Royce E. Wisenbaker, Sr.
In 1984, Royce Wisenbaker established the Mrs. Royce Wisenbaker Presidential Scholarship, in honor of his beloved wife Clorinda “Petey” Wisenbaker. Mr. Wisebaker was instrumental in establishing the first Presidential Scholarships at Tyler Junior College and can be...
Sabrina & Jeff Warr
Sabrina and Jeff Warr have spent their adult lives in Tyler and believe people should be part of bettering the community where they live. They graduated from Nacogdoches High School, where Sabrina was valedictorian of her class. Both Jeff and Sabrina were very...
Southside Bank in honor of Jeryl Wayne Story
Jeryl Story grew up in Texas and graduated from the University of Texas at Austin, and the Stonier Graduate School of Banking. He served as an Executive Officer of Southside Bancshares, Inc. at the time of his death in 2013. He loved the outdoors and music. Both in...
The Vaughn Foundation
Dr. Jim Vaughn was educated in Tyler and attended TJC before heading to UT Austin and UT Galveston. He was an EENT Physician for 50 years. He was married to Bonna Bess for more than 70 years. Dr. Vaughn served on TJC’s board of directors for 46 years. He passed away...
Tom and Patty Simmons
Tom and Patty Simmons believed deeply in the transformative power of education, hard work, and lifelong learning. Their lives reflected a commitment to helping others grow, both in and out of the classroom. Tom Simmons earned degrees in geology and biology, as well...
Traci L. Kenner
When an Apache Belle was seriously injured in an autombille accident in 1979, her Apache Belle Director Anna Carpenter, and fellow Belles provided much-needed support and friendship. They planned a community performance to honor their disabled friend and help with...
Virginia Gatewood in honor of Patsy Kittrell Clyde
Patsy Kittrell Clyde was born in 1921, in Hamburg, Arkansas, to parents John Cabeen Kittrell, Sr. and Patsy Hankins Kittrell. Her family moved to Tyler in 1930, so that her father could pursue a career in the home building and lumber business. While a student at...
Virginia Gatewood in memory of Dr. Ben Fisch and Maytee Fisch
Dr. Ben Fisch and his wife Maytee were outstanding members of the community. Dr. Fisch founded the Allergy Clinic in Tyler in 1960 and Maytee worked diligently to improve the lives of others through service. Though both have since passed, the legacy of Dr. Ben and...