James C. ’74 and Debra Parchman
Swaim
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Fort Worth, TX
Jim graduated from Texas A&M in 1974 with a BBA in Accounting. He has been the Chief Financial Officer of several multi-national public and private companies and has also served on the Board of Directors of several public companies. He has held leadership positions in a number of charitable and professional organizations, including Hospice of El Paso, Community Hospice of Texas and Financial Executives International. Even though Debra received her MBA from SMU she is more Aggie than most Aggies!
Bradley H.
Tidwell '83
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Longview, Texas
Bradley H. Tidwell '83 Endowed Century Club Fund
Suzy and Rob D.
Trimble, III ’71
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Whitehouse, TX
Rob D. Trimble III ’71 and his family talk quite a bit about what makes Texas A&M so special. They talk about the school’s core values and for what Texas A&M stands—how “there’s just something unique about Aggies.” “Before they ever started talking about core values—before they named them off and engraved them in marble and printed them on banners—it was already there,” he said. “You absolutely felt it.”They talk about tradition, Muster, Bonfire, game days and friendship.But more than anything, they talk about how Aggieland has painted broad strokes of maroon across their family legacy.With a Class of ’40 dad and a mom who “was as much of an Aggie as any Aggie around,” Trimble was born an Aggie. “I really was,” he said. His earliest memories involve crowding around the family radio on Aggie football game days, bumping elbows with his sister and parents to get closer so they could hear over the scratchy reception. Trimble’s parents were active in the Panola County A&M Club and organized years of Musters at Holly Lake Ranch. “They held them in their house until the group outgrew the space,” he said. “I’ve been to Musters for almost 60 years now.”Once at A&M, Trimble married his high school sweetheart the summer between his sophomore and junior year. Eventually, they welcomed three children. “Turns out, they all loved the school as much as I did,” he said. They all have a Class year and a diploma from Texas A&M. They each have their own story. Their oldest—who married a Diamond Darling—played Aggie baseball and the family rarely missed a game. “Our daughter has her Ph.D. in Fish Camp,” he laughed. And their son couldn’t pass up the opportunity introduce an Aggie fl air when naming his twin daughters Anna and Marie. “When you add the last name Trimble, you get ATM,” Trimble said.He couldn’t be more proud of any of them—and not just because they all wear Aggie Rings, but because they are his family. A&M just adds another layer to the bonds that unite the Trimbles. “Yes, Texas A&M has been very good to my family,” he said. “Aggieland has been making great memories in my family for over 75 years. Who knows what’s ahead?”
Billy R. ’52
Trimmier
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San Antonio, TX
Because Billy Trimmier was interested in dairy husbandry and a school with a strong agricultural program, enrolling at A&M was a natural choice.
At that time, freshmen were housed in barracks at Bryan Air Force Base, where true, lifelong friendships were forged. He was part of C-Troop Cavalry in the Corps of Cadets, and he has many memories of “studying, laughing, plotting stunts against the visiting upperclassmen” and forging friendships that would last a lifetime. He was asked to join the Ross Volunteers as a junior cadet, and he says the integrity and leadership that surrounded him were always an inspiration.
Although he ended up dropping out for some time due to health problems, Trimmier returned to school after marrying Ruth Pfeil and earned a degree from the College of Veterinary Medicine in 1956. He then served in the Active Reserve as a commissioned officer with the U.S. Veterinary Corps. During this time, he and a partner began a veterinary practice in San Antonio.
“The education and my experiences in the Corps of Cadets prepared me for my career as a practicing veterinarian, president of the Texas Veterinary Medical Association and an Outstanding Alumnus in veterinary medicine,” he said.
Grateful for his time at Texas A&M, Trimmier has been dedicated in his support to Texas A&M. He has more than 50 years of contributions to the Century Club and is also an Endowed Century Club member. He is also proud that all his children are A&M graduates. “I’ve always felt it was an honor to be a Texas Aggie and was blessed to give back to Texas A&M.”
In Memory of Donald Lee
Wells
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Schulenburg, TX
In Memory of Donald Lee Wells, born October 30, 1970, Charleston, South Carolina and died April 29, 2001, in Harlingen, Texas. He graduated from Alief Hastings High School in 1989. He chose to make his career as a welder. At his death he was a self employed certified welder. He had a deep love for animals and was active in Alief Southwest 4-H club for six years as an adult leader and the Fort Bend Trail Riders Association. Lee never met a stranger and was a friend to all that knew him. He loved family gatherings and always did his part to help. He left behind his constant companion a Red Australian Cattle Dog named Cayanne who is loved and cared for by his mother and stepfather.
When Lee died in 2001 his mother and I wanted to do something in his memory that would also benefit others. We felt that a gift in his memory to Texas A&M would be a fitting means by which he could be remembered. Lee's life was short and he did not have time to build a life time of accomplishments to be remembered by. With this gift we know that Lee's memory will be forever honored in the rolls of the Endowed Diamond Century Club. We know that through our gift we will also be helping Texas A&M to carry on its work. Although Lee's memory will live in our hearts for as long as we live by this gift he will be remembered long after we are gone. - Wilma E. Wells and Oliver J. "Jim" Guiberteau '63
Allison S. '96 and Don R. '96
Whitaker
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Victoria, TX
Allison S. '96 and Don R. '96 Whitaker Endowed Century Club Fund
Mike
Yantis, Jr. '02
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San Antonio, TX
Mike Yantis, Jr. '02 Endowed Century Club Fund
Jewell and Ray K.
Easley ’21
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After graduation, Ray Easley had a successful career in the U.S. Army serving in both World Wars as an artillery officer and Chief of Personnel and Training. He was a chemical engineer for Union Carbide Corp. and developed Prestone Anti-freeze. Easley was a co-author of Living Chemistry, which was used by students for 20 years and in many states, and was an administrator for the Denver Public School System.
Pliny M.
Green ’25
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P.M. Green retired after 25 years with E.E. Farron Company, eight years with the City of Dallas Engineering Department, two years with Benham Engineering Company, and two years as City Engineer in Las Vegas, Nevada. He was an active member in the Dallas A&M Club, as well as the Technical Club of Dallas and Hella Temple Shrine.
Homer A.
Hunter ’25
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Homer Hunter was a Registered Professional Engineer in Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, Arkansas, and New Mexico. He organized Hunter Associates, consulting engineers in 1948 and headed the firm until 1977. Hunter served as President of Texas A&M’s Sul Ross Group and the Texas Aggie Band Association, Northwest Texas Vice President of The Association of Former Students, Co-Class Agent of the Class of ’25, and until his retirement in 1983, he was active in numerous professional organizations.
Robert M.
Kennedy ’26
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Robert M. Kennedy served a successful 44-year career with Southwestern Bell Telephone Company in Dallas and St. Louis. He is a retired U.S. Army Colonel, served in five major campaigns during five years of active duty in World War II and was on the staffs of General Dwight Eisenhower and General Omar Bradley. Kennedy was awarded the Knight of Luxembourg “Grand Ducal Order of the Crown of Oak” and the Croix de Guerre.
John H.
Crump ’27
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John Crump received his B.S. degree in Engineering from Texas A&M University where he was a member of Ross Volunteers and a letterman in track. After employment with numerous companies as a Petroleum Engineer, he had a successful career with the U.S. army Airborne, U.S. Air Force, and the Royal Air Force Bomber Command.
Joseph L.
Hurff ’27
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Joseph Hurff had a lifetime career in communications and electronics with the military and private defense contractors. He served as a Colonel in the U.S. Air Force and supervised electronics and radar development on F-111 Fighter and B-58 for Raytheon Co. and was a project manager on the guidance system for Minuteman Missile for Sylvania Company.
Edward J.
Mosher ’28
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Ed Mosher started out in the shops and advanced to the position of vice chairman of the board and chairman of the Executive Committee of the Mosher Steel Company. He received his 1928 bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from Texas A&M where he was a member of the Ross Volunteers and the football team which won the Southwest Conference championship in 1927. He has served on the Executive Board of the Association of Former Students and was a charter member of the Century Club. Mosher is a member of Tau Beta Pi and on the board of trustees of the Texas A&M Research Foundation.
Lester T.
Potter ’28
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Lester T. Potter received his bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering in 1928. After graduation, Potter joined Lone Star Gas Co., advancing to President, CEO, and Chairman of the Board. He has served as Director and President of the Dallas Chamber of Commerce. He served his alma mater on The Association of Former Students Board from 1988-1990 and was President of the Sul Ross Group.
Frances and W. H.
Badgett ’29
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The late Howard Badgett retired as Texas A&M Assistant Director of Facilities Planning and Construction in 1972 after 38 years of service. He was the top authority on university physical plant management and served as Director of Physical Plant and Manager of the TAMU System Physical Plants. This endowment was established by his wife in his memory.