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WILLIAM HORACE KOENNING
Our dear beloved husband and father, William Horace Koenning, 85, of Clute, went to be with his Lord Jesus Christ and other family and friends on September 16, 2003.
The family will greet friends from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Thursday, September 18, 2003 at Lakewood Funeral Chapel.
William’s life will be celebrated at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, September 19, 2003 at Lakewood Chapel with Pastor Terry Backen and the Reverend David Taylor officiating.
Interment will follow at Restwood Memorial Park.
William was born on January 16, 1918 to William and Mary Davis Koenning of Ganado, Texas. Known to his family as Horace, and to some of his co-workers as WH or William.
He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Margaret Jane Lander Koenning; ten children, Judy Dierks of Sweeny, Gerald Koenning & wife, Pam, of Clute, Jane Kepple & husband, Don, of Las Cruces, New Mexico; Joy Moreno of Four Forks, Jeanette Risner & husband, Joe, of Lake Jackson, Bobby Koenning of Clute, Billy Koenning of Clute, Steven Koenning & wife, Kimberlie, of Marble Falls, Texas, Janean Luckianow & husband, Kevin, of Bridge City, Mark Koenning & wife, Heather, of Lake Jackson; son-in-law, Manuel Moreno of Freeport; former son-in law, Neal Longbotham of Brazoria; former daughter-in law, Bobbie Zavala of West Columbia; 22 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; sister, Louise Johnson of Ganado; aunt, Martha Koenning of Ganado; two sisters-in law, Eunice Koenning of Carlsbad, New Mexico, Mary Ridings of Angleton, and numerous nieces, nephews, and other relatives.
He was preceded in death by his parents, William and Mary Koenning; three brothers, James Cole Koenning, Johnnie Lee Koenning, Roy Dale Koenning; one sister, Alice Zajicek; son-in law, Edwin (Corky) Dierks.
William moved into the Brazosport area during the early 1940s to help build the Mag Cells at Dow Chemical and worked for a time in the chlorine plant. Living in Jones Creek, he met and married the love of his life from down the street. On December 2, 1943, they were married at the Jackson County courthouse in Edna, Texas. Returning to Jones Creek, then to Velasco, William became a mechanic at Calvert’s Garage. He was later employed for over sixteen years with the Brazosport Independent School District in various capacities such as carpenter, painter, plumber, electrician’s helper, bus mechanic and driver. After leaving BISD, he worked for a number of contractors, several apartment complexes, and concluded at Freeport Welding as a tool man.
The great love of William’s life was his family. He loved all of his babies and would spend time singing, rocking and playing with them. In his last years he continued his woodworking and furniture refinishing; began turning out pencil drawings for friends and family; spent time working “find-a-word puzzles” and enjoyed reading and watching westerns. Through the years he instilled in his family a love for family and concern for others. He believed you should treat and speak to others the same way as you wanted them to treat you and speak to you. As a result of his example, his children are active in a fire department, law enforcement, and community affairs and various ones serve in their local churches as deacons, teachers, singers and musicians. William went through this world with his winsome smile and firm handshake making friends and being an example to his family that you need to depend on God; do the best you can at whatever you are given to do; and do not get in a hurry, take your time and look at the sunset and the beautiful world God created.
Pallbearers will be his children.
Funeral arrangements by Lakewood Funeral Chapel, (979) 297-6464.
BETTY COLLEEN PEAVY
Betty Colleen Peavy, 72, of Freeport, Texas, passed away Wednesday, September 17, 2003, at her residence.
Betty was a member of the VFW Ladies Auxiliary. She was a loving mother and grandmother and will be missed by her family and friends.
The family would also like to thank Helping Hands and Hearts for all their loving care.
Survivors include her daughters, Paula Brown of Escondido, California and Gina Lesikar of Freeport; son, James Brown of LaPorte; and four grandchildren.
Services entrusted to Stroud Funeral Home, Clute, Texas. 979-265-1188.
TOMMY LESTER SPEED
Tommy Lester Speed, 83, of Lake Jackson, Texas died in his home on Tuesday, September 16, 2003.
Visitation will be 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Friday, September 19, 2003 at Lakewood Funeral Chapel.
Funeral services will be at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, September 20, 2003 at Lakewood Funeral Chapel with the Reverend Cynthia Myers officiating.
Tommy was born on January 30, 1920 in Murchison, Texas to Jenny Walford and Thomas Coleman Speed. He was the youngest of six children. Tommy graduated high school in 1940 in Oklaunion, Texas and married Coma Lee Jones the same year, and was drafted by the U.S. Army in 1943. Tommy and Coma Lee were among the original residents of Lake Jackson and raised three sons, Terry Lester, now of Franklin; Garvin Leroy, now of Wichita Falls; and Richard Louis, now of Brazoria. Tommy delivered ice for the Freeport Ice House, and the Speeds acquired Lake Cleaners in downtown Lake Jackson in 1951. Tommy worked for Dow Chemical for 39 years and four months, retiring from Dow in 1982.
Tommy married Betty Lou Isaacks in 1977 and the couple built a home on Old Angleton road. Over the years, Tommy was involved in the American Legion, Downtown Lake Jackson Business Association and “Light up Lake Jackson.” He and Betty were involved in Promenaders Square Dance Club, the Brazos Bend Sams and the Gulf Coast Holiday Ramblers, and trailered extensively throughout North America.
Tommy is survived by Betty, his three sons and their wives, seven grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren, as well as three stepchildren and four step grandchildren.
Memorials may be made to the First Christian Church of Lake Jackson, Texas, or donations may be made to a favorite charity in Tommy’s name.
Arrangements by Lakewood Funeral Chapel. 979-297-6464.
Louretta B. Jones Bess
Louretta B. Jones Bess departed this life Friday, September 12, 2003 in a local hospital.
She leaves to cherish her memory four daughters, Mary Riggins, Jerline Allen, Hazel Johnson, Theresa Hanks; one son Alton Bess.
Visitation will be held from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Friday, September 19, 2003 at Grimes Funeral Home in Houston, Texas.
Funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, September 20, 2003 at Grace UMC, 360 County Road, Brazoria, Texas.
Arrangements by Grimes Funeral Home, 3900 Holmes RD at Scott Street Houston, Texas. (713) 733-3336.
DANIEL THACKER JR.
Daniel Dixon Thacker Jr., born on November 6, 1958 in Angleton, Texas to Daniel and Lorena Thacker, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, September 13, 2003 in San Augustine, Texas.
Services were held in San Augustine, Texas on Tuesday, September 16, 2003 and burial followed in the Attoyac Baptist Church Cemetery.
Preceded in death by his mother, Lorena Thacker in 1989.
Survivors include his wife of 23 years, Salena Thacker, formerly of Oyster Creek; son Colton, 13; daughter Alison, 15, all reside in San Augustine; father and step-mother, Dan & Lillian Thacker of San Augustine; brothers, Dennis Thacker & wife, Daisy, of Tennessee; Ben Thacker & wife, Belinda, of Angleton; sister, Deborah Wise & husband, Dean, of Angleton, and numerous aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews.
Dixon loved hunting and especially loved to sing and play his guitar. He had written and recorded several songs over the years about his love for his Savior.
BARBARA B. DEERMAN
Funeral services for Barbara B. Deerman, 85, of Angleton, Texas are scheduled for 11:00 a.m. Saturday, September 20, 2003 at St. Mary’s Episcopal Church in West Columbia, Texas.
Graveside services and burial will be at 2:00 p.m. at Hawley Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Courtney Grover III, Bruce Grover, Walton Deerman, Brian McDonald, Forest Jackson and Derrick McClearly.
Barbara was born in Bay City, Texas on August 14, 1918 to James and Loraine Nolte Bruce. She was a resident of Angleton, Texas since 1953; a member of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church of Freeport; a member of Daughters of the King and she loved to play bridge.
Her husband, George Deerman, and three sisters precede her in death.
Survivors include her son, David Deerman & wife, Freedie, of Harlingen; grandsons, Kevin Deerman & wife Alicia, of Galveston, Brian M. Harvey & wife, Linda, of Fort Worth; granddaughter Kimberly McClearly & husband, Derrick, of Angleton; four great-grandchildren Jesse Harvey, Collin & Conner Golightly and Dax McClearly; numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to either St. Mary’s Episcopal Church or the American Diabetes Assc. P.O. Box 2680, North Canton, Ohio 44720.
Arrangements by Palms Funeral Home in Angleton, Texas. 979-849-4343.
BILLIE EUGENE CHURCH
Billie Eugene Church, 75, of Clute, Texas passed away Thursday, September 18, 2003 at Brazosport Memorial Hospital.
Funeral services are pending with Stroud Funeral Home.
CURTIS PRESTON WILSON
Curtis Preston Wilson, 17, of Clute, Texas went to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday, September 18, 2003, after a fishing accident near Bryan Beach.
Services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, September 20, 2003 at Temple Baptist Church in Clute, Texas with Pastors David Taylor and Rodney Coates officiating.
Visitation will be from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Saturday, September 20, 2003 at Temple Baptist Church.
Curtis was a student at Brazoswood High School.
He is preceded in death by his favorite uncle, Anthony Gene Wilson; and grandmother, Suzanne K. Wilson.
Survivors include his loving family; Colleen Wilson and Jay Edel, Virginia and Cecil Wilson, Michelle Wilson and Carlos Aleman, Olivia and Jimmy Wilson; cousins, Brett and Trevor Valigura, and Jessamine Aleman; Many other loving relatives and friends.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to United Cerebral Palsy of Greater Houston, 4500 Bissonnett, Ste. 340, Bellaire, Texas 77401.
Arrangements by Stroud Funeral Home in Clute, Texas 979-265-1188.
BILLIE EUGENE CHURCH
Billie Eugene Church, 75, of Clute, Texas passed away Thursday, September 18, 2003 at Brazosport Memorial Hospital in Lake Jackson, Texas.
Billie was a loving father and grandfather and will be missed by his family and friends.
Survivors include his daughters, Connie Farrell & husband, Allen, and Jennifer Goodman; grandchildren, Scotty Stark, Stephen Stark, Billy Eugene Stark, Amanda Gardner, and Samantha Taylor and fiance, Collin Vallantini;great-grandchildren, Logan Allenmichael Nicholas Vallantini, Karlee Rae Gardner, Abagail Gardner.
Arrangements by Stroud Funeral Home, Clute, Texas 979-265-1188.
JAMES AUSTIN ENNIS
James Austin Ennis, age 74, of Austin, formerly a longtime resident of Clute, TX, died Friday morning in Cornerstone Hospital of Austin after a lengthy illness.
He was the son of Mr. Austin Milton Ennis and Mrs. Mary E. Dunning who were south Austin residents. He was a life-time member of Carpenter Local 526 were he was active for 51 years. He retired from carpentry in March of 1989.
James Ennis was a member of the Freeport Presbyterian Church, United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America and the Elk’s Clute chapter.
Survivors include his sister, Dorthy Nell Byrd of Sevierville, TN; his step-brother Cordell Dearing of Luling TX; his daughter, Monica Ennis Dirba and husband Jerry Frank Dirba Jr.; his grandsons, Matthew Douglas Dirba and Joel Austin Dirba; all of Pflugerville, TX.
Visitation will be held from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m. on Sunday, September 21, 2003 at Cook-Walden/Capital Parks Funeral Home in Pflugerville.
Funeral Services will be held at 10:00 a.m. in Memorial Chapel of Cook-Walden/Capital Parks Funeral Home, 14501 N. IH 35, Pflugerville, TX 78660, with Pastor Tom Schoeneck of Faith Church in Round Rock officiating. Burial will be at 10:00 a.m. in Restwood Memorial Park, 1038 W. Lake Jackson Rd., Lake Jackson, TX 77566.
ALICE O. ANDREWS
Alice O. Andrews, resident at Woodlake Nursing Center, went to be with her Lord September 19, 2003 at the age of 87. Born May 15, 1916 in Weesatch, Texas to Otto and Louise Schueneman, she grew up in Houston, Texas. Married to the Rev. Vernon M. Murray, they shared eighteen years of gospel ministry traveling as “ Texas Singing Evangelists” as well as pastoral duties. She made many friends and acquaintances all across the country. Later she married the Rev. Rayburn N. Andrews and at age 44 gave birth to her third child, Naomi Rae Andrews.
A Devout Christian, talented musician (singing and playing accordion, guitar, piano and organ) valued employee, a loving wife, precious mother, a survivor of troubles and trials. She was a role model for many and a member of Jones Creek Assembly of God.
Preceded in death by her parents, husbands, daughter: Vernal Louise “Mutzie” Murray, sister: Evelyn McLamore and other family members.
She is survived by her son, Pastor Ken Murray of Lake Jackson, Texas. Daughter: Naomi Yates and husband, Billy Yates, of Jasper, Texas. Grandchildren: The Rev. Marty Murray and wife, Jamie, of Plano, Texas, Chorda Yates and Brock Yates of Jasper, Texas. Great-grandchildren Trey Murray and Elaina Faith Murray of Plano, Texas.
Visitation will be 6 p.m. — 8 p.m. Monday at Lakewood Chapel with funeral services 10 a.m. Tuesday, September 23, 2003 at Lakewood Chapel. Interment will be at Woodlawn Cemetery in Houston.
BEATRICE ALENE (FONDREN) HAMMOND
8/26/1916-9/19/2003
Mrs. Hammond was born in Van Vleck to William Arthur and Frances Pauline (Yates) Fondren. The youngest of 20 children, Mrs. Hammond graduated from Bay City High School in May of 1935 then married Will Chenault Hammond July 20, 1935 and made their home in Sweeny.
Mrs. Hammond was preceded in death by her husband of 66 years in 2001, her parents and all her siblings.
She is survived by her three children and their spouses: Frankie and Wesley Anderson, Will C. (Buddy, Jr.) and Yvonne Hammond, all of Sweeny and Carolyn Sue and Ray Kulhanek of Danbury.
Seven grandchildren: Wesley Anderson, Jr., Allen Anderson, Connie Hendricks and husband Dan, all of Sweeny, Wendy Tabone and husband Vincent of Lake Jackson, Ray Kulhanek, Jr., David Kulhanek, Tara Thomas and husband Tim all of Danbury.
17 Great-Grandchildren: Dr. Cody Anderson and wife, Mary Margaret, of San Antonio, Travis Anderson and wife, Michelle, of Brazoria, Daniel Anderson of Sweeny, Casey Anderson of Nacogdoches, Candi, Eric and Will Hendricks all of Sweeny, Sierra, Sianna and Christian Tabone of Lake Jackson, Ray Allen Kulhanek of Danbury, Kristine and Samantha Kulhanek of Angleton, Kendall Kulhanek, Megan Mitchell and Morgan Thomas, all of Danbury.
Three Great-Great-Grandchildren: Mason Anderson, Cory Anderson and Britton Anderson. Also by numerous nieces and nephews.
Mrs. Hammond was dearly loved not only by family but by all that knew her. She volunteered her time and years of service to Girl Scouting through which many a young woman has been groomed into productive adults.
“Grandma” as she was affectionately called was an avid follower of her grandchildren and great-grandchildren’s activities to include: scouting, rodeo, baseball, softball, football, basketball, volleyball and her great love of auto racing.
Mrs. Hammond resided at her home of 66 years until she became too debilitated by Alzheimer’s to be cared for at home, she resided the remainder of her years at Cypress Woods Nursing Facility in Angleton.
Pallbearers will be her great-grandsons.
Honorary pallbearers will be Joe Thomasson, Jr., Walter Thomasson, Dan Thomasson, Don Thomasson and Tim Thomasson.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, September 23, 2003 at the Church of Christ of Sweeny. Interment will follow at Sweeny Cemetery. The Family will receive visitors at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home, Monday, Sept. 22, 2003 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Arrangements by Taylor Bros. Funeral Home (979) 245-4613.
