William Andrews

Graveside services are scheduled for William Archie Andrews Monday, September 13, 2010, 10:00 a.m. at the Hagerman Cemetery. Viewing for family and friends will be at Anderson Bethany Funeral Home Sunday, September 12, 2010 from 3:00-5:00 p.m. Archie was born August 29, 1927 in Dexter, New Mexico and passed on to glory September 5, 2010. Archie was the 4th child of Thomas G. and Maude I. Andrews. His parents and 2 brothers, Lowell Andrews, formerly of Marysville, CA and Lindell Andrews, formerly of Hagerman, NM preceded him in death. He was also preceded in death by Joyce Andrews, his beloved wife of nearly 60 years. He is survived by 2 sisters, Phyllis Tunnel of Brownfield, TX and Willene Adams of Fort Worth, TX. Archie was raised a few miles west of Hagerman and was a graduate of the Hagerman schools in 1945. In April 1945, Archie enlisted in the U.S. Navy and was assigned to the engine room of the U.S.S. Attu, a small aircraft carrier in the Pacific theatre during WWII. After his release from the military, Archie and his brother Lindell, farmed cotton and alfalfa in the Hagerman area for the next 19 years. In addition the Andrews brothers owned a 14 section ranch in the Guadalupe Mountains and leased another 33 section ranch approximately 30 miles northeast of Dell City, TX. After selling out in 1973 Archie went to work as a cotton broker for the W.B. Dunavant Company, contracting cotton from north Roswell to Malaga, NM. In his later years Archie drove a truck for Jim’s Water Service, after 19 years, retired at the age of 68. A few years later, due to failing health, Archie and Joyce moved to Lubbock where they spent their remaining years. Archie was a faithful member of the Monterey Church of Christ in Lubbock and an avid supporter of the senior citizens who worshipped there. Among friends, Archie was known for his quick wit, biting sarcasm and penetrating sense of humor. You had to “get up early” to get one on him. Archie could see something funny (and sarcastic) in about any situation. Archie is survived by 4 children: Jerry Andrews and his wife, Cherryl of Roswell, NM, Dale Andrews of Sandersville, GA, Jay Andrews and his wife Sabrina of Brownfield, TX, and Gayla Picou and her husband Darrell of Hammond, LA; 10 grandchildren: Cody Andrews of Alexandria, LA, Barry Andrews of Greeley, CO, Travis Andrews of Houston, TX, Bruce Andrews of Litchberg, MA, Melanie Ryan of Hammond, LA, and Nicole Stewart also of Hammond, LA, Lindsey Andrews of Snoqualmie, WA and Jarod Andrews of Houston, TX; and 11 great grandchildren. Archie was easy to talk to, made friends easily and enjoyed the company of others. He was a wonderful husband, father, friend, and Christian. For those who knew him he will be sorely missed. We are sure he is enjoying the company of the redeemed who have gone before him. Although the loss is ours, heaven is his gain. Pallbearers are: Cody Andrews, Barry Andrews, Travis Andrews, Jarod Andrews, Bruce Andrews, and Darrell Picou. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the New Mexico Christian Children’s Home 1356, New Mexico 236 Portales, New Mexico 88130. Please take a moment to share your thoughts and memories of Archie in the online register book at andersonbethany.com Care has been entrusted with Anderson Bethany Funeral Home.

William Andrews

August 29, 1927 - September 5, 2010