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Submitted: 12/16/22 • Approved: 12/16/22 • Last Updated: 12/19/22 • R551278-G551278-S3
Jack R. Cathey, Sr.
1930-2017
Katie L. Jones Cathey
1931-2019
*Photo, courtesy M. Bishop
*Obituary Jack R. Cathey, Sr.
Jack R. Cathey, Sr., 87, of Big Spring, Texas passed away on September 26, 2017 at his residence after a short illness surrounded by his family and friends.
Funeral Services will be held at 10:00 am, Friday, September 29, 2017 at the Nalley-Pickle & Welch Rosewood Chapel with Rev. Ken McMeans and Ricky Jones officiating. Interment will follow at Trinity Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 pm on Thursday, September 28, 2017 at the funeral home.
Jack was born in Big Spring, Texas at Hall Bennett Hospital on February 21, 1930.
Jack and Katie were married 67 years where they resided in Big Spring.
They were well known for their love of country dancing at Stampede for 50 years with all their friends.
They owned and operated Cathey Construction, Inc. for 60 years.
He was a loving husband and father, builder, contractor, boilermaker, welder, farmer, brakeman, carpenter, and an innovative perfectionist “who did it his way”.
Jack was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Coahoma.
Jack is survived by his wife, Katie Cathey; a son, Jack R. Cathey, Jr. and wife, Lynda of Weatherford; two daughters, Linda L. Riley and husband, Chuck of Jourdanton, and Kim Rath and husband, John of Austin; three granddaughters; a brother, Bobby Cathey and wife, Ruth; nephews, Mike Cathey and Wacey Cathey; and a mentor to all those friends and adopted families whom he loved and respected.
Jack is preceded in death by his parents.
In lieu of flowers please make donations to The American Cancer Society, % Vicki Stewart, #6 Coachman Circle, Big Spring, TX 79720 or to The American Heart Association at https://donatenow.heart.org
Arrangements under the direction of Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home & Crematory. Online condolences may be made at www.npwelch.com. Obituary www.npwelch.com
*Obituary Katie L. Jones Cathey
Katie Lue Cathey, 87, of Big Spring, died Saturday, March 2, 2019 at her residence after a short illness, surrounded by her family and friends.
Funeral services will be 2:00 PM Wednesday, March 6, 2019 at the Nalley-Pickle & Welch Rosewood Chapel with her nephew, Pastor Ricky Jones, officiating. Interment will follow at Trinity Memorial Park.
The family will receive friends from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM Tuesday at Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home.
She was born December 4, 1931 in Knott, Texas to Dave Arion and Maudie Lue Jones.
Katie married Jack R. Cathey, Sr. November 6, 1949 in Big Spring. He preceded her in death September 26, 2017.
Katie and Jack were married 67 years and resided in Big Spring all of their married life.
She was well known for her love of country dancing at the Stampede with all her friends.
Katie owned and operated Cathey Construction with her husband, Jack, for over 60 years.
She was a loving wife and mother who was admired for her beautiful handmade quilts and community service. Her service on the Board of Directors at the Heritage Museum was one of her most enjoyable experiences.
Survivors include one son, Jack R. Cathey, Jr. and wife, Lynda of Weatherford; two daughters, Linda L. Riley and husband, Chuck of Jourdanton and Kim Rath and husband, John of Austin; three granddaughters, Destiny Maykin Hart and husband, Brad, Katie Mae Hebert and Chelsey Rae Hebert; three great-grandchildren, Hudson Hart, Emery Glassinger and Cam Glassinger; two sisters, Joyce Streicher, Maxine Hughey; one brother, Wayne Jones and wife, Patsy; a brother-in-law, Bobby Cathey and wife, Ruth; and 14 nieces and nephews, Mike Cathey, Wacey Cathey, Ricky Jones, Terry Jones, Dianna Thorpe, Arion Hughey, Jerry Thompson, Ronnie Jones, Peggy Lou Merritt, Carol Ann Brewster, Cali Stringfellow, Davey Jones, Robbie Jones and Eldon, Jones.
The family suggests memorials to the Heritage Museum, 510 Scurry, Big Spring, Texas, or to the American Cancer Society, % Vicki Stewart, 6 Coachmans Circle, Big Spring, Texas 79720.
Arrangements are under the direction of Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home and Crematory. Online condolences can be made at www.npwelch.com. Obituary www.npwelch.com
Contributed on 12/16/22 by neldapat
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