Center native who founded the Texas Folklife Festival in 1972 in San Antonio and served as director for its first five years. Harris County: Hill of Rest Cemetery Burials Baytown, Texas Harris County: Humble Area Obituary Index, 1993-21 Oct. 2020 from the Humble Area Genealogical Society Hopkins County Genealogical Society Indexes includes indexes for births, deaths, cemetery burials, and other items; from the Hopkins County Genealogical Society 135 West Main Street | Howard, PA 16841 Funeral Home website by. One-term speaker of the state House of Representatives during the establishment of the state sales tax in 1961-1962; Fannin County native; teacher with degrees from what is now Texas A&M University-Commerce and a Ph.D. from the University of Texas in Austin in 1957. Served 16 years in the Legislature and 12 years as a Dallas County commissioner; active in the Dallas Greek community. Democratic congressman from Austin from 1948 to 1963; federal judge from 1963 until his death. Illustrator best known for his drawings of city skylines used as covers for the Southwestern Bell Yellow Pages for more than ten years. Texas high school basketball legend led Dallardsville-Big Sandy to state championship in 1952, member of Alabama-Coushatta tribe. Born Barbara Pierce in New York, she became only the second woman (after Abigail Adams) to be both the wife and the mother of U.S. presidents; she and husband George H.W. Former Austin mayor and city council member who in the 1960s pushed construction of MoPac Boulevard, Loop 1, a major city thoroughfare. Helped establish Texas' municipal retirement system and served as director for 32 years. NFL star for 14 years was born and raised to age 14 in Trinity, Olympic medalist in track in 1952. Former president of the Baptist Foundation of Texas and county judge of Collin County. Scion of Southwest Texas ranch family who served as governor during the oil boom years of 197278, restored credibility of state government following the Sharpstown scandal. Jazz great born in Sealy, played guitar with Dizzy Gillespie and Charlie Parker and as part of the famed Ink Spots vocal group. If you believe that there is incorrect or improper information on a particular obituary and you cannot correct it,
Texas Obituaries | TX Almanac Obituaries In every Texas Almanac since 1996, we include short obituaries for people who had passed away in the previous two years that had made an impact in the state. Former Fort Worth mayor who played major role in creation of Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport. Fatalities from the fertilizer plant explosion in the north-central town of West. Former history professor at Baylor University and Schreiner College, wrote The German Texans in 1981; slain at his ranch near Kerrville. Houston retail icon known for his TV commercials and flashy style, his store Harolds in the Heights was a fixture for more than 60 years. Tarrant County district attorney in 1950s and 1960s, hired first black and female prosecutors, former legislator. Dean of LBJ School of Public Affairs at UT-Austin from 1977 to 1983, began teaching at UT in 1969, appointed to national advisory panels by President Reagan. Does your community have an annual fair or festival you'd like to have listed on our site, or in the next Texas Almanac? Rock and Roll Hall of Famer joined Buddy Holly and the Crickets in 1957 as their bass player at the age of 16, went on to become a recording engineer. President emeritus of Schreiner College who headed the institute from 1950 until his retirement in 1971. The one-time millionaire socialite involved in a famous 1976 murder case; she survived the attack that killed two others in her Fort Worth mansion; died from cancer. Art and drama patron, former State Fair of Texas creative arts director. Retired Air Force general who headed the Atomic Energy Commission for six years and served as Texas A&M University president in 1970. The inspiration for the 1957 Buddy Holly hit "Peggy Sue" when she was dating a fellow Crickets musician; she became a dental assistant in California; returned to Lubbock in 1995 to care for her mother. Father of actors Luke, Owen, and Andrew Wilson; led Dallas public television station KERA beginning in 1967; hired Jim Lehrer who anchored the innovative Newsroom in a format that went on to become the long-running national MacNeil-Lehrer Newshour on PBS. Attorney in Washington, D.C. hired by Major League Baseball; started in minor league relations, worked up the ladder to executive vice president of baseball development; grew up in Fort Bend County and played sports at Lamar Consolidated High School; attended Harvard Law after he was cut by the Oilers during training camp. Leader in Corpus Christi over four decades, first as commander of the Army Depot and then as mayor for eight years, granted title of mayor emeritus. Aeronautical engineer who helped create NASA; Waco native earlier was assistant to then Sen. Lyndon Johnson. Singer-songwriter was a Texas music legend, part of the Austin scene of the 1970s, wrote "Don't It Make You Want to Dance". any obituary with your condolences, stories or photos. Spur native and Texas minister's son who led Heaven's Gate cult into suicides in California. First sang with Buddy Holly at Hutchinson Junior High in Lubbock in 1949 as "Buddy and Bob," co-wrote some Holly songs as well as "Misty Blue" and the Patsy Cline hit, "Back in Baby's Arms". Harris County engineer who coordinated the construction of the Astrodome and was in charge of maintaining the finished structure. Allan Shivers; died in Austin, unexpectedly of unknown causes. Democrat from the Houston area who served 25 years in the Legislature, in Congress, and on the Texas Supreme Court, ran for governor in 2006. Singer-songwriter born in Temple, wrote "I'd Have to Be Crazy" and "Texas Trilogy" about his ancestral Bosque County, poet laureate of Texas in 2007, attended University of North Texas; died in Scheicher County in a hunting accident. Part of 1930 through 1932 UT Longhorn football teams with 22-7-1 record; played five years in major league baseball beginning with the Brooklyn Dodgers. Drummer for Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young, as well as John Sebastian, grew up in San Antonio, overcame drug addiction to become counselor for other addicts. Represented Central Texas in Congress for 31 years, retiring in 1995; Roscoe native grew up in Big Spring; was young protg of Lyndon Johnson. Carole Ogden. Houston restauranteur founded his first Goode Company BBQ in 1977, which expanded to seven locations; grew up on the Texas Gulf Coast; trained as a graphic artist in New York; a lifetime director of the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo. Brought professional basketball to San Antonio as owner of the Spurs for 15 years. Longest-serving member of the Texas Supreme Court 195782, chief justice from 1972. As a UT cheerleader introduced the "Hook 'em Horns" hand sign in 1955, as a state district judge issued the 1987 landmark decision that declared the state's public school finance system unconstitutional. One of a trio of men who committed what became known as the Houston Mass Murders from 19701973, when they abducted, tortured, raped, and murdered at least 28 young men and boys; although not the ringleader, he was found guilty and sentenced to 99 years in prison. Helped husband build Frito corn-chip empire beginning in 1941 with expansion from Texas to California and nationwide. Snyder native and actor known for portraying dark characters in projects such as Rev. Tejano star described as one of the great bajo sexto (12-string guitar) players and well-known Spanish gospel singers; died in a bus accident near Corpus Christi. Founder of one of the biggest chicken producers in the United States, Pilgrim's Pride; born Lonnie Pilgrim in Pine, he and his brother Aubrey turned a feed-and-seed store in Pittsburg into a poultry company employing 35,000 and contracting with some 4,000 farms; Bo became the public face of the company in TV commercials. Computer engineer working in San Antonio 19691984 when he helped create Intel's first microprocessor chips. Founder of Austin City Limits in 1974, Teague native raised in Bryan, Rice University graduate, began working with Austin's public TV station in 1961. Former Democratic lieutenant governor who crafted state policy for four decades. We are constantly trying to improve our data and make the search for obituaries as easy as possible. The voice of Mission Control at Houston Space Center during the Gemini and Apollo flights in the 1960s. Covered state and national politics for 40 years in Austin and Washington, many for The Dallas Morning News. with more recent and relevant content unless the obituary is already assigned to another user. Allan Shivers; she served on the board of regents of Pan American University from 1965 to 1978. Philanthropist who built his fortune from the family-owned Standard Meat Co.; became an art patron who gained prominence in the national Jewish community. Owner and pitmaster of iconic barbecue joint in Taylor started by his father Louie in 1949. Philanthropist from Amarillo, benefactor to many civic projects in the Texas Panhandle. His family's concession-supply company came up with the cheese sauce that allowed for the nation's first "concession nachos" to be introduced in 1976 at a Texas Ranger baseball game; native of San Antonio, Central Catholic High School, St. Mary's University 1955. Founder of Ranchman's Cafe in Ponder whose down-home cooking brought visitors from around the world. Fort Worth native founded Sigmor chain of gasoline/convenience stores. Heisman Trophy winner who propelled Southern Methodist University football into the national spotlight in the 1940s. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.funerariadelangelcupples.com for the Whitten. Vernon native was CEO of GTE Corp. in 1991 when he brought the domestic headquarters of the company (now Verizon) to North Texas. Called "the Grandma Moses of Texas," former nurse who after retiring at 64 gained notoriety as a folk artist. Sports broadcaster who was the original voice of the Houston Colt .45's baseball team and stayed with the renamed Astros until 1986, where his partners included Loel Passe, Harry Kalas, and Larry Dierker; Elston continued as a sports announcer for CBS Game of the Week until 1997. First black administrator at Dallas' Parkland Hospital. Built a radio empire of all-Spanish radio to the United States and spread Tejano music. San Antonio resident and writer known internationally for his reporting on Latin America and the Roman Catholic Church; U.N. representative for the International Catholic Press Union from 1954 to 1963. Came to Longview in 1936 to design the Lacy Gardens, brought first azaleas into the area; named to the newly-credited Landscape Architects Board by Gov. Proceeds benefit education in TX. Famed conjunto accordionist called "King of the Dance Hall Sound," known for pioneering a choppy, staccato style. Kennedy assassination expert who was curator at the Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza, broadcaster joined Dallas' KXAS in 1981, became archivist at the museum in 1994 and appeared on many documentaries on the events of November 1963. San Antonio native was nationally known gospel singer, wrote more than 200 songs including 1993 hit "I Am Redeemed.". Guitarist and singer known as the "Godfather of San Antonio Blues" and the "Chicano Bluesman"; began with doo-wop groups from the city's West Side in the 1950s. Writer, folklorist and one of the founders and first director of the University of Texas Mexican American Studies program. Ruth V. Sparren, 82, of Dover, passed away Tuesday, November 3, 2020 in Hennis Care Centre at Dover. From 1947 to 1997 served four separate stints as state representative and senator from Tarrant County and in between served on the Fort Worth city council. Mary Elizabeth "Betty" Moroney Norsworthy, Charles Pleasant "Mrs. W. T." Vandergriff. Political strategist and adviser to Bob Bullock, Bill Clements, and Jake Pickle; Liberty Hill resident also worked on the Jimmy Carter presidential campaign in 1976. Coleman native, federal judge in northwest Texas (1968 to 1987). Benefactor of the University of Texas where he headed the College of Business Administration from 1966 to 1982; laid groundwork for Austin's emergence as a technology center. Mount Pleasant native who sang the theme song "The Ballad of Jed Clampett" for The Beverly Hillbillies; got his start in Dallas radio in the 1930s. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.moore-funeralhome.com for the Chin family. Waco area native was elected Democratic governor in 1990; known for her wit as well as her political savvy in the state and nationally. Son of a King Ranch foreman, star running back for Texas Tech in the 1950s, achieved a winning record that helped the school get into the Southwest Conference. CEO from 1959 to 1985 of the family cafeteria business headquartered in Lubbock; he served on Texas Tech University President's Council. Elevated to national esteem the Houston Museum of Fine Arts where he was director for nearly 30 years. Considered by many the dean of Dallas newspaper journalism, held key management positions at The Dallas Morning News and the Dallas Times Herald. Known as "Bongo Joe" on the River Walk where he played for more than 20 years. One of the first women in Texas to be certified as an oil and gas landman in 1981; president of the American Business Women's Association 1964 to 1965. San Antonio businessman and activist with Republican Party and the League of United Latin American Citizens. Houston sculptor born in Amarillo; highly visible works include Portable Trojan Bear in Houston's Hermann Park. Mineola native was character actor best-known for role as lawman C.D. The world poker champion whose showmanship broadened the appeal of the game. Secretary of the Texas Senate 19772001, before that worked in the state Capitol for 30 years in various posts. Served as state's agricultural commissioner 1977 to 1983; Texas humorist who traveled country speaking at events; spent 30 years at Texas A&M University as extension sociologist; died on his Brazos County ranch in tractor accident. Served 33 years with NASA, broadcast voice of the Apollo program, providing commentary for the first moon walk. Newsman for The Dallas Morning News in Washington when Lyndon Johnson became president; went on to teach journalism at the University of Texas at Austin for 37 years. Dallas native was known as crime-busting Texas attorney general in the 1950s, taking on illegal gambling in Galveston; made unsuccessful runs for governor and senator in the 1960s. Fort Worth native was one of The Little Rascals in the 1930s, appearing in more than 40 Our Gang short films; later taught school in Post. Fabens native whose 41-year career as a jockey included winning four Kentucky Derbies; worked on his grandfather's ranch near Abilene before moving to Los Angeles. Showing 10 of 33119 obituaries SORTED BY MOST RECENT FIRST William Whitten 11/12/1949 - 01/02/2023 William Whitten, age 73, of San Antonio, Texas passed away on Monday, January 2, 2023. Longtime political reporter and bureau chief in Austin for the Houston Chronicle. Elected to Congress 17 times, first as a Democrat and later as a Republican, becoming the oldest ever to serve in the U.S. House of Representatives, until 2014; born in Fate, served as a Navy pilot in World War II, earned a law degree at Southern Methodist University in 1951; died at his home in Rockwall. Barbecue icon founded Bodacious Bar-B-Q in Longview in 1968; the company eventually expanded to 22 locations statewide; grew up in Dallas where he learned to barbecue at his father's cafe. Lufkin native credited with making the Macy's Thanksgiving Day parade a supreme New York and national event; was events planner for Macy's for 24 years; graduate of Lufkin High School 1960, University of Texas in 1964, and master's in theater production in 1966. Top country music journalist for Rolling Stone; Sam Houston State and UT-Austin grad; grew up in Fort Worth. University of Texas professor who pioneered in vitamin research; first Texan named to the National Academy of Sciences in 1948. Director of the Kimbell Art Museum in Fort Worth 198098, a specialist in Italian Renaissance art. Tyler native was adviser, speechwriter to President Lyndon Johnson, wrote memoir A Political Education. Edinburg native joined the Border Patrol in 1970 in Eagle Pass, served as chief of the Border Patrol 19972004; died in the Balkans where he was serving as a private adviser. Legal assistant to President Lyndon B. Johnson, former Department of Public Safety commissioner, accused John Connally of taking bribe as Treasury secretary. Flamboyant Houston TV personality, newsman and longtime consumer advocate, his crusade against the Chicken Ranch in La Grange became basis for the movie and Broadway play Best Little Whorehouse in Texas. Catalyst, through LULAC, for Feria de las Flores, an annual festival and scholarship pageant in Corpus Christi since 1959. One of Austin's first black real estate agents, political science professor at Huston-Tillotson College and political power broker; was national director for minority affairs for Lyndon Johnson's presidential campaign. Rabbi at Temple Shalom in Dallas for 20 years, catalyst for Jewish-Christian dialogue in city. Built the Jimenez Food Products empire; another legacy is the Thanksgiving dinners he hosted each year for thousands poor people. Businessman and King Ranch heir; known as "B," his first language was Spanish; in 1959 he purchased his own ranch in Zavala County, the Chaparrosa, known for its annual sale of prized Santa Gertrudis cattle. Waco native was nationally known pediatrician and best-selling author of books on childhood development; awarded the Presidential Citizens Medal in 2013; maintained a farm and historical home in Marlin that he inherited from his family. Parliamentarian of the Texas Senate since 1991 and House parliamentarian for 15 years. Country music pioneer known for "Honky Tonk Heroes" and "Live Forever"; born in Corsicana where he lived with his mother and grandmother; worked as a songwriter in Nashville where he earned $50 a week; released debut album, Old Five and Dimers Like Me, in 1973; Willie Nelson called him the greatest living songwriter. Politically active lawyer; in 1963 as president of school board cast deciding vote to desegregate Garland schools. Prominent South Texas rancher, oilman, and banker. Catholic bishop in the Panhandle for 17 years, in 1981 counseled Catholics to leave their jobs at the local Pantex plant that assembled nuclear weapons. Construction contractor who served as Fort Worth mayor in late 1950s. High School Class of 1948; studied agriculture at Texas A&M University, then switched to drama at the University of Texas; after service in the U.S. Army he moved to Hollywood; nominated for an Oscar in 1984; received an Emmy in 1996 as supporting actor in the HBO series The Larry Sanders Show; also appeared on Broadway. Showcase your loved one's life story . Fort Worth native was NFL Hall of Famer who played football for Texas A&M from 1949 to 1951 and baseball from 1950 to 1952 when the Aggies made the College World Series; he was safety and punter for the Detroit Lions in the 1950s when they won three national championships; served two terms in the Texas House of Representatives while playing pro football. Former mayor of San Antonio (1971 to 1973) and city council member. Former Texas Supreme Court justice, devised the 1993 "Robin Hood" school finance plan that shifted funds to poorer districts, served in Legislature. Fort Worth native who was the voice of television's The Price is Right, where he invited contestants to "Come on down! Her cosmetics company (known for its signature color pink) grew from 11 employees in 1963 to a multimillion-dollar global empire at her death. Pilot Point farm boy who spent 24 years living simply as Catholic bishop, first in San Angelo 1966 to 1969, then in Dallas retiring in 1990; criticized for transferring to new positions priests accused of sexual molestation. Longtime Texas agriculture commissioner and Democratic party leader. Jim Jones in the television drama Guyana Tragedy for which he won an Emmy Award in 1980, and in movies such as the 2005 Sin City; attended Southwest Texas State University (now Texas State University) and received a master's degree in drama from Southern Methodist University. Character actor who attended Weslaco High School, graduated UT-Austin 1949, had recurring role in Batman as Commissioner Gordon. Legendary high school football coach amassed a record of 235-141-2 and many district titles over 35 seasons; coached his two sons, one a Heisman winner, and later his grandsons all quarterbacks. Famed television newsman with NBC's Huntley-Brinkley Report and later with ABC; died in Houston where he had retired. Captured the first World War II prisoner after Pearl Harbor attack, served in Legislature. Staunch conservative member of Congress for 10 years from Dallas, the lone Republican in the Texas delegation when elected in 1954, led a group of demonstrators that in 1960 accosted Lyndon Johnson and Lady Bird at a campaign appearance in Dallas. Called the "king of Texas wheeler-dealers," he went to prison for agricultural scams hatched while living in Pecos in the early 1960s, grew up on a farm near Clyde. Hamlin native, businessman, banker, and philanthropist, younger brother of Robert Strauss, husband of Annette Strauss who was Dallas mayor 198791. Champion of state parks and education, represented Fort Worth in Texas House 19531962, state Senate 19621973. Child prodigy in golf, won first tournament at 13, grew up in Dallas and San Antonio, attended UT-Austin 1939 to 1940, founding member of women's professional tour in 1950. A Dallas resident since 1971, he was a vital force on Broadway and in Hollywood; produced classics including Breakfast at Tiffany's. Television newsman over four decades at Houston's KHOU and KPRC, began hosting The Eyes of Texas TV program in 1970s. TV's Green Hornet in the 1960s; Fort Worth native; the ABC series was an introduction for American audiences to martial arts master Bruce Lee who played the sidekick; Williams, a TCU graduate, later had occasional TV appearances, including The Beverley Hillbillies and The Dick Van Dyke Show, until he retired in the 1980s. TV sports anchor at Dallas' WFAA five years, announcer for AFL Dallas Texans beginning in 1960, called AFC games for NBC 1965 to 1997. Bill Clements (19791983 and 19871991); active in Republican politics beginning in 1952 volunteering in the presidential campaign of Dwight Eisenhower; Kansas native, her family moved to Brady when she was 10; graduate of Hockaday School in Dallas 1949; University of Texas 1953; on the UT board of regents from 19962007. Physician, medical educator, and academic administrator who served as chancellor of the University of Texas at Austin from 1971 to 1978 and president of the UT MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston from 1978 to 1996; his early work beginning in 1964 was educating others about the dangers of smoking, serving on the first U.S. Son of co-founder of Harte-Hanks Newspapers, publisher of Corpus Christi Caller-Times, philanthropist and ardent conservationist. Native of San Saba County served as Texas House Speaker 195155, in 1941 co-sponsor of bill establishing M.D. Actor best known for playing "Mac" in the sitcom Night Court; native of Houston and member of the Actors Studio; performed theater in Houston before moving to Hollywood; returned to theater in 2010 and performed iconic roles including Willy Loman. Famed tort attorney and benefactor who gave millions to the University of Texas, Rice University, and arts and medical institutions in the state; son of a Lebanese immigrant, he was born in Houston where he graduated from St. Thomas High School, he earned his law degree from UT in 1953; his theatrical courtroom style resulted in winning cases that brought him an estimated $1.5 billion. Central Texas lawyer who with friend Lyndon B. Johnson worked to bring electricity to the region; served in Texas House from 1948 to 1952. Founded the Luby's Cafeteria chain in San Antonio in 1947. Soft-drink delivery-truck driver starting in 1935 who eventually became CEO of Dr Pepper Co., chairman emeritus at his death. Big Spring native reported for decades from Austin on state government, politics, and sports for AP, he was wounded in the 1966 UT tower shootings. One of Harlingen's best-known civic activists. Assistant managing editor of The Dallas Morning News for 32 years. Astronaut who flew on three shuttle missions, including the first after the 1986 Challenger disaster. Journalist who pioneered coverage of women's issues in the San Antonio Express-News where she worked for 32 years. Top female golfer of the 1930s and 1940s; won Texas Women's Open four times. Journalist and publisher who won a Pulitzer Prize in 1955 at the Cuero Daily Record for his articles exposing corruption at the Texas Veterans Land Board; he later was owner/publisher of newspapers in Floydada, Belton, and Crosby County; served on the board of the Corporation for Public Broadcasting for ten years, including two terms as chairman. Lindale resident was evangelical minister and author of The Cross and the Switchblade, founder of Teen Challenge International and the Times Square Church in New York. Former president and publisher of The Dallas Morning News. Actor born in Temple; Taylor (Tx.) Test pilot was one of the Mercury 13, a shadow group of women, privately financed, who in the 1960s went through astronaut testing to see if they had the "right stuff," received media attention when Clare Boothe Luce criticized NASA in a Life article for excluding women while the Soviets had already sent women into space. Flamboyant Houston lawyer who won billions in cases involving breast implants, tobacco, and pharmaceuticals. Dallas native was author of self-help books including Notes to Myself, which has sold over 5 million copies. Only female member of the 1930 Wiley College team that took part in the first interracial collegiate debate; Houston native later taught in public schools and served as dean of women at Dillard University. With husband, John, created the famed Beer Can House which has become a Houston folk art landmark. Dallas icon of Tex-Mex founded Tejano Restaurant in 1981 after working for El Chico chain. Renowned chemist who served as president of Rice University (1961 to 1969). Owner of landmark Mexican restaurant, Larry's, in Richmond for more than 40 years; was a construction foreman in the building of NASA in Houston. Renowned architect of residences and public buildings across Texas including the Cole Theater and other buildings in Midland where he worked for 30 years before moving to Dallas in 1985; one of his best known structures is a small, remote shelter called "The Birthday" which was built on a bluff overlooking ranchland in Sterling County; native of Sherman and graduate of Texas A&M University. Assistant makeup editor at the Dallas Times Herald for 19 years. McCamey native was pop/country singer "England Dan" who with John Ford Coley had 1976 hit "I'd Really Rather See You Tonight," older brother Jimmy was in Seals & Crofts. Drug kingpin accused of conspiracy to kill U.S. District Judge John Wood Jr. in 1979 in San Antonio, paroled in 2003 after serving prison term on lesser charges. Heisman Trophy-winning running back (1957) for A&M where he played for Bear Bryant, after playing for the NFL Cardinals he was A&M athletic director and served in other positions until 2001. Heiress to the Schlumberger oil field service company fortune; world famous art collector, philanthropist and advocate for human rights. Longtime leader of Czech community in Dallas; state director of the Czech Catholic Union of Texas for more than 20 years and honorary state director until his death. Internationally known retailer heading Neiman Marcus from 1950 to 1977; civic leader and commentator, wrote books on merchandising and fashion. Was housemother for decades and activist for inclusion of black students at UT-Austin. Democratic legislator for 22 years, leader on Hispanic and public education issues. 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