Gerald Brent McAfee

I took several Geology courses taught by Brent way back in the 1960's...He was an excellent teacher and even better person. I kept in contact with Brent for many years and anytime I came across something I thought was interesting, I would drop by his class and get Brent to look at it. He was a gentleman and a scholar and I think about him still when I come across an interesting rock or mineral... My sympathies to Brent's loved ones..

I remember we were playing tennis one Sunday when it was 116 degrees . we always played on Sunday afternoon regardless of the weather. What a friend.

Brent was a great teacher and a great friend to me during a tough time. I respected his knowledge of everything geology so much. He lit a spark in me for geology forever. I loved him dearly. Lynda Oldham Odessa College '87 UTPB '87

I was privileged to be Brent's sister for a little over 75 years. One of my favorite family stories is about us when I was a toddler and he was probably 5-6. We came down the alley in Longview, Texas, holding hands and both of us crying. When our mother asked what was the matter Brent said, "Billy Kayler bit Sid and I bit him back!" He continued to bite Billy Kayler for me through all these years and I will continue to love and appreciate him for that. This story beautifully captures his...

Vaya Con Dios Brent...What a great gentleman and scholar. He was an excellent teacher and friend to all that knew him. I would drop by his classes many years after I had taken his class and he always had time for a smile and conversation. He will be remembered and missed by all who knew him. He leaves a great legacy... Ron Humphries

Mr, McAffee was a wonderful Instructor. He was a very kind man that had an obvious passion for Geology and teaching. I enjoyed ever minute in his class.

Brent was one of my idols. He was always smiling and looking for the best in everything and everyone. All of us who had the pleasure of knowing Brent, working with him or learning from him were truly blessed. My love and sympathy go out to His entire family.

A wonderful professor and a better friend, he made geology interesting to a history major and such a gentleman in every sense of the word.

Thoughts and prayers go out to you all.