Hoy &Kay Kelley - 12/01/00 23:10:41
My Email:hoyk@flash.net
Class of:: 1959&1961

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Allen Royse - 08/19/00 01:18:51
My Email:homerroyse@aol.com
Class of:: 1950

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Probably the greatest Educator I ever knew. May he rest in peace.

Sam Havens - 08/16/00 03:00:53
My Email:shavens@flash.net

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I'm the son of Katie Havens who died in 1975.

Bobby Ray II - 07/26/00 17:55:20
My Email:goateez@swbell.net
Class of:: 1983

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Nancy (Wones)Eldridge - 06/29/00 03:25:40
My Email:seldridg@wcnet.net
Class of:: 1958

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How grateful to have had Mr. H. at Edwards Elem. for a short time, then at FHS and again at Lamar. He was an inspiration and a real educator!

Ruth Willard Aubey - 05/05/00 04:46:45
My Email:retaubey@ih2000.net
Class of:: 1960

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The last of the greatest.

Gay (Collins) Dawson - 05/03/00 20:40:23
Class of:: 1962

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My deepest sympathy.

Tom(Tommy)Dawson - 05/03/00 20:38:30
My Email:tomgaydawson@cox-internet.com
Class of:: 1958 class president

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He was one of a kind!!! With deepest sympathy and warm regards. Thomas A. Dawson 302 Whitechurch Ln. Victoria, Tx. 77904-3840

Tom(Tommy)Dawson - 05/03/00 20:38:07
My Email:tomgaydawson@cox-internet.com
Class of:: 1958 class president

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He was one of a kind!!! With deepest sympathy and warm regards. Thomas A. Dawson 302 Whitechurch Ln. Victoria, Tx. 77904-3840

- 04/21/00 04:38:24

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Harold Richardson - 03/07/00 00:25:45
My Email:JChir@aol.com
Class of:: 1958

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This is Jane, Harold's daughter, who graduated from French High in 1985. All of my life, I heard Mr. Hybarger stories, and am happy to learn more about him. I am a teacher myself. My deepest sympathies to the family members.

Jim Geen - 02/03/00 13:50:16
My Email:jim.geen@tgslc.org
Class of:: 1958

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Mr. Hybarger crossed over the dividing line of modern education. Before he left French, and during his regime, education was a privilege. Using someone elses money for my education was indeed a privilege. Now, after 1958, it changed to a right. Discip ine has decreased and education has become what it is today. Mr. Hybarger certainly understood how to discipline. I'll never forget the day Bob Walker came down the halls with the heel of his shoe off and the nails striking the floor. Mr. Hybarger grabb d his ear and he apologized to the entire school over the speaker. My wife taught 30 years and recently retired. Although her retirement was brought on by health reasons, the chaotic nature and lack of any discipline in today's schools makes us remember how it was. Thanks Mr. Hybarger for my education (and we even had him at Lamar!).

Ray Whitaker - 01/19/00 22:08:24
Class of:: 1958

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The most amazing thing about Mr. Hybarger was that he knew every kid in the school. Even more amazingly at a 1993 (35 year reuion) he still prided himself on knowing everyone there who attended FHS. One non-FHS wife even tried to trick his memory by askin if he remembered her.

Marla Hill Christian - 12/29/99 14:46:47
My Email:marla@inu.net
Class of:: Lamar Univ. 1979

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D.L. Hybarger was the most inspirational teacher I ever had. He was totally committed to my education as a teacher and as a person. Our friendship extended many years into my adulthood. He visited me several times in Nacogdoches on his way to Longview. My children knew him when they were small and always enjoyed his great sense of humor, just as everyone who knew him did. I haven't seen him in a couple of years, only talking to him on the phone occasionally, but he was incredibly important to me as I w s growing from a young girl to an adult. I still have the presents he gave my children upon their births. $10 bills with a picture of him taped on it. What a character!! I'm glad he knew how much I loved him and how instrumental he was in my life. I ill miss him in a deep way.

Richard Landrum - 10/19/99 14:59:00
My Email:richardneil@msn.com
Class of:: 1960

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I'll always remenber Mr. Hybarger not as a principal but as a neighbor and friend. I lived down the street from the Hybarger family and delivered the daily newspaper for several years. I had many talks with him and the other members of the family. If y u measure people by their successes in life, then Mr. Hybarger was a very successful and honored man. His contributions to his fellow human beings were many. He will be missed but not forgotten. Peoples accomplishments far outlive their lives. I'm pro d to have had him as a friend and neighbor.

Marilyn Menear Wright - 08/04/99 11:57:50
My Email:magnolia@1-55.com
Class of:: '58

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Michael R. McCroskey - 08/03/99 19:57:17
My Email:Mikemccros@AOL
Class of:: 1964

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Although Mr. Hybarger was no longer at French by the time I attended, it seems he was always a present "name" in our household. I suppose it was because we both lived so close to French High (on French Road) and because my mother was a school teacher and very active in all the BISD politics. My best memories of him come from college, as we were both members of the same Pike fraternity. I remember seeing him at the first "rush" party I went to the summer after graduating French and thinking "Oh no! He's going to tell my parents I'm drink ng beer." Instead, he recognized me and welcomed me with that big, warm Delmas smile. That night, I got to hear for the first time his famous rendition of "Why Firetrucks are Red!" A couple of years later, while he was on the city council, he got the city to sell a decommissioned, 1940 something, pumper to the fraternity. I can still remember driving it to go play softball; or around the campus to Gray and Gentry Halls, just t see if any girls wanted to cruise down to Happy Burger for a coke or burger. What fun! Its still the only firetruck I've ever driven. Thank you, Delmas. In 1974, I hosted a fraternity reunion party at an apartment in Houston. About 30 something former Lamar students attended. Guess who dorve all the way from Beaumont to spend a couple of hours with "his kids." What a guy! We will all miss you much; but, how lucky we were to have known you. Phi Phi.

- 06/18/99 23:10:56

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Shirley Bucklew & Donald Lee Jordan - 06/14/99 14:59:59
My Email:shirleyj@ktc.com
Class of:: 1955

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Mr. Hybarger always remembered not only each of us, "his kids" but had a story he could tell on each of us (and usually did). We're so glad he was at our last reunion. He never missed a one we had. He will be missed but always remembered.

Nancy Kay Crook Stewart - 06/14/99 14:47:05
My Email:nancytex@methodists.net
Class of:: 1959

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Mr. D. L. Hybarger was FHS, and he touch my life in so many ways over the years, and I will never forget him. When the name and classification of our dear French High School was changed I was so sad and felt a part of me had been cut away. Well, I now fe l an empty spot in my heart for the loss of this wonderful man. We and the world are better because God allowed Mr. Hybarger to be an influence on so many lives, and the lives he touched will carry on his legacy. He always knew exactly who I was whenever I saw him and every time he would ask about my sister & brother-in-law, Karlyne Crook & Don Kerr. To me that was remarkable and shows how really concerned he was for every student whose life he touched. My sincere sympathy to the family.

Carlis(Danna)Cole - 06/11/99 01:52:24
My Email:ccole1104
Class of:: 1961

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You will remain in our hearts forever

Patricia Allen Martin - 06/07/99 12:52:09
My Email:buffalobelle@hotmail.com
Class of:: 69

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Margaret Canant - 06/07/99 01:43:13
My Email:dmcanant@prodigy.net
Class of:: Mother of 5 French Grads

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Delmas was my friend and I am grateful to him and to his memory. MC

Bobby J. Bourland - 05/28/99 17:50:07
My Email:mezeus@earthlink.net
Class of:: 1957

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What can you say? He was a good and fair man.

Joe & Judy Dominick - 05/27/99 13:43:23
My Email:dcj@aol.com
Class of:: 1955 & 1956

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We will miss Mr. Hybarger at our class reunions.

Michael Ledet(one of his grandsons) - 05/25/99 04:05:00
My Email:mal109@hotmail.com

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I want to thank all the people who have written in, called my aunt Dee and other family members to tell them how much they admired our grandfather. "Boppa" as he was called by many was a very, very special person. He did it all, his life was about making thers better. Like all educators he was a gift to the world and will never be forgotten. He lives forever. I remember talking to him and him telling me how he wished id straighten up and "get on the ball". If i suceed in this world he will be a very stron , very,very strong reason why. I don't know how to tell how much of a great person he was and always will be. He had humor and i admire his courage he had through the hard times of his life. He came He left the world a better place than before he came. e was destined to be a great and very well loved man. He's not like normal people he's above the normal but he never acted like it. He fits every cliche of a great person because he was and is great.Truly great. I love you Boppa and will not let you down. br>
Gloria Dedman - 05/25/99 01:46:51
My Email:gdedman@gte.net
Class of:: 1958

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Diane and Chuck, I feel like I've lost a member of my family. My first memories of Mr. Hybarger were at French Elementary when he would come over to show us "little" kids his one orange and one white socks he wore on Homecoming every year. I was always mazed at the way he remembered all our names and some little story about us when he came to our class reunions. Chuck, I remember when you were born and how proud he was to have a son. My deepest sympathy to both of you and your families. I know you mi s him more than words can say. We'll miss him at our next reunion.

BILLY JACK SURLES - 05/21/99 02:48:45
My Email:BJSURLES@AOL.COM
Class of:: 1952

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ONE OF THE FINEST MEN I EVER KNEW. HE WAS A GREAT PRINCIPAL AND SHOWED MUCH TRUST IN ME. HE WOULD LET ME DRIVE HIS WIFE TO TOWN AND BRING HIS CAR BACK TO SCHOOL. I AM SO GLAD I WENT TO OUR 40TH REUNION AND GOT TO VISIT WITH MR. HYBARGER. MAY GOD BE WITH EACH OF YOU AND CONFORT YOU IN YOUR LOSS.

Jack Langston - 05/19/99 20:41:38
My Email:lan@pernet.net
Class of:: 62

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May God be with you and your family. Thanks for your giving way of life.

kent Shaffer - 05/19/99 05:24:11
My Email:shifty74@aol.com
Class of:: 1974

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I have a great respect for all those who were a French High Buffalo. I did not know this Great Buffalo, but I know many like him. I'm sorry for your lost, he will be missed. We shall all be reunited in God's house one day, then we can talk about the good imes at FHS. May God Bless us all.

Joe Bonura - 05/18/99 00:16:23
My Email:jbonura2@ih2000.net
Class of:: 1959

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Simply put, French High School, Mr. Hybarger, one in the same! The school was never even close to being the same after my junior year because he was not there!

Jim Shortt - 05/13/99 21:20:54
My Email:jandmshortt@ghg.net
Class of:: 59

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Delmas Hybarger typified everything that an educator should be. But much more than that, he was an extraordinarily inspirational role model. I was particularly lucky. I took a class from Mr. Hybarger at Lamar and he was also my fraternity (Pi K A) facu ty advisor. Over the years, it was also my good fortune to see him at fraternity alumni functions and high school reunions. He was ageless, always at the forefront of current events. He is personally, solely missed as are his limitless talents, energy, and compassion. Although I did not know his family, I extend them my deepest sympathies.

Linda Patrick - 05/13/99 03:42:17
My Email:LBOLAND@PRODIGY.NET
Class of:: 65

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I was a good friend of Nancy's and I remember your dad as a kind of God, so important. Once, I got stopped by the police for speeding on my way to school at Lamar. I was crying to the police and your dad just happened to be going by, saw me, and stoppe . He talked to the police and, to my relief, they let me go with only a warning. I will never forget that. He was always a caring person and sensitive to "young people." He also had a lot of pull in city government. I loved his daughter Nancy who wa one of my best friends throughout high school and college. I miss her very much. Linda Patrick Boland

Nancy Williams - 05/11/99 14:21:41
My Email:mnw@cockrell.com

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What a wonderful, living tribute to an outstanding man. Your family has been in Ken's and my thoughts often during the past few weeks. Love, Nancy

Bunny Balmer - 05/11/99 02:20:54
My Email:bbalmer@swbell.net
Class of:: 1962

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I knew your dad from my Mother. She went to school with him in Pineland and then again at Stephen F. Austin. She always thought a lot of him and his abilities. She passed away Oct. 1996. Her name was Clara Marshall McDonald. I am sorry for your loss. br>
Ikey Hargraves - 05/06/99 01:06:20
My Email:ike@lcc.net

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My friend Delmas started at Edwards Grade School, and after two enlistments in the Navy, I started to Lamar College. He was a dear friend to boys I grew up with. You have my best wishes. Ikey Hargraves

Harriet DuBose Latino - 05/05/99 14:36:34
My Email:Hlatino@aol.com
Class of:: 1965

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Luke and I send our deepest sympathy to the family. Mr. Hybarger was such a wonderful and remarkable person. Our love and prayers are with you in the lose of Nancy and Mr. Hybarger. We wish we could have attended the funeral. I heard it was nice and a ot of students attended. God bless you. Harriet and Luke

Juno Mulder Bishop - 05/05/99 02:11:34
My Email:junomb@arn.net
Class of:: '67

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Although Mr. Hybarger had gone on to 'bigger and better' by the time I got to French, I was fortunate to grow up across the street from him and 'the Hybarger' kids. I remember the house on the corner of Buffalo,(HONEST!) and Wilson with the only carport n the entire town - at least I though it was - and there was always something going on under it! I remember Chuck playing 'soldier' with all of us neighborhood kids and hiding in the bushes to 'ambush' the opposing army, when who but the 'General' (Mr. H pulled a fast one on us late one afternoon and scared us half to death in the bushes next to the house. I loved the sound of his laugh! He actually enjoyed scaring us poor little kids! (of course, Diane and Nancy were past the soldier stage and were off at dancing school - or wherever 'the older girls' went during our escapades.) What fond memories of a loving, laughing family, a warm, friendly neighborhood, and such a safe and protected time that now seems so long ago, but was really only yesterday. Jan Becky, Tommy, Mother and Daddy and I send our sympathy and prayers to you Diane and Chuck and the rest of your loving family. What a treasure you shared with us all.

Nancy Hunt Boggan - 05/05/99 00:51:00
My Email:melajane@aol.com
Class of:: 1965

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Diane,Chuck & Family – I was so sorry that I couldn’t make the visitation or funeral. I was out of town performing MOM duties with a child in trouble. I know your Dad would have understood as he was a man who would have done anything for his children. Ha ing lost my younger sister, her daughter, and my father within a few years of each other, I can say I know what your last few weeks have been like. But I would like to share a few memories with you. I remember coming over to spend the night with Nancy nd your Dad was always listening to ball games out in the garage. When your Dad would drive Nancy and me to our Ballroom dance class at Miss Judith Sprouls, I use to think he was the ‘coolest’ dad. He was so funny. A year or so after Dana and Dera died, I sat with Nancy and your dad and we had such a nice visit. They were so caring about how I was doing with all the sadness in my life at the time. I will never forget that visit. My heart goes out to you.

Jim & Rita Arket - 05/04/99 17:33:11

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Your family are in our thoughts and prayers.

Ann Forster Jennings - 05/04/99 00:38:50
My Email:LadyAnnNC@aol.com

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It's never easy to say goodbye to someone we love, but it does help knowing others care. Delmas Hybarger was the brother of my mother, Lois Hybarger Forster. I was with her as she recovered from heart surgery when we received news of Uncle Delmas' death. She was doing her best to recover her health so she could travel to Houston to see him. I plan to make sure she sees all of these messages. I'm sure they will help her as much as they have helped Dianne and Chuck. We will miss Uncle Delmas very much, ut will always have our wonderful memories of our times together. At last, he is back with his twin sister...both watching over us from heaven. My thanks to each of you for this outpouring of love and friendship.

Karen Eldridge - 05/03/99 12:28:15
My Email:kaeldrd@aol.com

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What a wonderful tribute to a man who made a difference in so many lives. Thanks Dianne for letting me share this with you.

KENNY MARSHALL - 05/02/99 04:05:54
My Email:kenmarshall@earthlink.net
Class of:: 1966

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YOUR DAD WAS A WISE & LOVING PERSON THAT MADE THE WORLD A BETTER PLACE! P.S. NANCY & I STILL DON'T UNDERSTAND WHY HE & KENNETH MADE US STOP SPENDING THE NITE TOGETHER!

Darlene Gale Lege - 05/01/99 20:42:10
My Email:mdblege@ih200.net
Class of:: 1969

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My brother Duane dated Nancy while in school and she and Mr.Hybarger were known by my entire family. Both were caring and loving people who will be greatly missed.

Jean Ann (Littrell) Elmore - 05/01/99 14:18:28
My Email:elmoreja@aol.com
Class of:: 1961

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"The tide recedes but leaves behind bright seashells on the sand.....", and that's what Mr. Hybarger did. He left bright seashells on the sand in the form of all of us who knew him, studied under him, or were blessed by the legacy and standards he established at FHS during his tenure. He watched over us then, he watches over us now.

Matthew Dale Ledet - 04/30/99 01:59:55
My Email:MattLedet@HotMail.com

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I am the second youngest grandson of Boppa, and I just wanted to say that I miss him very much. I am sure that he is happy that all of you thought of him. May he rest in peace.

Britton D. Sudduth(Oldest Grandchild) - 04/29/99 21:43:00
My Email:ryland.britt@mindspring.com

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Sometimes it is not until a person is gone before you realize what a grand person you had the pleasure to know. My Grandfather is one of this elite group. I had the honor of knowing him the longest of his eight grandchildren. I have fond memories as a young child relaxing in his house listening to the ballgame on the radio. Even now, I think every baseball announcer is that same announcer from years ago. I enjoyed later in life going to Beaumont for a little one on one conversation, often getting him going on war stories or memories of chasing pretty girls in Pineland. Just recently, I made sure to take my wife Ryland to Beaumont for a visit to make sure that she had met him and could have sweet memories of him to pass on to our children. Upon our a rival back to Atlanta after the funeral, I made a point to pull out a picture of him in his Merchant Marine uniform, put it in a frame and prominently and proudly display it in our living room, where it will stay. So long Boppa - I hope you remembered to take your ship's clock with you for your next journey. I loved you very much.

Gary L. Cobb - 04/29/99 16:50:46
My Email:glcobb@bo-mac.com
Class of:: 1980

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I didn't know Mr. Hybarger. However, my father, Thomas L. Cobb, talked fondly of him before he died in 1978 of a heart attack. I thing he was class of '56. You have my deepest sympathy. Gary L. Cobb c/o '80

Ron Eller - 04/29/99 03:57:05
My Email:txron@hotmail.com

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Mr Hybarger will always live in the hearts of the Eller Family of Concord Road Although we were not all fortunate enough to attend French High School while he was there, his guidance and influence on those who were demonstrated, by example, the importan e of caring and showing concern. He was, in the purest sense, An Educator, Our deepest sympathy to the Hybarger family. John N. Eller Jr., James Daryl Eller Sr., Ronald A. Eller and Linda Eller Weston

Sheri Barrett Baden - 04/29/99 01:52:50
My Email:SBaden01 @aol.com
Class of:: l962

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I was fond of Mr. Hybargerlong before I met him, thanks to stories told by my parents, Charles Barrett and Louise Stapleton Barrett, and by my aunts and uncles who had attended FHS. He was loved by all.

Ryland Holmes Sudduth (Mrs. Britton D. Sudduth) - 04/29/99 01:12:18
My Email:ryland.britt@mindspring.com

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Although I only knew Boppa (as he was called by his grandchildren)for his last four years, He was a man of integrity, a man filled with love for his family. It was a pleasure to know such a great individual, even if it was only for a brief period of time. I find comfort knowing that I have him for a guardian angel.

Joan Fullerton/S. A. Webb - 04/29/99 00:06:53
My Email:swebb415@aol.com
Class of:: 1958/1956

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Because of his understanding, kindness, and fairness his will be in our hearts forever.

Dusty S Cook - 04/28/99 22:42:17
My URL:http://www.plumbers.org
My Email:Dustyscook
Class of:: 1972

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I met Mr Hybarger through Chuck. He was also my mother's principal (Nina Ruth [ Johnson ] Cook).

Chriss (Morgan) Rainey - 04/28/99 21:45:42
My Email:sjrainey@erols.com
Class of:: '65

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Having been one of Nancy's best friends, I had many occasions to be at the Hybarger home and to enjoy Mr. Hybarger's company when he wasn't being the principal, or the councilman, or the professor. He was a charming gentle person with a supurb sense of h mor. He was a wonderful listener. And he was the kind of dad every kid wished their own could be more like. In each of our lives it takes only one small cloud to block out all the rays of the sun. The loss of Mr. Hybarger seems like such a cloud. It is important to remember however, that it is only under the darkest sky that we are able to see the stars. This occasion of his death, sad as it is for us all, can be a time to remind ourselves what a wonderful man he was, and how lucky we all are to have memories of being his friend. Diane and Chuck, I give you my heart. Chriss Rainey

Phillis (Hopkins) Jeffrey - 04/28/99 19:45:08
My Email:jeffcom@iname.com
Class of:: 1961

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D. & Chuck, I know how heartwarming these wonderful messages are to you two and would have been to Nancy - and, in spades, to Delmas. Love, Phillis

Abbey Brewer - 04/28/99 16:54:24
My Email:step1ahb@neosoft.com

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Bob Currie - 04/28/99 02:46:01
My Email:currie.bob@att.net
Class of:: 69

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He was a Legend.

Bitsy Barr - 04/27/99 19:48:47
My Email:bitsybarr@hotmail.com
Class of:: 1962

Comments:
With great sympathy to the Hybarger family. Mr. Hybarger was an icon by the time I got to French -- everyone knew and loved him!

Charles Delmas Hybarger - 04/27/99 14:29:56
My Email:chuckh@texcs.com
Class of:: 72

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My sister, Dianne, and I want to thank you all so much for the love and support you have given us these last few days. Your kind words and deeds have reinforced our belief that dad was a great man. Everytime we thought we had one more task than we could bear, someone would step up and say, "Let me do that for you." What was unspoken was, "I want to do something personally to honor him." We were so grateful for the help and we couldn't have done i without you. And you did it so beautifully! He would have been proud. You did it for him, but we were the ones who received the benefit of his legacy. Dianne, Nancy and I all went to French and grew up thinking that French belonged to us and we to it. It was a special time in our lives and we owe it all to our dad. In private the tears have filled buckets, but in public we have had a grand old time. hen I entered the funeral home in Beaumont it had the look - and the sound - of a high school reunion. Nothing but happiness, laughter and fond memories. That's just the way he wanted it. The orange and white flowers from the many different classes of FHS graduates really touched my heart. I thank you for that thoughtfulness. Everyone thinks their father is the best, but I hope you'll agree with us if we think it's more than just familial pride when we say that Delmas Lee Hybarger was something special. Thanks, Charles Delmas Hybarger, FHS Class of '72

Donald McLemore - 04/27/99 13:19:17
My Email:mclem2dh@nanotes1.email.dupont.com
Class of:: 1959

Comments:
Thanks for sharing your Dad, he was a great man

Dianne Hybarger Sudduth - 04/27/99 01:53:08
My Email:diannes@c-com.net
Class of:: 1961

Comments:
I want to sign, too! I think your steady outpouring of love has been what has supported me more than anything else during this last week. 400 people came to the visitations in Houston and in Beaumont and to the funeral - and the majority were FHS kids. We even had one FHS-ex and one Lamar-ex to attend the burial in Longview! I never cried once during those hard days last week. Chuck and I were determined that his good-bye be joyous and it was such fun to see all of you again - and to hear each of your "Delmas" stories and memories. But your words on this site have finally brought the tears. You cannot know how much it means that so MANY remember - and to know that, as long as one of you breathes and remembers, his influence remains. Thank you, Dian e

Judy Vieno - 04/26/99 20:28:24
My Email:JUDYTSE@AOL.COM
Class of: '59

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Darby Barr Kethan - 04/26/99 15:46:59
My Email:darbyk@esc5.net
Class of:: 1959

Comments:
Our lives were greatly influenced by caring and concerned individuals during our education. Mr. Hybarger was the best of the bunch!

Teco Lee Johnson - 04/26/99 13:56:44
My Email:pl-johnson@tamu.edu
Class of:: 1957

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Diane, Chuck, Mrs. Hybarber and Families Even though I saw all of you at the funeral home and the funeral, I would like to tell you in writing how special everyone thought Mr. Hybarger was. He was like our "school Daddy." He will be greatly missed. Teco Lee Johnson

Mary Anne (Summers) Dubuisson - 04/25/99 21:50:15
My Email:MDuby180@aol.com
Class of:: 1950

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I think I have known Mr. Hybarger all my life. He was my principal at French Elementary and in high school and I met him again as a professor at Lamar. His personality never changed. He always seemed to be in a good mood.

Thomas D. (Tommy) Pearson - 04/25/99 17:00:28
My URL:http://www.banton.com
My Email:tomp@banton.com
Class of:: 1957

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Mr. Hybarger, your council started me on the path to where I am today. I'll never forget you. Tommy Pearson, PhD, MAI, AICP academician, executive, entreprenuer, consultant

Herman Weber - 04/25/99 02:58:23
My Email:hrweber@aol.com
Class of:: 1960

Comments:
Thank you for sharing him with us.

Rose Marie Bruce Jones - 04/24/99 20:35:03
My Email:wajrmj@swbell.net
Class of:: 1959

Comments:
My deepest sympathy for all of the Hybarger family. Mr. Hybarger will long be remembered for the love and care of "his kids" at FHS. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. Love, Rose Marie

Fritz J. Duhon - 04/24/99 18:35:46
My Email:dtprice@swbell.net
Class of:: 1950

Comments:
He was a wonderful principal. He made everyone feel special. I saw him 10 years ago, and he still could call me by name. He will be greatly missed.

Ronny & Barbara Chase - 04/24/99 12:36:56
My URL:/Heartland/Park/5404/Ronny.html
My Email:rc2245@wwbbs.net
Class of:: 1963

Comments:
Anyone that ever went to FHS, had to be aware of Mr. Hybarger and the influences he had on French, even after he went on to other endeavors. In the field of human relations, he was an icon that we could model futures after. He was one of the special peo le that God gave us who truly loved the his profession and loved all "his kids". God Bless and give you faith and courage to endure your loss and appreciate the loving respected Father he was. With our deepest sympathy, Ronny and Barbara Chase

Jack and Sarah Priest - 04/24/99 03:40:33
Class of:: 1954

Comments:
Bobbie, Maxine, Jack and Patsy Priest and Evelyn, Thomas, Aline, Bobby, Arnold, Lonora and Sarah Shelton were a few of "His kids". He made us all feel loved.

Ann Pipes - 04/24/99 02:23:26
Class of:: 1960

Comments:
I'll always remember your Dad fondly and will miss him dearly. Thank you for putting your e-mail address on line so I could write him what was really a "Thank you" note. I'm so glad I had the opportinity to remember the 'ol days and tell him about our family. Thanks, Diane. Sincerely, Ann Pipes

Barbara Fullerton Smith - 04/24/99 00:11:12
My Email:barjsmith@aol.com
Class of:: 1956

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His memory and legacy will live on in all of the students he inspired. He touched so many of our lives.

Judy Bryan Sory - 04/23/99 23:37:30
My Email:kbsory@msn.com
Class of:: '58

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Dianne & Family, Mr. Hybarger was such a great principal. I do believe he knew the name of every student at French High. He was truly loved by all. You have my sincere sympathy.

Glen A. French - 04/23/99 22:09:44
My Email:drfrench@tenet.edu
Class of:: 1951

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Mr. Hybarger was the one that inspired me to go into the education field. I spent 38 years in education and hope that I made as much of an impact on young people's lifes as he was able to in his 48 years. He will be greatly missed.

Elizabeth Holbrook Williams - 04/23/99 21:11:56
My Email:liz@usunwired.net
Class of:: 1947

Comments:
I happen to be one of the few that had Mr. Hybarger as a princpal at Edward, French Jr. High and French High School. The class of 1947 had its 51st class renunion last September and Mr. Hybarger attended. His sight was not very good but he was as sharp as ever. I walked up to him and said I bet you do not remember me "The biggest headache you ever had for 12 years" He knew immediately. What a terrific person.

Wayne Cutler - 04/23/99 20:04:14
My Email:wcutler@utk.edu
Class of:: 1956

Comments:
Mr. Hybarger was my principal at FHS 1954-56, and he was for most of us the spirit of the school. I cannot imagine my high school years apart from his presence. Then at Lamar he served as my academic advisor; without his inventiveness I should never hav completed the teacher certification requirements. He knew his kids and made us feel good about ourselves. I've spent my adult life in teaching, in part because he trusted us and cared for us. Thanks and farewell, Mr. Hybarger. Wayne Cutler, Research Pr fessor of History, University of Tennessee, Knoxville.

Donald&Jimmie Lee (Hargroder) LaCour - 04/23/99 19:25:11
My Email:jla5575089@aol.com
Class of:: 1956 & 1958

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Dear Dianne, Our deepest sympathy to you and your family. Your dad was a great person and made an impact on many many lives. He will always remain in our hearts. Sincerely, Donald & Jimmie Lee LaCour

John & Dinea Smith - 04/23/99 19:10:33
My Email:jrsmith42@worldnet.att.net
Class of:: 1961 & 1963

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Diane, We want to express our sympathy to you and your family on hearing the news of your father's death. He truly was a great man and his legacy is great. We know you will find strength in that. God bless and keep you strong. Love, John & Dinea

Aileen Smith - 04/23/99 18:45:13
My Email:asmith@sfasu.edu
Class of:: 1959

Comments:
High school, and the memories of high school, was just better because Mr. Hybarger was a part of it. He will be missed by the many people he touched. You and your family have my heartfelt sympathy.

Sheila Willis - 04/23/99 18:35:10
My Email:dwillis@freewwweb.com
Class of:: 1959

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David Willis - 04/23/99 18:34:20
My Email:dwillis@freewwweb.com
Class of:: 1957

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Joyce LaCour Perricone - 04/23/99 14:03:22
My Email:PerricoJ@MehaffyWeber.com
Class of:: 1953

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Mr. Hybarger cared about all of us. He was strict but kind and concerned. After all these years he still remembered us and would call you by name. He will be missed.

J. B. ADAMS - 04/23/99 06:37:42
My Email:jbapja@ix.netcom.com
Class of:: 1954

Comments:
Mr. Hybarger was a friend to all his Kids. He always would make time for you and knew your name even after you left his school. I will miss him as I know others will. Good by Mr. Hybarger and God bless you as you have blessed others.

Marilyn Dent Wright - 04/23/99 03:21:16
My Email:Marilnn99@aol.com
Class of:: 1967

Comments:
Your father was spoken of very highly by my friend, Juanita Landry. How I wish I could have known him! My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Betty Jo Lanier Moore - 04/23/99 02:20:37
My Email:BJMoore@archchemicals.com
Class of:: 1953

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Mary Gray Kibodeaux - 04/23/99 02:06:11
My Email:scooby@pernet.net
Class of:: 1973

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Larry Porter - 04/23/99 00:42:30
My Email:larryporter8@hotmail.com
Class of:: "55"

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In todays world we need more educators like Delmas. He was a dear friend to all his students, but he was always in control. I will miss him, but I will always be grateful he was my principal and friend.

Sharon Woodring & Mozelle Rowe - 04/23/99 00:19:29
My Email:TxGrnEys@aol.com
Class of:: 1968 & 1942

Comments:
Mr Hybarger touched so many lives. He taught my mother in High School and she has always thought so much of him. She mentions him almost every time she talks about school. He was a part of my school life as well as my sister who graduated in 1962. He w s loved my many and will be so missed. My sympathy to the family. He had a good life.

Maribeth Segree Harris - 04/22/99 20:12:46
My URL:http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Acres/9766/buffs.html
My Email:gobet1@aol.com
Class of:: '69

Comments:
Dianne, I didn't have the pleasure of going to school when your dad was at French. But I have heard many wonderful stories of his days as principal. I am sorry we had to met under these circumstances. Know that my thoughts and prayers are with you and you family.. Maribeth