John Harvey Templin

John Harvey "Chick" Templin went home to be with the Lord May 31, 2013 in McKinney, TX, at the age of 75. He was born Feb. 14, 1938 in Prosper, TX to Ruby Hart Templin and George Washington Templin. He was a truck driver for many years and retired from Merchants Freight Lines. He is survived by his wife Sandra Price Templin, whom he married June 15, 1962, at Foote Baptist Church. He is also survived by his daughters Angela Coffey of Mt. Pleasant and Holly Templin of Garland, Grandchildren Ashley Williams, Micah Harris, Logan Harris, Jonah Smith, and Faith Stewart; and Great Grandchildren Michael, Marissa, and Maddisyn Williams. His Sisters Pat O'Dell and Geraldine Templin, and Brothers Hub Templin and Elmer Templin also survive. He will be missed by numerous Nieces and Nephews, as well as numerous friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents as well as Brothers DA Bailey, RJ Bailey, Joe Templin, Kay Templin, Billy Jack Templin, Taft Templin, and W.L (Jake) Templin, and Sisters Juanita Jenkins, Bessie Wood, Doretha Putman, and Peggy Jackson.
An avid fisherman, he called himself the "Crappie King of Lake Lavon" and said "Fish Tremble At The Mention of My Name". He held many fish fries for family and friends, including his annual Liars Club Picnic. He was also one of the last surviving witnesses to the assassination of John F. Kennedy.
There will be a memorial service held at 2 P.M., June 15th, 2013, at Rockhill Road Church of Christ, 9426 Rockhill Rd, Frisco, TX.
Please feel free to sign the online Guest Book at http://www.cwsfuneralhome.com.
Charles W. Smith & Sons Funeral Home in McKinney is in charge of arrangements.