Jack McVey and wife Susan, Joey McVey and wife Jenni, Sandra Sandel and husband David Baker, Ruth Sandel-Roach and husband Joe, and Rodney Sandel. Mac was also blessed with 15 grandchildren, six great-grandchildren and 16 nieces and nephews.  Mac was loved by many and will be missed by all. Hook ’em Horns Mac. 

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