OBITUARIES
Warder Novak
1918-2004
ABILENE -- Warder K. Novak, the first minister for the
37th Street Church of Christ in Snyder, died Thursday, April 1, in Abilene after a lengthy
illness.
Funeral service for Mr. Novak, 85, is set for 3 p.m.
Sunday in the Hillcrest Church of Christ. Arrangements are under the direction of
Elliott-Hamil Funeral Home.
Born Dec. 28, 1918 in Wichita, Kan., he was a minister
for more than 50 years and lived in Snyder from 1953-55. He also taught at the Nashville
School of Preaching. Abilene Christian University honored Mr. Novak in 1992 for his years
of service.
Survivors include his wife of 61 years, Lottie Novak of
Abilene; four daughters, Kay Hawkins, Cheryl Ginnings, Carolyn Jones and Reci Schmellick;
two sisters, Frances Stivers and La Vera Leopard; a brother, Willard Novak; eight
grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.
The family suggests memorials to the Hillcrest Church of
Christ, Hospice of the Big Country or to a favorite charity.
