"I am sorry to hear about Clarence's passing. May God be with you and strengthen you during this time of loss."
In loving memory of
Clarence Edwin Eckols
July 28, 1915 - July 3, 2007
Clarence Edwin Eckols, age 91, passed away at his home in Driftwood, Texas on July 3, 2007. He was a life-long resident of Driftwood and a member of the Driftwood Methodist Church. The only time he was away from Driftwood was during his military service in Europe during World War II.Clarence was born to James T. and Maggie Eckols on July 28, 1915 during the Camp Ben McCulloch Reunion. His early years were spent ranching, hunting and trapping in the Driftwood area. In l942, he married Edith Christal of the Bear Creek community. Following his military service, Clarence and Edith established their home in Driftwood in l946. The ensuing years were spent ranching, raising a family, attending the Driftwood Methodist Church, serving the community and being a good neighbor. His philosophy was If you cant say something good about someone, do not say anything at all.? He lived his life according to the philosophy and cherished his family and the country lifestyle. He will be missed very much.Surviving Clarence is his wife of 65 years, Edith; two sons and their wives, Shelby Eckols and wife Nica, Tommy Eckols and wife Frances; five grandchildren, Dane Eckols and wife Rachael, Colby Eckols and wife Allison, Nelson Eckols and wife Belinda, Byron Eckols and wife Isaac, and Rebekah Eckols; three great grandchildren, Grace, Mary Frances and Gabriela Eckols; one brother and his wife, Jones and Marie Eckols; one sister and her husband, Lois and Ted Puryear; a sister-in-law, Fannie Mae Klingemann, numerous nephews, nieces, cousins and friends.The pallbearers will be Dane Eckols, Colby Eckols, Nelson Eckols, Byron Eckols, Sherman Eckols, and Raymond Klingemann. The family will receive friends on July 6 from 5:30 until 7:30 p.m. at Harrell Funeral Chapel in Dripping Springs. Funeral services will be conducted on Saturday July 7 , 2007 at 10:00 a.m. at the Driftwood Methodist Church in Driftwood, Texas. Burial will follow at the Driftwood Cemetery.In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Driftwood Methodist Church. Guest book and obituary available online at harrellfuneralhomes.com Harrell Funeral Chapel Dripping Springs, TX 512-858-5666 512-858-5666
Tributes
"To the Clarence Eckols family For Edith and family We were saddened to hear of Clarence's death. Our prayers are for you and family. Also for your comfort and well being. And to be strengthened and encouraged by the mighty power of the Holy Spirit and God's blessing. Love, Calvin and Carolan Owens"
"Tommy and Frances, The hill country has definately lost some of it's best over the last week. Our fathers were so much alike that they could have been brothers. My Dad often remarked that Clarence Eckols was the last of the true hill country pioneers. It was a pleasure and an honor to know him. Your friends, Scott and Linda Storm"
"Colby and Family, you are in our thoughts and prayers. Our deepest sympathies go out to you on the loss of Mr. Eckols. - Jennifer and Rand Harris"
"We will miss him the next time we are in Texas I always enjoyed visting with you both and George enjoyed meeting you both with love Jean GeorgeCalvin Owens daughter"
"Hi Edith, Shelby,Tommy & family, I was saddened to see the paper today to learn of Clarence's death but he had led a very full life and leaves quite a legacy. I know he is rejoicing in heaven with many old friends. He and Dad may have found one another by now, that's pretty scary. Mom also sends her condolences. Wish I could make the services but we leave tonight right after grandbaby #5's baptism for our summer Juarez mission trip. We will be remembering you guys and hope you will pray for us as we go and serve. Love you all, Hazel Wyatt, George & Ginger Craddock & family"
"Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your precious family. I have such fond memories of your family throughout my childhood and I will treasure them always. Clarence will certainly be missed by the Drifwood community -he was a sweet man and a bright spot in this world. With much love and condolences, Scott & Jennifer Smucker Allen & Family"