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     Charles Albert Rees also went by the name of Albert.¹ He was born on 8 September 1891 at Marshall Springs, Titus County, Texas.¹ He was the son of Charles Louis Rees and Julia M. Keston. He married Ella Flemming on 31 August 1913 at Smith County, Arkansas.² He died on 15 November 1977 at Titus County, Texas, at age 86.

     Charles Louis Rees also went by the name of Choppy.^1,2 He was born on 17 January 1923 at Hamlin, Jones County, Texas. He was the son of Tom Aubrey Rees and Amanda Ada Phillips. He married Valiere Elizabeth Milliken, daughter of Russell Franklin Milliken Sr. and Laura Edna Richardson, on 26 April 1941.³ He and Valiere Elizabeth Milliken lived on 26 April 1941 at Westbrook, Mitchell County, Texas.¹ He died on 18 January 2009 at Lubbock, Lubbock County, Texas, at age 86.⁴ He was buried on 21 January 2009 at Westbrook, Mitchell County, Texas.

COLORADO CITY RECORD
JANUARY 22, 2009

CHARLES LOUIS "CHOPPY" REES

WESTBROOK ~~ Charles Louis "Choppy" Rees, 86, died Sunday morning January 18, 2009, in a Lubbock hospital. A memorial service was held to celebrate his life on Wednesday, January 21, 2009, at the First Methodist Church with pastor Rhonda Greenfield officiating.

He was born in Hamlin, on January 17, 1923, to Amamda and Aubrey Rees. He married Valiere Milliken on April 26, 1941. He spent his life in the Carr and Westbrook communities. He was an army veteran of World War II. Choppy was a life long cowboy with a love for animals, especially his horses, and the land. He trained many horses and cowboys in the area. He and his wife also managed the Wesbrook gin for many years.

Survivors include his daughter, Glenda Currie and her husband, Alton of Henderson; a son, Dink Rees and his wife, Sarah of Colorado City; four sisters, Shirley Dorn, and her husband Melvin of Colorado City, Jimmie Hopper of Stanton, Patty and Dee DeRouen of Nederland and Joyce Williamson and her husband, Joe of Snyder; 10 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren. He is also survived by his family of friends in the Westbrook community.

He was preceded by his wife, Valiere, his parents and one son, Jimmy Ray "Jug" Rees.³

     Charles Louis Rees also went by the name of Louis.¹ He was born on 17 September 1871 at Titus County, Texas.¹ He was the son of Samuel M. Rees and Celia Braswell Williams.² He married Julia M. Keston on 24 December 1891. He died on 10 November 1957 at Dublin, Franklin County, Texas, at age 86.² He was buried on 11 November 1957 at Mt. Vernon, Franklin County, Texas.

     Connie Rees was born on 8 March 1917 at Texas.^1,2 She was the daughter of John Monroe Rees and Luetta Cooper.¹ She died on 3 November 1918 at Texas at age 1.²

     Craig Lee Rees is the son of Jimmy Ray Rees and Vickie Lee Jarratt. He married Misty M Daniel on 11 June 1994 at Mitchell County, Texas.

     Cutter Glenn Rees is the son of Craig Lee Rees and Misty M Daniel.

     Edwina Joyce Rees also went by the name of Joyce. She was born on 15 July 1924 at Hamlin, Jones County, Texas.^1,2 She was the daughter of Tom Aubrey Rees and Amanda Ada Phillips. She was educated in 1941 at Westbrook, Mitchell County, Texas.^2,1 She graduated on 15 May 1941 at Westbrook, Mitchell County, Texas.³ She married Joseph Terrell Williamson on 2 November 1941 at USA.^1,2 She died on 18 March 2009 at Lubbock, Lubbock County, Texas, at age 84.^2,1 Joyce Rees Williamson

Abilene, Texas

Joyce Rees Williamson was born July 15, 1924 to Aubrey and Amanda Rees in Hamlin, Texas and passed away on March 18, 2009 at UMC Lubbock, Texas with her loving family by her side.

She lived a life full of love and kindness, and possessed a unique beauty that touched many lives. She was very strong in her faith, and active in her church and bible study.

Joyce was raised in the farming and ranching community of Westbrook, Texas and graduated from Westbrook High School in 1941. She married Joe T. Williamson of Colorado City, Texas on November 2, 1941. They spent their lives together in San Diego, California and Big Spring, Texas before moving to Snyder, Texas in 1956. Joe and Joyce have resided in Snyder until her death. They were married for 67 wonderful and glorious years.

Joe and Joyce had 3 children (Jane Maroney, currently residing in Snyder, Jay Williamson and his wife Sammie from Austin, and Jodi Williamson and his wife Tama, also from Austin), 8 grandchildren (Todd Maroney, Jana Fariss and husband Monty, Aubin Pope, Seth Williamson, Julie Williamson, Jayne Powers and husband Jordan, Jayme Severson and husband Jeff, and Brooke Adair. They also have 8 great- grandchildren.

Joyce is also survived by her 3 sisters Jimmie Hopper of Stanton, Shirley Dorn of Colorado City, and Patsy DeRouen of Nederland. She was preceded in death by her parents and brother Lewis (Choppy) Rees of Westbrook, Texas.

Funeral services will be held Friday, March 20 2:OO PM at the First United Methodist Church in Snyder.

The family requests donations to Martha Ann Woman's Club or First United Methodist Church in lieu of flowers: 1600 Martha Ann Blvd. Snyder, Texas 79549. 2700 College Ave Snyder, Texas 79549

Bell - Cypert - Seale
Funeral Home
Snyder, Texas
325-573-5454.⁴

     Fannie Rees was born on 18 December 1873. She was the daughter of Samuel M. Rees and Celia Braswell Williams.

     Garrett Rees is the son of Shawn Aaron Rees Jr. and Crystal Hargraves.¹

     Glenda Jo Rees is the daughter of Charles Louis Rees and Valiere Elizabeth Milliken. She married Carl B. Bradley Jr., son of Carl B. Bradley and May Unknown, circa 1966 at Texas.^1,2,3 She married Alton Earl Currie, son of Addison Earl Currie, on 12 July 1975 at Mitchell County, Texas.⁴