Roy James Jr.

1938 - 2015 Obituary Condolences

Roy Toney James, Jr.
1938-2015
Roy Toney James, Jr., passed away on November 30, 2015, in Houston, Texas. He was born in Houston on June 19, 1938. He was the son of Roy T. James, Sr., and Hortense Moers James of Houston, Texas. Roy attended Lamar High School and graduated from Rice University in 1962. He was commissioned in the Army Corps of Engineers and served with the 317th Combat Engineer Battalion in Germany. Later, he served in the 37th Engineer Battalion at Fort Bliss, Texas. After serving in the Army, he entered the business community in Houston, eventually owning Lamps Etc. He engaged in various investment activities, including real estate in the Houston area and in Wimberley, Texas. Roy was a knowledgeable gun collector and avid hunter. He is survived by one brother, John V. James and wife, Martha of San Antonio, Texas; and many cousins. Roy is fortunate in life to have had many close friends from early school days through college, and his military experience, into his business and leisure life. We are thankful for the help and concern of his cousin John Simon Moers, wife Cheryl, and his friends who supported him.
The family will accept friends from 12-2PM on Wednesday, December 2nd at Forest Park Lawndale. A private Interment will immediately follow.

Published in Houston Chronicle on Dec. 1, 2015

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Roy James Jr.

Roy Toney James, Jr.   1938-2015
Roy Toney James, Jr., passed away on November 30, 2015, in Houston, Texas. He was born in Houston on June 19, 1938. He was the son of Roy T. James, Sr., and Hortense Moers James of Houston, Texas. Roy attended Lamar High School and graduated from Rice University in 1962. He was commissioned in the Army Corps of Engineers and served with the 317th Combat Engineer Battalion in Germany. Later, he served in the 37th Engineer Battalion at Fort Bliss, Texas. After serving in the Army, he entered the business community in Houston, eventually owning Lamps Etc. He engaged in various investment activities, including real estate in the Houston area and in Wimberley, Texas. Roy was a knowledgeable gun collector and avid hunter. He is survived by one brother, John V. James and wife, Martha of San Antonio, Texas; and many cousins. Roy is fortunate in life to have had many close friends from early school days through college, and his military experience, into his business and leisure life. We are thankful for the help and concern of his cousin John Simon Moers, wife Cheryl, and his friends who supported him.
The family will accept friends from 12-2PM on Wednesday, December 2nd at Forest Park Lawndale. A private Interment will immediately follow.

Published in Houston Chronicle on Dec. 1, 2015

ANN DUGGAN CROCKER 1938-2015

1938 - 2015 Ann Duggan Crocker, 76, of Beaumont, died Sunday, July 5, 2015, in her home. She was born October 27, 1938, in Houston, to Kathleen Rucker Duggan and Fitzhugh Lee Duggan, and had been a longtime resident of Beaumont. Ann is survived by her husband, The Reverend Byron Crocker of Beaumont; son, Mason Lee Crocker and his wife, Darla, of Sarasota, Florida; and grandchildren, Robert Byron Neumann, Madison Crocker, Mackenzie Crocker, and Matthew Crocker. She is preceded in death by her parents, Kathleen and Lee Duggan; and son, Thomas Byron Crocker. Mrs. Crocker's memorial service will be 2:00 p.m., Saturday, July 11, 2015, with a reception to follow in The Cloister, at St. Mark's Episcopal Church, 680 Calder Avenue, Beaumont, under the direction of Broussard's, 2000 McFaddin Avenue, Beaumont. Memorial Contributions may be made to St. Mark's Episcopal Church, 680 Calder Avenue, Beaumont, Texas 77701; St. Stephen's Episcopal Church, 4090 Delaware, Beaumont, Texas 77706; Alzheimer's Association , 700 North Street, Suite M, Beaumont, Texas 77701; or The Humane Society of Southeast Texas, P.O. Box 1629, Beaumont, Texas 77704. Complete and updated information may be found at: broussards1889.com.

Sharon Gasaway Brun

1938 - 2015 

 Sharon Gasaway Brun at age 76, passed away suddenly and peacefully on Sunday, April 12, 2015. She was the elder daughter of Ruth and Robert Gasaway. Sharon was born on July 10, 1938 in Indianapolis, Indiana.

At age 12, she and her family moved to Houston, Texas. Sharon attended Lamar High School, but when Bellaire High School opened she was a member of the first graduating class. She enjoyed her college years at Sam Houston State where she was a member of Delta Zeta sorority and majored in art. Her roommate introduced Sharon to Marcus Brun. They were happily married for fifty years and lived in the same home they bought as newlyweds the entire time.

Shary, as she was called by many family members, spent most of her life devoted to the care of others. Just weeks before her passing she was able to attend her granddaughter's wedding in Nashville where she visited with all of her family including her one year old great-granddaughter.
Sharon was preceded in death by her husband Marcus Brun and her parents. She is survived by her son, Bruce A. Brun of Centerville, Ohio; her daughter, Andrea Keeler and her husband Daniel of Midland. Her grandchildren are: Christopher Brun and his wife Amy of Nashville; Lauryn Littrell and husband Steven of Nashville; Andrew Keeler and Diana Keeler of Midland. Her great-granddaughter, Gizelle Brun. Her sister, Carole Nalle and her brother-in-law George of Austin. Nephew Brian Nalle and niece Karey Oddo of Austin. Sister-in-law Cyrene Fay Collins of Hollidaysburg, PA.

A memorial service is planned for Saturday, April 18, 2015 at 12:30 p.m. Memorial Oaks Cemetery, 13001 Katy Freeway, Houston, Texas.

In lieu of flowers, donations are requested to a charity of your choice in honor of Sharon; or at the Houston Center for Literacy – HouRead.org

PETER ELLIS ALMY

1938-2014

Peter Ellis Almy, of Houston, passed away in his sleep Christmas morning at the age of 76. He now joins his parents, Charles Coit Almy and Olive Irene Almy and his brother, Charles Coit Almy Jr., who preceded him in death.
A loving husband, father, uncle, and grandfather, Peter's kindness and gentle nature was equal to his passion for learning and sharing with family and friends. A graduate of M.B. Lamar High School and Williams College in Williamstown, MA, Peter graduated Officer Candidate School and served as a Lieutenant in the U.S. Army stationed in Germany before returning to Houston to begin his career, marry his wife, Sarah, and start their family.
He is survived by his wife, Sarah Talbott Gaitskill Almy; his sons and their families; Clay Ellis Almy and wife, Sarah Katherine Wood Almy and children Lila, Mairin, and Graham; John Gaitskill Almy; Matthew Talbott Almy and wife, Christina Anomaiprasert Almy and children, Owen, James, and Peter Wyatt; Peter is also survived by his brother's wife, Aurora Pagan Miranda Almy and family of Greensboro, North Carolina including her children Julia Irene Geniac, Jessica Eileen Almy-Pagan, Charles Edward Almy, and Teresa Almy Slack and their families; and sister in law, Ruth Lawton and her family of Lexington and Louisville, Kentucky.
A memorial service is to be conducted at two o'clock in the afternoon of Friday, the 9th of January 2015 at St. Martin's Episcopal Church, 717 Sage Road in Houston with the Reverend Mary Wilson officiating.

Published in Houston Chronicle on Jan. 4, 2015

Robert Norman “Bob” Byrne was born in Houston, TX on September 27, 1938 to Emma Pearl Clement Byrne and Robert Leroy Byrne.  He passed away unexpectedly September 2, 2014 surrounded by immediate family.  Bob grew up in Houston, attending Lamar High School and graduating from Rice University, after which he went to work for Price Waterhouse as an auditor and accountant.  He then joined Mission Manufacturing as head of accounting.  Bob married his loving wife Anne Schoeneck on November 29, 1963 in Houston, where they recently celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary.
After some company ownership and name changes, Bob was transferred to Cleveland, OH as Group Controller for TRW where he and his wife lived for several years enjoying the snow.  They were briefly transferred to Detroit, MI and then relocated back to Cleveland, OH.  After taking early retirement in 1995, Bob and Anne moved to Granite Shoals, TX where they enjoyed boating and fishing life on Lake LBJ.  They subsequently moved to Kerrville, TX in 2006 where they have lived ever since.
Bob was an avid sports enthusiast who loved any sport involving a ball, whether it was playing, watching live or on TV, especially golf.  He enjoyed the outdoors and spent many hours relaxing in the hill country on family land, hunting, walking through the woods or tending a newly planted pecan orchard.  He and Anne traveled extensively, enjoying their many voyages around the world.  Throughout his life, Bob had a passion for helping others. He had been a Stephen Minister and volunteered for numerous activities.    He delivered Meals on Wheels, was President of the Board for Dietert Senior Center, taught Sunday school, mentored an elementary school student, served as Elder in the Presbyterian Church, served as President of a PTO, was Treasurer of two churches and was very active in the Mustard Seed ministry (food pantry and counseling).
He is survived by his wife, Anne Schoeneck Byrne; his three children: son Norman Byrne and wife, Kelly of Sugar Land, TX;  son Bruce Byrne and wife, Heather of Dallas, TX; daughter Catherine Maloney and husband Pete of Atlanta, GA; and his seven beloved grandchildren: Kara Byrne, Heather Byrne, Lauren Byrne, Connor Byrne, Madison Byrne, Teresa Maloney and Kyla Maloney.
The memorial service to celebrate his life will be held at 11:00 am, Saturday, September 6, 2014 at First United Methodist Church at 321 Thompson Dr., Kerrville, TX.
The family has requested that in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Meals On Wheels at Dietert Center, 451 Guadalupe St., Kerrville, TX  78028 (or online: dietertcenter.org/give.html).

Richard "Dick" Joseph Saad, D.D.S., went to be with the Lord on Monday, the 21st of April 2014, in Houston, following a long illness. He was 75. He is survived by his loving wife of 50 years, Linda Pirtle Saad; son, Richard Saad, Jr. and his wife Shalene; daughter, Laura Saad; grandson, Richard Saad, III; granddaughter, Ava Elizabeth Saad; brother, Edmond Saad and his wife Ernestine; as well as several nephews, nieces and cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents, Edmond Saad, D.D.S. and Nell Bashara Saad; nephew, Edmond Saad, III and his wife Eva; and son, Edmond Mitri Saad, IV. A native Houstonian, Dr. Saad graduated from Lamar High School and in 1963 received his D.D.S. from the University of Texas School of Dentistry, where he was a member of both the Sigma Nu and Psi Omega dental fraternities. He then went on to serve his country as a Captain in the United States Air Force, where he was stationed in Germany. Following his honorable discharge from the Air Force, he returned to Houston where he began and grew a highly successful dental practice. Dr. Saad truly enjoyed time spent at Braeburn Country Club with his golf buddies and Monday lunch group. The family would like to thank all of the doctors and nurses who were entrusted with his care over the years, especially Davita Dialysis Clinic for their loving care. Friends are cordially invited to a visitation with the family from five o'clock in the afternoon until eight o'clock in the evening on Friday the 25th of April, in the Jasek Chapel of Geo. H. Lewis & Sons, 1010 Bering Drive in Houston. A funeral service is to be conducted at eleven o'clock in the morning on Saturday, the 26th of April, also in the Jasek Chapel of Geo. H. Lewis & Sons, where Rev. Jack R. Pidgeon, Pastor of West Houston Christian Center, is to officiate. Honored to serve as casket bearers during the services are George Bronson, Dr. Frank Gusemano, David Niggemyer, Dr. Allan Philp, Brian Saad and Chester Sappington. Serving as honorary casket bearers are Edmond Saad, Jr. and James Painter, III. Interment is to follow, via an escorted cortege, at Forest Park Lawndale Cemetery in Houston. In lieu of customary remembrances, the family requests with gratitude that memorial contributions in Dr. Saad's name be directed to E-Rescue-Houston, Inc., 202 Charon Pt., Spring Branch, TX, 78070; or to the Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758517, Topeka, KS, 66675.

Jen Tomlinson Schroeder

Jen Tomlinson Schroeder, born November 5, 1937, passed away at age 76 on Friday, March 7, 2014. Jen was married for 22 years to Wil Schroeder and was widowed in 1986. She is survived by sons, Erich, his wife, Tina and son, Cary as well as grandchildren, Chloe and Aaron. Jen was preceded in death by her brother Oren (Tommy) Tomlinson. She was born and raised in Houston TX, graduating from Lamar High School and the University of Texas. The family moved to Knoxville, TN in 1980 with Tucker Steel. She was very active in politics, numerous community non-profits, such as the Helen Ross McNabb Center, National Alliance on Mental Illness, United Way, Meals on Wheels and others, as well as, Cokesbury United Methodist Church. Jen loved to travel and took numerous trips all over the world. In later years, her dear friend Dr. Carl Mathews accompanied her on many of these. She was a devoted mother who always put her boys before herself and clean carpet. Through numerous illnesses she exhibited great toughness and determination, never wanting others to worry about her but always tremendously appreciative of her church and friends who did so much for her. Always there to lend an ear, offer a shoulder to cry on or for just a great conversation that left you feeling better. She spent her life giving us all the best she had, and now the best has come to her. A Celebration of Life will be held at 1:30 p.m., Tuesday, March 11, 2014 at Cokesbury United Methodist Church at 9919 Kingston Pike in Knoxville, TN with a reception to follow. In lieu of flowers, donations should go to Helen Ross McNabb Center, 201 W. Springdale Avenue, Knoxville, TN 37917. Click Funeral Home Farragut Chapel, 11915 Kingston Pike is serving the Schroeder family. www.clickfh.com