81R26055 JNC-D
By: Homer H.C.R. No. 207
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, The family and friends of Jack Ray Stevenson of
Bogata were saddened by the passing of this esteemed gentleman on
April 13, 2009, at the age of 100; and
WHEREAS, Born on June 3, 1908, to Evie and Thomas Jackson
Stevenson, in Red River Parish, in Louisiana, Jack Stevenson joined
the workforce at the age of 17, serving as a blacksmith with
Magnolia Oil Company; he was later transferred to Duncanville,
where he became a welder and pipefitter for Mobil Oil, retiring
after 41 years; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Stevenson went on to enjoy 41 years in
retirement; he was active in Cockrell Hill United Methodist Church
for nearly six decades before moving to Bogata, where he joined the
local First United Methodist Church and also attended Bogata
Missionary Baptist Church; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Stevenson was preceded in death by his first
wife, Bonnie Mae Haws Stevenson, with whom he shared 56 years;
fortunate to find love a second time, he married Frances Edna Jones
and they enjoyed 12 fulfilling years together; and
WHEREAS, Jack Stevenson touched the lives of many people
during his 100 years, and those who shared in the warmth of his love
and friendship will forever hold his memory close in their hearts;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the 81st Legislature of the State of Texas
hereby pay tribute to the life of Jack Ray Stevenson and extend
sincere sympathy to his family members: to his daughters, Melba
Knight and Rene Haney and her husband, Bill; to his sons, Don
Stevenson and his wife, Gina, and Rob Stevenson and his wife, Carol;
to his stepdaughters, Barbara Miller and Karen Cude and her
husband, Martin; to his brother, Rex Stevenson, and his wife,
Lillian; to his half-brothers, James and Henry Collinsworth; to his
daughter-in-law, Shirley Stevenson; to his many grandchildren,
great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren; and to his
other relatives and friends; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for his family and that when the Texas House of
Representatives and Senate adjourn this day, they do so in memory of
Jack Ray Stevenson.