SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 79
In Memory
of
Noble Grace Cammack
WHEREAS, A life lived with joy and purpose drew to a close
with the passing of Noble Grace Cammack of Longview on January
11, 2021, at the age of 99; and
WHEREAS, The son of Claude and Sadie Cammack, Noble Cammack
was born in Brookeland in Sabine County on January 14, 1921; he
grew up with four siblings, Stella, Price, Joe Bill, and Jimmie,
near land granted to his maternal ancestors by the Republic of
Texas almost a century before; during World War II, he served his
country in the U.S. Navy; he graduated from Kilgore College and
moved to Longview to help his mother with her restaurant and
boarding house; after a few years of employment with Eastman
Kodak, he embarked on a 33-year career in accounting with Lone
Star Steel Company in 1950; his retirement did not last, as he
then took a new job in the City of Longview's purchasing
department; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Cammack married the love of his life, the
former Juanita Gossett, on April 8, 1950; they were blessed with
four children, Kerry, Bruce, Stephen, and Teresa; later, he became
"Bobo" to 13 treasured grandchildren and step-grandchildren, Alan,
Stuart, Alex, Cole, Blake, Brittney, Kendall, Casey, Matthew,
Jonathan, Brandon, Carolina, and Hailey, as well as 14
great-grandchildren; he served as a deacon and elder of First
Christian Church, and he and his wife were faithful members of the
Cornerstone Sunday School class; in addition, he volunteered for
Meals on Wheels; he enjoyed gardening and traveling with his wife,
and they shared a fulfilling marriage of more than six decades
until her passing; in his last years, he treasured many friendships
with fellow residents of Buckner Westminster Place; the most
gracious of gentlemen, he always had a kind word for others, and he
offered his signature white handkerchief to anyone who might need
it; he continued to proudly stand for the Pledge of Allegiance and
the National Anthem, even when relying on a walker; and
WHEREAS, Although Noble Cammack is greatly missed by those
he left behind, they will forever cherish their memories of his
thoughtful, courteous ways and deep integrity; now, therefore,
be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 87th
Legislature, hereby pay tribute to the life of Noble Grace
Cammack and extend sincere condolences to his family and friends;
and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this Resolution be
prepared for his family and that when the Texas Senate adjourns
this day, it do so in memory of Noble Grace Cammack.
Hughes
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on February 23, 2021,
by a rising vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate