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Fred Wallace Blanchard, 88, was received into the arms of Jesus on Monday, January 2, 2023. The family will be receiving visitors on Tuesday, January 10, from 6 – 8:00 p.m., at Pecan Grove Funeral Home, 3124 Robinson Drive,Waco. A service celebrating Fred’s life will be held at Meadowbrook Baptist Church on Wednesday, January 11, at 10:00 a.m. There will be a private family burial at a later time.

Fred was the seventh child of nine siblings born to SW "Dick" Blanchard and Bertha Anderson Blanchard on March 21, 1934, in Mound, Texas. He grew up attending Mound Schools and helping on the family farm until he enlisted in the Army in 1954. He served for two years and met the love of his life, Joy McCarver, when he was home on furlough in 1955. They corresponded through letter writing until his discharge in 1956. Fred and Joy married on September 22, 1956. Joy is convinced she wooed him with her ham sandwiches and sodas while working at the Gatesville Drug Store. 

Once married, they moved to Waco. Fred and Joy were blessed with two boys, Craig Wallace and Brad Dean. As the boys were growing up, the family joined other families and took many camping, fishing, and hunting trips. Fred taught the boys important lessons like how to drink black coffee and eat SPAM as well as respect for the wildlife and the natural Texas reserves. He also taught them the importance of a strong work ethic, how to serve others, how to treat others with dignity and respect, and how to be a man after God’s heart. Fred worked at General Tire, advancing to a Supervisor position in the shipping department. He retired from General Tire after 32 years.

During retirement, Fred worked at Clifton Upholstery for several years and then served many people by fixing their lawn care equipment from his home workshop. He really enjoyed people coming by the house to visit while dropping off and picking up their equipment. He could always be found "out back." Fred was an avid Texas Rangers baseball fan, watching the games as much as possible. He and Joy also attended the Lady Bears basketball games. They enjoyed travelling with friends across the United States, seeing sights and having fun. 

Fred was a longtime, dedicated member and Deacon of Beverly Hills Baptist Church. He was instrumental in starting a successful bus ministry through the 70’s and 80’s. He and Joy served faithfully at Beverly Hills Baptist Church through multiple ministries for over 50 years before joining Meadowbrook Baptist Church in 2008 and serving as an usher.

Fred was preceded in death by 2 brothers and 4 sisters. He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Joy Blanchard of Waco; his son, Craig Blanchard (Diana) of Waco; his son, Brad Blanchard (Sharon) of Waco; grandchildren Matt Blanchard of Waco, Kristen (Blanchard) Holland of Waco, Taylor Blanchard (Heather) of McKinney, and Collin Blanchard of Waco; two great-grandchildren, Cohen and Reese Holland; sisters, Wyona Miller of Grand Lake, Colorado and Sue Magee of Gatesville, Texas; numerous nieces and nephews.

Pall Bearers are Taylor Blanchard, Collin Blanchard, Frank Wallace, Mike Hardcastle, Tracey Patzke, and Mark McCarver. Matt Blanchard will serve as an Honorary Pall Bearer.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in honor of Fred to Meadowbrook Baptist Church or Baylor Scott & White Hospice.

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Patty Killough, 92 passed away Monday, January 2, 2023, in Waco, Texas. Funeral services will be held at 2:00pm, Friday, January 6, 2023, at Meadowbrook Baptist Church in Robinson. Visitation with the family will be from 12:30 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. prior to the service. Burial will follow at Waco Memorial Park.

Patty was born October 27,1930 in Stanton, Texas to J. W. and Frances Fleming. She grew up in Scranton, Texas and graduated from Scranton High School where she medaled in basketball.

She married Brit Killough on July 14, 1950, in Cisco, Texas and they were happily married for 39 years. Patty enjoyed gardening. She always had a huge garden until just a few years ago She owned and operated her own beauty shop, known as Golden Brush Beauty Shop, for over 50 years from 1970 to June of 2021.

Patty was very involved in Park Memorial Baptist Church until they closed the church many years ago. At that time, she joined Meadowbrook Baptist Church where she was a member until her death.

Patty was preceded in death by her husband, Brit; her parents; two sisters; and four brothers.

She is survived by children, James Killough and wife, Brenda, Linda Brown, Frances Alexander and husband, Keith, and John Killough and wife, Sandra; grandchildren, Kris Killough, Suzee Stewart and husband, Jay, Alan Brown, Jennifer Owens and husband, Steven, Stephanie Johnson and husband, Lance, Amanda Niemeyer and husband, Jacob, Tiffany McQueen and husband, Brian, and Matthew Killough and wife, Hillary; great-grandchildren, Kaleigh Scott, Brittain Scott, Kane Stewart, Kelsey Goforth and husband, Cody, Kenzie Brown, Brittain Brown, Braden Owens, Cora Owens, Katelyn Johnson, Zachary Johnson, Alyssa McQueen, Corbin McQueen, Trigger Niemeyer and Timber Niemeyer; great great-grandchildren, Stella Stewart and Lainey Goforth; sisters-in-law, Joyce Fleming and Marilyn Fleming; and numerous nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers the family requests memorial donations be made to Lorena Shepherd’s Heart, P. O. Box 631, Lorena, TX 76655 or Venmo to Lorena Shepherd’s Heart @Fightinghunger1, Meadowbrook Baptist Church, 1207 N. Old Robinson Rd., Waco, TX 76706, the Alzheimer’s Association at act.alz.org, or a charity of your choice.

The family wishes to extend their gratitude to Living Springs Village Memory Care and Amedisys Hospice for the care of their mother and grandmother. 

To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Patty Gean Killough, please visit our floral store.

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