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Robert Vernice Powledge was born on September 21, 1914 in Grimes County Texas, and died on May 10, 2008, at the age of 93.
The third of four sons born to Charles Robert and Sallie Mae Marsh Powledge in Grimes County, he married
Rosa Wells in 1932. He was preceded in death by his parents and brothers, Barnes, Earl, and Grady Powledge, and “Rose”, who passed away in 1996. He was also predeceased by his two son-in-laws, Robert Robinson, and James Mouton, and one daughter-in-law, Dalene Powledge. He is survived by their six children, James R. Powledge of Matagorda, Robbie Mouton of Houston, Bud (V.R.) and Frances Powledge of Houston, Jerry and Jennifer Powledge of Liberty, Janice and Ronnie Cochran of Pearland, and Joe and Mary Powledge of Highlands. Six grandchildren: Jimmy Mouton, Jr., Becky Powledge, Barbara and Ricky Stevens, Kathy Mouton, Linda and David McKay, Jeff Powledge, and Melissa and Darren Hunt. Eight great- grandchildren: Bryan and Brent Stevens, Meghan, Amber, Lindsey, and Ryan McKay, and Payton and Meredith Roberts. He is also survived by numerous cousins, nieces and nephews.
“Pete” as he was known to many, was a 60-yr. member of Gus A. Brandt Masonic Lodge No. 1296, and member of the Houston Scottish Rite. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Liberty for 20 years. He was also one of the founding members of Woodforest Baptist Church in Houston. “Pappaw”, as his grandchildren and great-grandchildren called him, worked as a millwright at the Port of Houston during WWII. He was drafted four times by Uncle Sam, but due to his skills, received four deferments. His employer personally appealed to the draft board each time he received a notice. He was a highly skilled cabinet maker and millwright, and was co-owner of MacDougal and Powledge Millworks. Some of his work included installing block paneling, window sashes, etc. in several law offices in downtown Houston. He also built his own house on Halifax Street in Houston. When pre-fabricated particleboard cabinets became popular, he and his partner were forced to close their shop, which they had opened after WWII. He also worked for, and retired from, the Port of Houston, and was a member of the Clerks and Checkers Local #1351, of the International Longshoremen’s Association.
After retirement, he and Rose moved to their lake house (another house he built) on Lake Granada in Moss Bluff for a year or two, before settling in Liberty in the 1980’s. They enjoyed traveling, and were able to visit most of the 50 states, as well as eastern and western Canada. Their main love, though, was spending time with their family and friends.
Pete was a devout Christian, very intelligent, full of “common sense”, and of impeccable character. He was a man of his word, whose ethics and high moral standards earned him the admiration and respect of all who knew him. He was slow to anger and quick to forgive, and never criticized another person. He was an avid sportsman, and enjoyed fishing and hunting, but loved quail hunting most of all. He owned, bred, and trained pointers, and always had good bird dogs to hunt behind. He had a great sense of humor, and enjoyed playing practical jokes on an unsuspecting family member or friend. A big baseball fan, he especially loved the Astros, and enjoyed traveling to the games when Ron Davis would take a group to see them.
Visitation will be from 5:00 to 8:00 PM on Monday, May 12th, at Allison Funeral Home in Liberty, Texas, with graveside services officiated by Ron Davis, and Masonic services conducted by Harry Stark at Concord cemetery, outside of Iola, in Grimes County on Tuesday, May 13th, at 2:00 PM. Honorary pallbearers are: Jimmy Mouton, Jeff Powledge, Tim Cochran, Troy Cochran, Ricky Stevens, Darren Hunt, and David McKay. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children, 2222 Welborn, Dallas, TX 75219.
Services are under the care of Allison Funeral Service 1101 N. Travis Liberty, Texas 77575. 936.336.6418.
Jackson
Funeral Service for Virgil Ray “Big J’ Jackson, 75, of Dayton, Texas was held Tuesday May 6, 2008 at Pleasant Hill Baptist Church, Dayton, Texas, with the Reverend Dwight Pruitt officiating, with burial in Acie cemetery, Dayton under the direction of Wells Funeral Service, Liberty, Texas.
A native of Dayton, he was a graduate of Colbert High School, a member of Pleasant Hill Baptist Church, a veteran of the United States Army, he was retired from the Coca Cola Bottling Co.
He died April 29, 2008 at his residence in Dayton after an illness. Visitation was held Tuesday from 9 A.M. until time of service at the church.
He is survived by his mother: Lillie Margaret Jackson of Los Angeles, CA.; a very special friend Lois Jackson also of Los Angeles, CA., one daughter: Sandra Jackson Williams of Carson. CA.; one son: Rev. Trummy Jackson of Dayton, one brother: Timothy Abraham of Los Angeles, CA.; one sister: Laura Mae Polk of Liberty, TX.; God daughter; Erma Bundage of Baytown, TX., and a host of other relatives and friends.
Carrington
Funeral Service for the Reverend Clarence Carrington, 78, of Hankamer, Texas will be held Saturday, May 10, 2008 at St. Mary’s Baptist Church, Hankamer, Texas with the Reverend Joe Landry, officiating with burial in Richardson cemetery, Hankamer, under the direction of Wells Funeral Service, Liberty, Texas.
A native of Hankamer, he was pastor of Mt. Zion Baptist Church in Double Bayou, Texas. He was a veteran of the United States Army. He served as pastor of the Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church in Stockton, CA. from 1967 until 1974. He received his degree in Theology in the state of California.
He died May 7, 2008 at San Jacinto Methodist Hospital in Baytown after an illness.
Visitation will be held from 9 A.M. until time of service at the church.
He is survived by one daughter: Sonya Smith of Baytown, TX.; two sons: Grady Carrington Sr., of Hankamer and Perry Carrington, Sr. of Old River; five sisters: Amanda Richardson of Hankamer, Gloria Dean Moore of Houston, Maxine Bottly of Stockton, CA., Rev. Dolly Humphrey of Double Bayou and Margie Speights of Houston; twelve grandchildren; six great-grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends.
Blanscet
Lawrence Fain Blanscet, age 75 years, died Wednesday, May 7, 2008 after a courageous battle with cancer.
He was born on January 9, 1933 in Ingleside, TX. At the age of 10, his family moved to Baytown where he resided until 1966 when he moved his family to Crosby to enjoy country living. He was a proud graduate of the 1950 Class at Cedar Bayou High School. His employment with Humble Oil began in 1951 as an office clerk and continued until his retirement in 1983 as an Exxon Baytown Olefins Plants (BOP) Superintendent. He was a devout Christian, served faithfully in the Assembly of God churches he attended, and was ready to move on to his heavenly home. Lawrence’s hobbies were playing music with family and friends, watching football, working with computers, gardening and spending time with all his family.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Rev. Nathaniel Fain & Mary Florence Blanscet; his wife of 50 years, Marie Bittick Blanscet, two brothers, Bennie and J.R. Blanscet and step-daughter, Tricia Lynette Evans.
He is survived by his wife of seven years, Doris Evans Blanscet, son Kim Blanscet and Patricia Wilke of Crosby; three daughters and son-in-laws; Kathy & C.A. Prasek of Crosby, Kay & Jim Otwell of Coldsprings, Kelly & Doug Morris of Mt. Belvieu; daughter-in-law Annette Blanscet of Crosby; step-daughter Kimberly Mullins and husband Jonathan of Shore Acres, step-sons, Barry Evans and wife Stacy of Dayton, Troy Evans of LaPorte: two brothers, Jerry Blanscet and wife Merle of Kenefick, Joel Don Blanscet of Sultan, WA; sister-in-laws, Billie Jo Blanscet of Altus, AK, Janel Blanscet of Channelview; sister-in-law LaVern Bishop and husband Herbert of Richards, TX; 14 grandchildren, 22 great grandchildren, and numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to MD. Anderson Cancer Research.
Visitation will be held Thursday, May 8th from 5-8pm at the Sterling White Chapel 11011 Crosby-Lynchburg Rd. Highlands, TX. Funeral service to be held 11AM Friday at the funeral home. Burial will follow in Palms Memorial Park, Dayton. Sterling Funeral Home 602 N. Main Dayton has been entrusted with the arrangements.
Guidroz
Mary Catherine ”Cathy” Guidroz, 37, of Saratoga died Monday May 5, 2008 at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont.
Born in Galveston TX to Jack Collier I and Debra Guidroz, Mary had lived in Saratoga most of her life.
She is survived by her Father; Jack Collier I, and wife Lavern of Saratoga, Mother Debra Guidroz Tharp and husband Jerry, of Houston. Brothers; Shawn Maricelli and wife Brandy of Votaw, DeWayne Collier and wife Angie of Saratoga, Nieces; Sydnee and Kami Maricelli of Votaw, and numerous relatives and friends.
A service of remembrance will be held Friday May 9, 2008 at 3:00 P.M. at first Baptist Church of Batson with Reverend Nathan Hendrix and Don Hinklin officiating.
The family will be receiving friends Thursday May 8, 2008 starting at 3:00 P.M. Also at the church. Interment will be at Felps cemetery in Thicket.
Arrangements are under the direction of Faith & Family Funeral Services Batson of Batson, TX.
Conner
Dale R. Conner, 63, of Crosby, died Wednesday, May 7, 2008.
He was born March 12, 1945 in Dayton to William Curtis Conner, Sr. and Juanita Elaine Hopkins Conner. A long time resident of the Dayton area, he graduated from Dayton High School in 1963 and attended Baylor University. Dale was owner and operator of the Rainbow Restaurant in Dayton from 1973 until 1987 and the Rainbow Feed and Hardware. He was Past Worshipful Master of Dayton Masonic Lodge # 825, and former member of the Dayton Volunteer Fire Department.
Services will be 10:00 a.m., Friday, May 9, 2008 at Pace-Stancil Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Joe Carriere officiating. Interment will follow at Magnolia Park cemetery. Visitation for Dale will be 5:00 to 9:00 p.m., Thursday evening at the funeral home. Pallbearers are Alan Ardist Conner, James Curtis Conner, Ken Manning, Sean Darrell Jameson, Robert G. Rundzieher, Addison Grant Noble, III, and Larry Foster. Honorary Pallbearers are Archie Remmers, J.D. Farris, Dr. William Chase Conner, Dr. William Chad Conner, Dr. William Chance Conner, and L.J. Chachere.
Mr. Conner was preceded in death by his parents, and his grandparents: William “Bill” Ardist Conner and Edna Lee Conner. He is survived by his sons: Steven Conner and wife Michelle of Tarkington Prairie, and Christopher Holt Conner of Dayton; his brothers: Alan D. Conner and wife Mary Ellen of Dayton, William Curtis Conner, Jr. and wife Lynne Jameson of Crosby, his sisters: Connie Conner Noble and husband Grant of Spring, and Donita Leigh McCormick of Albuquerque, New Mexico and two grandchildren: Reno Conner and Cauy Conner; also numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.
Ledbetter
Watson Ledbetter, Jr, 83, of Crosby, died Saturday, May 3, 2008 at home after an extended illness. He was born November 28, 1924 in Andrews, North Carolina to parents: Watson Ledbetter, Sr. and Wilma Carver Ledbetter and served in the United States Army during World War II. He had lived in the Crosby area since 1980, had previously lived in Katy, was owner and operator of the Ledbetter’s Steak and BBQ in Houston and a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of LDS in Atascocita.
Service for Mr. Ledbetter will be 10:30 a.m., Monday, May 12, 2008 at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in Atascocita. Private Family Graveside Service will follow at the Houston National cemetery under the direction of Pace-Stancil Funeral Home, Dayton.
He was preceded in death by his parents; daughter: Kathy Mazzuca; brothers: James P. Ledbetter, Charles M. Ledbetter, and Johnny R. Ledbetter. He is survived by his wife of 61 years: Lottie Mae Graham Ledbetter of Crosby; his daughters: Jacqueline Donahue and husband John of Canada, Barbara Mazzuca and husband Ralph of Thousand Oaks, California, and Mary Ledbetter of Atascocita; his son: Gary W. Ledbetter of Kingwood; 12 Grandchildren, 31 Great-grandchildren; and 4 Great Great-grandchildren; his sister: Rebecca Sue King of Colton, California; also numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and a host of friends.
Capps
S. Jean Wright Capps, 71, of Dayton, died Monday, May 5, 2008, at the Northeast Regional Medical Center in Houston.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, May 8, 2008, at the Pace-Stancil Funeral Home Chapel with burial following at a later date. Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., Wednesday, at the funeral home. Services are under the direction of Pace-Stancil Funeral Home in Dayton.
Jean was born February 17, 1937, in Sulphur Springs, to parents; John J. and Florine Day Wright, a former resident of Houston, and has resided in the Dayton area for the past 28 years. She was a graduate of the Melby High School, served nursing training at the Southmore Hospital, was a retired LVN for TDCJ at the Hightower Unit, and enjoyed numerous crafts including crocheting.
Mrs. Capps was preceded in death by her parents. She is survived by her sisters: Shirlene Alexander of Dayton, Janice Sconyers and husband Joe of League City, and Judy Tucker of Pasadena, brothers: Rudy Wright of Friendswood and Jimmy Wright of Titusville, FL, and numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.
Campbell
James Louis Campbell, age 71, of Liberty died Saturday, May 3, 2008 in a Liberty hospital.
Funeral services will be held on Thursday, May 8, 2008 at Allison Funeral Service Chapel, 1101 North Travis Street in Liberty at 2:00p.m., with the Rev. Lee Gruver officiating. Burial will follow in the Cooke Memorial cemetery, Liberty, TX. A visitation will be held on Wednesday, May 7, 2008 at Allison Funeral Service from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m.
J.L. was born on June 13, 1936, in Moss Bluff, TX., to James Lee Campbell and Julia Audrey Anderson. He was a graduate of Hull-Daisetta High School in 1953, and a U.S. Navy veteran. J.L. was an aircraft pilot, and was the owner of Jay Air Crop Service in Orange, TX. for several years. He later owned and operated the Flying Chef restaurant in Canyon Lake, TX. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge A.F. & A.M., the Order of Eastern Star, the Scottish Rite, and Shrine Temple. He enjoyed riding his Harley Davidson motorcycle, and fast cars.
J.L. is preceded in death by his parents, and two brothers Jerry Campbell and David Campbell. Survivors are his two daughters Joni Lynn Keaton and husband Michael of Trinity, TX., and Jeanna Lyvon Keys and husband Charles of Carrollton, TX.; a brother, Carroll R. Campbell and wife Carol of Liberty, TX.; a sister-in-law, Mary Anne Campbell of Liberty, TX.; three grandchildren: Charles Andrew Keys, Justin Berry, and Amanda Keaton; nephew, Bruce Campbell; niece, Andrea Berry and husband Joel of Kerrville, TX, and a host of other family members and friends.
Memorial may be made to the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 129, Texas City, TX. 77592-0129.
Arrangements were under the direction of Allison Funeral Service, 1101 North Travis Street, Liberty, Texas 77575. 936-336-6418.
Haltom
Tony H. Haltom, 61, of Dayton died peacefully at home Friday, April 25, 2008. He was born August 8, 1946 in Liberty, Texas to parents James H. and Dora Lockard Haltom. He was a graduate of Dayton High School in 1964 and had been an employee of North Houston Pole Line where he worked as an electrician under the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers #716. He also was a member of the Texas Cattleman’s Association and enjoyed camping on his property in Dolen.
Mr. Haltom was preceded in death by his parents and step-brothers: Ronnie Humphries and Michael Humphries. He is survived by wife: Barbara Starkey Haltom of Dayton; daughter: Amy Moreau and husband Gary of Dayton; sons: Richard Haltom of Dayton and Allen Haltom of Daisetta; grandchildren: Emma Haltom and Kindal Moreau; step-mother: Marie Haltom of Crosby; sister: Valerie Haltom of Baytown; step-brother: Joe Humphries and wife Jo Ann of Crosby; step-sister: Judy Humphries of Crosby and sister-in-law: Sandra Louviere of Dayton; brother-in-law: Edward Starkey and wife Rasa; also numerous nieces, nephews, other family and friends, as well as his IBEW family.
A Memorial Service will be held in Dolen, Texas, 505 CR 2164 off FM 787, 3:00 p.m., Saturday, May 3, 2008.
Arrangements are under the direction of Pace-Stancil Funeral Home, Dayton, TX.
Lefevre
Hilda Sue Knupple Lefevre, age 49 of Liberty, TX., died at her home Friday, May 2, 2008.
Funeral services will be held on Monday, May 5, 2008 at 2:00 P. M., at the Sterling Funeral Home 602 north Main Street, Dayton, TX. A visitation will be held on Sunday, May 4, 2008 at Sterling Funeral Home from 3:00 P.M. until 7:00 P. M.
Hilda was born on April 22, 1959 in Liberty, TX., to Charle Taton and Helen Thideaux Taton. She attended schools in Liberty and was a Baptist. She married
James Timothy Lefevre on December 8, 2007 in Liberty, TX. Hilda enjoyed crafts and a good Bingo game.
Hilda is preceded in death by her parents, a brother: Charles Taton, and two sisters: Shelia Harmon and Rita Strange. She is survived by her husband, daughters: Tammye Sue Holder of Liberty, TX., and Amy Lee Matthews of Liberty, TX., a step-son: Travis Knupple and wife Tammy of Anahuac, TX., six grandchildren: Nicole Knupple, Chance Michael Barrett, Clinton Allen Holdwer, Tyler Duwayne Matthews, Kurstin Matthews, Kristin Matthews, and Brent Landon Knupple and a host of other family and friends.
Funeral Services under the direction of the Sterling Funeral Home, Dayton, Texas
Pitre
Alton Lee Pitre, 69, of Liberty died on May 01, 2008 at the Liberty/Dayton Hospital.
Graveside services will be Monday, May 5, 2008 at the Moss Hill cemetery in Moss Hill, TX at 10 A.M. There will be a gathering of family and friends at the Allison Funeral Service on Sunday, May 4 from 5 to 9 P.M.
Alton was born in Houston on September 27, 1938 to parents Olipsie and Lillian Pitre. He was a retired welder and independent truck driver. He enjoyed playing his guitar and singing.
He was preceded in death by this parents and his brother Paul Pitre. He is survived by his wife, Irene (Katie) Pitre of Liberty; daughter, Cheryl Lynn Davidson and husband Mark of Marshall, TX; granddaughter, Clair Davidson also of Marshall. Two brothers, Charles and Noel Pitre of Nevada also survive.
Arrangements were under the direction of Allison Funeral Service 1101 North Travis Street, Liberty, Texas 77575 936-336-6418.
Janik
Lenhart John Janik, 84, of Eastgate, died Wednesday, April 30, 2008 peacefully at home with his family surrounding him.
He was born November 6, 1923 at the home of his parents, John and Mary Ann Toman Janik in Eastgate, Texas. He was delivered by Anna Jarma. Lenhart served his country in the Navy from June 1944 through July 1946. After marrying his wife, Louise Zalesak, of 49 years, they settled in Crosby, later moving to Dayton where he worked for Boyce Industries for over 30 years. Lenhart and Louise were owners of the Longbranch Bar and Grill in Eastgate for over tens years. They were well known in this area for the delicious hamburgers they served. He enjoyed gardening, fishing, hunting, making homemade sausage and kolaches. Most of all he loved his Sunday family gatherings.
Services for Mr. Janik will be 10:00 a.m., Saturday, May 3, 2008 at St. Anne’s Catholic Church in Eastgate. Interment will follow at St. Anne’s Catholic cemetery. The family will receive friends 5:00 to 9:00 p.m., Friday evening at Pace-Stancil Funeral Home, Dayton. Wake Service will be at 6:30 p.m., Friday.
Mr. Janik was preceded in death by his parents, wife: Louise Zalesak, brothers and sisters. He is survived by his daughters: Candy Rucka, Cookie Johnson, Lenette Janik all of Dayton; his sons: Johnny Janik and wife Kathie of Alaska, Len Janik and wife Brenda of Dayton, James “Butch” Janik of Portland, Oregon; Grandchildren: Ryan Rucka and wife Carmelita, Sarah Rucka, Christopher Janik and wife Cynthia, Jeffrey Janik, Amanda Janik, Robin Logan and husband Jesse, Wenona Janik Conway, Tara Janik, and Shanna Janik Hetherton and husband Matthew; six great-grandchildren; sister: Christine Echenburg of Schulenburg, brothers: Steve Janik and wife Marie of Spring, and George Janik and wife Earline of Schulenburg; his constant companion “Little Bit” and good friend, Jo Doucette, also numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and a host of friends.
