Hardin-Simmons Holds Memorial Chapel Service

Hardin-Simmons University held the annual memorial service on Tuesday in Logsdon Chapel.

HSU President Dr. Lanny Hall welcomed students, faculty, staff, and friends of the University saying, “We gather here as a community of faith to honor and treasure the lives that have passed on this year.” 

He discussed the importance of remembering loved ones while continuing to see hope in the future. “They will be missed but we draw strength from each other and the promise that our faith brings,” he said.

Provost and Chief Academic Officer Dr. Thomas Brisco said it was important to remember family and friends of HSU and invited members to stand as their loved one’s name was called. The event also featured musical performances by Dr. Mark Puckett and the Concert Choir. 

The ceremony honored the following people:
Martha Ayres
Ron Bredemeyr
Doug Brown
Alline Ford Brown
Juanita Bryant
Sam Carroll
Mary Jo Coates
Bob Donelson
John Edwards
Darrell Gililland
Syble Marie Reese Gregory
Mary Hazleton
Mary Hearne
John Hopper
Lloyd Huff
Lucy Lacewell
Charlsie Langford
Paul Madden
Shirley Morrison
Jill Nettles
Grace O’Connell
Edwin Orsak
John William (Bill) Owens
Allen Patterson
Carl Pohlman
John Randles
Johanna Lee Self
Bill Shearin 
Bee Shackelford
Wally Sherertz
Jerald Simmons
Gisela Smith
Gene Smith
Charles Spicer
Harold Steele
J.B. Stuckey
Phyllis Tuggle
Clifford Volbrecht
Bum Washington
Billy Wright
Helen Yorton