Dallas Idlett Sr.

Dallas LeRoy Idlett, Sr., age 72, passed away Thursday, April 3, 2014.
    He was born in Cushing, Okla. on April 17, 1941, served in the United States Navy and worked in construction.
    Survivors are his wife, Betsy Gabbert Idlett of Cuero; daughters, Linda Washington and husband Henry of Caldwell, Barbie Crain and husband Richard of Yoakum and Michelle Thompson of Aurora, Colo; sons, Sam Idlett of Edna and Dallas Idlett, Jr. of Yoakum; 23 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
    He was preceded in death by his mother, Edna Mobillia Idlett; granddaughter Taniah Colette Idlett and grandson Colton Crain.
    Visitation was 9 a.m., Monday, April 7 with funeral service at 11 a.m., at New Life Baptist Church, with Rev. Richard Crain officiating. Burial was at Yoakum Restland Cemetery.
    Pallbearers were his children Sam Idlett, Linda Washington, Barbie Crain and Dallas Idlett, Jr., grandsons Robby Whittley and Jaxon Idlett.
    Honorary pallbearers were his grandchildren.
    Memorials may be given to Dorothy O'Connor Pet Adoption Center in Victoria.
    Online guestbook may be signed at www.thielecooper.com.
    Arrangements by Thiele-Cooper Funeral Home, 361-293-5656.