Carl Ray Propes

Funeral services for Mr. Carl Ray Propes, 88, of Henderson, will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, June 15, 2012 in the chapel of Crawford-A. Crim Funeral Home with Kenny Walton officiating. Interment will follow in Bethel Cemetery under the direction of Crawford-A. Crim Funeral Home in Henderson.Family will receive friends from 5-7 p.m. Thursday, June 14, 2012 at the funeral home.Mr. Propes passed away June 12, 2012 in Tyler. He was born March 21, 1924 in Henderson to the late Marvin A. and Mittie Pearl Winfrey Propes and spent most of his life in Rusk County. Mr. Propes was World War II veteran of the US Navy and was a Chief Petty Officer 1st Class on the USS Lexington when it sank in the Coral Sea. He also served on the USS Saratoga. Mr. Propes was a Colonel on Gov. John Bell Williams' court in Jackson, MS in 1968, and he was a member of the Hamasa Temple in Meridian, MS. He was the national account executive for Lamb Rental Tools by trade, and he was a Boy Scout troop leader and loved playing golf. Mr. Propes was a 32nd degree Mason in the Clinton Lodge and was a Shriner. He was a member of First Baptist Church in Henderson. The family would like to say a special word of thanks to Brenda Pratt for her devoted care throughout her time with Mr. Propes.In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by: his wife, Verdelle Propes; and his brother, Clifford Propes.Survivors include: daughters, Gindy Kimbrough and husband Kenneth of Longview, and Treena Foster and husband Scottie of Henderson; grandchildren, Kristy Kimbrough McBride and husband Derek, Ginny Kimbrough Walker and husband Steven, Julie Kimbrough Austin and husband Zach, Keeleigh Verdelle Foster, and Karleigh Rae Foster; and great-grandchildren, Hayden Kimbrough Walker, Garrett Michael Walker, Zachary John Walker, Dylan Jon McBride, Laney Kay McBride, Allison Elizabeth Austin, and Brooks Kenneth Austin.Pallbearers will be Dennis Alexander, Tommy Alexander, Will Lamb, Bill Boren, Steven Michael Walker, Derek Jon McBride, and Zachary Steven Austin. Honorary pallbearers will be members of the Strong-Hurt Coffee Club.In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Bethel Cemetery Association at 4467 CR 314 S., Henderson, TX 75654.Words of comfort may be shared with the family at www.crawfordacrim.com.

Carl Ray Propes

March 21, 1924 - June 12, 2012