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~Harry Foxell~
YOAKUM: Harry Welton Foxell, 87, passed away peacefully at his home, Sunday, March 16, 2025 surrounded by his family. He was born March 10, 1938 in Hope, Texas to the late CC ”Dick” and Fannie Loys Foxell. Harry was born to be a rancher. He loved the land, his work, believed in raising good cattle and riding great horses but most of all, he loved his family. He loved the sport of rodeo and was a pick up man for The Texas High School Rodeo Association for many years. He was involved in helping support all his children as they rodeoed during youth and high school. A fun fact that some may not know is he loved to dance. Two of his favorite songs that could get him on the dance floor are Don't Mess With My Toot Toot and Proud Mary. Survivors are his beloved wife of 66 years, Modelle (Klimitchek) Foxell; daughters, Carol Guettner (Gilbert) of Columbus, Brenda Foxell of Yoakum and Vivian Miller (Harold) of Yoakum; son, Keith Foxell (Sandy) of Yoakum; grandchildren, Michael Crabb, Michelle Kennedy, Sandra Henke, Fallon Foxell, Darrel Brannon and Wesley Brannon; numerous great-grandchildren and extended family. Preceded in death by his parents, Dick and Fannie Foxell; grandson, Stephen Henke. Public viewing 9 a.m., Thursday, March 20, 2025. Family to receive guests at 1 p.m. with Funeral Service at 2 p.m., at Thiele-Cooper Funeral Home with Harbor Hospice Chaplain David Holford officiating. Burial to follow at Salem Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to Harbor Hospice of Victoria, Salem Cemetery Fund or St. Jude’s Children Hospital. Pallbearers are Keith Foxell, Harold Miller, Michael Crabb, Larry Brown, Charlie Brzozowski, Sean Kennedy and Roman Martinez. Arrangements by Thiele-Cooper Funeral Home, 361-293-5656. |