Annette
Cheek Bishop was born November 2, 1938 at Methodist Hospital to Creed
and Columbia Ann (Jurecka) Cheek. She attended Wilson Elem., Lanier JH
and Lamar HS. She attended Lamar Technical College and graduated from
the University of Houston with a Bachelor of Arts degree. Annette
married Alfred Bishop, Jr. on September 6, 1957. She began working for
Delta Airlines in 1964 and began a "Life of Travels". She loved meeting
new people and discovering new places. She saw the good in everyone. She
was an avid hiker and active in the Highpointers Club. During her life,
she was a supporting member of numerous historical and cultural groups
including Texas Folklore Society, Brazos Forum and the Fano Club. She is
survived by her son Alfred (Ben) Bishop III, daughter-in-law Lisa Anne
and grandchildren, Nathan Avery and Hailey Anne. Visitation will be
Friday, June 29, 2012 at the Bradshaw-Carter Home 1734 W. Alabama,
Houston TX 77098, from 5:00 - 8:00 p.m. A graveside service will be on
Saturday, June 30, 2012 at 10:00 a.m. at Magnolia Cemetery, 816 Montrose
Blvd., Houston TX. Online tributes may be posted at
www.bradshawcarter.com.
CHARLIE
AUBYN COX, age 76, passed away peacefully at his home in Sugar Land,
TX, on Thursday, September 27, 2012. He was born in Houston on April 19,
1936, to the late Aubyn Monroe and Daisy C. Cox, who owned and operated
Cox Blossom Shop in Houston for many years.
Charlie graduated from
Lamar High School where he competed in track and field and then attended
the University of Houston. Charlie won the Golden Gloves as an amateur
boxer, and also served a tour in the U.S. Navy.
Charlie
was employed at World Cinema, Inc. for the past fifteen years. He
frequently said, "Everyone there is like family." He attended First
Cumberland Presbyterian Church with his wife and granddaughter.
Charlie
grew up and spent most of his life in Houston where over the years he
created lasting friendships. Some of his closest friends were David and
Diana Nitsch, Hubert and Lorna Bray, Don and Salina Poe, and Chet and
Diane Dickson. There is not enough paper in Houston to list all of his
friends.
He loved flying remote controlled airplanes at Bomber Field
with the late Obie Dickson. He also enjoyed golfing at the Memorial and
Herman Park golf courses, dove hunting, and fishing for trout and red
fish in Galveston and Matagorda Bays. Charlie shined as an expert angler
and was frequently called on to locate the fish.
He was a very
caring and giving man. Charlie's friend, David Nitsch, recalled that he
once took a Thanksgiving dinner to a complete stranger who worked as a
service station attendant because he had to work on Thanksgiving Day.
His name wasWagey.
He is survived by his wife, Sandra Cordill
(Radinsky) Cox; granddaughter, Lauren Jones; and nephews, Paul Kettle of
Tacoma, WA, and Ben Alloggio of Katy, TX. Other relatives include
uncle, Alfred Kahn; and cousins, Mike Kahn, Bobby Cox and Pat Cox.
Though
he had no children of his own, he took in his two teenage nephews and
played a vital role in their lives by providing a structured home. One
of his nephews, Paul Kettle said, "There is no doubt I owe any success I
had or may have in life to Charlie." His thoughtfulness and selfless
approach stood steady until his death. For the past several years he has
cared for and mentored his nine year old granddaughter, Lauren, who
called him Po Po.
Charlie was a man of strong character who placed
family and friends before himself. Those who knew Charlie find it hard
not to smile when they hear his name. His quick witted, outgoing
personality was larger than life and his heart was even larger. His
practical jokes, stories and discussions of life will be missed by all.
Charlie had charisma and everybody loved Charlie.
A Memorial Service
will be held at First Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 2119 Avalon Place,
Houston, on Wednesday, October 3, 2012, at 1:00 PM.
In lieu of
flowers, please make donations in his memory to First Cumberland
Presbyterian Church, Hospitality Room Fund, 2119Avalon Place, Houston,
TX 77019.
