Willie Milford Measles Sr., 1936-2019
Willie Milford Measles Sr. went home to be with his heavenly Father on Dec. 4, in Bryan, Texas.
He was born in Cerro Gordo, Oklahoma, on Nov. 18, 1936 to William Jackson Measles and Inez (Burney) Measles. He married the love of his life, Margarette (Rayburn) Measles, on May 8, 1961. He loved his family dearly and was always interested in spending time with them. He spent his years hunting, fishing, washing cars, using string in some extremely interesting ways, and tending to his yard. His family has always been close-knit, and he cared for them well. He started in the oilfield when he was a teenager and didn’t leave until he was 72. His work ethic caused many to respect him and it still shows today. He was a faithful member of Madisonville Christian Fellowship and was loved by all.
Willie Milford leaves his wife Margarette (Rayburn) Measles; his children, Gary Davis and wife Sarah, Tena Measles, Chip Measles, Randy Measles and wife Linda, Tonya Phillips and her husband Wade; his grandchildren, Joshua Schwarz and wife Peggy, Dani “Boy” Cozart and husband Jonathan, Rachelle Aguilar and husband Joey, Willie B. Measles, Rainee Measles, David Schwarz, Nick Phillips and wife Courtney, Logan Measles, Raygan Measles, Margaret Measles, Autumn Roberts and husband Josh, Jade Aguilar, Stormy Davis and Cody Caldwell; great-grandchildren, Hagen Aguilar, Makenzie Jo Aguilar, Tally Jo Aguilar, Anna Grace Phillips, and (arriving soon) Ransyn Joe Aguilar.
He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Clement and Winford; and sister, Dorthea Simpson.
His pallbearers were Willie B. Measles, Logan Measles, Nick Phillips, David Schwarz, Blayne Scott, Joshua Schwarz, Jonathan Cozart and Joey Aguilar. Honorary pallbearers were Alan Noack, Steve Noack, Pat Westmoreland, Steve Urbanovsky and Jerry McCurry. The services were officiated by his family. Floral memorials may be sent to Madisonville Funeral Home or Madisonville Christian Fellowship. The family asks if you would like to make a monetary donation in his memory, please donate to Madisonville Christian Fellowship — Building Fund.
All services were held at Madisonville Christian Fellowship, 3973 Hwy. 21 E. Madisonville, TX 77864. The viewing was Sunday, Dec. 8, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., and the funeral Dec. 9 at 11 a.m. with a graveside service following at the Madisonville Cemetery.
Thank you for your love for him. May his legacy forever live on.
Madisonville Funeral Home in Madisonville, Texas was entrusted with arrangements. www.madisonvillefuneralhome.com.