French Louis McGavock (Tulia)

Happy, Texas— French McGavock, 94, of Happy passed away on December 24, 2006 in Amarillo. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, December 27, 2006 at 2:00 p.m. at the Church of Christ in Happy. Burial will follow in Rose Hill Cemetery in Tulia under the direction of Kornerstone Funeral Directors of Tulia. Mr. McGavock was born on Sept. 28, 1912 in Granite, Oklahoma. His family moved to Silverton when he was a young child. He attended Lakeview Country School. He farmed for many years before going into the water well business. He then served as county commissioner of Precint 1 for 20 years. He retired in 1992. He volunteered with the Food Bank in Amarillo and was a member of the Tulia Senior Citizens. He also worked with RSVP in Tulia. He was instrumental in the Swisher County museum. He was a long time member of the Church of Christ in Happy. He married LeeNora Francis Vaughan of Dec. 1, 1942 in Levelland, Texas He is survived by his wife, Nora McGavock of Happy, Texas; two daughters, Cindy Starkey of Graham, Texas, Peggy Carter of Tulia, Texas; a son, Dave McGavock of Happy, Texas; two brothers, Oscar McGavock and J.D. McGavock; four grandchildren, and six great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by 3 sisters and 4 brothers. Visitation will be held at the funeral home on Tuesday evening from 6 to 7 p.m. Memorials may be sent to the Hi-Plains Children’s Home, 11461 S. Western St., Amarillo, TX 79118.