Willy Andrews

Willy Andrews, age 90, of Melrose, NM, passed away May 13, 2012, at Palliative Covenant Hospital in Lubbock, TX.

Willy was born February 16, 1922, in Wellington, TX, moving to Melrose in 1928. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Melrose. He was married to Bobbie Long on August 25, 1951. They celebrated 59 years together.

Willy was a farmer and he was very active in the community visiting those who were sick. His passion was playing music and played at several nursing homes. He was a member of the Blue Grass Band.

Willy is survived by two sisters, Betty Jo Reece, Visalia, CA and Eula Mae Morey, Roswell, NM one brotherinlaw Arthur Long, Wolfforth, TX two sistersinlaw Ruth Fair and husband Loa Jinnie Bell and husband Lee. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews and his kids from Melrose. He was preceded in death by his parents, two sisters and three nephews.

Funeral services will be at 10:00 am Monday, May 21, 2012 at the First Baptist Church in Melrose, NM with Brother Loa Fair officiating and Brother Durward Wofford assisting. Pallbearers are Joe Bill Montgomery, Billy Hollaway, Gary Hollaway, Danny Burdine, Keith Long, Wayne Ritter, and Wayne Wilson. Honorary pallbearers are John Long, Grady Bright and the Blue Grass Band.

Memorial Contributions can be made to New Mexico Boys Ranch, PO Box 9, Belen, New Mexico 870020009 or to the Youth Group at First Baptist Church, 102 Wisconsin Avenue, Melrose, New Mexico 88124.

Arrangements are under the care and direction of SteedTodd Funeral Home and Crematory, 800 E Manana Blvd, Clovis, New Mexico 575 7635541. You may also sign the online guest registry at www.steedtodd.com .

Service

Funeral Service

First Baptist Church
102 Wisconsin
Melrose, NM  88124
Monday, May 21, 2012
10:a.m.

Cemetery

Melrose Cemetery
Center St.
Melrose, NM  88124

Memorial Contributions

Youth Group
Melrose, NM  88124


P. O. Box 9
Belen, NM  87002