Kennard A. Farmer, born September 16, 1927, passed away peacefully September 26, 2005. He retired from the Houston Fire Department as Senior Captain after 25 years of service. He later worked for Farmer Foundation Drilling as anestimator. Kennard was a member of Eastgate Masonic Lodge, Arabia Shrine Oriental Band. He is survived by his wife, Wanda; daughter, Brenda Farmer Williams and husband, John; grandson, William Honshell; daughter, Sharon Lee and husband, Bill; brother, Glyen Farmer and wife, Johnnie; numerous nieces and nephews. Family will receive friends from 6:00 - 8:00 P.M. Thursday, Forest Park Lawndale Funeral Home with a funeral service there in the Family Chapel at 2:00 P.M. Friday, September 30, 2005 and interment following. Remembrance may be made to Shrine Children's Hospital.

Lewis Franklin Farris, 83, went to be with the lord Saturday, January 9, 2010. Mr. Farris was a WWII veteran, retired Houston Firefighter, and a charter member of West Conroe Baptist Church. He is survived by his loving wife of 58 years, Billie Jean Farris; son, Allen Lewis Farris and wife Rose Marie, Daughter, Cindy Powell and husband John; Daughter, Ginger Lynn Farris; Daughter, Janie Sanders and husband David; son, Scott F. Farris and wife Laura; Brother, Andrew Farris; Sisters, Sue Laposki and Kay Adams; 7 grandchildren and a host of great grandchildren. The family would like to extend special thanks to the Harbor at Hearthstone and Southwest Hospice.Services for Lewis Franklin Farris will be Tuesday, 10:00 AM, January 12, 2010 at West Conroe Baptist Church, 1855 Longmire Rd., Conroe, Texas, with Dr. Jay Gross officiating. Visitation will be held at Cashner Funeral Home, 801 Teas Rd, Conroe, Texas, Monday, January 11, 2010, from 5:00 to 8:00 PM.If you would like to leave written condolences for the family go to www.mem.com.Cashner Funeral Home801 Teas RoadConroe, TX 77303(936) 756-2126

David Charles Fisher
The Houston Post Monday March 31, 1941

FISHER – David Charles Fisher, 67, of 224 North Adams died at 9:50 p.m. Saturday in a hospital.  He had been a city fireman 32 years. He was a member of the International Association of Fire Fighters, Local 341. He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Ada Fisher; two sons, Dale Fisher and Walter Fisher; four brothers, Tom Fisher and Henry Fisher of Baltimore, Jake Fisher of York, Pa. and Ben Fisher of Sunbury, Pa; a sister, Mrs. Sadie Knause of McConnellaburgh, Pa. and a granddaughter, Miss Margaret Louise Fisher of Hollywood, Cal. Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. Monday at the Fogle-West chapel, with Chaplain F. M. Johnson officiating. Burial will be in south Park cemetery. Active pallbearers will be E. Prenzler, N. Boudrezux, J. B. Cagle, M. S. Seureau, A. B. Colter and J. H. Gertjan. Fogle-West company directing.

John Dixie Fisher "J.D." was welcomed into heaven by his loving savior, Jesus Christ, on September 20, 2008 with his family by his side. He was born on August 20, 1932 in Houston, TX. J.D. married the love of his life, Darlene Fisher, fifty five years ago and were blessed with three children; Kim Fisher of Cypress, TX, Kelly Fisher and wife Dayna of Kingwood, TX, and Kevin Fisher of Rockport, TX. Paw Paw adored his four grandchildren; Kody Fisher, Kyle Fisher, Morgan Bocca, and Kendall Fisher. J.D. is survived by his sisters, Bernice Laumen and Fritzi Harry. In 1959, J.D. joined the Houston Fire Department and proudly served all thirty years at Fire Station 28, retiring in 1990. He was also a member of the Masonic Lodge. J.D. is best remembered for his love of the Lord, love of his family, his unique sense of humor and his love of deer hunting in the South Texas Brush Country and Mexico. The family will receive friends on Thursday, September 25, 2008 from 6:30-8:30pm. A funeral service celebrating his life will be held Friday, September 26, 2008 at 11:00am. Both services will be held at the Houston Fire Fighters' Relief and Retirement Memorial Center, 4225 Interwood North Parkway, Houston, TX 77032

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THE HOUSTON POST September 21, 1963
 

James J. Fitzgibbons, 93, of 3103 Huldy St. died Friday, Houston resident 65 years, retired building manager, city of Houston, member of the Woodmen of the World, Magnolia Camp 13 (50-year member). Survivors; Daughter, Miss Helen Driscoll, Houston, nephew, Will Driscoll, Cwnbran, Wales. .  Services 9 AM Staturday, Earthman's Chapel, 9:30 AM Saint Anne's Church, Burial Holy Cross Cemetery.  Pallbearers; Ross Bennett, O. R. Weyrich, John M. Johnson, C. M. Chamberlain.  R. A. J. Dawson, Robert H. Steude. Earthman's 2420 Fannin St. Capital 3-4541

Albert Jacob Fleck
The Houston Post February 08, 1979

Mr. Albert Jacob Fleck, 82, passed away Tuesday Feb. 6, 1979.  He was a member of all Saints Catholic church and a veteran of World War I Army.  He is survived by daughter, Mrs. Lillian J. Norton of Lake Worth; nieces, Mrs. Mary Anna Weiss, Mrs. Elizabeth Norris, Mrs. Ann Boyle, nephew Charlie Tonn. Rosary will be recited 7:30 PM Thursday Heights Chapel. Funeral Mass all saints Catholic church 10:00 AM Friday with Fr. Bill Bartniski officiating. Interment Perry Cemetery. Heights funeral Home, 1317 heights Blvd. 862-8844.

Daniel Lee Fletcher, died March 26, 2006 after an extended illness. Born February 9, 1924 in Fort Worth, he grew up and lived most of his life in Houston, moving to Bryan in 1979. In 1942, he and his older brother, Alfred, enlisted in the United States Marine Corps. Dan saw extensive action, first as part of the Marine contingent aboard the USS Salt Lake City during the Battle of the Komandorskis, then with the 6th Marines of the 2nd Marine Division during the Solomon Campaign, and the invasions of Tarawa and Saipan. Following his military service, Dan became a Houston firefighter, spending over 31 years in the Houston Fire Department including service as an arson investigator and in fire prevention and public education. After his retirement in 1979, he operated a successful restaurant service business in Bryan with his business partner and valued friend, R.E. Thomas. Dan was a straight arrow whose word was his bond, and he dearly loved his country. Surviving is his wife, Robbie L. Fletcher; daughters Sherry L. Fletcher and Ouida Roberts; son Robert D. Fletcher and wife, Denise; 8 grandchildren, two great grandchildren and numerous loved ones related both in blood and in friendship. Memorials may be made to the non-profit Hospice Brazos Valley, 502 W. 26th Street, Bryan,TX 77803. Visitation will be held from 5:00 - 8:00 p.m. Wednesday,March 29, 2006 at American Heritage Funeral Home. Funeral Services will be held at 12:45 pm Thursday, March 30, 2006 at American Heritage Funeral Chapel with Interment to follow in Houston National Cemetery.

Retired Fire Fighter John Albert Fleming Passed away  November 24, 2011 Wake:Friday December 2, 2011 6:00pm-9:00pm
Greater St. Matthew Baptist Church 7701 Jutland Houston, Texas 77033-2821 Funeral Services: Saturday December 3, 2011 11:00am St. Monica Catholic Church 8921 West Montgomery RoadHouston, Texas 77088 Flowers can be sent to the funeral home: Troy B. Smith Professional Services 9013 Scott Street Houston, Texas 77051
Please keep the Fleming family in your thoughts a prayers during this difficult time

Edward Lamar Forrest, age 65, went on to join his father, Floyd and mother, Sallie Ann, and his faithful companion “Bear” in Heaven for eternal peace on Monday, July 2nd, 2012 around 7:00 pm in the evening at Conroe Regional Medical Center .
Mr. Forrest was born in Chattanooga , Tennessee and is survived by his wife Jarrolynn, his 2 daughters Stacy (Forrest) Camp & husband Rob, Sandra (Forrest) Young & husband Philip, his 2 brothers David Forrest & wife Pam, Randy Forrest & wife Debbie, and his sister Robin (Forrest) Dunne & Husband Chris. He also leaves behind 4 grandsons Blake Forrest, Brendan Camp, Payton & Parker Young. He also leaves behind numerous nieces, Tiffany (Forrest) Peterson, Lisa (Forrest) Magsig, Jennifer Kennedy, Lisa (Kennedy) Hughes, Kaitlin & Alyssa Dunne, MANY close friends & neighbors, and his current companion “Sasha.” He is also surived by his former wife and lifelong friend Billie Forrest. Edward is a Vietnam War Veteran where he served our country for over 2 years through 1969 as Specialized Rifleman and aiding in the resolution of the conflict. Upon his return stateside he wasted no time seeking out a profession of helping people in their most dire time of need by volunteering with Harris County Emergency Corps prior to becoming a full-time firefighter/paramedic/E. M. T. for the City of Houston that he served for over 6 years up until a fall from a ladder truck while on all to a fire at Sharpstown Mall forced him into retirement early, while his passion for helping people and utmost respect for the City of Houston and its servicemen was unwavering. Shortly after his retirement from the City of Houston, he went on to study theology and was ordained as a Baptist Preacher in 1989 from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in Ft. Worth, TX and served the ministry as a traveling singing evangelist for over 2 years and as a Pastor for over 10 years before retiring from the profession. After retiring from preaching, Ed dabbled in numerous entreprenerial ventures, including, but not limited to, Real Estate, Satellite Systems, and a Texas State Licensed CHL instructor which he was extremely passionate about. He moved to Willis , TX in 2004 to fulfill a lifelong wish of “enjoying HIS lakeside view from HIS Veranda,” which he is now doing eternally and peacefully. We Love and miss you Mr. Ed.

Anthony W. Foster Sr.  age 50, passed away peacefully with his family present on (Sun) 04-26-09. He was a retired veteran for the  City of Houston Fire Marshall. Visitation will be held (Sun) 5-3-09 from 12N-2PM at Houston Central Seventh-Day Adventist Church; 9425 W. Sam Houston Pkwy North. Funeral Services will begin at 2PM. Interment: Houston National Cemetery. Mon - Gate Time 1:30PM.

Grady Winston Foster, 82, of Spring passed away Sunday, July 25, 2010. He was born March 5, 1928 in Dallas, TX to Burl and Ollie Foster. Grady is preceded in death by 1 grandson, Brad Tucker. He survived by his loving wife of 65 years Eula Mae Foster; 2 daughters, Bonnie Lewis, Sandy Kay Foster; 3 grandsons, Kirk Tucker, Aaron Tauer, Chris Tauer. 1 great-grandchild, Nikala Tauer; many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be 2:00 pm Tuesday, July 27, 2010 at Brookside Funeral Home, with visitation 1 hour prior to the service. Interment will follow at Brookside Memorial Park

   The Houston Post Sunday, November 24, 1935

 Joseph D. Fritsche Claimed by Death

Joseph Dudley Fritsche, 39, of 1504 North San Jacinto street, fireman, died in a local hospital at 1:30 A.M. Saturday. Mr. Fritsche was born in Louisiana and had been connected with the Houston fire department since 1913.  He was a captain and in charge of No. 2 fire station at the time of his death. He is survived by his mother, Mrs. Blanche Fritsche, and three sisters,  Mrs. J. L. Trahn, Mrs. W. H. Douglas and Mrs. Joe Romoleski, all of Houston.

Funeral services will be held at the chapel of the Fogle-West company at 3 p.m. Sunday, Rev. T. J. Windham officiating.  Burial will be in Forest Park cemetry.

Active pallbearers will be Assistant Chief G. W. Richardson, Battalion Chief D. W. Heath and City Firemen L. Templet, J. B. Cagle, F. C. Cartino and J. Burrell.