Houston Fire Fighter |
Randy M. Cadena Our beloved Randy M. Cadena entered into heaven April 19, 2011. Mr. Cadena is survived by his wife, Rebecca, his son Andrew, daughter Amanda, and granddaughter Isabella. He was predeceased by his father and mother, Tomas and Shirley Cadena. In addition, he was preceded in death by three sisters; Tammy, Teresa, and Juanita. His brothers; Thomas, Jesse, Joey, Robert, and Rudy; as well as many nieces and nephews. Born on in Houston, Texas, he attended the Houston Fire Department Academy and became a firefighter. On the evening of September 25, 2010, he married Rebecca Lopez. Randy will be remembered for his giving heart, always helping others. His relationship as a husband, father, son, brother, and friend was always selfless. No words can express how much he will be missed. A Memorial Service will be held Monday, April 25 at 11AM at 4225 Interwood North Pkwy in Houston, Texas 77032, followed by a celebration of his life. |
Joseph
Ray Cantrill,
Jr. passed away Wednesday, July 21, 2004 at the age of 21. He was born April 8, 1983 in San Antonio.
Joe began his fire fighter career while attending O'Connor High School at the
age of 16, while volunteering at the Helotes Fire Dept. He graduated from
O'Connor High School in 2001 and began attending San Antonio College
where he completed his Paramedic Certification at UT Health Science Center.
Joe then joined Leon Valley Fire Department. Joe moved to Houston and graduated
from the Houston Fire Academy in November 2003. In May 2004, Joe came back home
and was accepted into the San Antonio Fire Academy and was to graduate on
October 8, 2004. Joe made a lasting impression on our hearts in the short time
he was here and he was loved by everyone he met. He is survived by his mother
and stepfather, Annabelle and Kenneth Ransom; father, Joe Cantrill; brother,
Marcus; sisters, Natalie, Kimberly, Megan; great-grandmother, Janie Esquivel;
grandparents, Teresa Segura, Juan P. Segura, Melesia Segura, Arturo Yglesias,
Katherine Cantrill, Joe Ransom and Toni Ransom; aunts, Sylvia De La Rosa, Diane
Ransom; cousins, Jenna, Christa and Sara De La Rosa; numerous other relatives
and a host of dear friends. SERVICES Visitation will begin Today at 5:00 P.M.
with a Rosary to be recited at 7:00 P.M. at Mission Park. Funeral Mass will be
held at 10:00 A.M., Saturday, July 24, 2004 at St. Matthews Catholic Church with
Interment to follow at Mission Burial Park North. A Funeral Procession will
depart the funeral home at 9:30 A.M. to St. Matthews Saturday morning. Mission
Park Funeral Chapels North.
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THE HOUSTON POST September 28, 1963
Ranzy J. Campbell, 41, of 4907 Glengarry St., died Wednesday in a local hospital. Resided in
Houston for 25 years, member of the Minnetex Community Church, with Houston Fire
Dept. Local 341 for 16 years, Survivors; Wife, Mrs. Mary E. Campbell; son, John
Richard Campbell, both of Houston; father, Richard E. Campbell Sr, Tulsa, Okla;
sister, Mrs. J. O. Miller, Tulsa, Okla; brothers, Richard E. Campbell Jr., Pauls
Valley, Okla, Ronald Campbell, Tulsa, Okla, Hubert H. Campbell, Omaha, Neb,
Herbert Campbell, Maryland, Services 2 PM Saturday, Boulevard Culien Chapel, Rev
Donald M. Geiger, Burial Southpark Memorial Cemetery. Pallbearers; C. S. Caplen,
J. T. Pickle, J. T. ?, D. G. Bell, J. E. Barclay, L. D. Threoe. Honarary
pallbearers; All members of the Houston Fire Dept. BOULVEVARD FUNERAL
DIRECTORS, 5733 Culters Blvd. Riverside 7-3411. |
Henry Jackson "Jack"Campbell
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Jeremy Cantu, 27, a local firefighter died
Tuesday, October 7, 2003 in Houston, Texas. He is survived by his
daughter, Avery Cantu; companion, Kelly Sykes; mother, Sharon Strawn;
father, Abel Cantu; brother, Bryant Smith and wife Melanie; sister, Carmen
Cantu; nephews, Christopher Smith and Gabriel Cantu; grandmother, Joyce Drumm and numerous other relatives and friends. Visitation will be held
Friday, October 10, 2003 from 5pm to 9pm at the Rosewood Funeral Home
Chapel in Humble, Texas. Funeral Services will be held at 2pm, Saturday,
October 11, 2003 at the Kingwood First Baptist Church in Houston.
Interment will follow at Rosewood Memorial Park, Humble, Texas.
Published in Houston Chronicle on October 10, 2003 |
Bobby Dee Carraway
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Ray
Carter
Funeral Services for Mr. Ray Carter of Poynor, age 78 are scheduled for 2:00 PM
Friday, November 7, 2008 at Poynor Baptist Church in Poynor Tx, under the
direction of Autry Funeral Home in Jacksonville. Burial will follow at Liberty
Hill Cemetery in Frankston Tx. Mr. Carter passed away Wednesday, November 5,
2008 in Tyler, Texas. He was born February 26, 1930 in Gallatin, Texas. Mr.
Carter was a retired Senior Captain with the Houston Fire Department. Mr. Carter
was a member of the York Rite, Scottish Rite and, a Charter Member of Arabia
Shrine Temple Motor Corps. Mr. Carter is survived by his: Wife Barbara Westbrook
Carter of Poynor, Mother Opal Carter of Houston, Sons Chuck Carter of Pasadena,
Rick Carter of Santa Fe, TX, Bill Westbrook of Hallsville and Steve Westbrook of
Brenham, Sisters Ruth D'Albergo of Houston, Linda Askin of Houston, nine
Grandchildren, four Great-Grandchildren, several Nieces, Nephews and Cousins Findagrave.com Listing |
DANIEL CASANOVER, 61, of Hockley, Texas passed away
July 25, 2007. Visitation will be 5-8PM Sunday at Klein Funeral Home in
Magnolia with funeral services 10AM Monday at Zion Lutheran Church.
Interment at Klein Memorial Park on SH249. Published in Houston Chronicle on July 29, 2007 |
The Houston Post August 16, 1923 Hold Funeral of Chaloupka Today Funeral services for A.J.Chaloupka, 53, veteran city fireman, who died early Wednesday, will be held at 4 p.m. today at the home 5615 Harrisburg.Mr. Chaloupka joined the fire fighters in 1889 and has served under every paid chief since that date. He was chauffeur and engineer at Station No. 10 at the time of his death. Rev. R. P. Richey will conduct the services. Burial will be in Evergreen cemetery under the direction of the Settegast-Kopf company, undertakers. The deceased is survived by one son, Perry; four sisters, Mrs. W. G. French, Mrs. J. M. Giesselman, Mrs. C. I. Leach and Mrs. George Sager, and one brother, W. A. Chaloupka, all of Houston.
Active pallbearers
will be Henry Levy, Captain, E. G. Smith, Captain P. P. Brown, L. C. Borden, W.
G. Gage and George Richardson, first assistant fire chief. Honorary bearers will
be the night crew of the Houston Fire Department. |
Monroe D. Chester of Schulenberg, Texas passed away
Monday, August 4, 2003 after a long and courageous battle with Alzheimer's
disease. "M.D." was born in Glenmora, Louisiana on April 12, 1915 and
moved to Houston as a young man. He enlisted in the U.S. Navy in WWII
during which time he served as a Radioman in the Philippines. He was a
retired Deputy Fire Chief with the Houston Fire Department, a profession
he held very dear to his heart. M.D. is preceded in death by his first
wife, Lillian, to whom he was married 41 years, and his eldest daughter,
Patricia Hargett. He is survived by his wife of 9 years Evelyn; daughters,
Laura Ross and Sondra Breska; son-in-law, Stephen Ross; grandchildren,
Crystal Ross, Christopher Ross and Matt Breska; stepson, Harold Schmidt,
Jr. and wife Janet; stepdaughter, Lori Nelson and husband Tim; step
grandchildren, Jason Schmidt, Eric Schmidt, Rachel Jones and Clayton Long.
Funeral Services will be held at SouthPark Funeral Home, Pearland at
11:00am on Friday, August 8, 2003. Visitation will be Thursday, August 7,
2003 from 6 - 8pm. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that
contributions be made to the Alzheimer's Association, 2909 W. Holcomb,
Houston, Texas 77025.
Published
in Houston Chronicle from August 6 to August 7, 2003
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Bricey E. Childress, 81, passed away on Saturday, February 9, 2008 in Jacksonville, Tx. He is survived by wife - Charlie M. Childress; daughter - Danna J. Childress; stepson - O. Burgess Francis, Jr.; granddaughter - Tamara N. Cobb and husband Andre; grandson - Brian Taylor, nieces, nephews, and other relatives. Bricey was a firefighter with the Houston Fire Department for 27 years and retired in 1986. Visitation will be 8 - 5pm Thursday, February 14, 2008 at Community Funeral Home 431 N. Main St. Jacksonville, Tx 75766. Funeral Service will be 11 am Friday, February 15, 2008 at Benson Memorial CME Church 900 Ellis St. Jacksonville, Tx 75766. Interment will follow in Jacksonville, Tx. |
William James Clemans went to be with the Lord on March 27, 2009. He
was born on February 25, 1941 to parents George Clayton and Doris Alice Bellmire
Clemans. William is survived by his wife of 48 years, Pearley Clemans;
sister-in-law, Shirley Copeland and husband Jimmy; brothers-in-law: Wendell
Keilers and wife Johnnie and Allen Keilers and wife Ann; and numerous nieces and
nephews. He is preceded in death by both parents. The family will receive
friends for visitation on Sunday, March 29, 2009 from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. at
Earthman Resthaven Funeral Home, 13102 North Freeway, Houston, TX 77060. The
funeral service will be held on Monday, March 30, 2009 at 12:30 p.m. in the
Chapel of Earthman Resthaven Funeral Home followed by an interment in Earthman
Resthaven Cemetery. |
Paul Cline
65, passed away November 10, 2003. He is survived by his loving wife Laura Cline, daughter: Wynette Cline, sons: Lamont Cline and wife Kelly, Mark Cline and wife Hyneatha and Paul Cline II, brothers: Edward Cline and wife Bertha Louise, Rudolph Cline and wife Bertha May, Clarence Cline and wife Dorothy and Robert Cline and wife Mary Jane, 6 grandchildren along with numerous life long friends. The family will receive friends from 5:00-8:00 Sunday November 16, 2003 at Klein Funeral Home. Services will be at 11:00 Monday at Champion Forest Baptist Church. Interment will follow at Houston National Cemetery. Findagrave.com Listing |
Leonard Woodall
Clooney Mr. Leonard W. Clooney, 86, died February 12, 1986. a member of Lindale Assembly of God Church. A Deputy chief of the Houston Fire Department, retired after many years of service. Survived by; Wife, Esther Ella Clooney; daughter Sarah Phillips, son and daughter in law, Leonard P. and Dana F. Clooney; sister, Sybil Shupp; five grandchildren, ten great grandchildren, numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral service 12:00 p.m. Friday,
February 14, 1986,
Heights Funeral Chapel, Rev. James McKeeham officiating. Interment in Houston
National Cemetery. Grandsons to be honorary pallbearers. Heights Funeral Home,
1317 Heights Blvd. 862-8844. |
James Clyde Collins, Sr., 57, went to be with his parents James and Clyde Collins with God on January 25, 2005. He was a 31 year veteran of the Houston Fire Department where he rose to the rank of Senior Captain. Captain Collins loved his fellow firefighters and truly felt pride in serving the city and the men under his command. He was the ultimate definition of the word fireman. He is survived by his wife Barbara Collins; Beloved father of James Collins, Jr, and wife Kristy; daughter Kristie Criddle and husband Ron. Captain Collins also leaves behind 3 beloved grandchildren: Madison Denise Criddle, Caitlyn Delaney Criddle, and Colton James Collins. Papa we love you and will never forget you. He is also survived by 3 brothers: Wayne, Dale, and Brian. Visitation will be held 3-7 p.m. Sunday January 30, 2005 at Forest Park East Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held 1:00 p.m. at Grace Community Church 14505 Gulf Freeway Houston TX 77034 713-363-2500 with burial to follow at Forest Park East Cemetery |
Thomas G. Collins went to be with our Lord on April 24, 2010 in Houston, Texas. He was born in Brooklyn, NY on April 17, 1935 to the late Archibald and Anne Collins. He is preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Eddie, Jerome, and Gregory Collins, and son, Roy Collins. Tom is survived by his loving wife of 35 years, Mary Collins; son Greg Collins and wife Angel; step-children Craig Collins and wife Debbie, Sherry Lawson and husband Mike; Sister Barbara Nichols and husband Wayne; brothers Gordon Collins and wife Evelyn, and Gerald Collins and wife Kitty; grandchildren Ryan Collins and Collin, Michael and Brandi Lawson, Dwain and Tommy Collins and Hannah Stewart; numerous nieces, nephews and friends. Tom was as avid golfer and employed with the Houston Fire Dept. for 44 years serving as District Chief for 25 years. He was the center of his family that will be dearly missed. Thomas was a loving husband, father, brother grandfather and friend. The family will receive friends for visitation on Monday, April 26, 2010 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. in the Chapel at Forest Park The Woodlands Funeral. Funeral Services are set for 2:00 P.M., Tuesday, April 27, 2010, in the Chapel followed with a rite of committal in Forest Park The Woodlands Cemetery.To sign the register book, or to offer your memories of Thomas to the family, please visit www. forestparkthewoodlands.com. |
Wayne Winford Collins
-Funeral services for
Wayne Winford Collins, 63, will be 1P.M., Friday, November 17, 2006 at
Thomaston Church of God with burial in Crystal Hill Cemetery. -Survivors
include daughter, Dawn Chaffin; son, Dane Collins; four grandchildren;
brothers. -Visitation will be tonight from 6:00 until 8:00 P.M. at Pasley-Fletcher
Funeral Home.
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John Comstock,
age 56 of
Magnolia and former Houston Firefighter, passed away March 11th. Survived by
wife, Becky; daughters Rebecca Comstock and husband, Kenny Gonzales; Rachel
Funk and husband, Timothy; son, Caleb,and Grandson, Austin Ozan. A Memorial
Service will be held Wednesday, March 14th, at 4:00 P.M. at Living Stones
Church, 26605 Peden Rd. Magnolia, TX. You may leave a tribute for the family
at www.magnoliafunerals.com.
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Consford, Ishmel
Worth ( Born October 27,1924 )
1954-1974
( Died
July 15,2004 )
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George Harlan Conway 79, retired firefighter, of Kingsland, formerly of
Houston, died Tuesday. Visitation 5 p.m. Friday, Waldrope-Hatfield-Hawthorne
Funeral Home, Llano. Services 10 a.m. Saturday, Lakeland Hills Memorial Park,
Kingsland. |
Willie Douglas
Cooper |
The Houston Post September 24, 1982
A
Houston firefighter died Thursday from injuries received earlier in the week
when he fell off the back of a moving fire truck, officials said.
Thomas
N. Cooper, 22, died about 2:30 p.m. at St. Joseph Hospital. He had
received extensive head injuries about 1 p.m. Tuesday when he fell off the back
of a fire truck at the downtown intersection of Congress and Hamilton, fire
department spokesman Luke Mauro said. Cooper, who had been with the fire
department only about seven months, was responding with other firefighters to a
trash fire when the Accident occurred, Mauro said. Cooper was trying to
push a hose back into the back of the truck when he lost his footing and slipped
off the back of the truck. He hit the pavement and his head slammed into
the wheel of a parked car, the spokesman said. Cooper was 47th fire
fighter in the history of the fire department to die in the line of duty,
according to city records. |
Edward Corliss, died Tuesday evening, August 27, 2002. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Mary Evelyn; five of their seven children; 12 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. Visitation will be from 7:00 - 9:00 p.m., Thursday, August 29, 2002 at Earthman Resthaven Funeral Home, 13102 North Frwy., with a funeral service to be held at 3:00 p.m., Friday, August 30, 2002 at Earthman Resthaven Chapel. Interment, Earthman Resthaven Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the Houston Firefighters Credit Union, in care of Mary E. Corliss. |
Eugeme "Gene" George Cornelius,
88, passed away March
15, 2003. He was born February 16, 1915 in Midfield, Texas to Fritz Casper
Cornelius, a Texas Pioneer, and Lula Gainer. Mr. Cornelius was a member
and supporter of the First United Methodist Church of Houston, Downtown.
He was a member of the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo Committee, Lamb
Committee, having been honored for the single most dollars raised for one
year and having a day named in his honor. He was a member of the American
Quarter Horse Association and enjoyed raising race horses. Mr. Cornelius
was a five time Honorary Ringmaster for the Shriners Children's Circus and
a 32nd degree Mason. He was married to Composer and Oil Lady, Merle Moore
Cornelius for 30 years, during their years together they enjoyed time on
the M & G Ranch in Rock Island, and giving to the charities of the Texas
Children's Hospital and the Shriners Hospital for Children. Mr. Cornelius
was preceded in death by his parents and wife. Survivors include his son,
Eugene Gray Cornelius, Jr.; brother, Fonice Cornelius and wife Lyla;
numerous nieces and nephews; and a host of wonderful friends. The family
will receive friends from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Monday, March 17, 2003
at Forest Park Westheimer Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at
1:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 18, 2003 in the chapel of Forest Park Westheimer
Funeral Home with interment to follow. In lieu of flowers the family asks
that memorial contributions be sent to Shriners Hospitals for Children,
2900 Rocky Point Drive, Tampa, FL 33607-1460 or the Texas Children's
Hospital, 6621 Fannin, Houston TX 77030. |
Services for Floyd Correll, Ebony
Comm., Mills County, formerly Houston F. D., will be Saturday, June
19, 2004 at 2:00 p.m. in Ebony Comm, Interment at Ebony Cemetery.
Stacy-Wilkins Funeral Home Goldthwaite, Texas 78844 325-648-2255
Published in the Houston Chronicle on 6/18/2004. |
Morris Covin passed away, August 9, 2008 in Deer Park, Texas. He went peacefully, surrounded by his family, while they read John 14: verses 1-4 to him. He is survived by his wife Judy; Children Morris Dale Covin, his wife Sheryl, Sherri Christensen and her husband Earl, and Jeannie Bigler-Meyers, her husband Tim; his grandchildren Jennifer Covin-Wood, her husband Jason, Shannon Jones, her husband Tim, Jerry Moore, Greg Turk, Maycie Meyers, and Somer Meyers; his great grandchildren, Payton, Nikelle, Kaylee, Hannah and Cheyenne; and a host of many other relatives and friends. Friends are invited to visitation from 5 pm until 8 pm Wednesday at Grand View Funeral Home. Funeral Services will be held 2 pm Thursday, August 14 at First United Methodist Church-LaPorte, 9601 Fairmont Parkway. Interment will follow in Forest Park Lawndale Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to First United Methodist Church LaPorte. To view an online memorial, please visit |
Terry Neal Crawford
October 24, 1949 - February 2, 2018
Terry joined the Houston Fire Department on April 15, 1972. According to his wife, he loved everything about the fire department. He was a leader willing to do whatever it takes to make things better for all. He gave his heart and soul to the men and women of the Houston Fire Department. His love and devotion to them led him to be one of the founding members of the HFD Pipes and Drums, Honor Guard and write the HFD Funeral Procedure. He designed the HFD Retiree uniform patch as well as the Honor Guard Service Medal.After almost 33 years of dedication, Terry retired from the Houston Fire Department on May 15, 2004, however, he continued to work with and develop the HFD Pipes & Drums. He is preceded in death by his parents, Newburn Dee and Madelyn Crawford; brother, Robert Douglas Crawford and sister Nita Ann Couch. He is survived by his beloved wife, Suzanne Louise Mach Crawford; children, Shawneen Crawford Williams and husband David; Gayleen Raine Little and husband Nathan; Cody Allen Crawford and wife Candace; and 11 grandchildren.
Memorial services will be held on Thursday, February 8, 2018, at Second
Baptist Church West Campus, 19449 Katy Freeway, Houston, Texas, 77094 All are invited to join with us in honoring and celebrating Terry’s life and his contributions to all he loved - family, friends and Brothers and Sisters he served alongside in uniform. In lieu of flowers, the family sincerely asks that donations be made in his honor to any of the following: http://hfdhonorguard.orghttp://www.hfdpipes.com/HFD_Pipes_and_Drums/Gear.html http://firehelpingfire.org |
Terry Neal Crawford
It is with great sadness that the family of Terry Neal Crawford announces his
passing. Terry was born on October 24, 1949, in Winshire, Texas, to Newburn Dee
Crawford and Hattie Madelyn Allen. He passed away on February 2, 2018, in
Bellville, Texas.
Terry was the fourth of five children and grew up in Houston, Texas, with his parents, brother and 3 sisters. He didn’t care much for school, but loved the rodeo. He rode bareback and saddle bronc on the South Texas Junior College Rodeo Team and competed in the National Finals Rodeo.
Terry was first introduced to his wife, Susan, at a rodeo. They dated and attended many more rodeos together. They were married on April 23, 1970, in Baytown, Texas.
Terry joined the Houston Fire Department on April 15, 1972. According to his wife, he loved everything about the fire department. He was a leader willing to do whatever it takes to make things better for all. He gave his heart and soul to the men and women of the Houston Fire Department. His love and devotion to them led him to be one of the founding members of the HFD Pipes and Drums, Honor Guard and write the HFD Funeral Procedure. He designed the HFD Retiree uniform patch as well as the Honor Guard Service Medal.
After almost 33 years of dedication, Terry retired from the Houston Fire Department on May 15, 2004, however, he continued to work with and develop the HFD Pipes & Drums.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Newburn Dee and Madelyn Crawford; brother, Robert Douglas Crawford and sister Nita Ann Couch.
He is survived by his beloved wife, Suzanne Louise Mach Crawford; children, Shawneen Crawford Williams and husband David; Gayleen Raine Little and husband Nathan; Cody Allen Crawford and wife Candace; and 11 grandchildren.
Memorial services will be held on Thursday, February 8, 2018, at Second Baptist
Church West Campus, 19449 Katy Freeway, Houston, Texas, 77094
Visitation begins at 9:00 am
Memorial Service at 10:00 am
Graveside Service at 12:30 pm at Oak Knoll Cemetery in Bellville, Texas.
All are invited to join with us in honoring and celebrating Terry’s life and his contributions to all he loved - family, friends and Brothers and Sisters he served alongside in uniform.
In lieu of flowers, the family sincerely asks that donations be made in his honor to any of the following:
http://hfdhonorguard.org
John Edward Crow
was born February 7, 1927, in Baytown, Texas.
He was the son of John Ray and Clyde Murphree Crow. |
Joseph
Henry Cunningham ( Born April 10, 1925 ) 1955 -
1976 ( Died May 10, 1976 ) |
Roy
Cunningham was born on June 28, 1927, in Houston, TX. He passed away
October 26, 2012 in Houston, TX. Survived By Daughter Jill Baker and son
in law Joey, Son Jeff Cunningham and wife Robben, Grandchildren Jackson
Baker, Jarred Baker and wife Tina, Jessica Barrett and husband William,
Hannah Eschberger and husband Jon, Julee Cunningham and Austin
Cunningham, Great-Grandchildren Drew Keaton Baker and Rylan Grace
Barrett, Siblings Donald Cunningham and wife Leda, Ann Knight and
husband Sam, Freddie and wife Carolyn Cunningham, and Jeanette Mitchell
and husband DeLoin, As well as numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded in
death by Wife, Regenia Cunningham, Brothers, Joe and Lynn Cunningham,
Parents, Annie and Ralph Cunningham. Roy was a survivor of the great
depression. He was a part of the "Greatest Generation" and he helped
build this country. He served in the
U.S. Navy
and later became a
Fire Fighter
and retired as a Captain of the crash crew at Intercontinental Airport,
Houston. During the same time period, along with his wife Regenia they
built a successful local company-Cunningham Gas Products. Roy was well
respected in his field as well as personally among everyone that knew
him. Whether he learned it from his father or through his role in his
church, his generosity to those in need was one of his key traits. |
Heaven sounded its final three bells at 8:01 am on Saturday, the
24th of October 2015, for former Retired Houston Fire Chief, Edward Anthony
"Eddie" Corral. Chief Corral was 84 years old, born the 4th of July 1931, in
Chicago, Illinois.
Chief Corral worked his way up the ladder, rung by rung. Eddie served numerous
positions throughout his 50 year career including firefighter, arson
investigator and Fire Marshall. He was appointed Fire Chief by Mayor Bob Lanier
in 1992 and served as Chief throughout the Mayor's 6 year-term. Chief Corral
worked under 18 Fire Chiefs and 10 Mayors, retiring as Fire Marshall in 2005.
Eddie's lifelong yearning was to serve the public but his passion was always
fire prevention. Eddie launched several innovative programs that were initiated
nationwide, including the Juvenile Fire Setters Prevention Program; The Cease
Fire Club, a civilian fire prevention program; and the Triad; a cooperative
high-rise safety program with owners of tall buildings. He was also responsible
for changes in city policies, everything from mandatory smoke detectors,
overcrowding of entertainment venues to the famous no smoking ordinance, all of
which are in place today.
Eddie was a veteran having served in the United States Air Force. He attended
the University of Houston and supported or volunteered for a number of causes
including the Shriner's Hospital, Boy Scouts of America, Cancer Fighters, and
endless additional charitable organizations.
Eddie's close friends also knew him as a fun loving guy. He met his wife Rima
when he played jazz bass in one of the big bands. One of his favorite past times
was listening to Jazz music with musician friends every Sunday. He was an
accomplished painter and sculptor as well. His bust of Abraham Lincoln was
displayed in the White House by both Presidents, George W. Bush, and George H.W.
Bush.
Edward A. Corral is preceded in death by his mother, Carmen Corral, and brother
Captain Robert Corral (USMC). He is survived by his wife of over 50 years, Rima
Corral, sons Edward L. Corral, and Robert J Corral and Granddaughter Caitlyn
Corral.
The Corral family would like to thank the doctors and staff of Memorial Hermann
Hospital and Cornerstone Hospital for the care they provided. We would also like
to thank Rick Flanagan, Reid A. Millard, Joyce Jett, and Cpt. Chris Garcia for
all their support and coordination of services.
Friends are cordially invited to a visitation with the family from six o'clock
until eight o'clock in the evening on Thursday, the 29th of October, in the
Jasek Chapel of Geo. H. Lewis & Sons, 1010 Bering Drive in Houston. The
Fireman's Prayer Service is to be conducted at seven o'clock.
The funeral service is to be conducted at eleven o'clock in the morning on
Friday, the 30th of October, in the Sanctuary of Second Baptist Church, 6400
Woodway Drive in Houston.
The interment will follow, via an escorted cortege, at Memorial Oaks Cemetery in
Houston.
In lieu of customary remembrances, contributions in Chief Corral's memory may be
directed to Firefighters Helping Firefighters, an organization which helps
Houston Firefighters in crisis. A special In Memoriam donation page has been
created for Chief Eddie Corral at http://fhfi.re/chiefcorral.
Alton "Wayne" Chaffee, 77 of Houston, Texas passed away on January 13, 2015. He was born and raised in the Heights section of Houston. Wayne graduated from San Marcus Baptist Academy, where he met his wife Cynthia, and attended the University of Houston. After serving in the Navy, he joined the Houston Fire Department and served for 39 years before retiring. Over his long career he held positions as SeniorInspector in the Inspection Division and Arson Investigator in the Fire Prevention and Fire Suppression Division. Wayne also was an instructor for Fire Science Technology at Houston Community College for many years. He also performed rodeo detail for the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo. Wayne was a member of Tallowood Baptist Church. He is survived by his wife (the love of his life) Cynthia, to whom he was happily married for 44 years; his daughters Dianna Chaffee Elsby of Houston, Amelia Kendrick and husband Rick of Conroe, Mary Tompkins and husband Michael of Austin; his son Neil Chaffee and wife Brooke of Houston; his brother Robert Chaffee and wife Vickie of Dripping Springs; and his step-mother Marie Chaffee of Pasadena. He is predeceased by daughter Martha and son Joe Ed. He has 11grandchildren and numerous other relatives. A visitation will be held at Forest Park Lawndale Funeral Home located at 6900 Lawndale St., Houston (713) 928-5141, on Thursday January 15. The family will be greeting friends and relatives from 5pm unti 9 pm.The funeral will be held at the at the Forest Park Lawndale Funeral Home chapel on Friday, January 16 a 10:30 AM. There will be a Fireman's Farewell which will include the honor guard, a fire engine caisson, flag ceremony and honor detail. Interment will follow at the Forest Park Cemetery. |