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JUANITA "NITA"
RUBY SKIPPER
 
Juanita "Nita" Ruby Skipper, 97, passed away on September 5, 2007 in Irving.  She was born on July 8, 1910 in Sevierville, TN., to John and Melissa Teague.  She was a longtime resident of Euless where she attended First Baptist Church.  She was a former member of the Eastern Star, Jacksonville Florida Chapter.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Frank J. Skipper.  She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law: Frank and Joan Skipper of Irving, three grandchildren, Frank "Buddy" Skipper, Jr., of Colleyville, David Skipper of Euless, Laura Standlee of Bedford, and three great grandchildren, Kelsey Trevino, Carter Trevino and Stephanie Standlee.  Funeral Services were held on September 10, 2007 at Chapel of Roses Funeral Home.  Interment followed at Blue Bonnett Hills Memorial Park in Colleyville, Tx.

CHARLES DAVID MOORE
 
Charles David Moore, 8 weeks old, passed away on September 6, 2007 in Ft. Worth.  He was born on July 9, 2007, in Waco, TX to Michael and Meridith Moore.  He is survived by his parents, grandmother, Terry Rutschman of Corinth, grandparents, David and Alice Moore of Lewisville, uncles, Lloyd Rutschman, Erby Gamboa, David Rutschman and wife, Tammy, William Rutschman and wife, Sammi, Matthew Moore and wife, Laura.  Funeral services were held on September 8, 2007 at Chapel of Roses Funeral Home.  Larry Eoff officiated.

RUBY BEATRICE BARTHOLD
 
92 years old passed away September 23, 2007.  Services were held Tuesday, September 25, 2007 at Chapel of Roses Funeral Home.  Interment at Valley View Cemetery, Valley View, Tx.

GOLDIE ADA McPHERSON
 
Goldie Ada McPherson 80, passed away September 29, 2007 in San Antonio.  She was born on December 14, 1926 in San Jose , CA to Cornealius and Pearl Purkheiser.  She was a long time resident of Irving until moving to Selma, TX in 1995, and she was a homemaker.  She was preceded in death by husband, G.B. "Mack" McPherson, parents, sisters, Alva Russo, Mary Yandell and Nita Brown and brother, Edward Purkheiser.  She is survived by her children, Gary McPherson and wife Bonnie of Altus, AR, Linda Murden and husband, Butch of Irving, Bobby Braudaway and wife, Patsy of Paris, TX, Ronnie McPherson and wife, Robin of Lynchburg, VA, Linda Perez and husband, John of San Antonio, TX, and Johnny Mack McPherson and wife, Cindi of Wolfe City, TX, 16 grandchildren, 21 great grandchildren and 1 great great grandchild and one sister, Elsie Craig.  Funeral Services were held on October 2, 2007 at Chapel of Roses Funeral Home.  Interment followed at Oak Grove Memorial Gardens. Rev. Jerry Perrill officiated.

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ROBERT J. "BOB" FORD
 
Robert J. "Bob" Ford, 79, passed away on September 29, 2007 in his Irving home.  He was born on March 21, 1928 to Sid and Martha Ford in Blue Mound Community, TX.  Bob grew up in Denton and graduated from Denton High School in 1945.  He attended Texas A&M University until 1948 when he attended OCS as a Radar Maintenance Offiver in the US Air Force.  After being discharged in 1953 he moved his family to New Orleans to work in the shipping yards and oil field as a Radio Active Engineer.  In 1958 he moved to Dallas and worked for Hunt Electronics until 1964.  Bob then worked for Farmers Insurance Company as a Safety Engineer and an agent until he retired in 1990.  He had homes in Irving, and Lake Cypress Springs in Mt. Vernon, TX.  After his retirement Bob and his wife traveled extensively throughout the world.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Son, Robert Ford, Jr., and brother, William Roy Ford.  He is survived by his loving wife of 43 years, Sally Ford of Irving, his children, Jack Ford and wife, Rita of Corpus Christi, Tony Ford of Houston, Mark Ford of Irving, and Candace Ann Bembenek and husband, Earl of Mansfield, 10 grandchildren, 5 great grandchildren, and sister Jean Griess of Irving.  Funeral services were held on October 3, 2007 at Chapel of Roses Funeral Home.  Interment followed at Oak Grove Memorial Gardens.  Bill LaBarr and Don Pellikan will be officiating.

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JOHN FERDINAND CAILLOUX, III
 
On October 4, 2007 John Cailloux entered into eternal rest.  John was born on September 19, 1957, in Norman, OK, as the first child of Greta and john Cailloux, Jr.  He was raised in Tulsa, Oklahoma and eventually settled in the Dallas area.  He graduated from Southwest University with a bachelors degree in Computer Science Management in 1988.  His carer began in computer software sales and advanced into the Information Technology Division.  He was an active member of the Dallas H.O.G. chapter.  He attended the San Francisco Culinary School and published a cookbook in 2005 while battling colon cancer.  Joh leaves behind his wife Janet, daughters Stephanie, Mandy , Amanda and Felicia, parents, John and Greta, sister Suzanne, and her husband Ray Quinton, aunts, Camille Bennitt and Alice Sue Schendel, uncle Travis Schendel, cousins, Cindy and Steven Schendel and Megan Clampett, a multitude of nieces, nephews, loving family memebers and friends.

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SIBYL PANSY FUTCH
 
Sibyl was born on October 23, 1920 in Oswalt, OK., to Steven and Addie Belle Tucker.  Sibyl was a graduate of Southwestern State College and she was an accountant for Zales Corporation for 35 years, retiring in 1983.  She had been a resident of Irving since 1951 where she had been a member of First Baptist Church and a longtime volunteer for BBOMI.  She is survived by her loving husband of 54 years, Walter "Dub" Futch, Nieces, & Newphes, Bill Harris of New Mexico, Bob Bridwell, Judy Griffin, Pam Drew all of California, Bobby Gene Morgan, Sue Ann Davis, Nancy Gunter, Debbie Cain, and Gerald Tucker all of Oklahoma, Steve Tucker, Jan Hall, Barbara Dumont and Tommy Tucker all of Arizona.

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SARA RODRIGUEZ
 
67, passed away on October 6, 2007.  Services were held Monday, October 8, 2007 at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Dallas, TX.  Interment to follow at Oak Grove Memorial Gardens in Irving.

STEVEN JAMES GALLAMORE
 
51, passed away October 10, 2007 at home.  Services were held Thursday, October 11, 2007 at St. Seraphim's Orthodox Cathedral in Dallas, TX.  Interment to follow at Restland Memorial Park in Dallas, TX.

DEBORAH JO WHITWORTH
 
59, passed away October 11, 2007.  Services were held Monday, October 15, 2007 at Chapel of Roses Funeral Home, Irving, TX.  Interment to follow at Oak Grove Memorial Gardends.  Rev. Joshua Price officiated.

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 MORRIS FRANK ALLEN
 
86, passed away on October 15, 2007 in Irving, TX.  He was born on October 28, 1920 in Winnsboro, TX.  Mr. Allen was a veteran of the US Army serving in World War II, had been a resident of Irving since 1951 and was the owner of A Quality Printing since 1961.  He will always be loved and cherished, living in the hearts of his wife, children and grandchildren.  He is preceded in death by his daughter, Lisa Allen Telford.  He is survived by his loving wife of 61 years, Imogene Allen, three sons, Ben Allen of Irving, Gary Allen of Los Angeles, CA., and Randall Allen of Galveston, 7 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren.  Funeral services wer held October 18, 2007 at Chapel of Roses Funeral Home.  Interment followed at  Oak Grove Memorial Gardens.

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ROSITA RENDON
 
58, passed away on Ocotber 22, 2007.  The family will receive friends on Wednesday from 1-8:00pm.  Funeral services will be 10:00am at Chapel of Roses Funeral Home.  Interment at Oak Grove Memorial Gardens.

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