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2008
James Stembridge Obituary
Memorial service: Tuesday, with burial in Kilgore.
Mr. Stembridge was born in 1916 in Starrville in Smith County. He was associated with public accounting and oil exploration and refining for over 60 years, as a partner in a Mississippi refining company in the 1950s. He was a founder of an accounting firm and an exploration company in subsequent years.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Ruth Ann Bradberry, in 1994.
Survivors: Son, Terry Stembridge Sr. of Kilgore, the voice of the Dallas Chaparrals and San Antonio Spurs from 1967 to 1979; daughter, Merridonna Thompson of Tyler.
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Memories and Condolences
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Judy Ashley
March 18, 2008
Terry:
I never had a chance to know you; but we are family (Stembridge). My thoughts are with you and your family.
barry robinson
March 18, 2008
Terry:
Please know that you and all of your dad's family and friends are in the thoughts and prayers of so many of us. Imagine, 91 years on this earth -- what an incredible blessing.
As always, we wish you nothing but the best.
An old friend,
Kathleen Duff
March 16, 2008
Dear Terry,
I'm so sorry for your loss. I hope it will give you comfort to know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.
In love and friendship,
Kathleen Duff
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