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▰ Ruby J (Choat) Yows

Died April 12, … More Information
Ruby J (Choat) Yows, age 91 of Gatesville, Texas, left us to live with the Father in her new eternal home April 12, 2005.
Obituary published: April 13, 2005 in "Gatesville Messenger"

▰ Roger P Yows

Died July 05, … More Information
Roger P Yows, of Clifton, Texas, left us to live with the Father in his new eternal home July 5, 1998. Roger was 61.
Obituary published: July 06, 1998 in "Waco Tribune Herald"

▰ Robert O Yown

Died May 22, … More Information
Robert O Yown, age 77 of Texas, born in Cross City, Florida, entered into eternal rest May 22, 2012.
Obituary published: May 23, 2012 in "Abilene R-N"

▰ Ruth Ivy Yowman

Died September 21, … More Information
Ruth Ivy Yowman went into the presence of the Lord on September 21, 2004 in Port Arthur, Texas.
Obituary published: September 22, 2004 in "Beaumont Enterprise"

▰ William H Yowell

Died February 06, … More Information
William H Yowell, born March 13, 1928 entered the Kingdom of Heaven February 6, 2017 in Killeen, Texas. William was 88. Tags: #Corps #Cadets #Texas #Baylor #Killeen #Central #Waco #Bellmead #High #University #School #Jurist #Degree #Jonnie #Smajstrla #Debbie #Farley #Bill #Sherrie #Anderson #Austin #Matthew #Sarah #Addison #Aubree #Walter #Yowell #Annie #Moore #Orville #Alton #Commander #Post #Association #Greater #Chamber #Commerce #Roping #Arena #Board #Regents #Force #Hood #Former #State #Bell #Expo #Exposition #Facility #Water #Improvement #Housing #Committee #Gross- #Lumber #Walker #Houston #Santa #Industries #Vice- #Walker- #First #Bank #Citizens #Heights #Polled #Hereford #National #American #Year #Agriculture #Agents #Excellence #Grazing #Section #Society #Range #Catholic #President #Fund #Lumen #Boys #Road #Free #Metroplex #Clinic #Award #Exchange #Golden #Effect #Next
Obituary: William H. (Bill) Yowell drove into Killeen in late May, 1951. All the assets he had were his experience in the Corps of Cadets
at Texas A&M, his stint in the U.S. Army, a law degree from Baylor University, a new wife, a new car with a $2,000 note and a
lot of enthusiasm.
Since then, he has usually been involved in every community effort to make something good and positive happen in Killeen
and Central Texas.
Bill was born 13, 1928 in Waco, Texas, and raised in the rural community of Elk, Texas, just east of Bellmead. He
attended a two room schoolhouse in Elk until high school. Bill graduated from LaVega High School in Bellmead in 1945.
Yowell attended two of Texas' flagship institutions- in this case, Texas A&M University (1945/46) and Baylor University. Bill
left Texas A&M for military service and served in the U.S. Army from 1946-48. He then returned home and graduated from
Baylor University Law School with a Jurist Doctor Degree in 1951.
Bill married lifelong neighbor and classmate Jonnie Lou Smajstrla on May 6, 1951. He is survived by his wife Jonnie Lou,
daughters Debbie Yowell Farley & husband Bill of Killeen and Sherrie Yowell Anderson of Austin, grandson Matthew Yowell
& wife Sarah of Killeen, and great-granddaugters Addison & Aubree Yowell.
Yowell was preceeded in death by his father, Walter Harper Yowell, mother Annie Lucille Moore Yowell, brother Orville
Patrick "Pat" Yowell, and infant brother, Alton Yowell.
As a young Killeen businessman, Bill was immediately drafted into community service that included city councilman
(1956-58), Commander of VFW Post 9192, founding president of Central Texas builders Association (1961), president of
the Greater Killeen Chamber of Commerce (1973), and as the president of the Killeen Riding and Roping Club, he was
instrumental in building the present Killeen Rodeo Arena.
He also served as member and treasurer of the Board of Regents of the University of Central Texas. He served on the Central
Texas University Task Force, the group which was instrumental in attracting a state university to the area, and served as
president of the Killeen/Fort Hood Area Former Student Association of Texas A&M University.
A lifetime member of the State Bar of Texas, he served as a director and as chairman of the legislative committee of the
Lumberman's Association of Texas. While Yowell never officially practiced law, his experience in legal matters was often
sought out and highly valued.
Bill was one of the Bell civic leaders who worked to gain county approval to build the Expo . He served as
president of the Bell Exposition board of directors (1994-2005) and the board room at the Expo was
dedicated to Bill upon his retirement from the board in 2006. Just last week, Bill participated in the groundbreaking for the new
Equestrian Facility.
He was president of the Bell Water Control and Improvement District #1 (1975-2006) and a director of both the Central
Texas Housing Finance Committee and the Bell Housing Finance Committee.
Bill operated Gross-Yowell Lumber Co., the family building materials business, in Killeen from 1951 to 1979, at which time
the business was acquired by WalkerKurth Lumber Co. of Houston, a subsidiary of Santa Fe Industries. He continued to
operate the Killeen location and served as Vice-President, Texas Division, of Walker-Kurth Lumber Co. from 1979 to 1986.
Since 1986, he has been involved in banking, real estate and ranching.
Yowell's first involvement in banking was serving as a director of the First National Bank of Killeen and Citizens National
Bank. He acquired the Heights State Bank in 1991 and served as chairman of the board of directors until its sale in 2003.
Bill has spent a lifetime in ranching, specifically concentrating on purebred Polled Herefords since 1968. He has raised
registered Polled Hereford cattle on Yowell Ranch, south of Killeen , since 1972 . In his role as rancher, he served as president
of the Texas Polled Hereford Association, a director of the National Cattleman's Association and was elected chairman of the
board of the American Polled Hereford Association (1986-1990). He received the Man of the Year in Agriculture award
presented by the Texas Extension Agents Association in 1991 and the Excellence in Grazing Management award from the
Texas Section of the Society for Range Management in 1992. Although he dispersed his herd in 2006, Bill continued to be a
friend to Polled Herefords and a familiar face at shows and sales.
Bill was one of the original founding families at St. Joseph Catholic Church, serving as President of the parish council for
many years. He was also chairman of the Fund Raising committee in 1959 which built the present church and chairman of the
Planning Committee which made major renovations to the church in 1984-88. In 2009, he was awarded the Lumen Gentium
service award by the Catholic Diocese of Austin. Most recently, Bill was a major benefactor for St. Joseph's new parish activity
center.
The Yowell family has made other major contributions to our community, including the conference room at the Boys Club
Trimmier Road and an exam room at the Greater Killeen Free Clinic. Bill also funded a birthing room at the Metroplex
Women's Clinic, as well as serving as honorary co-chair of the fundraising committee of that project.
He was honored with the Roy J. Smith Award in 1998, recognizing his leadership efforts, and the Exchange Club's Golden
Deeds award in 2011.
Widely known as "Mr. Bill", he is noted for his sense of humor and his talent at negotiation. He practiced win-win before it
was popular. His leadership abilities and advice are widely respected and solicited. A friend and encourager to everyone who
knows him, Bill is someone who is just as proud of a friend's accomplishments as his own.
If success is measured by whether you left the world a little better than you found it, then Bill Yowell is most certainly a
successful man who has contributed time, continued...

▰ William H Yowell

Died February 06, … More Information
William H Yowell, born March 13, 1928 passed from this life on February 6, 2017 in Killeen, Texas. William was 88.
Family members and close friends: , Brian, Carey, Eric And Trent Pribil, Terry Hargis, Walt Farley, Marj Banaugh Witherspoon, Alice Wilson, Parker Boyd, Nancy Whitis, Wendy And Michael Herzke

▰ Victoria C (Vavra) Yowell

Died July 04, … More Information
Victoria C (Vavra) Yowell, of Ennis, Texas, ascended to heaven into the loving arms of all whom have gone before she July 4, 2002. Victoria was 83.
Obituary published: July 05, 2002 in "EnnisDailyNews"

▰ Victoria C (Vavra) Yowell

Died July 01, … More Information
Victoria C (Vavra) Yowell, age 83 of Ennis, Texas, entered into eternal rest July 1, 2002.
Obituary published: July 02, 2002 in "EnnisDailyNews"

▰ Thaddeus Leroy Yowell

Died April 19, … More Information
Thaddeus Leroy Yowell, of Texas, born in Charlottesville, Virginia, went into the presence of the Lord on April 19, 2001. Thaddeus was 78.
Obituary published: April 20, 2001 in "Lampasas Dispatch"

▰ Syble (Metts) Yowell

Died September 04, … More Information
Syble (Metts) Yowell, of Texas, born in Vivian, Louisiana, entered Heaven's gates on September 4, 2012. Syble was 88.
Obituary published: September 05, 2012 in "Tyler M-T"

▰ Syble Metts Yowell

Died September 04, … More Information
Syble Metts Yowell, born July 1, 1924 went to be with her Lord and Savior September 4, 2012 in Tyler, Texas. Syble was 88.
Family members and close friends: , Betty Morris Paul, Tim And Angie Kelley, Sandy Wood, Tabitha Chamblee, Abbie Paul, Lloyd James Funeral Home

▰ Rose Yowell

Died June 07, … More Information
Rose Yowell, born May 25, 1923 was anxious to meet her Maker and Master June 7, 2014 in Longview, Texas. Rose was 91.

▰ Robert E Yowell

Died October 30, … More Information
Robert E Yowell died unexpectedly on October 30, 2002 at the age of 86 in Tom Bean, Texas.
Obituary published: October 31, 2002 in "ShermanHD"

▰ Ray Morgan Yowell

Died March 12, … More Information
Ray Morgan Yowell, born November 28, 1940 went to be with the Lord on March 12, 2015 in Alba, Texas. Ray was 74. Tags: #Thelma #Yowell #Plainview #Texas #Christian #Heights #Church #School #Hamby #Peerless #Dill #Alba #Lake #Moses #Norman #Randy #Jerry #Lori #Anthony #Tyler #Mark #Wichita #Lisa #Lawrence #Richardson #Bookout #Highland #Kenn #Atlanta #Georgia #Amber #Zack #Ashley #Layton #Grayson #Layne #Cade #Shelby #Morgan #Barrett #Erin #First #Lemons #Kress #Alzheimers #Louis #Peaches #Heart
Obituary: Ray Morgan Yowell, 74, passed away , 12, 2015 at the Louis and Peaches Owen Heart Hospital in Tyler, Texas. Ray was born on 28, 1940, son of Moses A. Yowell and Thelma Looney Yowell of Plainview, Texas. He became a Christian at a young age and was a member of Heights Baptist Church Plainview. He graduated from Plainview High School in 1959 and had a career in agricultural sales first at the Hamby for 20 years and then at Peerless Pump for 20 years. Ray lived in Plainview for most of his adult life and raised his family there. He later married Sue Dill and moved to Alba, Texas to retire on Lake Fork. He enjoyed time on the water throughout his life, both fishing and boating, and also took pleasure in gardening and working around the house in his retirement. Everyone who knew Ray knew he had a great sense of humor; he loved to tease and pull pranks. He was preceded in death by both of his parents, brothers Moses Jr., Norman, Randy, and Jerry. He leaves loving memories for his wife Sue Yowell, of the home, daughter Lori Sisemore and her husband Anthony of Tyler, son Mark Yowell and his wife Amy of Wichita Falls, daughter Lisa Yowell and her fiancé Lawrence Vega of Richardson, stepdaughter Kim Bookout and her husband Tim of Highland Village, and stepson Kenn Dill of Atlanta, Georgia. His greatest joy was in spending time with his grandchildren Amber Cummings and husband Zack, Ashley Sisemore, Layton Sisemore, Grayson Yowell, Layne Yowell, Cade Yowell, Shelby Bookout, Morgan Bookout, Barrett Bookout, and Erin Bookout. A memorial service was held on , 15th at 5:00 p.m. at the First Baptist Church of Alba. Family visitation will be at Lemons in Plainview , 19th, from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. Graveside services will be held at Kress in Kress, TX , 20th, at 11:00 a.m. Memorial contributions may be made to the Kress , or to honor the memory of his mother Thelma Yowell, the Alzheimers Association. The family wishes to extend their heartfelt thanks to the doctors and staff of the Louis and Peaches Owen Heart Hospital in Tyler for their compassionate care during his final days.

▰ Patsy Ruth (Sterling) Yowell

Died January 19, … More Information
Patsy Ruth (Sterling) Yowell, age 75 of Texas, born in Idabel, Oklahoma, went to be with her Lord and Savior January 19, 2013.
Obituary published: January 20, 2013 in "Lubbock A-J"

▰ Patricia Ann Yowell

Died November 14, … More Information
Patricia Ann Yowell, of Amarillo, Texas, joined the Lord November 14, 1997. Patricia was 63.
Obituary published: November 15, 1997 in "Amarillo G-N"

▰ Olean "Janie" (White) Yowell

Died November 13, … More Information
Olean "Janie" (White) Yowell, age 82 of Tyler, Texas, departed this life Sunday November 13, 2002.
Obituary published: November 14, 2002 in "Winnsboro N"

▰ Ms Dorothy Yowell

Died January 01, … More Information

▰ Mrs Betty Sue Sams Yowell

Died August 08, … More Information
Mrs Betty Sue Sams Yowell, born January 17, 1936 went into the presence of the Lord on August 8, 2016 in Alba, Texas. Mrs was 80.

▰ Michael "Mike" Lewis Yowell

Died December 17, … More Information
Michael "Mike" Lewis Yowell, born July 14, 1949 passed away peacefully December 17, 2020 in Houston, Texas. Michael was 71.
Family members and close friends: , Patricia Yowell, Pj Yowell, Paula Moreau

▰ Mary Ruth "Nanaw" (Dickerman) Yowell

Died August 06, … More Information
Mary Ruth "Nanaw" (Dickerman) Yowell, of Ft Worth, Texas, went to be with her Lord and Savior August 6, 2003. Mary was 89.
Obituary published: August 07, 2003 in "Fort Worth S-T"

▰ Martha Jo (Weir) Yowell

Died August 15, … More Information
Martha Jo (Weir) Yowell, age 60 of Denison, Texas, died on August 15, 1996.
Obituary published: August 16, 1996 in "Fort Worth S-T"

▰ Martha (Kauffman) Yowell

Died March 02, … More Information
On March 2, 2002, Martha (Kauffman) Yowell, 88, of Texas left us to live with the Father in her new eternal home.
Obituary published: March 03, 2002 in "Richmond T-D (VA)"

▰ Marlene M Yowell

Died September 03, … More Information
Marlene M Yowell, born September 19, 1936 gained her wings on September 3, 2018 in Austin, Texas. Marlene was 81.

▰ Lillian Estelle (Wilson) Yowell

Died June 01, … More Information
Lillian Estelle (Wilson) Yowell, age 102 of Texas, born in Arkansas, died on June 1, 2008.
Obituary published: June 02, 2008 in "Tyler M-T"

▰ Joyce Yowell

Died March 08, … More Information
Joyce Yowell, age 91 of Tyler, Texas, went to be with her Lord and Savior March 8, 2021.
Obituary published: March 09, 2021 in "Tyler M-T"

▰ John Yowell

Died May 12, … More Information
John Yowell passed away May 12, 1998 in Lubbock, Texas.
Obituary published: May 13, 1998 in "Lubbock A-J"

▰ Joe Yowell

Died July 28, … More Information
Joe Yowell, born June 13, 1931 departed this life Sunday July 28, 2014 in El Paso, Texas. Joe was 83.
Family members and close friends: , Mike Casey, Julien Jeantet, Ray Matthews, Diana Gomez, Rocky & Lee Barragan, Bill White, Angela Andrews

▰ Jerry D Yowell

Died September 22, … More Information
Jerry D Yowell, age 67 of Joshua, Texas, passed from this world into the next September 22, 2008.
Obituary published: September 23, 2008 in "Abilene R-N"

▰ Janie Olean (White) Yowell

Died November 19, … More Information
Janie Olean (White) Yowell, of Tyler, Texas, passed from this life on November 19, 2002. Janie was 82.
Obituary published: November 20, 2002 in "WC Democrat"

▰ Janie Olean (White) Yowell

Died November 11, … More Information
Janie Olean (White) Yowell, of Tyler, Texas, entered eternal life November 11, 2002. Janie was 82.
Obituary published: November 12, 2002 in "Tyler M-T"

▰ Helen Louise (Wilson) Yowell

Died November 04, … More Information
Helen Louise (Wilson) Yowell, of Texas, born in Sedwich, Kansas, was anxious to meet her Maker and Master November 4, 2001. Helen was 77.
Obituary published: November 05, 2001 in "Houston Chronicle"

▰ Guy Yowell

Died December 15, … More Information
On December 15, 2001, Guy Yowell, 90 of Sherman, Texas passed from this world into the next.
Obituary published: December 16, 2001 in "ShermanHD"

▰ Grady Yowell

Died May 19, … More Information
Grady Yowell, age 89 of Bonham, Texas, entered the Kingdom of Heaven May 19, 2001.
Obituary published: May 20, 2001 in "ShermanHD"

▰ Gerda Kaethe Yowell

Died July 30, … More Information
Gerda Kaethe Yowell, born March 19, 1934 passed from this life on July 30, 2010 in Texas. Gerda was 76. Tags: #Crawford- #Chapel #Killeen #Deacon #Aaronson #Berlin #Germany #Gerhard #Gaby #Eddie #Bill #Jonnie #Yowell #Debbie #Farley #Sherrie #Anderson #Marie #Building #Catholic #Heritage #Hospice
Obituary: . services for Gerda Yowell, 76, of Killeen will be at 10 a.m. at Crawford-Bowers Chapel in Killeen with Deacon Michael Aaronson officiating. Burial will follow at the Killeen City .

Mrs. Yowell died 30, 2010, at her residence in Killeen. She was born in Berlin, Germany, on 19, 1934.

She was preceded in death by her husband, O.P. Yowell, and her parents.

Survivors include her brother, Gerhard Liederwald; a niece, Gaby Riegel; and a nephew, EddieLiederwald; all of Berlin; her brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Bill and Jonnie Lou Yowell; nieces, Debbie Yowell Farley and Sherrie Yowell Anderson; and dear friend and caregiver, Marie Sturgeon.

Memorials may be made to the Building Fund of St. Josephs Catholic Church in Killeen or the charity of your choice.

The family would like to say a special thanks to Heritage House Hospice and Age for their care and compassion showed to Mrs. Yowell and the family.

Offer condolences online at www.crawfordbowersfuneralhome.com.

Crawford-Bowers in Killeen is in charge of arrangements.

▰ Frances Jean (Black) Yowell

Died September 03, … More Information
Frances Jean (Black) Yowell, age 78 of Texas, born in Henryetta, Oklahoma, passed away September 3, 1997.
Obituary published: September 04, 1997 in "Cleburne T-R"

▰ Emil Olean "Janie" (White) Yowell

Died November 20, … More Information
Emil Olean "Janie" (White) Yowell, 82, went to be with the Lord on November 20, 2002 in Tyler, Texas.
Obituary published: November 21, 2002 in "Winnsboro N"

▰ Cynthia (Mckerall) Yowell

Died July 05, … More Information
Cynthia (Mckerall) Yowell, of Waco, Texas, left earthly home and passed through the Veil to her Eternal Home July 5, 1998. Cynthia was 92.
Obituary published: July 06, 1998 in "Waco Tribune Herald"

▰ Clifton D Yowell

Died July 29, … More Information
Clifton D Yowell, of Longview, Texas, entered Heaven's gates on July 29, 1997. Clifton was 94.
Obituary published: July 30, 1997 in "Longview N-J"

▰ Carol Nicholson Yowell

Died March 19, … More Information
Carol Nicholson Yowell, of Crosbyton, Texas, went to be with the Lord on March 19, 2013. Carol was 73.
Obituary published: March 20, 2013 in "Lubbock A-J"

▰ Carol Yowell

Died May 12, … More Information
Carol Yowell passed away May 12, 1998 in Lubbock, Texas.
Obituary published: May 13, 1998 in "Lubbock A-J"

▰ Brock A Yowell

Died February 01, … More Information
Brock A Yowell, of Carrollton, Texas, was anxious to meet his Maker and Master February 1, 2000. Brock was 44.
Obituary published: February 02, 2000 in "Daily Oklahoman (OK)"

▰ Betty Sue (Sams) Yowell

Died August 13, … More Information
Betty Sue (Sams) Yowell, age 80 of Texas, born in Texarkana, Arkansas, entered the Kingdom of Heaven August 13, 2016.
Obituary published: August 14, 2016 in "Texarkana G"

▰ W Donald Yow

Died March 29, … More Information
W Donald Yow, a resident of Weslaco, Texas for decades, died March 29, 2004 in Weslaco, Texas at the age of 77.
Obituary published: March 30, 2004 in "Hickory R (NC)"

▰ Robert Carlton Yow

Died January 26, … More Information
Robert Carlton Yow, of Texas, born in Crestview, Florida, passed from this life on January 26, 2006. Robert was 54.
Obituary published: January 27, 2006 in "NW Florida D-N (FL)"

▰ Robert Carlton Yow

Died January 25, … More Information
Robert Carlton Yow, age 54 of Texas, born in Florida, entered into eternal rest January 25, 2006.
Obituary published: January 26, 2006 in "NW Florida D-N (FL)"

▰ Robert Carlton Yow

Died January 24, … More Information
Robert Carlton Yow, of Texas, born in Crestview, Florida, departed this life Sunday January 24, 2006. Robert was 54.
Obituary published: January 25, 2006 in "NW Florida D-N (FL)"

▰ Michael "Cody" Yow

Died June 06, … More Information
Michael "Cody" Yow, born April 15, 1977 died June 6, 2018 in Fort Worth, Texas. Michael was 41.
Family members and close friends: , Jennifer Baughman, Jeanetta Yow

▰ Kenneth William Yow

Died November 19, … More Information
Kenneth William Yow, age 75 of Texas, born in Oklahoma, entered into eternal rest November 19, 2004.
Obituary published: November 20, 2004 in "Fort Worth S-T"

▰ Jean M Yow

Died October 05, … More Information
Jean M Yow, born May 10, 1953 passed from this life on October 5, 2020 in Bryan, Texas. Jean was 67.
Family members and close friends: , Jim Chamberlain, Christy Overton, Numerous, Gerald John Chamberlain ( Deceased ), Tom Chamberlain, Mary Jo & Carl Cooper, Kathy & Danny Borski, Marcia & Frank Zemanek, Melanie Mattil, Patti Wade, Chris Yow ( Deceased ), Geraldine Waldschmidt ( Deceased )
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