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Deacon Phillip Woodard, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Bud Woodard, was born October 6, 1906, at Cedar Lake, Matagorda County, Texas. He attended public school and grew to manhood in the Cedar Lake and Sargent communities. He joined the Bethlehem Christian Church at an early age during the pastorate of Rev. Sam Brown. He married Miss Phema Jones in 1928. To this union no children were born, but they reared two daughters from early childhood, Ethel L. Ward, and Barbara Jean Aikens. He was ordained as a deacon of the Bethlehem Christian Church in 1951, and became Treasurer in 1964, serving in both capacities until his death. He held membership in the Progressive Order of Pilgrims, Berean Sanctuary No. 64, in which he served as Worthy Inspirator, He was also a member of the Masonic Lodge No. 272. He leaves to mourn his passing, a devoted wife, Mrs. Phema Woodard; two daughters, two sisters, six brothers, seven grandchildren, one aunt, one uncle; and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral service Wednesday, October 19, 1966, 2:00 P. M., Bethlehem Christian Church, Cedar Lake, Texas Active pallbearers: Deacons of Bethlehem Christian Church Honorary pallbearers: Masonic Lodge No. 272 Interment: Cedar Lake Cemetery
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Funeral services for Riley Lee “Pemp” Woodard, 59, of Cedar Lake,
will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, November 15, 2003 at Bethlehem
Christian Church in Cedar Lake, with the Rev. Larry Griggs, Sr.,
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Bro. Robert J. Woodard, son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Woodard, was born July 18, 1900 in Cedar Lake, Matagorda County, Texas. In 1909 he confessed Christ and was baptized by his grandfather, the late Rev. Henry Woodard, becoming a member of the Bethlehem Christian Church, Cedar Lake, Texas. He grew up and was married to Miss Catherine Bonner who preceded him in death on May 14, 1939. To this union, one child was born. Later, he was married to Miss Henrietta Thompson James and remained faithful until death. He reunited with the Bethlehem Christian Church on March 24, 1968. He was a member of the American Woodmen Camp No. 243. He departed this life Sunday, January 24, 1971 at 5:25 in the afternoon. He leaves to mourn his passing a devoted and loyal wife, Mrs. Henrietta Woodard; two daughters, Mrs. Laura Mae O'Neal of Galveston, Texas and Mrs. Amando Spring of San Antonio, Texas; one brother, Mr. Lloyd Woodard of Kansas City, Kansas; one sister, Mrs. Pearl Lemons of Cedar Lane, Texas; seven grandsons, one great granddaughter, and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral service Saturday, January 30, 1971, 2:00 p. m., Bethlehem Christian Church, Cedar Lake, Texas, Rev. Lloyd Brown, officiating. Pallbearers: Sidney Thompson, Edward Austin, Howard Austin, Otis Petteway, Sr., Roosevelt Law, Clarence Williams Interment in Bethlehem Cemetery Duncan Funeral Home in charge of arrangements
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Rosenbert "Bo" Woodard was born on April 8, 1920 to the late Mr. Cleveland Woodard and Matilda Merchant-Woodard, the first of nine children. He grew up and attended public school in the Cedar Lake Community. At an early age, he confessed Christ and joined the Bethlehem Christian Church, Cedar Lake, Texas. He departed this life on Friday, December 1, 1989 at 8:55 a.m. at Bay Villa Nursing Home, Bay City, Texas. He leaves behind many loving memories to his dear and devoted Mother, Mrs. Matilda Woodard of Cedar Lake, four sisters, Mrs. Maggie L. Wright of Brazoria, Mrs. Juanita Murphy and Mrs. Mamie L. Smith of Cedar Lake, and Mrs. Margaret L. Brown of Danciger, one brother, Cleveland Woodard Jr. of Hawkins Ranch, one foster brother, Everett T. Gee of Bay City, and a number of nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends. Funeral service Wednesday, December 6, 1989, 1:00 p. m., Bethlehem Christian Church, Cedar Lake, Texas, Reverend Kenneth Bree, pastor and Reverend Lloyd Brown, officiant Active pallbearers: Marshall Murphy, Clyde Murphy, Jr., Kenneth W. Woodard, Woodard L. Smith, Royce L. Brown, Herman Wright, Jr., Clarence Wright, Jr., Charlie Wright, Larry Jackson, Vernon Jackson and Elijah James Honorary pallbearers: Bobby Woodard, Moses Woodard, Cleveland Woodard, II, Robert L. Murphy, Lonnie R. Woodard, Ira D. Smith, John E. Smith, Kelly D. Smith, Robert L. Smith, Leonard W. Wright, Victor Jackson Interment: Bethlehem Cemetery, Cedar Lake, Texas Final arrangements entrusted to: Duncan-Roberts Funeral Home, Bay City, Texas
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On Monday, April 12, 1948 in Cedar Lake, Texas a baby boy named Roy Lee was born to Perry Woodard and Amanda Thomas Woodard. Roy Lee attended public school and graduated from O. H. Herman High in Van Vleck, Texas. Roy Lee accepted Christ at an early age at Bethlehem Christian Church. Roy Lee was a very loving and caring person. He aimed to help all that crossed his path. During his life journey, Roy Lee was an entrepreneur having his own R & D Landscaping Company and Val’s Hometown Cooking. Roy made sure that many of his little cousins and friends had a place of employment. Roy Lee is preceded in death by his father, Perry Woodard; grandmothers, Mary Thomas and Helen Williams; grandfather Gussie Williams and many aunts and uncles. Roy leaves to cherish his memories a loving wife, Valerie Woodard; one son, Danny Woodard (Chelci); one daughter, Johnesha Thomas; mother, Amanda Thomas; two godsons, Roy Lee Thomas and Jarvis Barnes; two grandchildren, Samantha Goodwin and Jaden Lewis; mother-in-law, Addie Clara Smith; seven sisters-in-law, Maudester Hall (Michael), Yvonne Jackson (Robert), Velia Smith, Patricia Williams, Flora Williams, Gloria Williams and Annette Williams; brothers-in-law, George Woodard and Ronnie Woodard; two aunts, Emma Thomas and Betty Woodard; one uncle, William Thomas; a special cousin, Gladys Burnett; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Services were held Saturday, April 1, 2017, 11 a. m. at Bethlehem Christian Church in Cedar Lake, Texas. Rev. K. W. Bree, Sr., Eulogist and Rev. L. D. Griggs, Sr., presiding. Active pallbearers: Elery Alexander, Jarvis Barnes, Alphonse Perry, Don Thomas, Lewis Thomas, Cory Williams, Sherman Ward, Tommy Williams and Kenneth Woodard, Sr. Honorary pallbearers: Wayne Alexander, Brandon Burnett, Lawrence Burnett, Sr., Jaden Lewis, Cardell Monroe, Andrew Thomas, Sr., Roy Lee Thomas, Curtis Woodard, Danny Woodard, Hollis Woodard, L. D. “Duke” Woodard. Final arrangements entrusted to Green’s Mortuary, Bay City, Texas.
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Born to Mr. and Mrs. Henry Woodard a son on March 15, 1893 whom they named Sandy Woodard. He grew up in the community of Cedar Lake, Texas. At an early age he was baptized into the Bethlehem Christian Church. In the year of _____ he was united in marriage to Miss Lizzie Brown. To this union seven children were born. In later life he united with Mrs. Bessie Bivens and to this union one daughter was born. He departed this life March 9, 1968 at the Alvin Memorial Hospital. He leaves to mourn his passing a wife, eight children, four brothers, two sisters, 27 grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral service Thursday, March 14, 1968, 2:00 P. M., Bethlehem Christian Church, Cedar Lake, Texas, Rev. Lloyd Brown, officiating Pallbearers: Sons Honorary pallbearers: Grandchildren Interment: Bethlehem Christian Church Cemetery
E. Viola and Son Funeral Home, West Columbia,
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Funeral services for the late Thomas “Tommy” Woodard will be held Saturday, April 29, 1995 at 2 P. M. at the Bethlehem Christian Church in Cedar Lake, Tx. where the Rev. K. W. Bree is pastor. Tommy was the son of the late Frankie Gee. He leaves to mourn two sisters, Lillie Bernard and Rebecca Austin, one stepsister, Ola Mae Bell all of Cedar Lake, two brothers, George Gee of Caldwell, Texas, Willie Austin of Houston, four daughters, Betty Field of Brazoria, Lola Cooper, Lillie and Alberta of Houston, stepmother Emma Woodard of Freeport and Stella Gee of Cedar Lake. Many loved ones of Cedar Lake and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. The wake will be held at Dixon Funeral Home in Brazoria, Texas Friday, April 28, at 7 p. m.
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Funeral services for Herman "Hogman"
Wright, Jr., 59 of Cedar Lake will be Sunday, August 23, 2009 at
11:00 a.m. at Bethlehem Christian Church in Cedar Lake with Pastor
K. W. Bree officiating. Burial will follow at Bethlehem Cemetery in
Cedar Lake, Texas.
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Funeral services for Maggie Lee “Gray” Wright, 76, of Brazoria will be at 11 a. m. Saturday, Oct. 9, 1999 at Bethlehem Christian Church in Cedar Lake with the Rev. K. W. Bree officiating. Burial will follow at Bethlehem Cemetery in Cedar Lake. Visitation will be held from 1 – 9 p. m. on Friday, Oct. 8, 1999 at Dixon Funeral Home Chapel and from 10 – 11 a. m. at the church. A wake will be held from 7 – 8 p. m. on Friday at the chapel. Mrs. Wright died on Oct. 2, 1999 at the Hospice of the Texas Medical Center in Houston. She is survived by four sons and daughters-in-law, Clarence and Verna Wright, Jr. of Alvin, Charlie and JoAnn Wright of Houston. Leonard and Angela Wright of Missouri City, and Richard and Sheila Wright of Brazoria; two daughters and sons-in-law, Sophia Wright Davis and husband Hurbert of Lake Jackson, Carrie Wright Robertson and husband Phil of Angleton; one step-daughter, G. Louise Crear and husband Roy of LaMarque; one grandson that she reared, Steven Franklin of Brazoria; one brother, Cleveland Woodard, Jr. of Hawkinsville; three sisters, Juanita Murphy, Mamie Smith and husband Robert of Cedar Lake, and Margaret Brown of Danciger; a foster brother, Everett T. Gee and wife Margaret of Bay City; two sisters-in-law, Laura Brown of Houston and Louisiana Johnson of Brazoria; four brothers-in-law, Mark Wright, Willie B. Wright, Herman Wright and Horace Wright all of Houston; 18 grandchildren; three great grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews and other friends and relatives. She was preceded in death by: one child; and her husband, Clarence Wright, Sr. Pallbearers will be: Clarence Wright, Cedric Shawn Wright, Vernon Jackson, Hurbert Davis, Phil Robertson, James Wright and Herman Wright, Jr. Honorary pallbearers will be: Clarence Christopher Wright, Leonard Wright, Steven Franklin, Richard Wright, Cleveland Woodard, Jr., Everett T. Gee and Roy Crear. Arrangements are with Dixon Funeral Home.
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On January I I, 1954 God graciously blessed Ernestine and Eddie Woodard Jr. with a beautiful daughter who they named Eddie Faye. Eddie Faye grew up in the Cedar Lake community where she was baptized at the Bethlehem Christian Church by the late Rev. Lloyd Brown. Eddie Faye was a devoted and faithful member throughout her life journey. She deeply loved her church and was an ardent supporter of her pastor, Rev. K. W. Bree. She also steadfastly encouraged the youth of the congregation and community to greater achievement in their lives. Eddie Faye attended public school in Van Vleck graduating from Van Vleck High School in 1972. Eddie Faye had a pleasant personality and was a friend to everyone she knew. Eddie Faye joyfully married Johnnie Roy Wyche on August 21, 1976. God blessed this union with a strong son who they named Corey. Corey was the joy of her life and she constantly showered him with great affection and care. Eddie Faye was employed with Intermedics for over 24 years. She will affectionately be remembered by many as a friendly person with a gentle smile and kind heart. Eddie Faye's memory will forever be cherished by her loving husband Johnny Roy Wyche, her devoted son Corey Wyche, both of Cedar Lane; grandson Michael Lawrence of Bay City; two godchildren: LaKisha Woodard of Bay City and Traveon Wyche; two sisters: Marquetta Woodard of Brazoria, and Wanda Floyd (Rev. A. H.) of Cedar Lake; eight brothers: Jerry Woodard (Sandra) of Brazoria, Charles Woodard (Diane) of Van Vleck, Hollis Woodard of Cedar Lake, Ricky Woodard (Varnessa) of Cedar Lake, Elgin Woodard (Sharon) of Cedar Lane, Marvin Woodard (Cheryl) of Cedar Lake, Curtis Woodard of Angleton, Jeffery Woodard (Chenikka) of Lake Jackson; one godbrother Volando Carter of Santa Rosa, California; three brothers-in law: Rev. A. H. Floyd (Wanda) of Cedar Lake, Bobby Wyche (Sherrie) of Bay City, March Brown of Cedar Lake; three sisters-in-law: Edna Thibodeaux (Precious), Tannie Wyche, Tommie Wyche-Stephens of Cedar Lane and a host of uncles, aunts, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Eddie Faye was preceded in death by her parents Eddie Woodard, Jr. and Ernestine Blanton Woodard; her sister, Paralee Brown; and one special nephew, Darren Floyd. Funeral service Saturday, November 1, 2014, 11:00 a. m., Bethlehem Christian Church, Cedar Lake, Texas, Rev. K. W. Bree, pastor, officiating. Active Pallbearers: Charles Woodard, Jerry Woodard Jr., Arnold Wyche, Thomas Wyche, Hollis Woodard Jr., Patrick Woodard, Cedric Wyche, VVHS Class of 1989, Jeremy Woodard, Anthony Wyche and Jason Wyche Honorary Pallbearers: Jerry Woodard, Ricky Woodard, Curtis Woodard, Charles Woodard, Elgin Woodard, Jeffrey Woodard, Hollis Woodard Sr., Marvin Woodard and Bobby Wyche
Interment: Bethlehem
Cemetery, Cedar Lake, Texas
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Born to Mr. and Mrs. Ross Wyche, Jr., on July 23, 1953, In Cedar Lake, Texas, a baby girl named, Jearleen. She attended Public School in Brazoria and West Columbia, Texas. Then she attended Brazoria Junior College for two years. She confessed Christ at an early age under the leadership of Rev. Lloyd Brown, later she united with First St. Emanuel Baptist Church, Freeport, Texas, and later she re-united with Bethlehem Christian Church where she served faithfully until death. She departed this life on April 19, 1975 at 10:00 A. M. in Diagnostic Hospital, Houston, Texas. She leaves to mourn her passing, Mother, Mrs. Cora Sibley, step-father, Phelp Sibley of Cedar Lake, Father, Ross Wyche, Jr. of Houston, sister, Mrs. Sarah Fields of Brazoria and brother, Leroy Brown of Dallas. Funeral service, Tuesday, April 22, 1975, 11:00 A. M., Bethlehem Christian Church, Cedar Lake, Texas, Rev. Lloyd Brown, officiating. Active Pallbearers: Jerome Brown, Larry D. Brown, Marshal Murphy, Roy A. Brown, Eddie Hunt, Jr. and James Wright Interment: Bethlehem Cemetery, Cedar Lake, Texas Duncan-Roberts Funeral Home Directors in charge.
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Funeral service for Brian Elliott Young, age 55, of Houston will be 1:00 PM on Wednesday, December 28, 2022 at Bethlehem Christian Church, Cedar Lake, Texas where Rev. Kenneth W. Bree is Pastor and Eulogist. Burial will follow at Bethlehem Cemetery, Cedar Lake. Public Visitation will also be at Bethlehem Christian Church on Wednesday, December 28, 2022 from 11:00 AM until service time.
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Funeral services for Dave Young, 53, of Pearland, formerly of Cedar Lake, were held at 11 a. m. Saturday March 27, 2004 at Bethlehem Christian Church in Cedar Lake, with the Rev. Kenneth Bree officiating. Burial will be at Bethlehem Christian Cemetery in Cedar Lake. He died Saturday, March 20, 2004, at M. D. Anderson Hospital in Houston. He was a member of Bethlehem Christian Church and was under watchful care at Windsor Village in Houston. He was a member of the Teamsters Local Union No. 988. He is survived by: his wife, Joyce Young of Pearland; son, Everrett M. Jared Young of Pearland; five brothers, Richard Woodard, Joe Young (Delia), all of Cedar Lake, John Young III (Shirley), Jimmy Young (Latifah), all of Houston, and Larry Young (Shelida), Brazoria; three sisters, Dorothy Pharms, Ollie Young, Lillie B. Young, all of Houston; mother-in-law, Luevella Harris of Sulphur Springs, Texas; and a host of nephews, nieces other relatives and friends. Active pallbearers were Andre Young, Jonathan Young, Jaquail Young, Roland Woodard, Charles Pharms, Jerome Brown, Mark Young, Stanley Harris. Honorary pallbearers were Jared Young, Richard Woodard, John Young III, Jimmy Young, Joe Young and Larry Young. Visitation was held from 3 to 8 p. m. Friday, March 26, 2004, at Dixon Funeral Home in Brazoria. Visitation was also held 10 to 11 a. m. Saturday, March 27, 2004 at Bethlehem Christian Church. Arrangements were with Dixon Funeral Home.
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Funeral services for Ms. Evelyn Marie Young, 52, of Houston are scheduled for 1 p. m. Feb. 4 at Bethlehem Christian Church in Cedar Lake with Rev. K. W. Bree presiding and Rev. T. J. Richardson officiating. Burial will follow at Bethlehem Cemetery in Cedar Lake. Visitation will be today until 9 p. m. in the chapel of Duncan-Roberts Funeral Home, and Wednesday from noon until 1 p. m. at the church. She was born in Cedar Lake on July 19, 1945 to John Young, Jr. and Lillie B. Woodard Young, and passed away Friday, Jan. 30 in Houston. Survivors include a son, Mark Anthony Young and three sisters, Dorothy, Lillie and Ollie, all of Houston. Also eight brothers, Dave of Pearland, Robert Lee and Joe, both of Cedar Lane, Ralph, Richard and Larry, all of Cedar Lake, John III and Jimmie, both of Houston. She also leaves two grandchildren, Marka and Markesa; four aunts, Mrs. Carrie Green of Cedar Lane, Mrs. Mary Wilson, Mrs. Isabella Lewis, and Mrs. Millie Pierce, all of Houston; and three uncles, Roy Bouldin, and Dave Young (& Naomi), all of Bay City, and Willard Young of Houston. Also a host of nieces and nephews, other relatives and a family of many friends. She was preceded in death by her parents and one brother, J. D. Pallbearers will be her nephews. Honorary pallbearers will include John Young, III, Dave Young, Jimmie Young, Robert L. Young, Larry Young and Joe Young. Arrangements with Duncan-Roberts Funeral Home in Bay City.
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February 3, 1998 |
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Funeral service for John Young, III, 76, of Houston will be 11:00 AM Saturday, July 29, 2023 at Bethlehem Christian Church, Cedar Lake, Texas 77415 where Rev. K. W. Bree is Pastor and Eulogist. Burial will follow at Bethlehem Cemetery in Cedar Lake. Public Visitation will also be on Saturday, July 29, 2023 from 9:00 AM until Service time at the church.
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Homegoing Celebration of Life for Ollie Mae Young, age 78 of Houston formerly of Cedar Lake, Texas will be 11:00 AM on Saturday, April 1, 2023 at Bethlehem Christian Church, 353 CR 279, Bay City, Texas 77414 (Cedar Lake Community) where Rev. K. W. Bree is Pastor and Eulogist. Burial will follow at Bethlehem Christian Cemetery ~ Cedar Lake. Visitation will also be on Saturday, April 1, 2023 from 9:00 AM until service time at the church. Ollie was born on July 25, 1944 in Bay City, Texas to the parentage of John Young, Jr. and Lillie B. Woodard Young and passed away on Thursday, March 23, 2023 surrounded by family.
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Funeral services for Robert Lee Young, 67, of Bay City, will be
Saturday, March 24, 2001 at 10 a.m. at Bethlehem Christian Church in
Cedar Lake with the Rev. Kenneth Bree, Sr., officiating. Burial will
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