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Funeral Service for Carolyn Hambrick Petzold

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Carolyn Hambrick Petzold

NOVEMBER 24, 1964 – JULY 9, 2020

Obituary of Carolyn Hambrick Petzold

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Carolyn “Caryn” Hambrick Petzold, 55, passed away, from a tragic accident, on Thursday, July 9, 2020. Funeral Services will be 11:00 a.m., Thursday, July 16, 2020 at Liberty Hills Baptist Church, Moody, Texas officiated by Pastor Carroll Hambrick. Interment will follow in Waco Memorial Park. If you would like to honor Caryn’s life, you may join the family for a visitation from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, July 15, 2020 at Cole Funeral Home, McGregor, Texas.

Caryn was born in Dallas, Texas on November 24, 1964 to Teddy and Elizabeth Lowe. Her mother passed away when she was 12, and Caryn was adopted by her aunt and uncle, I.G. and Nell Vaden of Lufkin, Texas. As a child, she lived in several places across Texas and in several other states. As a teenager, she lived in Lufkin, Texas and graduated from Lufkin High School, where she was a member of the dance troop. Caryn was very involved in her church and sang in the choir. In high school, she worked during summers as a junior forest ranger and worked as a camp counselor, at Piney Woods youth camp in East Texas, where she made lifelong friends. She also worked as a photographer’s assistant, a daycare worker, and as a secretary in many places. She worked as a secretary for Elm Creek Water Supply and for the past eight years she was the office manager. Caryn had the voice of an angel and loved to sing in her church choir. She loved teaching Sunday School and Vacation Bible School. Caryn married the love of her life, Christopher “Chris” Petzold in December of 1989. She was a loving mom and devoted Nana.

Preceding Caryn in death were parents, Ted Lowe and Elizabeth Lowe, I.G. Vaden and Nell Vaden; sisters, Debera Kizer, and Kay Vaden.

Survivors include husband, of 30 years, Chris Petzold; sons, Matthew Hambrick and wife, Chelsea, Michael and wife, Olivia; grandchildren, Cahnnon Hambrick, Hunter Lynne Hunter, Hayes Hambrick, Aiden Petzold, Easton Petzold, Cason Petzold; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, family, and friends. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation or to Liberty Hills Baptist Church.

Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct your paths. Proverbs 3:5-6

This is not goodbye, but until we meet again my love. . .your favorite.

Understanding The Culture (A Look at Critical Theory)

On By lhbcmoodyIn Wednesday Evening1 Comment

PART 1

With so many confusing things being done and said in our society today, how do we make sense of what seems so senseless to us? In part 1 of this 2 part look at Critical Theory, we take a look at the origins and philosophical principles that shape this worldview as well as some of the problems it creates.

 

PART 2

In part 2, we take a look at how this view of the world actually functions as a religion, how it compares to a Biblical view, and how Christians should engage these issues.

Funeral Service for James D. Mars 10/23/41 – 7/2/20

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James Dowell Mars, 78, passed away on Thursday, July 2, 2020. Funeral services will be 2:00 pm. Thursday, July 9, 2020 at Liberty Hill Baptist Church, Moody, Texas, officiated by Reverend Roy Marshall. A visitation will be 4:00 pm. to 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, July 8, 2020 at Cole Funeral Home, McGregor, Texas, masks are required. The family will have a private burial.

James was born in Moody, Texas on October 23, 1941 to Jimmy R. Mars and Jessie Corine (Dowell) Mars. He graduated from Bruceville-Eddy High School in 1960, from the University of Texas at Arlington in 1969 with a degree in electrical engineering, and became a professional engineer in 1973. He was employed by Texas Power and Light in 1969, retired from TU Electric in 1997 after 29 years of service, then started his own business, Genesis Engineering. James served on the National Electrical Code and the International Electrical Code Board. James married Paula Dianna Talbert on September 15, 1961 in China Spring, Texas. They were married for 58 years. He was a dedicated Christian, deacon, Sunday School teacher, enjoyed working with the Texas Baptist Men Church Builders, and was a founding member of Oak Crest Baptist Church where he was chairman of the building committee. After retirement, his passion was traveling and flying his airplane.

Preceding James in death were his parents, Jimmy and Jessie Mars.

Survivors include daughters, Kim Mars Mahlstedt and husband, Scott, Sherri Mars Gibson and husband, Andy; son, Matthew and wife, Beth; brother, Jerry and wife, Betty; grandchildren, Allison Mahlstedt, Aaron Mahlstedt, Andrew Gibson, and Ryan Gibson.

Donations may be made to The Alzheimer’s Association at http://www.alzheimers.org.

PALLBEARERS
Aaron Mahlstedt
Andrew Gibson
Ryan Gibson
Skip Talbert
Cecil Mack Dowell
Jake Davis

Understanding The Culture (A Look at Critical Theory)

On By lhbcmoodyIn Apologetics Presentations, Wednesday Evening

With so many confusing things being done and said in our society today, how do we make sense of what seems so senseless to us? In part 1 of this 2 part look at Critical Theory, we take a look at the origins and philosophical principles that shape this worldview as well as some of the problems it creates.

 

In part 2 (on July 15th), we will take a look at  how this view of the world compares to a Biblical view, and how Christians should engage these issues.