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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2019-04-09 Euless Articles NABC Recycled Rides Donates 4 Refurbished Vehicles to Deserving Dallas, TX, Residents Friday, 05 April 2019 18:31 On Thursday, April 4, four deserving Dallas, TX, residents experienced a life-changing event---the presentation of vehicles to provide them independence and the ability to work and take care of their families. The donation was made thanks to the National Auto Body Council’s Recycled Rides™ program; car donors Allstate, GEICO, Farmers and State Farm; and collision repair partners Service King Euless, Caliber Collision Frisco, Berkshire Hathaway Toyota of Richardson and Berkshire Hathaway Vandergriff Chevrolet. The presentation was held at the NABC Lone Star Pars for Cars Golf Fundraiser at the Texas Star Golf Course in Euless, TX. “What an honor to partner with these insurance carriers, collision repair facilities and vendors to refurbish these vehicles for these very deserving recipients,” said Bill Garoutte, president and CEO of the National Auto Body Council. “Each recipient has made a tremendous commitment to changing and improving their lives, and, on behalf of the collision repair industry, we want to do the same for them by providing them reliable transportation.” The recipients included: • Retired MSGT James Marquis, who served more than 25 years, primarily with the 136th Air National Guard Security Forces, will receive a 2018 Hyundai Elantra that was donated by GEICO and repaired by Caliber Collision Frisco. Marquis was nominated by the Air Power Foundation for his service to his country and help assist in his desire to return to college and provide support services for other veterans in need. “I’m speechless; I’ve just been speechless the whole day,” said Marquis. “Everybody behind this --- the people, the volunteers---it’s just an amazing organization.” • Josephina Garcia, wife and mother of two, will be presented a 2014 Kia Optima that was donated by Allstate and repaired by Service King Euless. She was nominated by the Trinity River Mission for her and her family’s need for transportation for work and school. • Jasmine Jones, a mother of three who faced financial difficulties after a severe car accident, was nominated by Family Promise of Irving for her commitment to work through her challenges and return to a stable life. She will receive a 2011 Toyota Camry that was donated by Farmers Insurance and repaired by Berkshire Hathaway Toyota of Richardson. • Krystal Calhoun, a mother of two young children, will receive a 2014 Hyundai Elantra that was donated by State Farm and repaired by Berkshire Hathaway Vandergriff Collision South. She was nominated by Family Promise of Irving, which is helping her and her family get back on their feet financially with an independent lifestyle. “This is going to make a big difference in my life,” said Calhoun. “I’ll be able to get back and forth to work on time and won’t have to take a bus and leave an hour-and-a-half early. This will make it much easier to take my kids back and forth to school and go shopping. I’m so appreciative, and the car is awesome.” Additional supporting partners included 3M, AC Towing, asTech, Auto Creation, Bodyguard, Cowboys Towing, English Color, Freeman Mazda-Hyundai, Gold Team Interiors, Hudson’s Auto Glass, Keystone/LKQ, J B Dent Magic of Arlington, North Texas Detailing, North Texas Tire, PPG, 800 Charity Cars, Vandergriff Chevy and Vandergriff Hyundai. Obituaries OBITUARIES | FUNERAL HOMES | SEND FLOWERS | NEWS & ADVICE | MEMORIALS Powered By Search Funeral Etiquette Expert advice do and say w someone dies PLANNING GUIDE Planning ahead make difference. Get Legac funeral guide and kno advance options. DOWNLOAD  Funeral etiquette and advice We live in a world where anything go that’s not necessarily so for funera  Protect your loved onefrom worry. Begin now to set up a reliable advance funeral plan. Learn More RESOURCES Cribbs Records (61) SERVICES Wade Family Funeral Home - Arlington 4140 West Pioneer Pkwy. Arlington, TX 76013 (817) 274-9233 See Services Detail Website View Map Send Flowers⚘ + More Obituaries for James Cribbs  Looking for an obituary for a different person with this name?  1932 - 2019 JAMES A. "OTTIE" CRIBBS James A. "Ottie" Cribbs ARLINGTON -- James A. (Ottie) Cribbs, passed away on Sunday, March 10, 2019, in Mansfield. FUNERAL: 11 a.m., Monday, March 18, 2019, First United Methodist Church, 303 N. Center, Arlington, 76011. Burial will be at 12:30 p.m., Monday, March 18, 2019 at Shannon Rose Hill Cemetery, 7301 E. Lancaster Ave., Fort Worth, 76112. Visitation with friends and family will be on Sunday, March 17, 2019 in the chapel from 3 to 5 p.m. at Wade Family Funeral Home, 4140 W. Pioneer Pkwy., Arlington, 76013. James was born on October 26, 1932, to Arthur and Verna Cribbs in Arlington. He attended Arlington High School and Arlington State College. He then attended SMU law school and graduated in 1955. James married Era Belle Morgan on August 29, 1953. He joined the USAF's JAG (Judge Advocate General) Corps where he and Era were stationed at Burtonwood AFB in England. In 1957, James and Era returned to Texas and began working for the law firm of DeVore, Ashworth and McGehee. He later joined a partnership with Bill Bondurant. James eventually founded the law firm of Cribbs & McFarland. He was honored with Outstanding Young Man of the Year from the Arlington Junior Chamber of Commerce and named as outstanding alumnus of UTA in 1979. James was president of the Ex Students Association of Arlington State College. He was also a founding member of Arlington Bar Association and was the association's third president. James helped found Arlington Bank of Commerce; the first bank outside of downtown Arlington. He quickly became well known for his business acumen, as well as being a cracker-jack lawyer. The family eventually moved into the families dream home on Lakeview Circle. The family was very happy, and all were deeply engrained in the Arlington High School community. In 1974, Luis Bravo, an AFS foreign exchange student from Uruguay joined the family for 9 months. The families still remain close and were able to attend a family reunion together last year. James married his loving wife, Sheila Bird of Arlington, on October 3, 1996. Sheila and James were very content, celebrating 22 years of marriage. In his deteriorating health, Sheila was faithful and true, caring for him until the end of his life. James was preceded in death by his wife, Era Belle Morgan Cribbs; father, Chief of Police A.B. "Ott" Cribbs; mother, Verna Pearl Cribbs; and brother, Grover Lee Cribbs. SURVIVORS: his wife, ObituaryCondolences Page 1 of 2James Cribbs Obituary - Arlington, TX | Star-Telegram 4/8/2019https://www.legacy.com/obituaries/dfw/obituary.aspx?pid=191834199 James Cribbs served as the City Attorney from 1963 through 2005 (Bondurant & Cribbs and later with Cribbs & McFarland). PRIVACY POLICY TERMS CONTACT US FAQ © 2019 Legacy.com. All rights reserved. Share memories or express condolences below. View All  ADD PHOTOS  ADD VIDEOS RESOURCES •Send Funeral Flowers •View Funeral Home Details FIND ADVICE & SUPPORT •Funeral Etiquette •Grief Support Groups Sheila J. Cribbs; daughter, Shelli; sons, James Jr. Cribbs of Brooklyn, NY, Grover Cribbs and Thomas Cribbs, both of Arlington; grandchildren, Ryan, Jake, Taryn, Preston, James, and Lexi; and great- granddaughter, Ellie. 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