
Category: ACU Remembers


ACU Remembers: James Muns
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

ACU Remembers: Kay Skelton
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

ACU Remembers: Martha Morris
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

ACU Remembers: Craig Churchill
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

ACU Remembers: Pam Money
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

ACU Remembers: John Ray Godfrey
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

ACU Remembers: Steve Carrizal
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

ACU Remembers: Dr. H. Jeff Kimble
Dr. Harry Jeffrey Kimble (’71), one of the top quantum physicists in the world and a former recipient of Abilene Christian University’s Outstanding Alumnus of the Year award, died Sept. 2, 2024, in Austin, Texas, at age 75. Kimble was born April 23, 1949, in Floydada, Texas. He earned a bachelor’s in physics from ACU, … Continued

ACU Remembers: Dr. Joyce Curtis
Dr. Joyce Mae Curtis, 87, pioneering women’s intercollegiate athletics coach at Abilene Christian University, died Sept. 1, 2024, in Abilene, Texas. Visitation will be 4:30-5:30 p.m. Sept. 5 in the chapel at Hillcrest Church of Christ, immediately followed by a memorial service. Private burial will be in the Garden of Restful Oaks at Greenwood Memorial Park. … Continued