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Bill Tevebaugh Obituary
A resident of the Longview area since the 1930s, Mr. Tevebaugh was born May 17, 1931, in Gentry, Arkansas, to Eugene Jackson and Violet Moudy Tevebaugh. He was a member of the Summerfield United Methodist Church and Gilmer Masonic Lodge 142 for over 50 years and was a Master Mason. Mr. Tevebaugh graduated and played football at East Mountain High School. He enjoyed sports and the Texas Rangers. He started the Tevebaugh Meat Market in 1956.
Left to cherish his memories are his wife, Ruby Tevebaugh of Longview; his four children, Dwyane Murphy and wife, Liz, of Winnsboro, Elaine Tevebaugh of Stephenville, Texas, Billy Tevebaugh Jr. and Mary Lou Tevebaugh of Longview; six grandchildren, Robyn Murphy, Eric Tevebaugh and wife, Sophia, Melea Stockton, Jon Montgomery, Gary Montgomery and Michelle Montgomery; five great-grandchildren; three brothers, Vernon Tevebaugh of Gilmer, George Tevebaugh and wife, Alta, and Charles Tevebaugh and wife, Linda, of Longview; and numerous nieces and nephews.
The family requests memorials be made to Summerfield United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 65, Judson, TX 75660.
The family will receive friends from 5-7 p.m. Friday, November 16, 2012, at Welch Funeral Home.
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Terry McKnight
November 21, 2012
Melanie and I were so sorry to hear about this. We have good memories about doing business at Tevebaugh Meats. I am so sorry for your loss.
Shirley Druschke
November 19, 2012
Mr. Bill, you gave so much love and help to Summerfield UMC and were loved by all. Mrs. Ruby, I wish I could have been there for you. I know the pain. I love you, Shirley
November 18, 2012
our thoughts and prayers are with you and the family....Willis family
D. Noble
November 18, 2012
Mary Lou,
So sorry to hear about this. Hope you are doing well.
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Daryl Gafford
November 18, 2012
so sorry for your loss we have bought a lot of stuff from bill and the family over the years god bless the family during this time of sorrow
November 17, 2012
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Jim, Robin & Matthew Newman
Rachel Holland
November 17, 2012
I am so very sorry about Mr. Billy. I willremember him always watching Eric playing baseball.
Mike Stockton
November 17, 2012
We were saddened to hear of Mr. Bills passing. I know he will be deeply missed. Our prayers for Mrs. Ruby and your family.
November 16, 2012
Mrs. Tevebaugh - So sorry to hear of Bill's passing. May God grant you strength and peace in the days ahead. Love you, Mary Frances (Mathis) Stembridge
Sheila & Paul Pool
November 16, 2012
So sorry for your loss. Bill was my first employer in the East Texas area in 1972/3. I have many good memories of those days.
November 16, 2012
My prayers are with you during this time. Susan and Amie Paye
Arnold and Anna Gonzales
November 16, 2012
Billy and Tevebaugh Family We are so soryy to hear of your dad's passing. He was a memorable man with alot of compassion and generosity in his heart.
Tom & Donna Bradley
November 16, 2012
Our prayers and thoughts are with you and your family.
Tom & Donna Bradley
November 16, 2012
Our prayers and thoughts for you and your family.
November 16, 2012
Raychelle Higginbotham
David & Shaye Dollahite
November 16, 2012
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
JOHN FURRH
November 15, 2012
MRS TEVEBAUGH & FAMILY, I AM SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS,MR. BILL WAS A GREAT TEACHER OF LIFE AND WILL ALWAYS HOLD DEAR TO MY HEART THE LESSONS I LEARNED FROM HIM.MY PRAYERS ARE WITH YOUR FAMILY... LOVE YOU ALL.
Gaynelle Brashear
November 15, 2012
Dear Ruby and Family,
We were so sorry to hear about Bill's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time.
Gaynelle Brashear
Brenda Modisett
Becky and Charlie Brashear
Dina Cheatwood
November 15, 2012
Mrs. Tevebaugh, Billy and Mary Lou...I was so sad to hear the news of Mr. Bill's passing. I have many, many fond memories from the three years I worked for you all. I grew to love you all...you were like a second family to me. I'll be praying for you during this time.
Melissa Clark
November 15, 2012
Tevebaugh Family -
I am sad to hear of Mr Tevebaugh's passing. He was such a great man. Always smiling when we would see him at Tevebaugh Meat counter. He will be greatly missed! May God Bless!
Angie Shaw-Tippen
November 15, 2012
Tevebaugh family, Please accept my deepest sympathy for the loss of Mr. Tevebaugh. God Bless you all.
Elaine Roberts
November 15, 2012
Mrs. Tevebaugh & Family,
I am so sorry to hear about Bill's passing. He was always such a delight to be around, always smiling and laughing. I pray God gives you comfort and peace at this sad time.
November 15, 2012
Billy,
So sorry to hear about your Dad. You and your family are in my prayers.
Love,
Connie Hetherington
Jimmy Ponder
November 15, 2012
Mrs. Ruby, Billy & family,
Sorry to hear of Mr. Bill's passing. Mr.Bill was a good and dear friend and will be greatly missed. I fondly remember our weekly visits when we were both in the meat business.
Regretfully, Janet and I will not be able to attend the funeral, please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you.
God Bless you,
Jimmy & Janet Ponder
bev micheal davis
November 15, 2012
we are so sorry for your loss ...he will be missed by family and friends ..
November 15, 2012
Ruby, So sorry to hear about Bill. You have our blessings.Donnell Family,Athens,Tx.
Rocky $ Laura Hawkins
November 15, 2012
Mr. Tevebaugh was always quick with a smile and a good story to tell. We did business together many years @ the Lock, Stock & Barrell Rest. Your family is in our prayers. Proverbs 3:5-6.
glenda Baggett Stewart
November 15, 2012
Mrs. Tevebaugh--i'm sorry to hear about Mr. Tevebaugh...i remember so many times going into his market and being greeted so sweetly by the both of you...you were the best teacher i ever had...loved you! May God give you and your family comfort and peace during these days.
Cynthia Hudman
November 15, 2012
Mary Lou and family,
So sorry to hear the loss of Bill. May God provide you with the comfort of his unfailing love. May you always hold dear the legacy Bill laves behind. I will continue to pray for your family as you mourn the loss of this wonderful man. Take care. God bless you.
Love you always,
Cynthia Hudman
Ridgey (Watson) Nevill
November 15, 2012
i am saddened to hear of the loss of Mr.Bill. May happy memories and the promise of a reunion in the hereafter be a comfort in the days ahead. I am unable to attend his service but want you to know I am there in heart and prayer.
bobbie hall
November 15, 2012
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