Antonio Castillo, 94, June 20 in Lubbock. He was a 1940 graduate of Mexican Baptist Antonio CastilloTheological Seminary in El Paso. During his 40 years of ministry, he was pastor of churches in Mexico as well as congregations in Del Rio, Shallowater, Sinton, Tahoka and San Angelo. Although he retired in 1983, he continued to preach and mentor. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Maria, after 40 years of marriage; his stepson, Tony; and all his siblings. He is survived by his wife of 23 years, Anita; daughters, Eunice Garcia, Hogla Tyler, Elma Gonzalez and Egla Washburn; stepdaughters, Rachel Harmon and Jo Ann York; stepson, Jesus Toscano; five grandchildren; eight step-grandchildren; and three great-grandsons.
Elaine “Honey” Greer, 92, Aug. 16 in Dallas. She was the widow of Gene Greer, a longtime pastor in the Dallas area and Baptist General Convention of Texas staff member who retired as associate director of the State Missions Commission and died in 2003. She served alongside her husband in all those capacities. She also was preceded in death by her granddaughter, Erin Greer. She is survived by her sons, Bill and Andy; daughter, Virginia McBee; five grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
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