87R17221 CJM-D
 
  By: Hughes S.C.R. No. 36
 
 
 
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
         WHEREAS, A life lived with joy and purpose drew to a close
  with the passing of Noble Grace Cammack of Longview on January 11,
  2021, at the age of 99; and
         WHEREAS, The son of Claude and Sadie Cammack, Noble Cammack
  was born in Brookeland in Sabine County on January 14, 1921; he grew
  up with four siblings, Stella, Price, Joe Bill, and Jimmie, near
  land granted to his maternal ancestors by the Republic of Texas
  almost a century before; during World War II, he served his country
  in the U.S. Navy; he graduated from Kilgore College and moved to
  Longview to help his mother with her restaurant and boarding house;
  after a few years of employment with Eastman Kodak, he embarked on a
  33-year career in accounting with Lone Star Steel Company in 1950;
  his retirement did not last, as he then took a new job in the City of
  Longview's purchasing department; and
         WHEREAS, Mr. Cammack married the love of his life, the former
  Juanita Gossett, on April 8, 1950; they were blessed with four
  children, Kerry, Bruce, Stephen, and Teresa; later, he became
  "Bobo" to 13 treasured grandchildren and step-grandchildren, Alan,
  Stuart, Alex, Cole, Blake, Brittney, Kendall, Casey, Matthew,
  Jonathan, Brandon, Carolina, and Hailey, as well as 14
  great-grandchildren; he served as a deacon and elder of First
  Christian Church, and he and his wife were faithful members of the
  Cornerstone Sunday school class; in addition, he volunteered for
  Meals on Wheels; he enjoyed gardening and traveling with his wife,
  and they shared a fulfilling marriage of more than six decades until
  her passing; in his last years, he treasured many friendships with
  fellow residents of Buckner Westminster Place; the most gracious of
  gentlemen, he always had a kind word for others, and he offered his
  signature white handkerchief to anyone who might need it; he
  continued to proudly stand for the Pledge of Allegiance and the
  National Anthem, even when relying on a walker; and
         WHEREAS, Although Noble Cammack is greatly missed by those he
  left behind, they will forever cherish their memories of his
  thoughtful, courteous ways and deep integrity; now, therefore, be
  it
         RESOLVED, That the 87th Legislature of the State of Texas
  hereby pay tribute to the life of Noble Grace Cammack and extend
  sincere condolences to his family and friends; and, be it further
         RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
  prepared for his family and that when the Texas House of
  Representatives and Senate adjourn this day, they do so in memory of
  Noble Grace Cammack.