Nathan Fredrick Rivas entered eternal life on January 5th. His spirit is proudly and lovingly carried on by his children, Trace Clark, 24, Samuel Rivas, 17, and Hannah Rivas, 15, as well as his step children, David Wooley (Shanna), Derek Wooley (Fiona) and Devon Wooley (Julia) and wife Shelley. Nathan was preceded in death by his best pal and precious step daughter Paige Wooley, and is survived by 2 brothers Steve Rivas (Bobbie) and Jeff Rivas (Tamra), as well as his parents, David and Stella Rivas.

Nathan loved music, we always listened to Sunday Sagebrush Serenade on the weekends. Neil Young, Willie Nelson and The Beatles were some of his favorite bands. He was not a fan of the digital age and preferred to listen to his music old style on a record player.

Nathan was very interested in cooking and practiced as much as he could. His favorite food was lasagna, and although he didn't ever make it, he sure could put it away. He was best known for the enchiladas he made, we always looked forward to dinner when he was cooking enchiladas. He was also great at cooking quiches. When he was learning to make them, we all got sick of quiche, he didn't care, he just kept practicing until he got it right.

Being outdoors, whether it was riding his bike, camping, hiking with the kids or just sitting beneath a tree reading a book, was what Nathan felt recharged him. He enjoyed any and all activities outdoors, playing or relaxing or just being alone. Nature was his solace.

I don't think there was a book, Nathan ever picked up, that he didn't read. It was a passion. He loved reading about the Vietnam War, which his Uncle Isaac bravely fought in. He also like reading John Grisham books and anything else he could get his hands on. You could be sure, if Nathan wasn't busy with something, you would find him reading.

The most important thing to Nathan was his children. He loved them each dearly and wanted to spend every minute of every day with them. In his world nothing else much mattered, he admired and adored each hair on their head, each finger, toe and every other part of them. His children are his most magnificent accomplishment and his greatest legacy.

Nathan, we will miss your smile, laugh and love. I think most of all we will miss your free spirit, which was always that, free. Never in one place too long, never tied down, always roaming, it is that free, fun-loving spirit we will miss most of all.

Fri. 01/08/16 Onestii peacefully passed in the arms of her loving parents Analecia Edwards

Brad Bailey was born in Fort Worth, TX to Dorothy Lee (Tannahill) and Bradford B Bailey Sr. in 1942. He lived in a military family and moved frequently due to his father's various stations. He along with his mother and father and younger sister Sheri and brother Bobby would eventually settle in Fort Worth.

Brad would eventually find himself enrolled at the University of North Texas where he would not only meet the love of his life, Melinda, but would also create lifelong friends in the Sigma Nu Fraternity.This Brotherhood of men was one of Brad's greatest loves. The other two loves of his life came along in the form of his two sons, Bradford III and Chad. They were truly the loves of his life.

Brad was a longtime locksmith in Huntsville, TX and owner of Brad's Lock and Key.

Brad was a man with many hobbies which included cooking and his love of Volkswagens. The love of VWs started when Melinda and Brad purchased their first VW in 1966. He also loved Big Daddy Roth the creator of Rat Fink and a custom car creator.

Brad Bailey will ultimately be remembered as a loving father of 2 wonderful boys, a grandfather to a beautiful little girl Aeriss, a great friend to those who knew him, and a loving husband who has gone to join his mother, father, and friends on the other side.

If you wish to make a donation in memory of Brad, the family asks that you do so with Stand Up To Cancer.

Death is not the end,
For love goes on
And you will find the evidence
Long after I have gone.
The flowers that we planted
Will blossom without end,
You’ll find me in their beauty
As to their needs you tend.
The books we read together,
The laughter in the pages,
Will continue to give pleasure
To you throughout the ages.
So do not mourn my passing
You are not left alone,
You’ll always find me waiting
In the places we have known.
The bond that grew between us
Will not abate with time,
It will go on for always,
I’m yours and you are mine