E.L. "Tick" Elmore

Rule

E.L. "Tick" Elmore, 86, of Rule, Texas passed away in Haskell on Tuesday, February 21, 2012. Services will be at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, February 25, 2012 at the First Baptist Church in Rule with Rev. Mike Herrington and Rev. Russell Stanley officiating. Burial will be at Willow Cemetery in Haskell under the direction of Smith Family Funeral Homes.

A visitation is scheduled for Friday evening, February 24 from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the funeral home in Rule.

"Tick" was born December 16, 1925, in Paint Creek to James Frank and Rosie Lee (Terrell) Elmore. He married Venice Brewer on December 21, 1945 in Haskell. He and Venice have lived in Rule for 49 years during of which, "Tick" served as a deacon at the First Baptist Church for 43 years, served on the Rule Gin Board, Rule School Board, and the Haskell Hospital Board. "Tick" is the past recipient of the comeback farmer of the year award.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Rosie Elmore; brothers, Chester, Otis, J.W., and Doyle Elmore.

"Tick" is survived by his dear wife of 66 years, Venice Brewer Elmore of Rule; 2 daughters, Elaine Gomillion and husband Wade of Rule, Paula Martin and husband Walter of Lake Dallas; son, Eddie Elmore of Leonard, Texas; grandchildren, Justin Holcomb and wife Alma of San Antonio, Texas, Venece and husband Chris Perpiczka of Anna, Texas, Nicole and husband Randy Spalding of Tuxedo, Stephanie and husband Ken Scruggs of Hendersonville, TN, Elise Martin of San Augustine and Elizabeth and husband Wade Griffin of Fox, OK; great grandchildren, Emma Iliff, Rylea and Colten Spalding, Gavin and Gage Scruggs, and Addison Perepiczka.

If desired, memorials may be given in Mr. Elmore's name to Hendrick Hospice, 1682 Hickory Street Abilene, TX 79601.