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John H. O’Brien
John H. O’Brien, 82, of Crosby, passed away Sunday, September 28, 2008 at the Triumph Hospital in Baytown.
John was born December 1, 1925 in Baytown to his late parents, George H. O’Brien and Florence Sheffers O’Brien, was a longtime resident of Baytown, graduated from Robert E. Lee High School in 1944 and was a U.S. Navy Veteran stationed in San Diego during World War II.
Mr. O’Brien’s college education included an L.L.B. degree from the University of Detroit in 1956 and a B.B.A. degree from Sam Houston State University in 1949.
He worked for the Ford Motor Company from 1949 to 1957 as Supervisor of the forwarding Manufacturing Planning Division and attended night law school from 1952 to 1956 while working for Ford.
From 1957 to 1970 John worked for the Chrysler Corporation as Sales Analyst in Market Planning and Analysis, as Director of Marketing and Product Planning of Chrysler Australia and Chairman and Managing Director of Chrysler of South Africa.
After leaving Chrysler, Mr. O’Brien was Assistant Group Executive with Recreational Vehicles Group for AMF, Inc. in Stamford, Connecticut where he directed engineering, manufacturing and marketing programs.
In 1971 John became President and Chief Executive Officer of Harley-Davidson Motor Company and in 1973 moved on to become Vice President and Group Executive at AMF Incorporated of White Plains, New York where he reorganized and directed three of their largest subsidiaries including Harley-Davidson in Wisconsin, York Division in York Pennsylvania and H. E. in Varese, Italy.
He purchased ownership of Watson LTD. And Watson Manufacturing in 1975 and became the President and C.E.O. Selling off his interest in the Watson Company in 1981 he purchased his own business, Taylor Rental of Fernandina Beach, Florida, a business that is still operated today by his family.
Among his accomplishments in life, he was most proud of being elected “Marketing Man of the Year” in 1968 by the South African Institute of Marketing, the most prestigious award given to a businessman in South Africa and the first time awarded to a Foreign Citizen. He was also elected as Municipal Judge of Southfield, Michigan in 1958.
Memberships included the Society of Automotive Engineers, Michigan Bar Association, Gamma Eta Gamma National Legal Fraternity and Pi Kappa Delta National Debating Fraternity.
His interests included private piloting, multi-engine rating, golfing and fishing.
John was preceded in death by his first wife, Marjorie Gingell O’Brien; brother, George Sheffers O’Brien and his parents.
Survivors include his wife, Gladys O’Brien of Crosby; sons, James Patrick O’Brien of Colorado and Mark Reagan O’Brien Fernandina Beach, Florida and numerous, nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews.
A graveside service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, October 4, 2008 at the Forest Park – Lawndale Cemetery in Houston with Msgr. Fred O’Connor officiating.
The family will receive friends Friday, October 3, 2008 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., at the Navarre Funeral Home in Baytown.
A Memorial Service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, October 11, 2008, at the Navarre Funeral Home.
Arrangements are under the direction of Navarre Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 2444 Rollingbrook Drive, Baytown, Texas 77521, (281) 422-8111.
Cecilia Ann Taylor
A devoted wife to Andrew Taylor, a loving and generous mother to, son Darryl Mark, and daughters, Na’Taria and Tyniqua Chantel Sherman, a sister to Cecil Alexander, Jr., Sabrina, Sonja and Debra Sherman, Shanetha Heard and Monique Moore. Cecilia had a special caring heart that touched everyone she encountered and she filled the room with joy whenever she entered.
Cecilia was born on June 20, 1964 to Cecil and Darnell Alexander. On September 26, 2008 she died at San Jacinto Hospital in Baytown. Cecilia’s formative years was spent in Baytown. She was a graduate of Ross S. Sterling High School and a member of Washington Chapel MBC. She was employed at Dollar Tree as an Assistant Manager. Cecilia was preceded in death by daughter, Desireey Lamont, mother Darnell Alexander, aunt – Carol Bowen and brother-Kenneth Wayne Sherman. Survivors include husband, daughters, son, sisters, and one brother; great-aunts-Willie Reese, Betty Bowen, Vanessa Bowen, uncles- Chester and Jimmy Bowen; sisters-in-law- Lucy Vallery and Luciana Darby; best friends –Judith Baptiste, Jackie Zennon, and many other friends and relatives. Visitation will be October 4, 2008 at Washington Chapel MBC, 2207 Jones Road, from 10-11am; funeral at 11am with Bishop Sherman Gray officiating. Interment at Chapel of the Pines Cemetery, 503 FM 1942, Crosby Texas. Services entrusted to Frazier Funeral Home, 7623 Harrison Street, Baytown, Texas (281)426-5579.
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