BILL’S OBITUARY Bill Hinkle passed away Sunday, February 7, 2021 in Austin, Texas. He was born in Denton, Texas to Dr. George and Kenneth Hinkle. Bill was an entrepreneur developing financial processing systems, an avid fly fisherman, and tennis player. Bill grew up in Denton, attended college at the University of Texas where he was…
Texas lost an impactful member of the Longhorn Community with the passing of Jeff Heller, an All-American swimmer at UT, Marine Corps veteran and successful Dallas businessman. On Tuesday (Jan. 8), former Longhorn standout and American hero Jeff Heller passed away at the age of 80. He was an All-American swimmer at The University of Texas –…
Todd Hunt notified TLSN that Carter Hill has passed away. Todd said: “All, We have lost Longhorn Carter Hill. Carter passed away on April 4th. Carter leaves behind his wife, 2 sons and a daughter. Carter was an offensive lineman of the class of 1984 football team and discus thrower for the University of Texas at Austin.” Lance Seach says “Could…
Lynn Howden A Truly Fine and Kind Gentleman and Wonderful Family Man, Lynn Howden a center on the Texas basketball team in the early 1970s, suffered a massive heart attack during an extended stay in an Austin hospital for a broken hip and died Tuesday night. AUSTIN, Texas — Howden played center for the UT…
If you would like to share special memories of Hans please email Billydale1@gmail.com, and I will post on this link in a newsletter format on June 11, 2022. Respectfully, Billy Dale Hans Richard Frantz Helland was born to James “Jim” Helland and Patricia “Patty” Ford Helland in Beeville, Texas on September 26, 1951. HANS…
Colorado City, Texas Mar 9, 1936 – Mar 9, 2017 As one of the fastest sprinters in Texas history, Hollis Gainey scorched the history books. Hollis Gainey was a part of two world record-setting relay teams in the 440-yard and 880-yard relays. They were the first team to run the 440-yard relay in under 40 seconds…
Judge Joe Bob Golden Jr. February 15, 1933 – May 27, 2016 Share this obituary Send Flowers Watch the Tribute Watch the Tribute| Upload Photo| Joe Bob Golden – 1950’s golf A celebration of the life of Judge Joe Bob Golden, Jr., 83, of Jasper, will be at 11:00 a.m. Monday, May 30, 2016 at…
We have lost a Longhorn legend. Olympian Eddie Gilbert passed away last week. He was a great friend and loyal supporter of Texas Swimming and a military hero. He rarely missed a reunion and was inducted in the inaugural class of the Texas Swimming and Diving Hall of Fame and, of course, was one of…
12/26/2020 Updates on service for Lionel Garr. Hi I came across this website and wanted to let you all know that there’s updated information for Lionel Garr’s service. Please see the following The venue for Lionel Garr’s homegoing service has changed to Lottie and Arthur Temple Civic Center 601 Dennis, Diboll,TX 75941. The times for…
Paden Kelley was a 6”7” 295 pound offensive tackle for the Texas Longhorns from 2009 until he quit the team in 2012 saying “After talking with my family and the UT staff, I have made the decision to take a step back from football in order to focus on family and other priorities in my…