Tommie Elaine Hatfield
"Turtle"
Feb. 2, 1949 - Nov. 16, 2024
Tommie Elaine Hatfield, our founder, also affectionately known as "Miss. Tommie" or "Turtle," of Iraan, Texas went to be with her Lord and Savior on November 16, 2024.
She was born in Odessa, Texas on February 02, 1949, to parents Tommie Spencer McCorcle and Debbie Lois McCorcle. She married Jerry E. Hatfield on February 15, 1980. They moved to Iraan the same year.
It was Tommie's call and vision to spread the love of Jesus to those incarcerated. Together with her husband, Jerry, they founded Southwest Texas Prison Ministry and Family Outreach in 1994. They then felt the calling to expand that ministry into a motorcycle prison ministry, so they founded the Reconcilers Motorcycle Ministry in 2004. Southwest Texas Prison Ministry and Family Outreach received the Texas Governor‘s Award presented by George W. Bush. These ministries have blessed thousands of incarcerated inmates and their families, and the Reconcilers Motorcycle Ministry will continue her legacy.
Tommie Hatfield is preceded in death by her husband, Jerry E. Hatfield, her father, Tommie Spencer McCorcle, her mother Debbie Lois McCorcle, and her sister, Glenda Earl Jones. She is survived by her daughter, Peggy Quilodran, and her son Robby Quilodran. She is also survived by her cousin Sherry McCorcle, six grandchildren, Lauren, Caiti, Robby Jay, Micah, Jatlyn, and Bella and 11 great-grandchildren, Eamon, Mikey, Zander, Ollie, Ezekiel, Starr, Oryonn, Dylan, Katelin, Keathley, and Trip. Many nieces and nephews also survive Tommie.
Mark Lowe
"The Wizard"
Dec. 18, 1965 - Nov. 3, 2023
Mark C. Lowe was born in Akron, Ohio, but moved to Burkburnett, Texas, where he graduated from High School. He graduated from Texas A&M University in 1988. Mark lived in Dallas, Texas, and enjoyed singing in his church choir at St. Patrick Catholic Church of Dallas.
Mark once said, "I am... therefore, I record."
This statement is so true. You never saw him without a camera in his hand. He claimed to capture experiences, not simply what there is to see or hear, but more. He was an accomplished video cinematographer, photographer, record producer, musician, digital artist... a multimedia guru, and so much more. He recorded Reconciler weekends and ran our sound systems like no one else could do.
Mark will truly be missed.
Don Palmer
"Papa Don"
Oct. 1, 1932 — May 13, 2021
Donald Clifton Palmer was passionate about life, his family, and his spiritual commitment. He lived life to the fullest, always happy and positive. Don married Patricia Dunfee on June 6, 1954 and eight days later, he began serving in the U.S. Army. He was stationed in Tokyo, Japan, and returned from service in 1956. Soon after his return, Don and Pat started their family. In 1958, their daughter Kim was born and in 1963, Mark was born. Don always loved spending time with his family. Family vacations always centered around lakes and rivers, boating, and his beloved St. Louis Cardinals.
Don earned his master’s degree from Drake University in 1964 and served as the Director of Guidance and Counseling at Indian Hills Community College for many years. In June of 1974, Don moved his family to Odessa, TX in response to a call to the ministry. He served as the pastor of Life Unlimited Christian Center from 1975 to 2020. He always came home from a work day positive, smiling, and whistling. He was grateful and kind in every aspect of his life.
He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Pat Palmer, his daughter Kimberly Jones and husband Rick, his son Mark and wife Susan, and his sister Lorene Perkins (Ron). He also leaves behind five grandsons and six great-grandchildren.
Chuck Prather
"Short Stack"
Jan. 10, 1951 - Nov. 18, 2020
Charley "Chuck" Edward Prather, loved husband, father, brother, and grandfather, was called home at the age of 69.
Chuck was born in Roswell, New Mexico. He married the love of his life, Geretha Bryant, on June 7, 1969, in Monahans. His family was the light of his life. He is survived by two daughters, four grandchildren, a sister, and a nephew. He was such a family man always finding time to make each of them feel special.
Chuck had been a resident of San Angelo since 2012, where he was the Shop Foreman for Randall Motors for seven years before retiring on September 30, 2020. He was an avid Sunday NASCAR fan and enjoyed an occasional relaxing round of golf, but most of all, he enjoyed afternoon rides on his Harley. He was a beloved member of the Reconcilers Motorcycle Ministry and attended Freedom Fellowship Church. Chuck was faithful to his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ and spent his life making sure he shared God's word with everyone around him.
Chuck was preceded in death by his parents,
Buck and Evelyn Prather.
Greg Butler
"Butler"
Nov. 29, 1962 - Sept. 6, 2020
Gregory Butler was born in Melrose Park, IL. He is one of eleven children born to David Lee & Delores Butler. He was later raised by Nona Butler, whom he cherished to his last breath. Greg attended Westbury High School in Houston, TX. On October 27, 2014, Greg married the love of his life, Trenece.
Greg was blessed with many talents. In 1994, while working as a Clerk Coordinator in the Chaplin's office, he first met the Reconcilers through a marriage seminar he
coordinated for the prison ministries. Greg started and ran a small drywall company in Midland, TX. Later, due to his passion for food, he became an Executive Chief in Stanton, TX, and joined Michael Olivias of Exquisite Catering.
Greg was indeed a man of faith. He loved giving back by helping others and serving with the Reconcilers. His dream was to start his own ministry.
Danny Bisbee
"9-Volt"
July 16, 1948 - Sept. 4, 2020
Danny Wilburn Bisbee was born in Baird, Texas, on July 16, 1948, to Ira "Webb" Bisbee and Betty Sharp Bisbee. He moved to Midland in 1952 and graduated from Lee High School in 1966. In 1968, he met the love of his life, Linda Klinger, and they were married in January 1969. A few months after their wedding, Danny was sent to Vietnam, where he honorably and proudly served in the United States Army. Danny and Linda had one son, Cory Bisbee, and his wife Melissa, three grandchildren, and one great-granddaughter, who had him wrapped around her little finger.
Danny had a heart of gold and always wanted to pray for you. Danny was the pastor of Level Path Ministries in Midland. In addition to the Reconcilers, he was a member of Emmaus of Midland and Odessa, Kairos, Boy Scouts of America, Western Heritage Post, Lions Club of Midland, and the Christian Motorcycle Association. Danny was also a chaplain at Midland Memorial Hospital and the State Prison
system. He also worked as a chaplain at Teen Challenge of Midland for many years.
Jerry Hatfield
"Big Dog"
Sept. 9, 1949 - June 10, 2018
Jerry was born in Odessa, Texas, to parents Lewis Hatfield and Pearl Bay Cates. He attended West Texas Boys Ranch as a young man and was a high school graduate. He married Tommie Elaine McCorcle on February 15, 1980. They moved to Iraan the same year, and Jerry was employed by Marathon Oil Company for 25 years.
Jerry served as a US Army Ranger for 11 years, with three tours in Vietnam. During his service, he received the National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal with 3 Bronze Service Stars, Combat Infantryman Badge, Air Medal, Army Commendation Medal, Aircraft Crewman Badge, Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal, and the Good Conduct Medal.
Jerry and his wife, Tommie, founded Southwest Texas Prison Ministry and Family Outreach in 1994 and Reconcilers Motorcycle Ministry in 2004. Southwest Texas Prison Ministry and Family Outreach received the Texas Governor's Award presented by George W. Bush, and thousands of incarcerated inmates and their families have been blessed by these ministries.
Amy Tinch
Oct. 21, 1949 - April 5, 2018
Amy Gail Smith Tinch answered the Lord's call Home surrounded by family and friends. Her legacy of love lives on in her husband, Bruce Tinch; her son, Ryan B. Tinch and his wife, Brooke; and her cherished grandchildren, Hudson and Chandler "Bloom" Tinch. Her memory will also be treasured by a sister-in-law, Terry Smith; niece, Jodi Kieschnick; nephews, David Rocknic, Trey and Travis Smith; cousins, Winky and Ronnie Quist and Rhona and Steve Rose; great-nieces, Madison, and AnnaGrace Kieschnick; and great-nephews, Jake, Delbert, and Rett Rocknic. She was greeted in Heaven by grandparents; parents, Ina Mae and Frank Smith; sister, Mac Rocknic; brother, Bruce Smith; and dear friends, Deborah Houchin and Judi Martin.
Kerry Land
"Trouble"
Oct. 16, 1959 - Nov. 23, 2017
Kerry Lynn Land was born in Pasadena, Texas. He attended Lovelady High School and Lon Morris College, where he studied Theology and graduated from the Therapon Institute. Kerry was a member of Harvest Church, where he was ordained, developed the Precepts Counseling Program, and served as Youth Pastor for several years and Assistant to the Pastor. He served on the East Texas Vida Nueva board of directors for several years and was involved in Epiphany Ministries. He attended High Sky Walk to Emmaus.
In 2004, Kerry was called into prison ministry as one of the original Reconcilers. He had a heart of compassion for the men in white and a strong desire for them to come to know Jesus. He dedicated 13 years to showing the love of Christ to men and leading hundreds to the cross. He retired from TDCJ as a Laundry Captain after 20 years of service to spend time with his wife of 30 years, Luan Rose Land, and his three daughters and four granddaughters.
Pam Wood
"Miss Walmart"
July 26, 1955 - Aug. 21, 2014
God received another angel, Pamela Ann Reagan-Wood. She was dearly loved and admired by her family and friends. For ten years, she was married to the love of her life, Chip Wood of Iraan, Texas. Pam's passion was serving the Lord through her Reconciler's Prison Ministries and with her church family at Iraan Community Church. She was an ordained minister.
Pam also enjoyed riding her Harley Davidson with Chip and Friends. Pam loved to help others, make people feel appreciated, and be an encourager to all. She was the best about sending cards to people and letting them know they were in her thoughts and prayers. Pam had the biggest heart for animals. Pets were a must, and saving strays was also her passion.