Robert "Bob" Todd
August 9, 1929 --- March 7, 2024
Killeen, Texas
August 9, 1929 --- March 7, 2024
Killeen, Texas
Robert "Bob" Cent Todd, devoted husband, beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and a
faithful friend, passed away peacefully on March 7, 2024 at his home in Killeen, Texas.
Bob, as he was known, was born in Nashoba, Oklahoma on August 9, 1929 to Cecil William, Sr.
and Emily Cent Todd, and was one of eleven children. His father served in WWI and met Emily
in Paris, France while recovering from injuries incurred during the war.
Bob grew up in Noshoba and graduated from Clayton High School in 1948. He served two years
in the U.S. Army in Okinawa, Japan during the Korean War.
After his military service, he attended college at Golden Gate University in San Francisco and the
University of Tennessee in Nashville, where he met and married his first wife, Sue Ann Padgett,
in 1955. They had two sons, Robert Kevin and Michael Charles.
In Nashville, Bob worked for Moore-Handley for thirteen years and for Tennessee Building
Products for twenty-five years before retiring in 1994. He and Sue were long-time members of
South Trinity Presbyterian Church and later, First Presbyterian Church. They moved to
Killeen, TX in 1997 to be near his son and grandchildren. Sue passed away a few months later
in December 1997. In May 2000, he married Violet (Gidget) Todd, a year after they met at a dance.
She is the mother of three wonderful children, Sean Michael Novak, Jeanine Renee Grutter, and
Brian Allen Novak. Bob and Gidget enjoyed travel and spending time with family.
He was an avid golfer and a regular at the Stone Tree Golf Club where he shot two hole-in-ones
at ages 83 and 85, a member of the Killeen Kickers Square Dance Club where he enjoyed
dancing and teaching others, and he liked playing cards. He served as president of the Gilmore
Senior Center for three years, and he was a member and elder of The Presbyterian Church of
Salado in Salado, TX.
Bob was preceded in death by his parents, Cecil and Emily, his first wife, Sue, siblings TR and
his wife Grace, Bill and his wife Glenna, June Joslin and her husband, John D. and his wife
Katharina, Cecil, and Harry, as well as his sister-in-law, Wanda Todd, and brother in-law,
Larry Young.
He is survived by his faithful and devoted wife, Violet (Gidget) and her children, Sean Novak and his wife Cynthia, Jeanine and her husband James Gruter, and Brian Novak; Bob's sons Kevin
Todd of Atlanta, GA and Mike Todd of Terlingua, TX; grandchildren Andrew Todd and his wife
Laura of Indianapolis, IN and Kimberly Todd (Daniel) of San Antonio, TX; great grandchildren
Isabella and Charlie of Indianapolis; siblings Lee Todd of Richland, MO, Grady Todd and his wife
Donna of Cathage, MO, Josie Young of Stockton, MO, and Don Todd and his wife Sally of
Millington, TN; sisters-in-law Linda Todd of Branson West, MO and Donna Todd of Portland, OR
as well as a host of nieces and nephews.
Bob will be dearly missed for his witty sense of humor, winning charm, devotion to family, and his love of God.
In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to The Presbyterian Church of Salado or your favorite charity. Interment will be at Woodlawn-Roesch-Patton Funeral Home in Nashville, TN on Friday,
March 15, 2024 where visitation will be from 9AM to 11AM and immediately followed by a graveside service.
A celebration of life service will be held at The Presbyterian Church of Salado in Salado, TX on Saturday, April 6, 2024 at 11 AM.
faithful friend, passed away peacefully on March 7, 2024 at his home in Killeen, Texas.
Bob, as he was known, was born in Nashoba, Oklahoma on August 9, 1929 to Cecil William, Sr.
and Emily Cent Todd, and was one of eleven children. His father served in WWI and met Emily
in Paris, France while recovering from injuries incurred during the war.
Bob grew up in Noshoba and graduated from Clayton High School in 1948. He served two years
in the U.S. Army in Okinawa, Japan during the Korean War.
After his military service, he attended college at Golden Gate University in San Francisco and the
University of Tennessee in Nashville, where he met and married his first wife, Sue Ann Padgett,
in 1955. They had two sons, Robert Kevin and Michael Charles.
In Nashville, Bob worked for Moore-Handley for thirteen years and for Tennessee Building
Products for twenty-five years before retiring in 1994. He and Sue were long-time members of
South Trinity Presbyterian Church and later, First Presbyterian Church. They moved to
Killeen, TX in 1997 to be near his son and grandchildren. Sue passed away a few months later
in December 1997. In May 2000, he married Violet (Gidget) Todd, a year after they met at a dance.
She is the mother of three wonderful children, Sean Michael Novak, Jeanine Renee Grutter, and
Brian Allen Novak. Bob and Gidget enjoyed travel and spending time with family.
He was an avid golfer and a regular at the Stone Tree Golf Club where he shot two hole-in-ones
at ages 83 and 85, a member of the Killeen Kickers Square Dance Club where he enjoyed
dancing and teaching others, and he liked playing cards. He served as president of the Gilmore
Senior Center for three years, and he was a member and elder of The Presbyterian Church of
Salado in Salado, TX.
Bob was preceded in death by his parents, Cecil and Emily, his first wife, Sue, siblings TR and
his wife Grace, Bill and his wife Glenna, June Joslin and her husband, John D. and his wife
Katharina, Cecil, and Harry, as well as his sister-in-law, Wanda Todd, and brother in-law,
Larry Young.
He is survived by his faithful and devoted wife, Violet (Gidget) and her children, Sean Novak and his wife Cynthia, Jeanine and her husband James Gruter, and Brian Novak; Bob's sons Kevin
Todd of Atlanta, GA and Mike Todd of Terlingua, TX; grandchildren Andrew Todd and his wife
Laura of Indianapolis, IN and Kimberly Todd (Daniel) of San Antonio, TX; great grandchildren
Isabella and Charlie of Indianapolis; siblings Lee Todd of Richland, MO, Grady Todd and his wife
Donna of Cathage, MO, Josie Young of Stockton, MO, and Don Todd and his wife Sally of
Millington, TN; sisters-in-law Linda Todd of Branson West, MO and Donna Todd of Portland, OR
as well as a host of nieces and nephews.
Bob will be dearly missed for his witty sense of humor, winning charm, devotion to family, and his love of God.
In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to The Presbyterian Church of Salado or your favorite charity. Interment will be at Woodlawn-Roesch-Patton Funeral Home in Nashville, TN on Friday,
March 15, 2024 where visitation will be from 9AM to 11AM and immediately followed by a graveside service.
A celebration of life service will be held at The Presbyterian Church of Salado in Salado, TX on Saturday, April 6, 2024 at 11 AM.
OBITUARY: Juanita Fayrene Coleman
AUGUST 11, 1924 – MARCH 25, 2020
Juanita Fayrene “Sis” Johnson Coleman, Killeen, Texas
Juanita “Sis” Coleman passed on to her heavenly home with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Wednesday, March 25, 2020 in Weatherford, Texas at the age of 95. Juanita was born August 11, 1924 to Donnie Marie Dalton Johnson and Ben Clark Johnson Sr. in Mineral Wells, Texas. She married Virgil Arley Coleman in Mineral Wells, Texas on March 12, 1943 and they were married for 49 years until his passing. The Lord blessed them with one son, John Arley Coleman. Sis was a homemaker and wonderful, devoted wife, mother, and grandmother. She was an active member of Skyline Baptist Church in Killeen, Texas. She had a passion for volunteering and was a dedicated volunteer for many organizations throughout her life. In recent years, she was an active volunteer at the Killeen Senior Citizen Center. She always enjoyed traveling, and in recent years she enjoyed many trips with the Senior Center members. She also enjoyed time with the Senior Center Meet & Eat groups. For many years, until recently, she was an active member of and enjoyed dancing with the Killeen Kickers Square Dance group. More importantly, she loved her children, grandchildren, extended family, and friends. Her entire life revolved around loving and caring for her family. Sis is survived by her son, John Arley Coleman and wife Brenda Lynn (Mann) Coleman of Weatherford, Texas; two grandchildren: grandson, David Haynes Coleman of Fort Worth, Texas; and granddaughter, Faith Arley Coleman of College Station, Texas; nephew, Ben Clark Johnson II of Las Vegas, NV; niece, Donnie Faye Johnson of San Leandro, CA; nieces-in-law, Toni Johnson of CA, and Lynn Johnson of AZ; second nieces, Kelly Johnson Ransdell and husband, Jeff of Santa Barbara, CA; Kimberly Johnson of San Diego, CA; Karen Johnson Durler and husband Jeff of Temecula, CA; second nephew, Jeff Johnson and wife Shelly of CA. Juanita was preceded in death by her parents, Donnie Marie and Ben Clark Johnson, Sr.; husband Virgil Arley Coleman; brother, Ben Clark Johnson Jr.; and nephew, Phillip Clark Johnson. Due to COVID-19 limitations and restrictions, the following arrangements have been made and are subject to change in response to C-19 compliance: Visitation will be held on Monday, April 6th from 6 to 8 PM at Crawford-Bowers Funeral Home, 1615 South Fort Hood Road, Killeen, TX. Current COVID-19 restrictions limits visitors to groups of only 10 people at a time allowed inside. When one person leaves, another may enter, and 6’ social distancing will be expected and enforced. A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, April 7th at 2 PM in the Crawford-Bowers Funeral Home Chapel. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, a maximum of 6 people will be allowed to attend the service, including the immediate family and the officiating pastor. Due to this limitation, Sis’ grandson David has set up a Zoom video/live broadcast for those family members and friends who will be unable to attend. For first time Zoom users, please download the Zoom Cloud Meetings app to your smartphone from the Apple Store or Google Play Store. After downloading please use the Meeting ID: 730-881-740 or use the following link: https://us04web.zoom.us/j/730881740 to join the broadcast virtual waiting room up to 30 minutes prior to the start of the 2 PM memorial service. Interment will be at Killeen City Cemetery immediately following the funeral service. Due to COVID-19 safety guidelines, a minimum of 6’ social distancing will be expected and enforced. In lieu of flowers, the family requests in memoriam donations be made to the American Cancer Society.
AUGUST 11, 1924 – MARCH 25, 2020
Juanita Fayrene “Sis” Johnson Coleman, Killeen, Texas
Juanita “Sis” Coleman passed on to her heavenly home with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Wednesday, March 25, 2020 in Weatherford, Texas at the age of 95. Juanita was born August 11, 1924 to Donnie Marie Dalton Johnson and Ben Clark Johnson Sr. in Mineral Wells, Texas. She married Virgil Arley Coleman in Mineral Wells, Texas on March 12, 1943 and they were married for 49 years until his passing. The Lord blessed them with one son, John Arley Coleman. Sis was a homemaker and wonderful, devoted wife, mother, and grandmother. She was an active member of Skyline Baptist Church in Killeen, Texas. She had a passion for volunteering and was a dedicated volunteer for many organizations throughout her life. In recent years, she was an active volunteer at the Killeen Senior Citizen Center. She always enjoyed traveling, and in recent years she enjoyed many trips with the Senior Center members. She also enjoyed time with the Senior Center Meet & Eat groups. For many years, until recently, she was an active member of and enjoyed dancing with the Killeen Kickers Square Dance group. More importantly, she loved her children, grandchildren, extended family, and friends. Her entire life revolved around loving and caring for her family. Sis is survived by her son, John Arley Coleman and wife Brenda Lynn (Mann) Coleman of Weatherford, Texas; two grandchildren: grandson, David Haynes Coleman of Fort Worth, Texas; and granddaughter, Faith Arley Coleman of College Station, Texas; nephew, Ben Clark Johnson II of Las Vegas, NV; niece, Donnie Faye Johnson of San Leandro, CA; nieces-in-law, Toni Johnson of CA, and Lynn Johnson of AZ; second nieces, Kelly Johnson Ransdell and husband, Jeff of Santa Barbara, CA; Kimberly Johnson of San Diego, CA; Karen Johnson Durler and husband Jeff of Temecula, CA; second nephew, Jeff Johnson and wife Shelly of CA. Juanita was preceded in death by her parents, Donnie Marie and Ben Clark Johnson, Sr.; husband Virgil Arley Coleman; brother, Ben Clark Johnson Jr.; and nephew, Phillip Clark Johnson. Due to COVID-19 limitations and restrictions, the following arrangements have been made and are subject to change in response to C-19 compliance: Visitation will be held on Monday, April 6th from 6 to 8 PM at Crawford-Bowers Funeral Home, 1615 South Fort Hood Road, Killeen, TX. Current COVID-19 restrictions limits visitors to groups of only 10 people at a time allowed inside. When one person leaves, another may enter, and 6’ social distancing will be expected and enforced. A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, April 7th at 2 PM in the Crawford-Bowers Funeral Home Chapel. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, a maximum of 6 people will be allowed to attend the service, including the immediate family and the officiating pastor. Due to this limitation, Sis’ grandson David has set up a Zoom video/live broadcast for those family members and friends who will be unable to attend. For first time Zoom users, please download the Zoom Cloud Meetings app to your smartphone from the Apple Store or Google Play Store. After downloading please use the Meeting ID: 730-881-740 or use the following link: https://us04web.zoom.us/j/730881740 to join the broadcast virtual waiting room up to 30 minutes prior to the start of the 2 PM memorial service. Interment will be at Killeen City Cemetery immediately following the funeral service. Due to COVID-19 safety guidelines, a minimum of 6’ social distancing will be expected and enforced. In lieu of flowers, the family requests in memoriam donations be made to the American Cancer Society.
It is with great sadness the Killeen Kickers let you know that Vicki Wanken passed away on September 28. Vicki and John were active members of our club until her illness.
- Thank you for your compassion
In Memory of
CW4 (Ret) James "Jim" Cecil Shoemaker
November 28, 1939 - April 22, 2017
Obituary
CW4 James "Jim" Cecil Shoemaker was born on November 28, 1939 and died on April 22, 2017 at the VA Hospital, Temple, TX. Jim packed many lives into one lifetime, but, first and foremost, Jim thought of himself as a helicopter pilot. He has now made his final helicopter flight to his heavenly home. He grew up in Diamond, MO. Jim had a tour of duty in Vietnam- 1969-1970 and Operation Desert Storm 1991. Jim received his Associates of Arts from George Washington University. He later continued his education with University of Central Texas and received his Bachelor of Science and his Master of Science. After 26 years of military service,...
CW4 James "Jim" Cecil Shoemaker was born on November 28, 1939 and died on April 22, 2017 at the VA Hospital, Temple, TX. Jim packed many lives into one lifetime, but, first and foremost, Jim thought of himself as a helicopter pilot. He has now made his final helicopter flight to his heavenly home. He grew up in Diamond, MO.
Jim had a tour of duty in Vietnam- 1969-1970 and Operation Desert Storm 1991.
Jim received his Associates of Arts from George Washington University. He later continued his education with University of Central Texas and received his Bachelor of Science and his Master of Science.
After 26 years of military service, Jim retired and learned square dancing in 2002 at the Shirts n' Skirts square dance club in Georgetown. He started with the with the Killeen Kickers in 2004. He was treasurer for 2005, 2006, 2012 and 2013. Club secretary in 2007 and 2008, vice-president from 2009 and 2010 and most recently, club President. Since 2004, Jim had been very active with the various Square Dance Clubs. They include The Bluebonnet Trailblazers and Heart of Texas Square and Round Dance Education Director for various years.
Jim has been an active member at Killeen Bible Church and Grace Bible Church in Killeen.
Jim was preceded in death by his father, Cecil Shoemaker, his mother, Goldie Frasure, of El Dorado Springs, MO, a niece Claire Brown of Tok, Alaska. Jim is survived by his sister, Virginia Brown of Killeen, TX, son Douglas (Shoemaker) Tanner and wife Kem of Joplin, MO, granddaughter Abby Baker and husband Preston, great granddaughter, Sadie Ann of Joplin, MO, niece, Lauren Burnham and husband Glenn of Tok, Alaska, nephew, Darren Brown and wife Holly of California and great niece Daisy.
The family will receive visitors at Crawford-Bowers Funeral Home of Killeen on Friday, April 28, 2017 from5-7 pm, the service will be on Saturday, April 29, 2017 at 10:30 at Crawford-Bowers with Pastor David McMurry officiating. Jim will be buried in the Appleton City Cemetery, Appleton, MO with Military Honors on May 12, 2017.
In lieu of flowers please make your contribution to the
Vietnam Veterans of America
Chapter 937 of Brazos Valley
P.O. Box 2771
Bryan, Texas 77805-2771
In Memoriam
Jerry E. Lynn
March 14, 1942 - July 20, 2013
Square Dance Caller/Instructor Killeen Kickers Square Dance Club
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With much sadness, we must share that Jerry Lynn, our caller since 1999, past away July 20, 2013. We are thankful for his many years of completely devoted service to our club. We knew that Jerry was seriously ill, so we were able to hold a dance honoring him while he was still able to attend on May 31, 2013. He was awarded the Prestige Award by the Texas State Callers Association, which was presented by Jon & Deborah Carroll-Jones. Jerry, we love you and will miss you! Rest in Peace.
Jerry was born in 1942 and raised, in southwestern Kansas. He began his dancing career by graduating from Square Dance classes in 1963. Jerry was drafted into the U.S. Army in 1966, and after two tours in Viet Nam, he returned to being a square dancer until 1977. He was transferred to Germany in 1977, where he started teaching square dance classes and establish his first club in Germany in 1978.
Jerry attended his first Square Dance Callers College in 1978 and a second one in 1985, both conducted in Germany, and a third Callers College in Texas in 2002. In 1981, he became the caller for a second square dance club in Germany, while calling and conducting classes for both clubs until 1985 when he was transferred to Fort Hood near Killeen, TX.
From 1986 to 1988 Jerry called and taught classes for the Central Texas Lone Stars Square Dance Club in Temple, TX. In 1990 he established the Levis ‘n Lace Square Dance Club in Liberty Hill, TX and was their caller thru 1997.
Jerry began calling for the Killeen Kickers Square Dance Club in Killeen, TX in 1999. During that time he conducted four Annual Five County Square Dance Bus Tours.
He was an active member of the European Callers and Teachers Association (ECTA). Since 1986 he has been a member of the International Square Dance Caller Association (CALLERLAB) and an active member and past president of the Texas State Callers Association (TSCA) and the Heart of Texas Callers Association serving as President for 8 different terms. In 1991 he joined the Capitol Area Dance Leaders Association in Austin, TX and served as Vice-President for several years.
He’s served as the Sound Vice-Chairman for the Texas State Square Dance Festivals, in Waco, TX in 1998, 2002 and Second Sound Vice-Chairman in 2009.
With much sadness, we must share that Jerry Lynn, our caller since 1999, past away July 20, 2013. We are thankful for his many years of completely devoted service to our club. We knew that Jerry was seriously ill, so we were able to hold a dance honoring him while he was still able to attend on May 31, 2013. He was awarded the Prestige Award by the Texas State Callers Association, which was presented by Jon & Deborah Carroll-Jones. Jerry, we love you and will miss you! Rest in Peace.
Jerry was born in 1942 and raised, in southwestern Kansas. He began his dancing career by graduating from Square Dance classes in 1963. Jerry was drafted into the U.S. Army in 1966, and after two tours in Viet Nam, he returned to being a square dancer until 1977. He was transferred to Germany in 1977, where he started teaching square dance classes and establish his first club in Germany in 1978.
Jerry attended his first Square Dance Callers College in 1978 and a second one in 1985, both conducted in Germany, and a third Callers College in Texas in 2002. In 1981, he became the caller for a second square dance club in Germany, while calling and conducting classes for both clubs until 1985 when he was transferred to Fort Hood near Killeen, TX.
From 1986 to 1988 Jerry called and taught classes for the Central Texas Lone Stars Square Dance Club in Temple, TX. In 1990 he established the Levis ‘n Lace Square Dance Club in Liberty Hill, TX and was their caller thru 1997.
Jerry began calling for the Killeen Kickers Square Dance Club in Killeen, TX in 1999. During that time he conducted four Annual Five County Square Dance Bus Tours.
He was an active member of the European Callers and Teachers Association (ECTA). Since 1986 he has been a member of the International Square Dance Caller Association (CALLERLAB) and an active member and past president of the Texas State Callers Association (TSCA) and the Heart of Texas Callers Association serving as President for 8 different terms. In 1991 he joined the Capitol Area Dance Leaders Association in Austin, TX and served as Vice-President for several years.
He’s served as the Sound Vice-Chairman for the Texas State Square Dance Festivals, in Waco, TX in 1998, 2002 and Second Sound Vice-Chairman in 2009.