Johnny Blocker
1937-2017
Johnny Dale Blocker, 79, of Snyder, died Friday, April 14, 2017.
He was a simple man and requested no service. The family will celebrate his life with a private ceremony. He just wanted everyone to know he has gone fishing. Arrangements were under the direction of Miller Family Funeral Home.
Mr. Blocker was born on Sept, 30, 1937 in Keller to R.L. and Roxie Gum. He was a retired electrician and loved working with wood and building furniture and cabinets. His favorite pastime was fishing and seeing his friends at the coffee shop. Even at the end of his time, he still showed his sense of humor.
He was preceded in death by his parents, one brother and two sisters.
Survivors include two sons, Richard Blocker and his wife, Terri, of Snyder and Carl Durrett of Colorado City; five daughters, Linda Madrid and her husband, Ernesto, of Albuquerque, N.M., Deborah Dukes and her husband, Michael, of Arlington, Tenn., Sherry Burnett and her husband, Tony, of Malvern, Ark., Luanna “Shuggies” Truitt and her husband, Rick, of Silver City, N.M. and Carla Durrett of Parsons, Kan.; two brothers, Jimmy Ray Blocker and Donnie Gene Blocker; and numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
Online condolences may be posted at www.millerfamilyfuneralhome.com.
Steven Botts
1947-2017
Steven Ray Botts, 70, of Snyder, died Friday, April 14, 2017 in Snyder.
Graveside service for Mr. Botts will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday at Snyder Cemetery. The service will be under the direction of Bell-Cypert-Seale Funeral Home.
Visitation will be held from 6-7 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.
Born on Feb. 13, 1947 in Seagraves to Clarence and Lucille (Dumas) Botts, he married Judy Graham on May 1, 2009 in Snyder.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Survivors include his wife, Judy (Graham) Botts of Snyder; three daughters, Gennifer Helus of Atlanta, Ga., Martha May of Henderson and Christy Pegus of Jacksonville; two sons, Steven Wright and Ray Wright, both of Snyder; 10 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.
Online condolences may be posted at www.bellcypertseale.com.
Gayle Nail
1936-2017
This is the story of Gayle Franklin Nail. Gayle was a wonderful man that was loved, is missed, and will always be cherished. He was called Granddad by his grandchildren, Dad to his son, Daddy to his daughter and Baby to his wife. He was an amazing husband, father, and grandfather.
Gayle’s story started on December 20, 1936, the oldest child to Virgil and Ouida Nail. Gayle was born in Snyder, Texas. He grew up out on a farm in Dunn. He went to school in Snyder and made many lifelong friends in the community. He worked hard as a young man. He owned the Lodge at Lake Thomas, and later he worked for National Oil Well, and eventually became owner of Nail Automation. He had many years as a well-respected and successful business owner in the oil patch.
While being a dedicated, hardworking man, he also built a family. Gayle met his wife Dianne in 1985. They began a long courtship, marrying May 22, 1998, in Las Vegas, Nevada. They had a wonderful relationship, full of warmth, love and friendship. They shared many great times as a couple and as a family with their daughter. There were many great memories made, whether it was just at home or on one of the many special trips he took with his family; he made life special. He loved to travel and enjoy new things. He made life an adventure.
Loved ones who preceded him in death are his father Virgil Nail, his mother Ouida Swan Nail, and brother Mike Nail. Loved ones that will miss Gayle until they meet again are his wife Dianne Nail; his son and daughter-in-law Jack and Brandy Nail; his daughter and son-in-law Danielle and Ray McCulloch; and his grandchildren Zachary Digby, Jordy Hildreth Mason and Macy McCulloch. He will also be missed by many special friends.
And so the story goes on until we see him in Heaven. We Love you Gayle.
Join us in the celebration of Gayle’s life Saturday, April 15, 2017, at 2 p.m., in the sanctuary of 37th Street Church of Christ, Snyder, Texas.