Jim Bob Moffett converted what he learned under the Tutelage of Coach Darrell Royal into one of the most successful business enterprises in U.S. history. Jim Bob’s lifetime motto states, “it is impossible to have a bad day if you do something (good) for someone else.” On January 8, 2021, Jim Bob Moffett succumbed to…
Lance Taylor text me on 3/29/2022 that Bruce Mailey passed away. Lance said ”Billy…I wanted to let you know that Bruce Mailey passed away here in Tulsa. Bruce blocked for Rosevelt Leaks and Earl Campbell. Extremely popular with all his peers at work which they associated with his team mentality at UT. Lance Taylor Bruce…
Memories of an 8th grader. Billy, many thanks for the update on Judy Lackey. Judy was a beautiful and lovely lady, and I am very sorry to see her go. I appreciate you letting me know. Judy and Bobby were married while Bobby was still playing for UT. As a result, all Bobby’s UT teammates knew…
Keifer’s accomplishments remind all Longhorns that In sports and far beyond, his contributions to Longhorn heritage have shaped the present and empowered the future. Keifer Marshall HOH 1996 the 1943 team Keifer was the center and linebacker when the Horns played Randolph Air Force base in San Antonio, Tx. Keifer played the entire 60 minutes…
A quote from Bill Little “ If Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin and Sammy Davis led “the Rat Pack,” as mega-star entertainers in the 1960s, Namath, Lammons and Hudson were the leaders of the “Jet Pack.” In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting that donations be made to the Jacksonville High School Education Foundation in…
OBITUARY T (James C.) Jones JANUARY 10, 1931 – SEPTEMBER 15, 2020 T.Jones (James C Jones), 89, born on a farm in Childress, TX, passed away on September 15, 2020. He is survived by his wife of 44 years and the love of his life, Phyllis Jones, formerly of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; son, Micheal J Jones of…
Please accept our sincere condolences as we pray for your hearts to be comforted and that the peace of God covers you all during this time. May your family memories give you a legacy of love as you recall how much your father Bobby was loved by all who knew him. Roger and Becky Van…
2/17/2022 “Night Train Lane was always smiling and lifting people up. RIP.” from James Patton Todd Hunt says, “Hi Billy, As I mentioned, James Lane has passed. Duane Whetstone(Football Letterman) is connected with his brother, and they are looking at about 8k for funeral expenses. I do have several folks that are willing to donate,…
Michael Todd Korth, 49, passed away Wednesday, August 15, 2012 in St. David’s Hospital in Austin after a 14 years battle with cancer. He grew up in Rockdale and was a 1981 graduate of Rockdale High School. He graduated from Blinn Junior College and attended the University of Texas on a track management scholarship. Mike…
Marvin Kubin accomplishments remind all Longhorns that In sports and far beyond, his contributions to Longhorn heritage have shaped the present and empowered the future. Meat on the Hoof written by Gary Shaw and a AP article quoted six players on the Texas team that felt there was some racism among the Coaches. The AP article…