W.T. Vogel

W.T. Vogel, Jr. 94, of Lampasas, passed away on July 26, 2012. He was born to Ed T. Vogel and Sally (Swails) Vogel in San Saba County, Texas on September 19, 1917. Mr. Vogel was a farmer and rancher all of his life. In 1952, he moved to Northern Burnet County, near Naruna, where he made his final home on his beloved ranch. He married Thelma Binnion Smith on September 15, 1962 in Lake Victor. They were married 55 years until her death in 1998. He is survived by granddaughter and caretaker, Susie Bays Miller, lifelong friend and caretaker, Lester D. Brown, whom he loved like a son, stepdaughters, Mrs. Faydell Vann and husband Lee, Mrs. Thelma Jo Bays and husband Gerald, eight grandkids, Virginia Mezger, David Bays, Leslie Vann, Chris Brock, Joseph Vann, Laura Skaggs, and Judy Vann Kennedy, fourteen great-grandkids and one great-great-granddaughter. He is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews, and many friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Thelma, and his brothers Edgar, Dan, and Joe Vogel. The family would like to express a special thanks to the caring staff at Lampasas Nursing Home and Rehab, for making the last year of his life special, and Odyssey Hospice for their care in his last days. We will miss his twinkling blue eyes, colorful language, and “bear hugs.” Rest in Peace, Pop. A graveside funeral service for Mr. Vogel will be held on Tuesday, July 31, 2012 at 11:30 a.m. at Watson Cemetery. Sneed Funeral Chapel in charge of arrangements.