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Clifford Averitt, DFOA Lifetime Member.Please tell Clifford's officiating brothers and their families how much we appreciate their thoughts and prayers. Clifford passed away peacefully in his sleep Wednesday in Arlington at the age of 61. Clifford retired in May 2010 and lived in Grand Prairie. He continued to be very active in sports but only as a "spectator" and made daily trips to the local "over 50" workout facility where he swam, exercised and made many more friends. He suffered a stroke in March 2011 but continued to persevere until his passing. We are all very grateful to have been a small part of his life.

The visitation will be as follows: Saturday January 14, 2012. 11am to 1pm, The Summit (Directors Room II), Northwest corner of Hwy 161 and Warrior Trail, in Grand Prairie
The Averitt family respectfully request that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to Special Olympics www.specialolympics.org or the charity of their choice.
We also understand that students and faculty of Sunset High School plan a vigil on Friday 13 at 630pm.

David Pipak lost his battle with cancer yesterday. We mourn the loss of a fellow umpire, friend, father, husband, and person. Please pray for his family in this time of need. 12/14/11 6:00 PM, Rader Funeral Home, 1607 Judson Rd., Longview, Tx, Rosary followed by visitation
12/15/11 11:00 AM, St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 2108 Ridgewood, Longview, TX, Funeral Services

W.P. "Rip" Drumgoole, a longtime TASO Football member (Tyler-Lone Star Chapter) died Oct. 27, 2011 following a long battle with cancer..
Rip officiated 5 state championship games. The first one was in 1991 - Carthage vs A&M Consolidated in the Astrodome., he also officiated the Texas High School Coaches Association All Star game. He served the chapter on numerous occasions as a division rep and was also involved with the Athens Football Officials Clinic since its inception in 1984. Rip's last game was a playoff game in Brownwood last season

Rip was employed at HCJC/TVCC for 38 years. He has severed as vice president of student affairs since 1980. He was involved with numerous local organizations. These included the Athens Rotary Club, the Athens Economic Development Corporation, Henderson County Girls Softball Association, Cain Center board of directors, Henderson County YMCA board of directors and were a member of the Mt. Providence Baptist Church.

He was a He is survived by a son and daughter, and two grand children, all of Austin. Rip also leaves behind a large extended family of TASO members

Contributions can be made to the Drumgoole Scholarship Fund at Trinity Valley Community College - 100 Cardinal Drive ,Athens, Texas 75751.

Mike Bilgere, former Vice-President of DFOA, a DFOA Life Member, and father of DFOA member Robert Bilgere suffered a heart attack and passed away Thursday night, October 28, 2011. Please watch the DFOA website for information concerning services.

Peggy Lewis, wife of Dotson Lewis, the first TASO Executive Director and current Football and Basketball member passed away on October 17^th. Please keep Dotson and his family in your thoughts and prayers as they go through this difficult time.

Justin Springer
On Monday, The Houston Football Chapter of the Texas Association of Sports Officials lost one of their own. Justin Springer, Football Chapter Vice President, Educator, Missionary and Family Man succumbed to cancer after a short illness. The Greater Houston Football Coaches Association honored Justin this past year with it's Distinguished Service Award for his contributions and service to the game of football and the Community. During his tenure on the Board of Directors, Justin trained over 600 new high school football officials. He dedicated his life to his wife Karen and their children and the thousands of students he instructed as a teacher at Pearland High School and as an inspiratual leader to all he encountered. Tonight the members of the Houston Football Officials Chapter work with a heavy heart and ask that you join them in a moment of silence for Justin Springer, their fallen friend and mentor.
Justin Keith Springer, age 45, went to be with the Lord on Monday, September 26, 2011 after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer, surrounded by his family. Justin was born to William Gail and Martha Faye Springer on November 25, 1965 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. He was married on December 28, 1985 to Karen Lanell Pullen of La Porte, Texas, and had two sons, Nathaniel David Springer (born 1988) and Jacob Andrew Springer (born 1990).
Justin graduated from Midwest City, Oklahoma High school in 1984. He attended and was a football player at Oklahoma State University, then graduated from college with a Bachelor of Science degree in Mathematics from the University of Houston.
Justin was a Christian and served the Lord as a full-time Evangelist with the churches of Christ for over 20 years. He also served as an Elder at the Westside Church of Christ in Pearland, Texas.
Justin loved singing praises to the Lord and was a member of multiple gospel quartets. He served the Lord in all aspects of his life, including missionary work in Nigeria. His genuine care and love for the Lord and for people is evident in all that he did. His outgoing nature and sense of humor endeared everyone to him as he touched and affected countless lives.
Justin also enjoyed teaching; he taught math at Pearland High School and was a professor at San Jacinto Community College.
Justin had a passion for sports and was a football official serving as Vice President of the Houston Chapter of the Texas Association of Sports Officials.
Justin was preceded in death by his father, William Gail Springer, and nephew, Dane Clark.
He is survived by his wife of 25 years, Karen Springer; son and daughter-in-law: Nathan and Emily Springer of Stillwater, OK, son: Jacob Springer of Pearland, TX; mother: Martha Faye Springer of Midwest City, OK; brother and sister-in-law: Tony and Wilma Springer of Midwest City, OK; sister and brother-in- law: Rhonda and Joe Clark of Sayre, OK; numerous nieces and nephews, brothers and sisters in Christ, and family and friends.

Daniel ‘Dan’ Wrigley of Sulphur Springs, passed away Tuesday August 30th after being struck by a car while walking his dog earlier that morning.
Visitation: 6-8 pm, Thursday September 1st, West Oaks Funeral Home, Sulphur Springs, Texas. Services: 10 am Friday September 2nd, First Baptist Church, Sulphur Springs, Texas.
Dan leaves an extended family of football, basketball, and softball officials. We all knew Dan as a good friend and an even better man.

Paul Love, a 35 year veteran of DFOA, passed away suddenly last week while at work. A memorial service will be held Thursday, August 4, 2011, at 1:30 PM at Trinity United Methodist Church in Denton. The church is located at 633 Hobson Lane, which is off of Teasley Lane, South and West of IH35.
In lieu of flowers, Paul's sister has indicated that a scholarship fund will be established which will benefit football officials. More details concerning the fund will be available at a later date.

Angelo Montalbano
Angelo Eugene Montalbano - Houston TASO Football Life Member
GALVESTON - Angelo Eugene Montalbano, 81, of Galveston, passed away at his home surrounded by his family on July 25, 2011. He was born in Galveston on January 3, 1930. Angelo was a brick mason by trade and worked in Galveston for many years. He also served in the US Navy based in San Diego, California. He was active in the Galveston Mardi Gras as well. Angelo spent 35 years as a football referee with the crew of Billy Rees, Jim Kleinecke, Buddy Mullens, and Robert Mclaren. Angelo lived his entire life in Galveston and was a beloved husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather. He leaves many, many nieces, nephews, cousins, extended family members and friends too numerous to count.

He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Maryann Montalbano of Galveston; sons, Paul and Peggy Montalbano, of Galveston, Frank Montalbano, of Galveston, and Louis and Tammy Montalbano, of Galveston; daughters, Angela Kunz, of Galveston, Kathy and John MacLean, of Oak Leaf, Texas; daughter-in-law, Judi Montalbano of Glenn Heights, Texas.

Due to his wishes the services will be private but the family encourages visitors to come to the family home on Thursday evening at 6 p.m. in a celebration of Angelo's life.
In lieu of flowers the family asks that donations be made in Angelo's name to the Galveston chapter of the VFW.
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Max Tracy Hurndon
Max Tracy Hurndon: Basketball, Football,Softball and Baseball official for over 30 years in the East Texas Area pasted away at the age of 53 of a sudden illness. Tracy is survive by two son Tracy Hurndon Jr, Mt. Pleasant, Sedric Hurndon Dallas Texas, and one sister and brother-in-law John and Beverly Hargrave of Mt Pleasant Texas. Funeral services will be Saturday July the 2ND at 1:00 Mt Olive Baptist Church 131 S. O'Tyson Street Mt.Pleasant, Texas 75455

Charlotte (Chickie) Mason
TASO member, Charlotte (Chickie) Mason, passed away on May 14, 2011. Chickie was involved in officiating softball and volleyball, and was a member of the San Antonio Volleyball chapter. There will be a memorial at 2:00 p.m., on June 5, 2011 to honor Chickie. It will be held in the University Room 2.0604 in the Business Building on the campus of University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA). Parking will be available for the service in Lot 3.

Roy Nelson Moore 89, born January 22, 1922 in Nacogdoches, Texas, passed away in Houston January 24, 2011. His wife of 65 years Thelma Baker Moore passed away in 2008. He is survived by his son Tommy Moore and wife Jane of Conroe, Grandson Geoffrey Thomas Moore and wife Chery of Spring, Granddaughter Caroline Jane Moore Hobson and husband Michal of Conroe, Great Granddaughter Emma Jane Hobson age 11, and many nieces, nephews, cousins, neighbors and friends. After graduating from Nacogdoches High School in 1939 he attended Stephen F. Austin State University before serving in the United States Army during World War II. Roy began a 40 year career in the Oil, Gas, and Mining Industry with Reed Drilling Tool Company, now Baker Hughes. He served both the domestic and international markets and was one of the first United States citizens to travel into China. He was a 32º Scottish Rite Mason. A member of the Grand Lodge of Texas for over 50 years and a Master Mason in the S.P. Waltrip No. 1328 Lodge of Houston, Texas. Music was always a big part of his life. As a member of the Memorial Drive Christian Church, he sang in the choir and directed a Gospel Singing Group with a large outreach ministry. Visitation will be from 5:00pm – 8:00pm Thursday January 27th at the Memorial Oaks Funeral Home, 13001 Katy Freeway, Houston, Texas 77079. There will be a Family Grave Side Service at 1:00pm Friday January 28th and a Memorial Service at Memorial Drive Christian Church.

Roy Nelson Moore 89, born January 22, 1922 in Nacogdoches, Texas, passed away in Houston January 24, 2011. His wife of 65 years Thelma Baker Moore passed away in 2008.

He is survived by his son Tommy Moore and wife Jane of Conroe, Grandson Geoffrey Thomas Moore and wife Chery of Spring, Granddaughter Caroline Jane Moore Hobson and husband Michal of Conroe, Great Granddaughter Emma Jane Hobson age 11, and many nieces, nephews, cousins, neighbors and friends.

After graduating from Nacogdoches High School in 1939 he attended Stephen F. Austin State University before serving in the United States Army during World War II.

Roy began a 40 year career in the Oil, Gas, and Mining Industry with Reed Drilling Tool Company, now Baker Hughes. He served both the domestic and international markets and was one of the first United States citizens to travel into China.

He was a 32º Scottish Rite Mason. A member of the Grand Lodge of Texas for over 50 years and a Master Mason in the S.P. Waltrip No. 1328 Lodge of Houston, Texas.

Music was always a big part of his life. As a member of the Memorial Drive Christian Church, he sang in the choir and directed a Gospel Singing Group with a large outreach ministry.

Visitation will be from 5:00pm – 8:00pm Thursday January 27th at the Memorial Oaks Funeral Home, 13001 Katy Freeway, Houston, Texas 77079. There will be a Family Grave Side Service at 1:00pm Friday January 28th and a Memorial Service at Memorial Drive Christian Church 11750 Memorial Drive, Houston, Texas 77024 at 3:00pm with a reception to follow.

In lieu of flowers please make memorial donations to the Memorial Drive Christian Church or a Charity of your choice.

Frank Smith

Frank Smith, longtime TASO Football Umpire and TASO Basketball Official passed away on December 7, 2010 in Houston, Texas. Funeral arrangements have been announced by the Smith Family and are as follows:
Funeral Services will be conducted at the Church of Christ of Latter Day Saints, 5531 Beechnut,(Corner of Beechnut @ Mullins) Houston, Texas on Saturday, December 11th at 11:00AM.
Family and Friends will gather for Visitation on Friday evening, December 10th at Earthman Funeral Home, 6700 Ferris, in Bellaire, Texas from 6:00 to 8:00PM. Earthman Funeral Home in Bellaire is in charge of all funeral arrangements. In lieu of flowers, the Smith Family has requested that donations be made to the Frank Smith Memorial Fund which has been set up at:
Community National Bank, 5123 Bellaire Boulevard, Bellaire, Texas 77401, (713)664-4777, Attn: Maria Kountakis, Account No. 1057421

Ken Cogdell

It is with deep regret that I inform you of a death of Ken Cogdell, an ABUA member since 2009. Ken passed away suddenly at his home in Round Rock this past weekend. A memorial service will be conducted in the First United Methodist Church of Round Rock, Texas October 30, 2010 at 11:00 a.m. with a reception following. We extend our deepest condolences and sympathy to his family and ask that you keep Ken and his family in your thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. http://www.beckchapels.com/sitemaker/sites/BeckFu1/obit.cgi?user=268376Cogdell

Joseph Buddy Oujesky

Joseph Buddy Oujesky, 74, a strong man and dedicated Catholic, left his temporary home for an eternal one on Sunday, Oct. 10, 2010. Service: 10 a.m. Thursday at St. John the Apostle Catholic Church. Interment: Mount Olivet Cemetery. Rosary: 6 p.m. Wednesday in Greenwood Funeral Home Chapel. Pallbearers: Bill McClure, Byron Searcy, Robert Wright, Homer Ludiker, Jerrell Glass, and Kent Henry. Honorary pallbearers: Jim Binion, Gordon Pridemore, Kenneth Hogan, Pat McBee, Warren Boling, Wes Simpson, Joe Paul Taylor, and Mark Marsden. Memorials: In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Meals on Wheels, Inc. of Tarrant County, 320 S. Freeway, Fort Worth, Texas 76104. Buddy was born July 27, 1936, and grew up on the Northside of Fort Worth. His passion was football and he was an all-district tackle at J.P. Elder and North Side High School, where he was named to the All-State team. He went to the University of Oklahoma on a scholarship and played on two national championship teams coached by Bud Wilkinson. He was part of the historic collegiate team that won 47 straight games. In 1958 he married his wife, Joy, and went to work for Jones-Laughlin Oil Field Supply Co. in Casper, Wyo. As an officer, he went to IOLC at Fort Benning, Ga., and Fort Hood, Texas. He and Joy also lived in Wichita Falls and Electra with Jones-Laughlin, eventually ending up in Lafayette, La. He then took a job with Mobil Oil in their real estate division. Their son, Ray, was born while they lived in Electra and two years later their son Robert was born. Suzanne followed four years later. Buddy was offered a job with Kimbell, so they left Mobil in Houston to work for what later became Winn-Dixie, Inc. A 30-year career with Winn-Dixie in Fort Worth enabled him to pursue officiating football games for 40 years starting with pee-wee games and ending with 25 years of major college games. In retirement he enjoyed running the clock for basketball and football games at TCU, as well as golfing with his friends. He volunteered his time to deliver food for Meals on Wheels, Inc. of Tarrant County through St. John's Catholic Church. Survivors: Wife, Joy; sons, Ray and wife, Rita, and Robert and wife, Angela; daughter, Suzanne Oujesky; sister, Janie Brown and husband, Joe, of Ashland, Ore.; brother, Robert and wife, Janell; and granddaughters, Madeline and Jillian Oujesky of North Richland Hills.

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James Elbert Barnett

Funeral services for James Elbert Barnett, 83, of Arp, are scheduled for 2 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 21, 2010, at Shiloh Road Church of Christ with burial in Roselawn Park in Palestine with Mr. Travis Hunt of Shiloh Church of Christ officiating. Services are under the direction of Lloyd James Funeral Home. Visitation will be Monday at Lloyd James Funeral Home chapel from 6 to 8 p.m. Pallbearers are Lester Arnold, Phil Russell, Steve Kitchings, Mark Calicutt, Michael Barnett, Brian Barnett and Justin Allen. Mr. Barnett passed away on Saturday, Sept. 18, 2010, after a brief illness. He was born on April 26, 1927, in Oakwood, to the late Wade William and Sally Mae Barnett. He grew up and graduated from Oakwood High School and attended and graduated from Sam Houston State Teachers College on an athletic scholarship. He served in the U.S. Navy aboard the USS Franklin D. Roosevelt from 1945 to 1946. He was in charge of ship stores. Mr. Barnett taught agriculture and coached high school football and basketball at Oakwood ISD, Woodhouse ISD and Leverett's Chapel ISD. Mr. Barnett became superintendent of Leverett's Chapel ISD in 1962 and served in that capacity until his retirement in 1985. He was a former president of the Overton Rotary Club. Mr. Barnett served as district chairman and also was a longtime member of the University Interscholastic League Legislative Council. He also refereed high school and college basketball. He was a longtime member of Shiloh Road Church of Christ in Tyler where he served as a greeter. He was also a member of the Prime Timers. Mr. Barnett was a very strong Christian and showed this in his everyday dealings with coworkers, friends, family and everyone he met. He was a wonderful husband, father and grandfather. He touched so many lives and will be greatly missed. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Joann C. Barnett on Nov. 9, 1984. He was also preceded in death by his father, Wade William Barnett in 1987, and his mother, Sally in 2002. He is survived by his second wife, Mary Barnett of Arp; his two sons, James Barry Barnett of Arp and William Kevin Barnett of Kilgore; stepdaughter, Jackie Calicutt of Arp, and stepson, Johnny Allen of Tyler; grandchildren, James Michael Barnett, Brian Wade Barnett, Christopher Barnett, Justin Allen, Amy Allen, Mark Calicutt, LeAnn Calicutt Knox, Mitchell Barnett and Tyler Barnett. Mr. Barnett is also survived by his brother, Jack Barnett of Sachese; sisters, Lela Wade Coates of Oakwood and Maxine Alexander of Tyler; as well as many nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Alzheimer's Alliance of Smith County at 211 Winchester Drive, Tyler, 75701, www.alzalliance.org or call them at 903-509-8323

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William D. "Shorty" Lawson. Abilene
William D. "Shorty" Lawson, 87, formerly of Abilene, died Saturday, August 7, 2010, in a nursing facility in Goodlettsville, Tennessee. He was born August 26, 1922 to Lydia Belle (Worley) and Shade W. Lawson in Centerville, Tennessee. Shorty graduated from DuPont High School in Old Hickory, Tennessee in 1941, David Lipscomb College in Nashville, Tennessee in 1943, Abilene Christian College (now University) in 1945, and received a Master of Science Degree from Abilene Christian University in 1964. He was a member of Rural Hill Church of Christ in Nashville and a former longtime member of the University Church of Christ while living in Abilene, Texas. Shorty came to Abilene in 1943 to attend ACU and lived in Abilene from 1943 until 1998 when he returned to Nashville. He married Norma Jean Stewart of Nashville in 1998.
For 41 years (1945-86), Shorty Lawson positively influenced the minds and hearts of athletes and students that filtered through Abilene High School. During the 15 years he was football and baseball assistant coach, the football team won 6 consecutive District Championships, 3 consecutive state titles, and 49 consecutive games; and the baseball team won 2 state championships and was runner up 3 times. But Shorty was more than a coach and teacher. He was an encourager, a confidant, and a friend to the athletes who, in turn, deeply respected him. (Almost as important as his coaching was the fact that he also taught all the students how to drive through his popular driver education classes!) Never "Mr. Lawson", seldom even Coach Lawson… he was affectionately called "Shorty" by almost everyone.
After teaching and coaching for 15 years, Shorty was moved into the role of AISD Assistant Athletic Director for 14 years; and then named Athletic Director for his last 12 years. During this time, he continued his influence, giving great emphasis to elementary athletics, physical education, health, and safety.
But Shorty didn't just belong to Abilene. His fame was widespread. He was inducted into the National Athletic Administrators Hall of Fame in 1986. At his induction into the National High School Hall of Fame in 1993, it was said that "Shorty Lawson and football and basketball officiating were synonymous terms" and that "he was instrumental in helping many new officials through a program he designed". Shorty officiated over 300 high school football games from 1943-79, including four state football championships. He officiated high school basketball from 1946-75, working more than 30 regional high school tournaments. In 2005, Shorty was inducted into the Big Country Hall of Fame.
At the college level, he officiated Southwest Conference football and basketball. In football, his work included three Cotton Bowl games, one Sugar Bowl, one Orange Bowl, one Liberty Bowl, two Fiesta Bowls, and two Sun Bowls; in basketball, 12 NCAA regional basketball tournaments and 13 NAIA national basketball tournaments. Shorty served one term as president of the Southwest Basketball Officials Association, two terms on the SFOA Board, and has been inducted into the Texas High School Coaches Association Hall of Fame, the Texas Athletic Directors Association Hall of Fame, received the Distinguished Service Award by the National Federation Interscholastic Officials Association, and the Southwest Basketball Officials Association. He was named Texas Athletic Director of the Year in 1981.
But his influence and hard work didn't stop there either… Shorty contributed to his community, his church, and his family in many ways. He was active in the summer baseball youth program for 22 years; a Deacon at the University Church of Christ for 20 years; president of the Boys Club and the Optimist Club; and a member of the Athletic Committee of the Chamber of Commerce.
Shorty lectured at Coaching Clinics, College Work Shops, Athletic Director Meetings, Clinics for Army and Air Force, and Athletic Teams in Abilene Schools. Further, he was selected by the U.S. Army to serve as a sports consultant for Army Personnel in Hawaii, and by the U.S. Air Force to serve as their sports consultant in Hawaii, Guam, Philippines, Taiwan, South Vietnam, Thailand, Okinawa, Japan, and Korea.
Shorty was preceded in death by his father in 1979 and his mother in 1999; his wife, Norma in 2001; and a sister, Jean Mangrum on February 1, 2007.
Survivors include three sons, Jimmy (Ann) Lawson of Boston, Massachusetts, Don (Loryn) Lawson of Trabuco Canyon, California, and Dr. Bobby (Gail) Lawson of Abilene, Texas; a brother, Jimmy Lawson of Old Hickory, Tennessee; two sisters, Bitsy Oliver of Old Hickory, Tennessee and Dee Martin of Dearborn, Michigan; six grandchildren, Elizabeth Lawson, Bicky Tolar, Amy Estes, Meredith Lawson, Sean Lawson and Scott Lawson; also four great-grandchildren, Elijah and Kate Tolar and Ethan and Gage Estes.
Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m. Wednesday at the University Church of Christ with Eddie Sharp officiating. Burial will follow in Elliott-Hamil Garden of Memories, directed by Elliott-Hamil Funeral Home, 542 Hickory. The family will receive friends 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.
Memorials may be sent to Rural Hill Children's Camp Fund, C/O Rural Hill Church of Christ, 564 Bell Rd., Antioch, TN 37013.
You may view and sign the guestbook at www.elliotthamilfuneralhome.com.

William Sears Ward, 56, passed away Wednesday, Sept. 8, 2010, in North Richland Hills of a sudden heart attack. Funeral: 11 a.m. Saturday at Trinity United Methodist Church, 3321 W. Park Row Drive, Arlington, Dr. Eugene Robertson officiating. Interment: Moore Memorial Gardens, Arlington. Pallbearers: Rene Sears, Fred Sears, Scott Bowden, Rick Jasper, Steve Smith, Jeff Kemp, James Ward and Jeff Wolfskill. Visitation: The family will receive friends 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at Wade Family Funeral Home. Memorials: Memorial gifts may be made to the Sears-Ward Scholarship Fund at the University of Texas at Arlington, and ABC Class Mission Fund, care of Trinity United Methodist Church in Arlington. Bill was born Aug. 11, 1954, in Fort Worth to Edgar Lee and Mary Bess Sears Ward. He was a lifelong resident of Arlington and graduated from Arlington High School in 1972. Bill was an all-district, all-state and high school All-American offensive tackle. He earned the Most Valuable Player of the Year award from the Dallas Morning News which was very unusual for a lineman. Bill was recruited by Darrell Royal and the University of Texas at Austin where he earned a full scholarship. He earned three varsity letters while playing for the Longhorns. Bill played in the Cotton Bowl (his best game against Nebraska), Gator Bowl and Bluebonnet Bowl and graduated in 1976. He was a longtime member of the "T" Association of Ex-Lettermen of the University of Texas. He received his master's degree in political science from the University of Texas at Arlington and attended the University of Oklahoma for his doctorate. Bill was the co-author of "Last Chance for Victory," a military history which won numerous awards and is on the required reading list at the Command and General Staff School in Fort Leavenworth, Kan. He co-authored several government textbooks. Bill was the chairman of the Government Department at the northeast campus of Tarrant County Community College and a professor at the University of Texas at Arlington. He was also a high school referee for 32 years in the Fort Worth Southwest Football Association. Bill was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church in Arlington. He enjoyed reading and academics and loved all sports. Bill was preceded in death by his father, Edgar Lee Ward Jr.; and his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. W.A. Sears. Survivors: Mother, Mary Bess Ward of Arlington; brothers, Rusty Ward and wife, Dianne, Rob Ward and Gary Ward and wife, Shannon; nieces, Sarah Ward and Meagan Ward; nephews, Trevor Ward and Tyler Ward; and many students and friends who will greatly miss him

Roger Glosson passed away suddenly Saturday July 17. Roger was a memberfor 30 years of the Houston Basketball Chapter. He was a former board member and part of the training staff. He called in several girls regional tournaments and officiated junior college basketball at one time. He also was a member for a number of years of the Houston Volleyball Chapter(HAVOC). Memorial services were held yesterday in Houston.

Tim Head:
It is with a great sense of loss and sadness that I must tell you that Tim Head passed away as a result of massive injuries suffered in a traffic accident Thursday December 24th. Please keep his family in your prayers.

Funeral services for Lee Hadden have been scheduled for 1pm, Monday, January 3, 2011, at Mid-Cities Community Church, just east of the intersection of Hwy. 191 and FM1788. In lieu of flowers, Lee requested that donations be made either to Harmony Home, 910 S. Grant, Odessa, Tx. 79761, or Hospice House Foundation, Inc., 903 N. Sam Houston, Odessa, Tx. 79761.
It has been suggested that all TASO Baseball members wear their TASO caps at the gravesite.

Below are funeral arrangements for Lee Hadden, a member of the Permian Basin Chapter - TASO Football and West Texas Chapter - TASO Baseball. Funeral services for Lee Hadden are scheduled for 1:00 Monday, January 3, 2011, at Mid- Cities Church on Highway 191. Family visitation is scheduled from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM Sunday, January 2, 2011, at Sunset Funeral Home on Highway 80 in Odessa.