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
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
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
Church historian Dr. Bill J. Humble (’48), a former longtime Bible professor and administrator at Abilene Christian University, died March 19, 2024, in Amarillo, Texas, at age 97. A Celebration of Life will take place at 10:30 a.m. March 25, 2024, at the Central Church of Christ Chapel. He was born Sept. 18, 1926, in … Continued
Hollis Burl McCoy (’54), one of the most successful women’s basketball coaches in Abilene Christian University history, died March 18, 2024, in Abilene, Texas, at age 91. Visitation will be at 12:30 p.m. March 22, 2024, at the Merkel Church of Christ, with the funeral at 2 p.m. and burial afterward at Rose Hill Cemetery. … Continued
Longtime ACU staff member Terry Wayne Bowman, 59, died Feb. 15, 2024, in Abilene, Texas. He was born June 9, 1964, in Abilene. A memorial service is scheduled for Saturday, Feb. 24, at 2 p.m. at Hillcrest Church of Christ. Bowman worked for ACU for more than 30 years, initially as a plumber and for … Continued
Don Wade Hood (’55), former Abilene Christian University track and field head coach whose athletes won national championships, set world records and achieved Olympic success, died Feb. 9, 2024, in Abilene, Texas, at age 90. Visitation with the family is scheduled for Thursday, Feb. 15, from 6-8 p.m. at Elliott Hamil Funeral Home (5701 U.S. … Continued