Direct Descendants & Kin of David Crockett
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Hello Crockett Kin and Friends!
We are down to the wire for the 2024 Crockett Family Reunion. We are all getting excited to see the changes that are going on at The Alamo and to see all the Crockett cousins, kin, and friends again. Many of you have been asking about the schedule and events. July in San Antonio is extremely hot and humid. Past reunions here have proven that any outdoor activities beyond 2:00pm have very low participation. With that in mind, we have set aside free time from 2:00pm to 7:00pm.
2024 Crocket Family Reunion Schedule
Wednesday July 17, 2024:
Board of Directors Meeting.
Location: TBD
Time: 7:00pm – 8:00pm
Thursday July 18, 2024:
Reunion Check In: Sign in, pick up T-Shirts, Hats, and purchase merchandise.
Location: Crockett Hotel Lobby
Time: 3:00pm – 8:00pm
Friday July 19, 2024:
Walking History Tour of the Alamo: Gary Foreman
Location: Palisade outside the Alamo Chapel
Time: 9:00am – 11:00am
Ralston Family Collection Center
Location: Back Garden area of The Alamo
Time: 11:00am – 12:30pm
Silent Auction: Place bids on auction items and purchase merchandise
Location: Menger Hotel,
Time 12:00pm – 7:00pm
Saturday July 20, 2024:
2024 Crockett Family Photo: Please wear this year’s reunion t-shirt
Location: Assemble in front of The Alamo Chapel
Time: 8:00am please be on time.
Walking History Tour of the Alamo: Gary Foreman
Location: Palisade outside the Alamo Chapel
Time: 9:00am – 11:00am
Ralston Family Collection Center
Location: Back Garden area of The Alamo
Time: 11:00am – 12:30pm
Silent Auction: Place bids on auction items and purchase merchandise
Location: Menger Hotel,
Time 12:00pm – 7:00pm
Family Meeting: Elect new officers, conduct board business.
Location: Menger Hotel
Time: 5:30pm – 6:45pm
2024 Crockett Family Banquet: 3 Guest Speakers
Location: Menger Hotel
Time: 7:00pm – when it is over!
Sunday July 21, 2024: Reunion dismissed!
We also suggest that you take advantage of being in San Antonio and experience the
many attractions available there. Here is a list that includes distances from The
Crockett Hotel. They include, but are not limited to:
Shops at the River Center (Mall), .25 miles || The River Walk, .25 miles || Pearl Brewery
1.6 miles || Japanese Tea Garden, 3 miles || San Antonio Botanical Gardens, 3.1 || San
Antonio Zoo 3.1 miles, San Antonio Missions Tour (Fabulous tour) || Six Flags Fiesta,
16 miles || Sea World San Antonio, 18 miles || Natural Bridge Caverns, 27 miles
Reunion Information:
- You do not have to be a certified (application & documents approved & on file) Crockett descendant to attend the reunion.
- If you don’t attend the reunion, you can order hats and T-shirts in the online store on the http://www.goahead.org website. June 7 is the last time you can place orders
- June 1, 2024: The current deadline for Reunion registration. That said, we will-still accept late registrations up to July 1, 2024, on a case by case basis.
- June 7, 2024:Last time to order reunion t-shirts and hats. All t-shirts and hats will be ordered from the vendor on June 10th. We will only order a few extras and they will be first come first serve at the reunion. Reunion Registrations after June 7, 2024 will not allow T-shirts and Hat orders.
- July 1, 2024: Crockett Hotel will no longer honor new reservation rates after this
date. Banquet attendee numbers will be given to the caterer. - There will be a silent auction for people to bid on items.
- Anyone who wishes to assist with the Reunion planning can contact me by email:
mwlong0552@gmail.com or text/call at 918-327-4218. Especially looking for some assistance with the sign in stations and shift work in the silent auction room.
Hotel Information: The Crockett Hotel (Remodeled and updated) 800-292-1050 Rate: King or 2 Double Beds $125.00 per night - Cut-off Date: Group rate will be held until Monday, July 1, 2024, at which time unused rooms will be released for resale by the hotel at a rate specified by the hotel. Any reservations after that date will be
based on Room and Rate Availability. If any participant decides to leave earlier than the scheduled departure date when the participant is in-house at the hotel, there will be a charge of $75.00 plus
16.75% tax early departure fee.− Portable Cribs at no charge: based on availability
− Roll-away, one-time fee $20.00 plus 16.75% tax. Room type permitting.Based on availability
− Check-in time is after 4:00PM and Check-out time is 11:00AM.
− Valet Parking $25.00 for registered guests. $20.00 for day or event parking.
− Transportation: There is Uber, Lyft, or Taxi service to get you anywhere you
need to go if you opt to fly in.
− Reservations: 800-292-1050 mention Crockett Family Reunion
− Cancellations: 48 Hours before stay. A full night’s stay will be billed for
cancellations after this.
In Closing,
July is coming soon! Get registered, NOW! See you all in San Antonio July 18th to July 21st.
Member Update
Some confusion has crept up about this year’s reunion fees and dues. Some of our members thought the $30 reunion fee was their dues. These are two separate fees. Because of the confusion we will waive the late fee $35 reinstatement fee for those that attended the reunion.
To pay your dues by credit card, click this link https://square.link/u/UbL1nsin
Our membership year runs from July 1 to June 30. You can pay online or mail your payment to DDDC, 11412 N 153rd East Ave, Owasso OK 74055.
Thank you for your understanding and support of our organization.
Lila Beth Flowers Davis Obituary
1933 – 1924
Lila Beth Flowers Davis (90) of Lake Kiowa, Texas passed from the loving arms of her family on August 20, 2024.
Lila was born December 14, 1933, on East Broadway Street in Gainesville, Texas to Charles and Hallie Clarke Flowers.
When she was about five years old the family moved further west along Broadway Street beside her beloved playground, Pecan Creek. She, along with her siblings and friends, spent many hours playing in the creek and on the large iron bridge. Lila loved her school years at Robert E. Lee Elementary School. While attending Gainesville Junior High School, Lila enjoyed cheering on the Panthers. During high school, she was a Majorette, a Hi-Y Sweetheart, and an FHA Sweetheart. She remained best friends with her “Hotties” group: Jane Gayle Crawford Moss, Joanne Lester Jones, Letha Ansley, Pat Smallwood, Barbara Gregory, and Wilda Amorosa Wendt.
Lila had five wonderful siblings: Warren G. Flowers, Charlene Flowers King, David C. Flowers, Harley G. Flowers, and Nancy Flowers Hellman.
Lila grew up with a love for history. She became a member of several lineage organizations including The Daughters of the American Revolution, The Daughters of the Republic of Texas, and The United Daughters of the Confederacy. Lila also served in both the local Daughters of the Republic and the Direct Descendants of David Crockett, and for a time, became President of each. Lila was very proud to be the second great granddaughter of David Crockett and was the oldest living descendent.
On March 21, 1953, Lila married Bobby Gene Davis. They were together over sixty-five years and were blessed with four precious children starting with Robert L. Davis, followed by Rene’ Davis Ortowski (Frank), Ronna Beth Davis Payne (Rick), and Rorry G. Davis. Bobby (Dugan) spent twenty-five years in the United States Navy. While living the Navy life, Lila loved moving, meeting new friends, and learning about different cultures. When Bob retired from the Navy, the family moved back to Gainesville, Texas. There she continued her love for history by joining the Morton Museum where she volunteered under Mrs. Parks-Hayes and then joined the Historical Society. She was a member of the Collinsville Church of Christ and the local Chamber of Commerce. Lila also managed a ladies dress shop called The Band Box for several years before finally retiring from the Cooke County Library in 1992.
Lila is preceded in death by her parents, husband, three brothers, and one sister. She is survived by her four children, twelve grandchildren, sixteen great-grandchildren, one sister, and many nieces and nephews. Over the years she was referred to as Mama, Mother, Mom, Mamacita, Grannie, and Grannie Lila. All of these say goodbye with much love.
Preacher Ben Willingham of Callisburg Church of Christ will be conducting the service. Serving as pallbearers: Jarred Turbeville, Jace Turbeville, David Payne, Chris Payne, Derek Davis, Marlon Morrow, Daryl Hellman, Ivy Hellman, and Jonathan Adams.
Services will be at George J. Carroll Funeral Home, Gainesville, TX, on Monday, August 26, 2024. The family will begin receiving friends at 10:00 a.m. and a funeral service will begin at 11:00 a.m. A committal service will follow at Fairview Cemetery, Gainesville, TX.
Donations may be made to St. Jude or The Wounded Warrior Project.
SERVICES
Visitation
Monday, August 26, 2024
10:00 AM
Geo. J. Carroll & Son Funeral Home
602 Lindsay St.
Gainesville, TX 76240