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GARY GOUGLAS GORDON
Gary Douglas Gordon, 45, of Huffman went to be with Jesus on Wednesday, January 29, 2003 after a lengthy illness.
He was born April 10, 1957 in Perryton, Texas, to Mervin and Maxine Gordon. He grew up there and attended school graduating in 1975. He attended Amarillo College graduating in 1977 with an Associate of Applied Sciences Degree in Industrial Welding. Gary married Paula Dale Stringfield on July 7, 1979. To this union was born two daughters Kimberly Suzette (22) and Shanna Lanette (20).
He leaves to cherish his memory and will be deeply missed by his wife and daughters of Huffman; his parents of Calera, Okla.; two brothers, Glen Dale Gordon and family and Greg Lance Gordon and family all of Liberal, Kan.
Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. today, February 1, 2003 at Harvest Time Church of God, 495 Diamond Head South, Crosby, with Pastor Andrew Provazek officiating.
Interment will follow at Sterling White Cemetery in Highlands.
Arrangements entrusted to Robey Funeral Home, 403 W. Sterling, Baytown, 281-428-9911. “A Family of Helping Hands”
MR. CHARLES HANCOCK
Mr. Charles Hancock, 86, passed away, Tuesday, January 28, 2003 in Baytown.
Services were held at 1 p.m. Friday, January 31, 2003 at Scott’s Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Mark Stafford officiating. Burial followed at Restland Cemetery.
Charles Henry Hancock was born December 1, 1916 in Cache, Oklahoma, the son of the late Henry Clyde and Ethel (East) Hancock. He was a graduate of Harlandale High School in San Antonio and on April 16, 1939 he married Cleo Frances Powell. She preceded him in death on January 30, 1982. Mr. Hancock was a retail store manager for the McCrory Corporation, retiring after 47 years of service. He was a member of Travis Park United Methodist Church in San Antonio and a 50-year member of the Masonic Lodge.
A sister, Gladys While also preceded him in death. Survivors include his daughter, Barbara Mabry and husband John of Baytown; two sisters, Nettie McCord and Selena Hargrove, two brothers, Clayton Hancock and George Hancock, two grandchildren, Laura Stafford and husband Mark, and Johnny Mabry and wife Angie, five great-grandchildren, Tyler, Alexis and Rachael Stafford and Cameron and Peyton Mabry and special friend, Vera Cowley.
Memorial may be made to Saint Mark’s United Methodist Church of Baytown.
Arrangements were handled by Scott’s Funeral Home, 904 Leon Street, Gatesville, 254-865-5411.
R. B. HARRISON JR.
R. B. Harrison Jr., 57, of Dayton, passed away Friday January 31, 2003 in a Houston hospital. Services are pending at Navarre Funeral Home, Baytown, 281-422-8111.
WANDA JEAN MASTERS NORMAN
Wanda Jean Masters Norman, 48, passed from this life on January 27, 2003 in Houston, Texas.
A life-long resident of Baytown, she is preceded in death by her parents, E.A. and Louise Woods Masters.
She is survived by her loving husband Gary Norman and their son, Robert Norman, both of Baytown, along with her sister and brother-in-law, Ernestine and Darrell Comeaux of Houston; mother and father-in-law, Cecil and Jean Cope of Baytown; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, David and Donna Norman of Dayton; Stephen and Paula Norman of Baytown; her nephews and nieces, Blake and Gabriel Comeaux of Houston; David Norman, Jr. of Baytown; Magan Norman of Baytown; special family members Norman and Molly Stutts of Highlands; Molly and Katy Wright of the Woodlands; along with numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and many friends.
Ms. Norman was born in Baytown on August 26, 1954. She attended Ross Sterling High School, Lee College and the University of Texas where she received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Education. Additionally, she was a life-long member of Second Baptist Church.
She worked as a teacher for the Sheldon Independent School District for 26 years teaching second grade. Ms. Norman was very active at her school and was often asked to lend her expertise to various committees. Her campus awarded her “Teacher of the Year” in 1992. Ms. Norman had a special gift for teaching children and will be greatly missed by her co-workers and students.
Ms. Norman was known among her family and friends for her generous, kind and giving nature. This was no more evidenced than by her taking care of her mother in her home during the latter years of her mother’s life. She also loved being with her family and friends, especially when it included group shopping and movie trips. But most of all, she loved being a wife to her husband, Gary and a mother to their son Robert. She is irreplaceable in their hearts and will be greatly missed.
A visitation was held at Navarre Funeral Home, 2444 Rollingbrook, Baytown from 5 - 8 p.m. today, January 30, 2003.
Funeral services will be held at Navarre Funeral Home at 3 p.m. today, January 31, 2003 with Brother Tommy Clements officiating.
Interment will follow at White Cemetery in Highlands.
Pallbearers will be Joe Woods, Don Woods, Gary Woods, Porter West, Mike Tucker and Rick Comeaux.
Arrangements are under the direction of Navarre Funeral Home, 2444 Rollingbrook, Baytown, 281-422-8111.
FRANK LEON JAUBERT III
Frank Leon Jaubert III, 54, beloved husband, died Tuesday, January 28, 2003 in Houston, Texas. Preceded in death by his father, Dr. Frank Leon Jaubert, Jr. and his mother, Jean Patricia Jaubert; he is survived by his wife of nine years, Linda Louise Marx and his four cats, Skidmore, Max, Lucy and Gracie; his brothers, Paul Andre Jaubert and Phillip Charles Jaubert; his sisters, Maribeth Jaubert, Odile Jaubert Pecoraro and Jeanne Patrice Jaubert; four nephews, three nieces, one great-nephew; his step-mother, Peggy Mitchell Jaubert; and many other loving relatives from the Marx and the Jaubert families. Memorial services will be held at Seoul Garden Restaurant located at 9446 Long Point, Houston, Texas, 77055 on Saturday, February 1, 2003 beginning at 4:00 pm. It was a well-known fact that Frank loved his computers, animals and karate since he was very young. Donations in Frank’s honor to the Blood Bank or a memorial fund of your choosing would be appreciated.
WALTER WILLIAM KNEEP
Walter William Knepp, 58, of Baytown, passed away, Wednesday, January 29, 2003 at a local hospital.
Walter was born September 21, 1944 in Ft. Walton, Florida. He was a Graphic Artist with Ad Plex, a member of Victory Tabernacle Church in La Porte. He served in the US Army.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
He is survived by his wife of 20 years, Connie Knepp of Baytown; sister and brother-in-law, Shirley and Terry Leman of Secor, Ill.; brothers and sisters-in-law, Don and Suzanne Knepp of Barrington, Ill.; Wayne and Jody Knepp of Morton, Ill.; Gary and Sue Knepp of Eureka, Ill.; numerous nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be from 6 - 8 p.m. today, January 30, 2003 at Navarre Funeral Home.
Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Friday, January 31, 2003 at Harvest Temple Church with Rev. Ron Burnett and Rev. James L. Kilgore officiating.
Interment will be at Cedar Crest Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be, David Barley, Randy Fluitt, Terry Cecil, Rick Posey, Tim Wilkinson and Phillip Brannon.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donation may be made to the Walter Knepp Memorial Fund, 3702 Allenbrook, Baytown, Tx. 77521.
Arrangements are under the direction of Navarre Funeral Home, 2444 Rollingbrook, Baytown, 281-422-8111.
MRS. THELMA BROWN
God in his infinite wisdom, on July 17, 1915 from the union of Robert and Rosella Payne, came the birth of Thelma Lee in Marrow, Louisiana. In 1930, her daddy relocated his family to Crosby, where she grew up and attended public school. She was an outstanding academic scholar and became the valedictorian of her class. She accepted Christ at a very early age and lived her life as a Christian. She served the Lord faithfully until her health began to fail.
October 17, 1933, she joined in holy matrimony to Albert (son) Brown. To this union five children were born. She was a loving faithful wife and mother. Her son, Master Sgt. Edward Lee Armstrong preceded her in death. She was a very creative and innovative person. Her skills were exhibited in directing plays, planning weddings and banquets. One of her greatest accomplishment as President of Crosby Colored High School PTA was to make the first uniforms for the Drum and Bugle Chorus. She was a strong supporter for the modernization of the Crosby Community; street lights, sewer lines and street names.
Although active in the community Sis. Brown (Ms. Thelma) never forgot the Lord. She still had time to be a servant for the Lord. Upon joining Crosby Temple Church of God in Christ, she held many positions; secretary, treasurer, teacher, counselor, superintendent and janitor.
Because of her outstanding leadership God allowed her gifts to be a blessing locally, in the district and the state.
God sent an Angel to get His Servant on January 23, 2003, He said “Come on Home, thy good and faithful servant.” Missionary Brown leaves to treasure her legacy four daughters, Juanita Chenevert, David Lee (Spookie) Montgomery, Joyce Faye DeMartha (Ray) and Thelma L. Shalto (Mickey), all of Richmond, Calif.; two sons, Robert Parish (R.P. and Betty Jean) Richard Earl (Ricky) Brown, two sisters, Elma Green of Fontana, Calif; Eula M. Alexander of Crosby; one brother, Johnnie Payne (Gloria) San Franciso, Calif.; two sisters-in-law, Ina Doyle of Crosby; Gloria Payne of San Francisco, Calif.; 23 grandchildren, 41 great-grandchildren, 11 great-great-grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews and friends. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, February 1, 2003 at Shiloh M.B.C.
Interment will follow at Barrett Evergreen Cemetery, Barrett Station.
Arrangements are under the direction of Walker Funeral Home, 734 FM 1942, Crosby, 281-328-2801.
JAMES LESTER DANKLEFSEN
James Lester Danklefsen (Dank), 66, of Rural Hockley, Texas. Born and raised in Collins, Ohio, to Otto and Dorthea Carney Danklefsen and passed away surrounded by his loving family in a Houston hospital on Tuesday, January 28, 2003.
He proudly served in the United States Navy as a SeaBee on Midway Island, and Armed Forces Police on Okinawa, Japan. Jim was a Journeyman Plumber for the past 34 years. He was a devoted husband, father and grandfather. He loved to fish and he enjoyed bowling, reading and studying wild life and history. On September 3, 1960 he married his sweetheart Sondra (Kay) Kuhlman.
Jim was preceded in death by his parents. His surviving family members include his loving wife of 42 years Kay Danklefsen; sons, Donald J. Danklefsen and Richard A. Danklefsen, and wife Renee; daughters, Jeanne Danklefsen Reed and husband John and Laura Lynn Laird and husband Eddie; grandchildren Jodie Danklefsen, Richard Danklefsen, Jr., Jeremy Danklefsen, Joshua Morey, Jacob Danklefsen, Nicole Danklefsen, Matthew Joy, Jayme Joy, Joseph Turner, Christopher Brown and Jessica Turner; sisters Ruth Blue and Carol Danklefsen of LaPorte; special nephew Gordon Blue and numerous nieces, nephews and countless friends.
He was a special man who will be missed by all who knew him.
A celebration of James’ life will be held Saturday, February 1, 2003 at L.A.Crespo Funeral Directors, Chaplain Jim Carpenter of Odyssey Hospice will officiate. Mr. Danklefsen’s ashes will be laid to rest at sea.
Arrangements with L.A.Crespo Funeral Directors, 281.839.0700.
