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Bennie Ray Stanley
TEXAS CITY - Homegoing celebration for Bennie Ray Stanley, 68, is today, January 31, 2004, at 11:30 a.m., at Rising Star Baptist Church. Burial will follow at Rising Star cemetery, with the Rev. D.N. Benford, Pastor and Officiate.
Mr. Stanley leaves to cherish his memories, wife, Mary Stanley, of West Texas City, Texas; son, Bennie Robert Stanley (Felecia), Victoria, Texas; daughters, Bessie Walton (Horace), Round Rock, Texas; Sylvia Johnson, Austin, Texas; sister, Ruthie Houston, Jasper, Texas; brother, Nazareth Stanley (Dorothy), Texas City, Texas. Also, grandchildren, Keisha, Kenneth and Brandon Walton, Sakira and Bennie Stanley, Jr.
Services entrusted to Augustus Funeral Home Inc., 2104 Cedar Dr. La Marque, Texas 409-935-4116. Daugus5157@aol.com.
Augustus Funeral Home
Thomas R. Simmons
DICKINSON - Thomas R. Simmons, 84, a beloved husband, father and grandfather, went home to the Lord, Monday, January 26, 2004, after a lengthy battle with Parkinson’s disease. Born in Tyler, Texas on December 1, 1919, he was the second born of four to Arthur Washington Simmons and Ruth Richardson Simmons. After graduating high school, Tom enrolled in classes at the University of Texas in Austin. After only one semester at UT he enlisted in the US Air Force where he graduated boot camp 5th out of 220 cadets. He subsequently transferred to the Army and was sent to Purdue University for one year to study Psychology. He was then sent to Europe where he served his country for the remainder of WWII. After the war, Tom returned to Austin and graduated from the University of Texas with a degree in Accounting. He was a member of the honorary accounting fraternity, BETA ALPHA PSI. Humble Oil (EXXON) hired him upon graduation and sent him to their production office in Bacliff, Texas. The Bacliff office was where Tom met Jacque, his wife of fifty-two years. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Dickinson of fifty-two years where he served as church treasurer, deacon, administrative board member, etc. His tireless service to the Lord was an example to all who knew him. Tom’s entrepreneurial spirit was evident throughout his life. During his thirty-two year career with Exxon he also had the energy to invent and obtain 18 patents, build and sell a washateria and dry cleaning business, several car washes, a fountain business, a shopping center, oil and gas interests and many real estate investments. His determination was extraordinary.
Tom’s loving and patient spirit will be with his wife, three sons, five grandchildren, one sister and the many friends who knew him. He never met anyone he didn’t like. Likewise his wit and kindness would charm those that met him. Anyone that knew Tom will miss him and think of his special spirit often. Finally losing the battle to his many illnesses near the end of his walk with us, he is now at rest and in the loving care of God.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, January 31, 2004, at the First United Methodist Church in Dickinson at 11 a.m., with visitation at 10 a.m.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the memorial fund at the First United Methodist Church or the charity of your choice.
Forest Park East Funeral Home
Rayna Leigh Green
WEST TEXAS CITY - Ms. Rayna Leigh Green departed this life on Wednesday, January 28, 2004, at Mainland Medical Center in Texas City at the age of 47.
Visitation will begin at 3 p.m. Sunday, February 1, 2004, at the Mainland Funeral Home Chapel in La Marque followed by a wake from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Monday, February 2, 2004, at Greater Randle's Temple Church of God in Christ, 25 South Highway 3 in Texas City. Elder Osha Randle Jr., officiating. Burial will follow at Grace Memorial Park cemetery in Hitchcock.
Rayne was born November 29, 1956, in Texas City, Texas. She was a graduate of Texas City High School and was a member of The Master's Vineyard Church of God in Christ in La Marque.
preceded in death by her mother, Reba Green; brother, Clovis Green and grandparents, Mary and Nathan Bell; Rayna leaves to cherish her memories two daughters, Kathy Green of Houston and Rebecca Green of La Marque; aunts, Stella Jolly of La Marque and Peggy Anderson of Dickinson; great-aunts and uncles, Lucille Jackson of Dickinson, Lillie Mae Hart of Houston, Joseph Lawrence (Francis) of Beaumont and Leon Lawrence (Idesta) of Galveston; devoted foster parents, Samson and Florence Jones of Texas City; and other family members and friends.
Mainland Funeral Home
Frances G. Pryor
GALVESTON — Frances G. Pryor, long time resident of Galveston, passed away Friday, January 30, 2004. She would have celebrated her 103rd birthday on March 4. Miss Pryor was born in Belton, Texas, the daughter of Mollie and James T. Pryor, a Confederate veteran who fought with Terry's Texas Rangers in the Civil War. She was one of the small number of surviving Real Daughters of the Confederacy in Texas. Miss Pryor came to Galveston in the 1920s to teach the first Kindergarten class offered in Galveston. She retired after 48 years of teaching. She was a long time member of the First Baptist Church and a charter member of the Omicron Chapter of the Delta Kappa Gamma, honorary teachers organization. In the thirties, she appeared in many plays with the Galveston Little Theater.
preceded in death by her parents and ten brothers and sisters, Miss Pryor is survived by several great-nieces and nephews.
The family would like to thank the great staff at Turner Geriatric Center and Dr. Ruth Baxter for their many years of care and concern. Miss Pryor will be buried in the family cemetery near Belton, Texas.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Animal Shelter and Adoption Center of Galveston, 6814 Broadway, Galveston, Texas 77551, the First Baptist Church, 822 Tremont, Galveston 77550 or to the charity of your choice. Condolences may be sent to the family in care of Lane and Janis Howell, 16115 Forest Bend, Friendswood, Texas 77546.
Carnes Brothers Funeral Home
Evelyn Clay Hicks
SAN DIEGO — Evelyn Clay Hicks, 62, departed this life on January 28, 2004, at UTMB-John Sealy Hospital.
Visitation will be held Tuesday, February 3, 2004, from 5 to 8 p.m. at the E R Johnson Family Mortuary. Funeral service will be held Wednesday, February 4, 2004, at 11 a.m., at the West Point Baptist Church with Reverend Kerry W. Tillmon, officiating. Burial will follow at Grace Memorial Park cemetery.
Evelyn was born November 26, 1941, in Weeks Island, Louisiana. She was a 1960 Central High School graduate and retired from the Department of Navy Civil Service. She was a resident of San Diego for 20 years and was a member of the Bay View Baptist Church in San Diego.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Irma and Walter Evans.
She is survived by her husband, John Hicks, Jr., San Diego; sons, Gregory L. Radin, Sr., LaMarque, Edward Lee Hicks of League City; daughters, Yvette Radin-Brown of Landover, Maryland, Rhonda Craddolph of Middletown, Deleware, Anna Marie Nixon of Texas City and Cynthia Ann Evans of Victorville, California; twelve grandchildren; three great grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends.
E. R. Johnson Family Mortuary
Dominic Jospeh Pistone, Sr.
Dominic Jospeh Pistone, Sr. of Santa Fe, Texas died January 31, 2004, in Santa Fe, Texas.
Service and final commendation will be at Our Lady of Lourdes Roman Catholic Church, 10114 Highway 6, Hitchcock, Texas.
Visitation will be at the church after 5 p.m., Monday, February 2, 2004. A Rosary will be recited by Deacon John Pistone and the Knights of Columbus following vigil service at 7 p.m.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, February 3, 2004, at Our Lady of Lourdes Roman Catholic Church in Hitchcock, Texas. Presider for the Mass of Christian Burial will be his son, Reverend Dominic J. Pistone Jr., Reverend John Kappe and honored clergy from the diocese and surrounding area will be as concelebrants. Deacon Harold Eskew, Jr. and Deacon John Pistone will assist with the Mass.
Christian Burial will follow at Mt. Olivet cemetery in Dickinson, under direction of James Crowder Funeral Home.
Honorary Pallbearers include the Our Lady of Lourdes Knights of Columbus, 10393.
Pallbearers will be Harold B. Eskew, III, Joseph Shane Eskew, Richard Correia, J.J. Maniscalco, Mark Herzog, and Frank V. Pistone.
Mr. Pistone was born October 29, 1910, in Alta Loma, Texas. He was active in civic organizations, a charter member of the Alta Loma Volunteer Fire Department, a charter member of Our Lady of Lourdes parish, Men’s Club, and in various church organizations. He spearheaded the drive for a new church, school, and convent building, and was among the first to serve on the Parish Board.
He barbered for over forty-five years, was co-owner of the Alta Loma Barber Shop, and was among the first barbers in Alta Loma. Dominic was the oldest living native of Alta Loma and was so honored by the Santa Fe Chamber of Commerce.
He was an Honorary member of Third Degree of Knights of Columbus Council 10393, Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Hitchcock, Texas.
He was an honorary member of American Legion Post #47 – Galveston, Texas.
James Crowder Funeral Home in Dickinson
Robert George "Reb" Miller
HITCHCOCK - Robert George "Reb" Miller, 63, of Hitchcock passed away on Saturday, January 10, 2004, at UTMB in Galveston, Texas. He was born in Houston, Texas on February 23, 1940, to George Miller and Ruth Pride. Reb served his country in the United States Navy. He belonged to the Local 450 operating engineering for thirty-six years. He enjoyed fishing and visiting with his friends as well as spending time with his grandchildren.
He is preceded in death by his parents and his daughter Robin Lynn Miller.
He is survived by his beloved wife, Lucille Miller, whom he married
on June 27, 1960; his four daughters: Lucille, Ella, Elaine, and Tabatha; his two sons: Frankie and Robert III; fourteen grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Other survivors include his sister Jeanette Shaw; his two brothers: David Pride and Raymond Pride; and numerous other family and friends.
A visitation service will be held on Tuesday, January 13, 2004, from 5 to 9 p.m. at James Crowder Funeral Home Chapel in Dickinson, Texas. A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, January 14, 2004, at 2 p.m. at James Crowder Funeral Home Chapel in Dickinson, Texas. Interment will be at Galveston Memorial Park in Hitchcock, Texas.
James Crowder Funeral Home
