Obituaries

ANNA MARIA GARCIA

Anna Maria Garcia, age 59, of Sweetwater, Texas, passed away on May 13, 2021 at her residence.

Funeral services will be held 11:00 A.M., Saturday, May 15, 2021 at Cate-Spencer & Trent Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Richard Acuna officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Cate-Spencer & Trent Funeral Home.

DERWOOD BLAKE BOX

Derwood Blake Box, 63, years old passed into his heavenly home of rest on May 11, 2021.

He was a beloved brother, uncle and friend to many. His passing will leave a large void in everyone’s life that knew him, and he will be greatly missed.

Memorial services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Monday, May 17, 2021 at Pecan Baptist Church on Hwy 158 West of Robert Lee, Texas. A private family burial is planned for a later date.

He is survived by his two brothers, Marcus Box and wife Phyllis of Fort Worth, Texas. Powell Box and wife Joyce of Breckenridge, Texas. His three nephews, Brandon Box and wife Erica their children Andrew, Chloe and Mikey of Maryland. Kevin Box of Dallas, TX. Blaze Box of Greenwood, TX and his two nieces Hannah Box, daughter Hayden Box and son Grayson Adames of Sweetwater, TX, Rikki Box and daughter Dani Welborn of Breckenridge, TX. He was preceded in death by his father and mother, S. V. Box and Bobbie Box of Robert Lee, Texas as well as his sister Dona Nell Box.

Blake was born in Sweetwater, Texas on June 28, 1957. He graduated from San Angelo State University in 1978 with a degree in Education and completed his Master’s degree at Sul Ross State University in 1980. He spent 18 years as a schoolteacher in Sweetwater, Texas and later moved to Robert Lee, Texas and operated the family ranch.

He was a member of the Pecan Creek Baptist Church in Robert Lee, Texas. He loved supporting his nephews and nieces as well as being involved with all their activities. His other passions included trapping, hunting and competing in barbecue cooking contests.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Pecan Baptist Church in Robert Lee, Texas.

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