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Melvin “Doc” Edgar Eaker, 89, passed away on Monday, August 3, 2020 in Katy, Texas. He was born August 1, 1931 in Plains, Kansas to Willie Bell (Lazenby) and Melvin Eaker. One of four boys, he attended schools in both O’Donnell and Uvalde High Schools where he graduated in 1948 and attended Tarleton State College. Additionally, Doc proudly served his country in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean Conflict. Edgar or “Doc” as he was more readily known as, was a custom harvester for over 60 years. He and his crew cut grain from Central Texas to the Canadian border and returned to the High Planes to cut the fall crops of milo and sunflowers every year. He was even inducted into the U.S. Custom Harvesters Hall of Fame in 2000 and helped establish a scholarship fund along with his then wife, Shirley†. Doc is preceded in death by his parents (Melvin and Willie), brothers Jimmy and Kenneth. He is survived by his wife Elaine of Katy, his brother, Harold Eaker of Uvalde, son Gordon Eaker of Uvalde, daughters Lynette Eaker of Hurst, and Charla (Cliff) Hatfield of Sinton. He is also survived by his three grandchildren: Alex (Carlos) Perez of San Diego, Carlee (Ryan) Olson of Corpus Christi, and Cooper (Nina) Hatfield of Corpus Christi, six greatgrandchildren, as well as many nieces and nephews. Elaine has her children V.L. Morris, Kay (Ted) Woods and Lynda (Rick) Baker by her side through the losing of her beloved husband, Doc. Due to current health and safety concerns, the memorial services for Doc will be held in both Uvalde, TX and O’Donnell, TX at a later date to be announced so that we may honor Doc’s wishes to be cremated and his ashes to be scattered in a wheat field. Because of the current 4221 34TH ST LUBBOCK, TX 79410 conditions and Doc’s love of harvesting, we ask that 806-796-1040 in lieu of flowers for the family, donations be made to the U.S. Customer Harvesters Scholarship Fund. Donations may be sent to:
Read moreLuis Rodriguez, 56, of Meadow, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, August 20, 2020. Luis was born in Brownfield, TX to Juan and Elvira Rodriguez on June 25, 1964. He graduated from Meadow High School. He worked at United Supermarkets in Brownfield for the last 12 years. He will always be remembered for his work at Dan’s Grocery Store and Lupe’s Tire Service in Meadow for many years. Luis was bright, friendly, loving trusting friend to all. People will always remember his friendly greetings to all he encountered. He loved big and helped others with an open heart. He was a hard-working man who will be greatly missed. He is preceded in death by his parents Juan and Elvira Rodriguez. Those left to honor him are his siblings: Johnny Rodriguez and wife Kay, of Abilene, Anselmo Rodriguez and wife Sandy, of Ropesville, Mike Rodriguez and wife Anna, of Brownfield, Hope Lara and husband Tony, of Lubbock, Armando Rodriguez and wife Margaret, of Meadow, and Bernard Rodriguez, of Lubbock and numerous nieces and nephews. Graveside service for Luis will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, August 22, 2020 at Meadow Cemetery in Meadow, TX. There will be a rosary at 6 p.m. on Friday, August 21, 2020 at Brownfield Funeral Home.
Read moreWhat a week it has been! Between the Democratic National Convention, COVID-19 still looming around, and personal tragedies we are still here.
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