Obituary

Bennie McDougal of Lubbock departed this life on December 23, 2008 at the age of 92 years. He was born January 10, 1916, in Hico, Texas. Ben married Jean Field on January, 14, 1967 in Oklahoma City, Okla. He farmed for many years in the Abernathy area.

Those left to cherish his memory are his three daughters, Barbara McDougal of Lubbock, Gale Davis and husband Jimmie of Abernathy, Diane Durant and husband Bruce of Henderson; one step-daughter, Vickie Harris and husband Lanny of Lubbock; one step-son, James Esty and wife Pat of Littlefield; one brother, Vernon McDougal of New Deal; 10 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, James Walker and Julia Mae (Jackson) McDougal; brothers, A.D. McDougal and Burton McDougal; sisters, Mozelle Grace, Juanita Anderson, and Imogene Shelley.

A formal visitation was held from 2 to 4 p.m. Friday, December 26, 2008 at White Funeral Home in Lubbock. Celebration of Life Services will be held 10 a.m. Saturday, December 27, 2008 at Raintree Christian Church with Charles Carman officiating. Interment will follow at the Strip Pearce Chapel Cemetery in Abernathy.

In lieu of flowers, the family would like to request that memorial donations be made to the Lubbock Meals on Wheels at 2304 34th Street, Lubbock, TX 79411.

Arrangements are under the personal care of White Funeral Home in Lubbock. To register or send condolences online, please visit www.whitefuneralhome.com.