2001-10-01ChronicleBILLY BAILEY ANGEL 75, passed away at a Baytown Hospital Saturday Morning, September 29, 2001. Mr Angel was born February 27, 1926 in Livingston Texas and enlisted to defend his country with the U.S. Navy and served in the South Pacific during the second World War . Mr. Angel relocated to the Baytown area in 1946 and was an employee of Humble Oil and Refinery until founding Angel Brother Enterprises in 1970. Mr. Angel was the driving force behind the growth of the family construction company and directed his sons into many other business enterprises including convenience stores, land development, Houston Raceway Park motorsports facility and other successful ventures that his family continues to operate on the principles he set forth. Mr. Angel was an avid supporter of the Baytown Youth Fair Association and also very active in local community and civic organizations. He was a member of First Baptist Church in Baytown and a member of the Goose Creek Masonic Lodge #1192. In his later years Mr. Angel expanded on his love of farming and began raising cattle in the Baytown area as well as his ranch in South Texas. Almost a day would not go by that Mr. Angel would not survey the herd. Preceded in death by his wife Eutha Carpenter Angel, mother Lizzie Placker Angel and father Frank Angel, Sr. and siblings Hiram Angel, Frank Angel, Elbert Angel, Lazz Angel, Bruce Angel, Marion Angel Pace, Marie Angel Harrison, and Grace Angel Sublett. Survived by one sister, three sons and their wives, and eight grandchildren. His surviving sister Beulah Angel Goodman, Children and grandchildren Glenn and Lori Angel, their children Ashley, Seth, Derek and Montgomery, Greg and Luanne Angel, their children Chance, Billy Chase, and Austin, and Gary and Tanya, their children, Slate and Breelan all of Baytown. He is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews and special caring friends GiGi Labarrie, and Alicia Andrew. Mr. Angel will be carried to his final resting place by Paul Bearers, Chance Angel, Billy Chase Angel, Austin Angel, Seth Angel, Derek Angel, Slate Angel, Ken Taylor, Harold Lynn Scarborough and Freddy Catchings. Honorary Paul Bearers will be his granddaughters Ashley Angel, Breelan Angel, and Montgomery Angel as well as all of the employees and associates at Angel Brothers Enterprises. Visitation is scheduled for family and friends at Navarre Funeral Home at 2444 Rollingbrook Drive in Baytown, Texas (281.422.8111) on Monday evening October 1, 2001 from 6:00 pm. until 8:00 pm. Services will be held at Memorial Baptist Church on Tuesday October 2, 2001 at 10:00 am. located at 600 West Sterling, Baytown, Texas with Rev. Stan Sullinger and Rev. Roddy Bland Officiating. Interment will be at Camp Ruby Cemetery in Livingston, Texas at 3:00 pm following the services on Tuesday. In lieu of flowers the family request contributions be made to the charity of your choice to benefit children, veteran causes or our fallen countrymen in recent disasters. Under the direction of: Navarre Funeral Home:2444 Rollingbrook (281)4228111 Baytown, Texas 77522
2001-10-01ChronicleTHAD WESTLEY BARNES, JR., 72, passed away Thursday, September 27, 2001, in Pasadena. Thad is preceded in death by his wife, Elaine Barnes. He is survived by his son, Kenneth Barnes; daughter, Karen Barnes; sister, Louise Ohnesorge and husband Harry; and numerous loving family members and friends. Graveside services were held Sunday, September 30, 2001, at Forest Park East Cemetery.
2001-10-01ChronicleMR. CHARLES B. BELL, passed away Saturday, September 29, 2001. Family will receive friends 10:00 am to 12:00 pm @ Living Word Fellowship Church 7350 T.C. Jester Tuesday, October 2, 2001. Funeral Services @ Living Word Fellowship Church on Tuesday, October 2, 2001 Noon. Pastor Paul Canning officiating. Interment Houston National Cemetery.
2001-10-01ChronicleROSALIE BLAIR, 63, died on September 28, 2001. Survived by her daughters, Pamela Laney of Manvel and Sandra Mansfield of Florida; son, Mark Blair; five grandchildren; sisters, Becky Wilkerson and Gloria Garza; brother, Andrew Rendon; and her stepfather, Johnny Bustilloz. Visitation from 6 P.M. until 8 P.M. on Monday, October 1, 2001 at The SettegastKopf Co. Funeral Directors. Funeral services will be at 11:30 A.M. on Tuesday, October 2, 2001 in the SettegastKopf Chapel. Interment will follow in Woodlawn Garden of Memories.
2001-10-01ChronicleJOHN MARVIN BOBO went home to be with His Savior on September 28, 2001. He is preceded in death by his wife, Mary Helen Strawn. John was born in Houston on December 1, 1918. He proudly served his country in WWII in the Army in Europe. He was one of the "Fighting Five" Bobo brothers. John was a longtime member and deacon of Houston's First Baptist Church and was a member of the building committee when the church moved from downtown to its present location. He is survived by: his daughters and sonsinlaw of Houston. Pat and Dan Braunagel and Judy and Tony Hamblen; grandchildren Amy Braunagel , Jeremy Hamblen and Erin Braunagel of Houston and Joshua Hamblen of Chicago; sister Marjorie Carter of Little Rock; brothers Robert Bobo of Kerrville, Cecil Bobo, James Bobo and WH Bobo of Houston; numerous nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held on Monday, October 1, 2001 from 6:00 to 8:00 PM at Heights Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, October 2, 2001 at 11:00 AM at Houston's First Baptist Church 7401 Katy Freeway.
2001-10-01ChronicleMRS. CLAIRE WESTWOOD BLOCKER CLAYPOOL, 88, died September 29, 2001 in Bellaire, TX. Born September 26, 1913 in Shreveport, LA to Wallace Westwood Blocker and Catherine (Katie) Hall Blocker. Received her education in the San Jacinto High School in Houston and the Our Lady of the Lake San Antonio, TX. and the Gulf Park College in Gulf Port, Miss. Married Robbins Marshall Claypool on March 31, 1933 in Houston, TX. He preceded her in death on August 17, 1987. She was a Homemaker, Historian, and Genealogist. She was a member of the St. Paul Episcopal Church, Leigh, TX. She was a member of San Jacinto Chapter Daughters of the Republic of Texas, Captain James Asbury Tait Chapter U.S. Daughters of 1812, John McKnitt: Alexander Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution, The Colonial Dames of America Chapter VIII, the East Texas Historical Association, the Bellaire Historical Association, the Purple Sage Gardens and Friends of the Bellaire Library. Her hobbies were needlework, reading, community affairs, antiquing, speaking on Historical events, customs and families and special (Talks) on the war of Northern Aggression. Special award she received as (Mother of the Year) from Condit Elementary School in Bellaire when her three children were enrolled. Survivors: one son and two daughtersinlaw: R.M. (Duff) Claypool, Jr. and wife Diane Sanchez Claypool of New Orleans, La., Bette Beggs Claypool (widow of W. H. Claypool) of Houston, TX.; one daughter and soninlaw, Honey Claypool Dowdy Kutach and husband Dr. Alvin J. Kutach of Cladwell, TX; six grandchildren and their spouses: Christopher and Angela Claypool of Houston, Carolyn and Mills Duncan of Houston, Kevin and Carol Claypool of Bellaire, Robert Claypool of New Orleans, La., Ike and Lori Claypool of Houston, Susan Claire Claypool of Houston; four stepgrandchildren and their spouses: Adam and Vanessa Faulk of Dallas, Belinda and Tim Williams of Austin, Carol and John Brinson of Austin, Margala and Steve Rosson of Ada, OK.; Six greatgrandchildren: Hunter Blocker Duncan of Houston, Lawton Christoper Duncan of Houston, Herschel Mills Duncan IV of Houston, Clayton Riggs Duncan of Houston, Mark Christopher Claypool of Houston, and Michael Robbins Claypool of Houston; Seven stepgreatgrandchildren: Josie Williams of Austin, Harrison Williams of Austin, Kate Brinson of Austin, Adam Paul Faulk, Jr. of Dallas, Chloe Catherine Faulk of Dallas, Stephanie Rosson of Ada, OK. and Michael Rosson of Ada, OK. Caregiver for 15 years: Evaristo Christobol of Bellaire, TX. Preceded in death by husband, son, parents, brother, Webster Blocker, sister, Jean Martin and little grandson, John E. Ballard. Visitation will be held Monday evening from 79 at Sullivan F.H., 100 East Travis St. Services will be held 10AM Tuesday, Oct. 2, 2001 at the Blocker Mimosa Hall Cemetery, Harrison County, TX. Arrangements by The Sullivan Funeral Home, Marshall, TX with Rev. James Ellisor officiating. Interment in BlockerMimosa Hall Cemetery, Leigh, Texas in Harrison County. Pallbearers: Alvin Kutach, Mills Duncan, IV, Chris Claypool, Kevin Claypool, Ike Claypool, Robert Claypool, Cliff Brinson and Adam Paul Faulk. Alternate Pallbearers: Steve Rosson, Ed Frazier, Frank Hall and Jack Wofford. Honorary Pallbearers: Jack Wofford, Ed Frazier, William (Bill) Blocker, M.D., Douglas Toombs, Frank Hall, Will Hall, Jr., Hayes Dugan, and Steven Rosson. In lieu of flowers, those desiring donate to Mimosa Hall Cemetery Fund, c/o Mrs. Vernon Moore, Jr., 7268 U.S. Hwy 80 E., Marshall, Texas 75672, telephone: 9039383558.
2001-10-01ChronicleMR. L. T. ELLISON SR. was born on Nov. 9, 1922. He entered into eternal rest Sept. 26, 2001. Visitation Mon. 10/01/01, 69 p.m. Funeral Service Tue 10/2/01, 11:00 AM. Both services at Highland Height Church of Christ 1005 W. Little York Rd. Brother Robert Harper officiating. Interment: LaGrange Cemetery. LaGrange, TX.
2001-10-01ChronicleRUTH ESPARZA, 53, of Houston, Texas passed away September 27, 2001. She was born in Muskogee, OK, February 17, 1948. Preceded in death by her son Orlando Toney. She is survived by her husband, Octaviano Esparza; three children, Tammy, Juanita and Carlos; and other relatives and friends. Funeral Services 12:00 Noon, Tuesday, October 2, 2001 in the Advantage Funeral Home Chapel. Family will receive friends from 10:00 A.M. up to service time. Interment to follow at the Forest Park Westheimer Cemetery.
2001-10-01ChronicleROBERT HENRY ESPEY, 59, died Friday, September 28, 2001. He was born on February 27, 1942 in Washington, D.C. to William Howard Espey and Jessie Marie (Upchurch) Espey. He graduated from The University of Texas in 1964 with a Bachelor of Science degree in civil engineering and was a member of the Phi Delta Theta Fraternity. After graduation, he continued to support the University of Texas Engineering Department. He was active in the Oil & Gas industry throughout his career, founding Union Seaboard Corporation in 1981. He was also a member of Chapelwood United Methodist Church. Robert is survived by his wife of 38 years, Sandra (Pendleton) Espey; 3 sons, Robert H. Espey, II and his wife, Camille and their sons Austin, William, and Robert, all of Houston, Lin G. Espey and his wife, Jennifer and their daughter Meg Espey, all of London, U.K., and William P. Espey of Houston; and his brother Dr. William Howard Espey, Jr. and his wife, JoAnn, of Austin, Texas. A memorial service will be conducted at 2 o'clock in the afternoon on Monday, October 1, 2001 in the chapel of Chapelwood United Methodist Church, 11140 Greenbay. Dr. Jim Jackson will be officiating. In lieu of flowers and for those desiring, memorial contributions may be directed to the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 570127, Houston, TX 77257 or a charity of your choice.
2001-10-01ChronicleMARY ELIZABETH EVANS, age 44, passed away Thursday, September 27, 2001 at her residence. She was born June 5, 1957 in Twenty Nines Palms, California. Mrs. Evans was vicepresident of Lift Masters, Inc. She also loved fishing, cooking, and taking care of all her friends and animals. Her smile was the sunshine of my life. She was preceded in death by her mother, Pauline Morris and father Donald Morris. She is survived by her husband of seventeen years Robert Evans of Jamaica Beach; sisters; Anna Marie Morris of Huntington, CA., and her children Michael. Lisa, Theresa and Jody; Theresa Geels and husband Walt of Lockport, ILL., and their children Elizabeth and Catherine; Catherine Strough and husband David of Boise, Idaho and their children Dawn, Carlton and Kristin; brothers: Frank Morris and wife Heather of Sterling, Australia and their children Frank, Jr., Melissa, Laughlan and Louisa; Christopher Morris of Houston, TX.; stepdaughter Debra Orton and husband Robert of Sea Isle, TX.; grandchildren Kendall and Conner. A Vigil will be held on Tuesday, October 2, 2001 at 6:00 P.M. at Mission Mary Star of the Sea in Jamaica Beach with Father Bill Bartniski officiating. A Memorial Service will be held on Wednesday, October 3, 2001 at 11:00 A.M. at MissionMary Star of the Sea, Jamaica Beach, 16626 San Luis Pass Road (FM 3305), with Father Bill Bartniski officiating. Memorials may be made to St. Peter the Apostle Catholic Church, Galveston, TX. or the American Cancer Society. J Levy & Bro. Funeral Home P.O.Box 2330 (713)7634621 Galveston, TX.775532330
2001-10-01ChronicleWILLIAM WILBUR EVANS, 80, passed away September 29, 2001, after a brave fight against cancer. He was born in Dallas, Texas, the son of William and Margaret Evans. He will be loved and missed by his wife of 51 years, Jonabeth Evans; his children, Valerie Pleak and soninlaw Thomas Pleak, Joseph Evans, Adrienne Evans, Waverly Evans, and Jennifer Evans; his brothers and sisters John Evans, Eloise Hoffman, Bobby Evans, and Suzanne Dickson; grandchildren Helena, Katrina, and Rory. The family wants to thank each and every one of those who gave their loving support. Raised in Dallas, Wilbur served in the US Navy as lieutenant JG during World War II (19441946) aboard USS Upshur protecting the Atlantic coast. He earned degrees in Civil Engineering from Texas Tech and Architectural Engineering from UT Austin. Wilbur began his career as a general manager of Mooney Aircraft in Kerrville and for 35 years was an engineer and engineering project manager at Brown & Root with expertise in design of multimilliondollar concrete structures and water transportation systems. His engineering projects spanned Project Mohole, buildings at the Johnson Space Center, and Houston's drinking water reservoirs. His most outstanding achievement was working as Chief Engineer during the early 1980s on the Libyan National Water System, known as the largest manmade water transportation system in the history of mankind. He was a life member of the American Society of Civil Engineers and Texas Tech Alumni Association. Since 1959 he was an active member of St. Mark's Methodist Church, sang in the choir, and for many years served as church project engineer. Members of St. Mark's voted him the Brother Ed Award Recipient for 1997, recognizing over 30 years of sustained ministry. We remember him as golfer, genealogist, handyman, husband, father, and friend. Visitation will occur 68 p.m., Monday, Oct. 1, 2001, at Heights Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 2, at St. Mark's Methodist Church with burial at Houston National VA Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made in Wilbur's name to St. Mark's Methodist.
2001-10-01ChronicleROBERT C. FULGHUM, 79, of Houston, passed away September 28, 2001. Bob was a retired real estate inspector. He played football for Jeff Davis High School as well as Baylor University. Bob was a pilot in the US Army Air Corps during WWII and was also a Shriner and a member of the West University Masonic Lodge. Bob is survived by his wife Joyce; children: Betty Fulghum, Nancy Jones, Linda Taylor and husband Larry, Carol Greiner and husband Carl, Debbie Johnson, David Riddle and wife Dianna, and Kathy LeGrotte and husband Curtis; 17 grandchildren; several greatgrandchildren; and two brothers. Visitation will be 5:008:00pm Monday and the Funeral Service will be 1:00pm Tuesday, October 2nd, both being held at Niday Funeral Home. Interment will follow at Forest Park Lawndale.
2001-10-01ChronicleOLIVE MARIE GAUDET, born October 3, 1904 in Thibodaux, Louisiana to Oliver Gaudet and Bertha Toups Gaudet. She spent her childhood in the countryside of Bayou Lafourche, Louisiana where she learned to cook Cajun style food as well as classic French food and the arts of embroidery, tatting and knitting (all talents she shared with her family and many friends). Olive attended the University of Southwest Louisiana and later the University of St. Thomas. She served as Assistant to the President of the University of Southwest Louisiana from 1922 1936 before moving to Houston. Employed by Humble Oil and Refining Co. (Exxon Mobile) from 1936 1964 rising from secretarial duties to Systems Analyst. Retired from Humble Oil in 1964 and began her second "career" as a volunteer activist. Mrs. Gaudet was a recipient of many awards for her selfless service including "Bishop's Medal of Recognition for Service", 1972; "Outstanding Volunteer of the Year", 1973; Volunteer Activist Award, Voluntary Action Center of Houston and Harris County, 1978; and her most treasured, the Papal Medal awarded by Pope John Paul II for "excellent and zealous works". Mrs. Gaudet founded St. Theresa's Little Flower Thrift Shop in 1973. This shop provided food and clothing, at no cost, for all people in need, regardless of their race, religious affiliation or circumstances. All were welcome. Her fluency in French was very useful in helping the Little Flower provide clothing to the numerous Vietnamese immigrants who visited the shop. She was a member of St. Theresa Catholic Church where she served in many volunteer capacities. Survivors include sister, Carmen Newton; niece, Clare Norman and husband, Jack; nephew, Dan Newton and wife, Betty; grandnieces and nephews, Trae Norman and wife Lisa, Tim Norman, Tina Norman, Chris Newton and wife Lisbet,Melissa Hanson and husband Robert; greatgreat nephews, Daniel Newton and Ty Norman; her dearest friend and coworker, Catherine Swilley and caregiver, Lettie Seals. The family will be present to receive friends for visitation from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m., Monday, October 1, 2001 with a Rosary service to be held at 7:00 p.m., in the Chapel of J.B. EarthmanTanglewood Funeral Directors, 5470 San Felipe @ Bering Dr. The Funeral Mass will be held at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, October 2, 2001, at St. Theresa Catholic Church, 6622 Haskell St., Rev. Steve Tieman, Celebrant. Rite of Committal to follow at Forest Park Lawndale Cemetery. Pallbearers include Tim Norman, Trae Norman, Chris Newton, Jack Norman, Ernest Delaune III, and Carl Brandt. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the Little Flower Thrift Shop, c/o St. Theresa Catholic Church.