Age 80. Passed away March 1, 2015. Graduated from Adamson High School and Hardin Simmons University. Retired in 1988 after 30 years of service with the Texas Department of Transportation. Survived by his wife Sarah of 47 years; daughter Paula Mallard (Neal) of Big Pine, Fl; grandson Chris Traister of Murfreesboro Tn; sister-in-law Shirley Hamm; nephews Ron, Steve, & Roger Hamm; niece Donna Horner; aunts Mozelle Hamm, Ernestine Hamm & Carolyn Palmer; numerous great nieces, nephews, and cousins. In lieu of flowers please make donations to Mission East Dallas, 2914 Oates Drive, Dallas, Tx 75228. Visitation Wed. March 4th at 10am - 12pm.