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Submitted: 8/7/22 • Approved: 8/8/22 • Last Updated: 8/11/22 • R530187-G0-S3
TECHNICAL FOURTH CLASS US Army
World War II
October 6, 1921-October 12, 2012
*Photo, courtesy of Mary (Coggin) Russell
*Obituary
Dr. E.B. Posey Jr., 91, of Canyon died Friday, Oct. 12, 2012.
Services will be at 2 p.m. Monday in First Baptist Church in Canyon with the Rev. Gene Jones, associate pastor, officiating. Graveside services will be at 5 p.m. in West Park Cemetery in Hereford. Arrangements are by Brooks Funeral Directors of Canyon.
Dr. E.B. Posey Jr. was born Oct. 6, 1921, in Hereford to E.B. and Louella Fuqua Posey Sr. He was a graduate of Hereford High School and started his degree at Hardin-Simmons University. He was called to service in the Army in 1943 and received his Bachelor of Science degree absentia from Hardin-Simmons in May of 1943. He went on to receive a Bachelor of Arts degree in 1949, a Master of Arts degree in 1952, and a Master of Science degree, all from Hardin-Simmons, and his Ph.D in philosophy from the University of Texas in 1963. He married Martha Elizabeth ‘Beth' Patton in Chillicothe on Sept. 2, 1946, and they taught in Sweetwater, Baird, Austin and Brownfield before moving to Canyon in 1967.
E.B. began in 1967 as director of teacher certification at West Texas State University, retiring after 20 years. He was named professor emeritus in 1993. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Canyon, Phi Beta Kappa, Alpha Chi Omega, Rotary International Club, a lifetime member of National Education Association, and was a gold circle member of Veterans of Foreign Wars.
E.B. and Beth loved fishing, camping and traveling together and enjoyed his latest trip to Washington, D.C. with the veterans honor flight. He loved life and lived it to the fullest. He led by example to all who knew him and was known for his stellar faith. He will be fondly remembered as "Brother" to many.
He was preceded in death by his parents; six siblings, A.R., J.M. and Clyde "Buddy" Posey, Mary Roberson, Laverne McMinn and Ellen Simpson; and a nephew, Ellis Booker Posey.
Survivors include his wife, Beth Posey; and 12 nieces and nephews, Marian Goodin, Pat Barrett, Abbie Blackstock, Nan Walker, Cynthia Streun, Bill McMinn, Barbara Gandy, Sue Solomon, Carolyn Witherspoon, Patty Hill, Mark Simpson and Lisa Palmer.
The family will receive friends from 4 to 6 p.m. today at the funeral home.
The family suggests memorials be to West Texas A&M University Education Department; Canyon International Rotary Club; Hardin-Simmons University; First Baptist Church of Canyon, 1717 4th Ave., Canyon, TX 79015; or a favorite charity.
Sign the online guest book at www.brooksfuneral.com.
Amarillo Globe-News, Oct. 14, 2012
Contributed on 8/7/22 by neldapat
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