JoLynn Calk Bullock (’59), co-namesake of one of Abilene Christian University’s newest residence halls, died June 9, 2025, in Granbury, Texas, at age 87. She was born July 31, 1937, in Houston, Texas, and grew up in New Iberia, Louisiana. She attended ACU for one year before marrying Joe Bullock, and they relocated to Houston … Continued
Longtime Abilene Christian University communications professional Forrest Clark Potts, 93, of Abilene, Texas, died May 30, 2025. A private family graveside service will be held in his Arkansas hometown. He was born Aug. 13, 1931, in Western Grove and grew up in Rogers and various towns across northwest Arkansas. He was editor of The Optimist student newspaper in … Continued
Former longtime Abilene Christian University trustee James N. Muns (’53), 93, died March 6, 2025. He was born Jan. 6, 1932, in Sweetwater, Texas; wed classmate Betty Bell (’53) in 1952; earned a B.S. degree in business administration with minors in psychology and Christian education, and was a member of the undefeated 1950 Wildcat football team. A memorial … Continued
Former longtime Abilene Christian University trustee Kay (Coleman ’62) Skelton, 85, died March 12, 2025, in Denison, Texas. She was born Jan. 16, 1940, in Abilene, Texas, to Ann and A.M. “Tonto” Coleman Jr. (’28), who was ACU head football coach and later, commissioner of the Southeastern Conference. She earned a B.A. degree in mass communication and … Continued
Martha Ann (Smith ’58) Morris, a longtime Abilene Christian University supporter and recipient of an honorary doctorate, died Jan. 2, 2025, in Abilene, Texas, at age 88. A memorial service is planned for Monday, Jan. 6, at 10 a.m. at University Church of Christ. She was born July 28, 1936, in Terrell, Texas, and graduated high … Continued
Stuart Craig Churchill (’91 M.S.) died Nov. 21, 2024, in Abilene, Texas, at age 62. He was born March 5, 1962, in Bryan, Texas, and married Anita Killough in 1986. A memorial service is scheduled for Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2024, from 4:30-5:30 p.m. at Minter Lane Church of Christ, with family visitation from 3:30-4:30 p.m. … Continued
Former Abilene Christian University first lady Pam (Handy ’65) Money, 81, died Nov. 25, 2024, in Abilene, Texas. A memorial service is planned for 10 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 30 at University Church of Christ (733 E.N. 16th St., Abilene, Texas 79601), with family visitation immediately afterward. The service will also be available to watch by … Continued
Sharp-shooting guard John Ray Godfrey (’68), one of the greatest all-around men’s basketball players in Abilene Christian University history, died Nov. 17, 2024, at age 80. Visitation is planned for 5:30 p.m., Nov. 18, and a funeral service at 2 p.m., Nov. 19, both at Peacock (Texas) First Baptist Church. Burial will follow in Aspermont (Texas) … Continued
Former Abilene Christian University trustee Steve Garcia Carrizal (’66) of Round Rock, Texas, died Sept. 22, 2024, at age 82. He was born Nov. 20, 1941, in Houston, Texas. Carrizal devoted himself for more than four decades as a congregational minister to churches in four Texas cities. He met ACU classmate Vera Jeanne Petty (’63) in December 1962. During their courtship, he became … Continued