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James Robert Baker, born March 11, 1921, died July 2, 2006. Retired from Houston Fire Department. Survivors: wife, Vannie Baker, Houston, Tx; children: Michael Dean Baker; James Wesley Baker and wife, Jeannie, St. Paul, Minn.; Richard Lynn Baker and wife, Mary, Minn; Sharon Rentz and husband, Lee of Alamogordo, New Mexico; Kathleen Eckert and husband, Robert, Texas. Many grandchildren, nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held at 3pm at 949 Fisher, Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses. |
Edgar
Brown Barfield
(Born 3-22-1928) 1953
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Houston
Post-Dispatch: Never in 19 years of driving and riding fire wagons and trucks did Riney Beecher, 46, 1911 St. Emanuel, have an accident during a run. Yet when he died Tuesday, it was as a result of injuries in a motor accident the day before when he was pinioned beneath a gravel truck he had been piloting to the ball game. A gravel truck! Old-timers in the department talked over in sorrow his death Tuesday, and hearing them you got the impression that Riney symbolized, in a way, that romantic chapter in the life of the city that was the horse-drawn fire wagon. For Riney Beecher used to drive those plunging steeds with consummate skill through the crowded streets as they raced with an almost human eagerness for the danger point, the heavy wagon careening wildly behind them. Those were the days when small boys lined the sidewalks to watch the fearsome columns pass and vow that nothing but the life of a fireman would ever satisfy them when they grew up. And Riney loved his horses. Chief C. J. Ollre said he always cared for them as he would have liked to be cared for had be been in their places. UNDERSTOOD HORSES And they understood him, those horses. They always gave their best for him. That is perhaps one of the reasons why Riney had the name in the department of always being on the spot at the right time, which was no easy thing to do when there was only one paved street in the third ward, Crawford, and when it was no uncommon thing to have to jack up the wagons to get them out of the mud. It required team work between men and horses. The old steamer, belching its thick black smoke and showers of sparks, was Riney's charge. It was perhaps not as dangerous to manage as some of the other apparatus, because it was stationed near the plugs, and usually some distance from the fire, but it was of vital importance. Without it the pressure necessary to reach high or seemingly inaccessible places with the drenching streams would have been impossible. It needed a sure man, and Riney was that. He never missed being on the job. And Chief Ollre says he was one of the most careful men he has ever had on his force. He piloted his horses always with remarkable skill and never had an accident. When changing conditions necessitated their giving way to motored cars, Riney was somewhat at a loss for a while, but he learned how to drive, the big engine several years ago and always handled it with the same efficient prudence which had characterized him with the horses. It is for that reason all the more of a shock to the chief and his many friends in the department that he should have come to his death by an accident. Riney was on his way to West End park in a truck with four friends to see the baseball game between Houston and Beaumont. He was driving. Suddenly a car shot out from behind a truck in front of them. Riney whirled to avoid it, the wheels of the truck buried themselves in a gravel pile and the machine overturned, pinning the fireman beneath it. He was rushed to St. Joseph's in a Fogle-West ambulance and some hope was held out for his recovery, but his injuries proved too serious. His connection with the department began on December 01, 1908, when he enlisted as a pipeman at station No. 10. He was later shifted to No. 8 as stoker on its steamer and shortly thereafter was promoted to engineer on pumper No. 4. SON ESCAPED It was in 1923 that he was made chauffeur on a pumper at No. 4, the position he held at the time of his death. Among those with Riney at the time of the accident, all of whom escaped injury was his 18-year-old son, Jack. Beside the boy, he is survived by his wife, Mrs. Annie O. Beecher; his mother, Mrs. Annie Beecher; another son, Riney Jr., and a brother, Paul, of St. Louis. Funeral services at 4 p.m. Wednesday will be held from the home. Rev. F. M. Johnson and Rev. T. J. Windham will conduct them. Interment will take place in the Evergreen cemetery with Wall & Stabe directing. Members of the fire department will attend the final rites for their comrade in a body. Pallbearers will be Chief F. C. Seibert, district No. 8; Captain J. D. Fritsche, station No. 1; Captain Pat Daly, station No. 19; Captain D. W. Heath, station No. 17; Captain D. C. King, station No. 7, and Henry Levy, Station No. 9. |
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Tracy Birkelbach, 73, born on July 20, 1935 passed away January 1,
2009. He is survived by his loving wife, Angeline Birkelbach; children,
Michael Birkelbach, Steven Birkelbach and wife Katherine, Tracy Lea Kremen
and husband Robin; grandchildren, Michelle, Joey, Mark and Stephanie
Birkelbach; step-grandchildren, Elizabeth and Gregory Kremen; sister,
Virleen Fischer; and a host of other loving relatives. Tracy retired from
City of Houston Fire Department in 1992 after 31 years of service. He was
preceded in death a brother, Ray Birkelbach; sister, Fairy Nell Kieke; and
a son-in-law, Chris Uehlinger. Visitation will be Saturday, January 3,
2009 from 1:00-8:00 p.m., Sunday, January 4, from 11:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.,
and Monday, January 5, from 5:00-9:00 p.m. with a rosary at 7:00 p.m.,
Monday, in the Chapel of Earthman Resthaven. A funeral service will be
held at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, January 6, 2009, in Chapel of Earthman
Resthaven with rite of committal to follow in the Earthman Resthaven
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Joseph Joshua Blackmon, 64, of Liberty died on July 21, 2008 at the Liberty/Dayton Community Hospital. There will be a visitation at the Allison Funeral Service, 1101 North Travis in Liberty on Wednesday, July 23, 2008 from 5p-8p. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, July 24, 2008 at 1 P.M. at the funeral home with Roger Blackburn officiating. Burial will follow in Cooke Memorial Cemetery in Liberty. Joseph was born on August 10, 1943, in Silsbee, Texas, to parents, Henry Mark Blackmon and Jessie Lillie Hall Blackmon. He graduated from Silsbee High School and attended Blinn College. He married Judy Darnell Reeves in 1965. Joseph was a fireman in Houston, Texas for twenty years. He then held the office of Emergency Management Coordinator for Hardin County for eight years. He recently owned and operated Smokey Joe's BarBQ in Liberty and Silsbee. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping and most of all spending time with his friends and family. Joseph was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, Ray Blackmon and Edward Blackmon, two sisters, Marie Thomas and Dorothy Faye Moody. He is survived by his wife Judy Blackmon, son, Mark Blackmon, daughter, Kendra Blackmon, grandchildren, Zach and Hannah Blackmon, brothers, Nathaniel Blackmon, Paul Blackmon, sisters, Ruth Ward, Rachel Mansfield, Lois Durham, Mary Ellen Sirmons and Lyndal Blackmon. To view and sign the guestbook go to www.allisonfuneralservice.com Arrangements were under the direction of: |
Larry Julian Blackmon |
Published in the Houston Chronicle on April 8, 2016 |
James Blevins went home to meet his Lord on January 13, 2003. He was born on July 2, 1929. to Jack and Bessie Blevins, who preceded him in death. He is survived by Doris, his loving wife of 51 years; his children, Donna and Dennis Klare, Bobby and Susan Blevins; grandchildren, Bonnie and Aaron Lakey, Steve Klare, Jennifer Blevins,; great-grandchild, Samantha. His sisters, Lucille and husband Clifford Hill, and Betty Ingram; sisters-in-laws, Betty Caesar, Vicki Chevalier; other family members and friends. James was a retired Captain of the Houston Fire Department. Since retiring he has enjoyed his family, friends, woodworking and travel. Visitation will be Wednesday, January 15th, 5:00 to 8:00 PM at Brookside Funeral Home Cypress Creek. Funeral will be Thursday, January 16th, 11:00 AM at Advent Lutheran Church, 5820 Pinemont; Pastor Larry Beck and Bruce Elijah, AIM officiating. Interment at Roberts Cemetery, Hockley, Texas. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Advent Lutheran Church Memorial Fund or Houston Hospice. Burial: Roberts Cemetery HockleyHarris CountyTexas, USA |
Burial: Brookside Memorial Park Houston Harris CountyTexas, USA |
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V. A. "Mike" Bowen passed into eternal rest during the evening of Monday, January 23, 2006 at the age of 78 years. He was born on Tuesday, March 22, 1927 in Katy, Texas to the late Josephus and Julia (Carter) Bowen. Mike, also known by his childhood nickname "Fundy", was raised in Luling, Texas where he spent most of his life until he enlisted in the U. S. Army Air Corp and was later honorably discharged in 1946. In his civilian life, he joined the Houston Fire Department in 1955 where he proudly serviced the community for 29 years until his retirement as District Chief in 1985. Mike also founded Bowen Exterminators, Inc. in 1956 and was its owner/operator until retirement in 1999. He was a devoted Catholic and strong contributing parishioner of St. Theresa Catholic Church. Mike was an active member of The Knights of Columbus Council #2917. He loved his hobbies and spent enjoyable hours fishing and gambling. Mike was preceded in death by his brothers, Bill and Jodie Bowen; sisters, Mahala and Lella. He is survived by his loving and dedicated wife of 56 years, Pauline Grizzaffi Bowen; children, Michael Bowen and wife, Tammy, Bernadette Bowen-Miller, Elizabeth Perez and husband, Joe, Rebecca Null and husband, J.D.; grandchildren, Julia Miller, Mandy Helton and husband, Zach, Krissy Bowen; great-grandchildren, Dylan Perez, Emelie Null; as well as, numerous nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends on Friday, January 27th from 6:00 to 8:00pm at Pat H. Foley & Co. A recitation of the Holy Rosary and Vigil will be performed by the Knights of Columbus Council # 2917 at 7:00pm in the Chapel of Pat H. Foley Funeral Directors. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Saturday, January 28, 2006 at 1:00pm St Theresa Catholic Church, 6622 Haskell. Rite of Committal will follow at Forest Park Lawndale honored by the Houston Fire Department. At the family's request, donations may be sent to St Theresa Catholic Church, 6644 Haskell, Houston, 77007 or Knights of Columbus Council #2917, 607 E Whitney, Houston, 77022. |
John Donald Brader, 66, of Houston, Texas, passed
away on February 11, 2011. He was born on August 9, 1944 to his parents, Theodor
Brader and Mildred Hammons in Pasaden, Texas. John Served in the U. S. Navy and
the Internation Boilermakers Union 74. He later Deditcated his career to the
Houston Fire Department for 32 years of service. He is survived by his loving
wife, Jean Brader, Daughters: |
Eric Dewayne Brady Born August 29, 1956 HFD 1980 to 2004 Died February 15, 2008 Burial: Magnolia Park Cemetery Dayton Liberty County Texas, USAPlot: 8-002-07 |
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John W. Bryant, III, born January 7, 1948, in Jackson, MS, passed away on April 3, 2001. He was captain of the Houston Fire Department for 21 years, and Sergeant in the Fort Bend County Constables office. Later he lived in San Antonio, and then retired to his ranch in Bandera. He was preceded in death by his parents, Dorothy and John W. Bryant, Jr., and daughter, Jenny. Survivors include his wife, Jeanette Bryant of Bandera; daughter and her husband, Heather and Kevin McGhiey, of San Antonio; son, Scott Wesley, of Houston; sister and brother-in-law, Patricia and Alan Carter, of San Antonio; brother and sister-in-law, William J. Bryant and his wife, Patty, of Fredricksburg, VA; granddaughters, Karrington and Halley McGhiey; nieces, Kristin Bryant and Linda Carter; nephew, Alan Carter, Jr.; grandniece, Samantha Dent; and extended family, Stacy and Jeff Allen. The family will receive friends on Friday from 5:00 to 8:00 P.M. at Porter Loring Mortuary North. SERVICE SATURDAY 10:30 A.M. PORTER LORING NORTH CHAPEL Rev. T. Irving Veal officiating. Interment at Bandera City Cemetery. Arrangements with Porter Loring North Mortuary. - See more at:
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Charles Raymond Bruner, 85 of Houston, Texas died July 1, 2006. Born in Strickler Arkansas to Lemuel O. Bruner and Verna Mae Jones, preceeded in death by son Lemuel O. Bruner and daughter Verna JoAnn Barcelo. Survived by his wife of 64 years, Alethia Bruner; daughter, Wanda Watson; brother, Roger Bruner; sisters, Irene Goldman, Pauline Childers, Freida Pullar; 8 grandchildred; 18 great-grandchildern and numerous nieces and nephews. Dad proudly served his country in World War II in the Army Air Corps, was a 32 degree Mason, was a member of the Arabia Shrine Temple, and retired from the Houston Fire Department. Family and friends will be received at the family home on July 9, 2006 between 2:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. Burial will be July 17, 2006 2:30 p.m. at Houston National Cemetery. |
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The Houston Post May 05, 1922 Fred Buggeln Fred Buggeln, aged 35, 2419 Center street, died at a Houston hospital at 9:33 a.m. Thursday. Funeral services will be held at the home at 4 p.m. today. Burial will be in Hollywood cemetery under the direction of the Sid Westheimer Undertaking company. The deceased is survived by his widow, Mrs. Myrtle B. Buggeln, his father, Fred Buggeln Sr., three brothers, Charles and William Buggeln and Harry Ternival, all of Houston, and one sister, Mrs. Tina Lunneburg, of New York.
The pallbearers will
be Frank Willburg, C. Horton., George W. Vaughn, Will Gregory, P. V. Dowden and
W. J. Cleveland.
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Chief Claude Melvin "Rip" Bullock The Houston Chronicle Wednesday, January 01, 1997
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Grady Don Burke, Houston firefighter, family man, and Christian gentlemen died Saturday, February 19, fighting a fire in southeast Houston. He was killed when the roof of a house fell on him in flames. Grady had served the Houston Fire Department for 12 years. He was promoted to captain in 2003 and was serving Station 46. In some ways Grady was like his firefighting brother. He was calm, humble yet with an air of confidence and self-assurance. He loved to have fun and loved fighting fires. He was a courageous leader and selfless in the heat of battle. Before serving the 46th as captain, he drove the fire truck for Station 55. He was an expert driver who trained other firefighters to drive at the national driving course. He learned his firefighting craft at The College of the Mainland Firefighting Academy and served for four years with the Texas City Fire Department Grady was born at the Southeast Memorial Hospital on Bellfort on January 31 of 1966 to Don and Sue Burke. He is a 1984 graduate of South Houston High School. He grew up attending the Sun Valley Church of Christ. In 1992 he met and married his wife Cindy Bridges. Grady and Cindy have been joyfully married for twelve years and four months. They have three beautiful children, Hannah, Hailey, and Hunter, ages 10, 8, and 7 respectively. His children are thoughtful, intelligent, and adventurous, very much their father. Throughout his life, Grady exhibited special loves. He loved his job as a firefighter. He loved the men and women that he served with. He loved being home, which really means being with Cindy and his children and his church. He loved to have tickle fights with his kids and to take them to the park. He also loved his friends. His very close friend, Greg Brooks was his companion in several ventures. They called themselves twin sons of different mothers. They both married Cindy's. They both have three children. They both were captains in the HFD. In his circle of friends from church and from work, you could find Grady helping, serving, encouraging, and especially having fun. Those who have been camping with Grady have said that those trips will never be the same. Grady and his family are devoted Christians and members of the Southeast Church of Christ in Friendswood. Grady was an integral part of the Children's Ministry, the praise team, and semi-annual family campouts. He led prayers in the church assembly and was the featured speaker at this year's Father Daughter Banquet. In addition to those listed above, Grady Burke is survived by his sister Karen Stubblefield and her husband Lyndall of Pearland; his brother Paul and his wife Cheryl of Mont Belvieu, TX. Grady was preceded in death by his brother John David Burke. His nieces and nephews are Kristen and Chase Havens, Kendall and Kinsey Stubblefield, Jesse and Jenna Burke, Philip and Joshua Burke, Sarah and Ryan Taylor, Stephen and Katherine Davis. Funeral services will be Wednesday, February 23 at Grace Community Church, 14505 Gulf Freeway at 11:00 am. Family visitation will be at Forest Park East on Tuesday from 12-8 pm. Grady's pallbearers will consist of members from his Station 46 Crew, B Shift. Honorary pallbearers include close friends, Greg Brooks, Darren Schaffer, and Mark Mayfield, his brother Paul Burke; brothers-in-law Mark Davis and Lyndall Stubblefield; his nephews Chase Havens, currently enlisted in the U.S. Navy; Jesse Burke, Philip and Joshua Burke; Ryan Taylor and Stephen Davis; cousins Monty Richburg, Mitchell, Steven, and Scott Huff; and Lloyd Nichols, as well as members of his Church Life Group. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in honor of Captain Grady Burke to the following: The Last Alarm Club, 1907 Freeman, Houston, TX 77009 The 100 Club Survivors Fund 1233 West Loop Suite 1250, Houston, TX 77027 (phone) 713-952-0100 and Medina Children's Home 21300 State Highway 16 North, Medina, TX 78055 |
Bennie S. Burnes, 71, retired
Houston Firefighter, of Rosanky and Houston, died Sunday. Survived by wife Mamie.
Visitation 5 p.m. today, Phillips & Luckey Funeral Home, Rockdale. Services 2
p.m. Saturday, Phillips & Luckey. Burial Salty Cemetery, near Rockdale. |
Charley Anthony Burnett, passed away this past Saturday, Janaury 21, 2006. He was born July 25, 1922 in Houston, Texas. He is survived by his wife of sixty years, Ruth Ellan, his son Chuck and wife Leslie, granddaughter Shaun and husband Giorgos, of Serres, Greece. He is also survived by grandson Travis and his son Trey, grandson Scott and wife Christy and their daughters Kera, Sierra, and Bianca. He proudly served his country during World War II in the United States Coast Guard, and again during the Cuban missile crisis in the United States Navy. He retired from the Houston Fire Department after thirty-two years of service. He will remembered and missed by us ALL. In lieu of flowers the family would like to ask that donations be made to AMED Hospice, 4008 Vista, Ste 100B, Pasadena, TX 77504 |
Louis J. Butera Sr., passed away April 8, 2005. Louis was born March 10, 1913 in Houston, Texas. He retired from the Houston Fire Department after 36 years of service. Louis is survived by his beloved wife of 36 years, Eunice Butera; son, Louis Butera, Jr. and wife Pat; daughters, Anna Ruth Wilson and Angie Galvan; numerous grandchildren, other relatives, and a host of friends. The Visitation will be from 11:00 a.m. to 12:55 p.m. followed by the Funeral Service at 1:00 p.m. Monday, April 11, 2005, with Rev. Joseph Loc D. Phan, officiating at Earthman Downtown Chapel, 2420 Fannin. Interment will follow at Forest Park Lawndale Cemetery. |
Alfred Carson “Dugan” Butler Tuesday, December 14, 1971
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Clarence Daniel Byers
( Born January 25, 1922 ) 1951
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Leonard Byrd-Graveside
services for Leonard Byrd, 82, Huntsville, father of a Troup resident, are
scheduled for 2 p.m. Wednesday in the Old Palestine Cemetery, Alto, under the
direction of O.T. Allen & Son Funeral Home, Alto.
Mr. Byrd died Oct. 18, 2008, in Huntsville.
He was born March 28, 1926, in Franklin to Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Byrd. He lived
most of his life in the Alto and Houston areas and he was a Christian. Mr. Byrd
was a Navy veteran of World War II and worked as a firefighter in Houston for 21
years. He was preceded in death by his wife, Della Byrd.
Survivors include his son, Leonard E. Byrd, Huntsville; daughters, Kathryne
Johnson, Sheldon, Dianne McDaniels, Troup and Janice Edwards, Lufkin; sister,
Maudine Payne, Mexia; and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.Visitation will be at 1 p.m. prior to service at the funeral home. |
Funeral for Douglas E. Bryan, 88, of Broaddus will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 17, at Harvey Creek Baptist Church in Broaddus with Bro. Calvin Gould and Bro. Jesse Moore officiating. Burial will be in Coleman Cemetery, San Augustine. Mr. Bryan died Tuesday, Nov. 13, 2012, in Lufkin. He was born Friday, July 4, 1924, in San Augustine County. Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 16, at Harvey Creek Baptist Church. Wyman Roberts Funeral Home. Published in The Daily Sentinel on November 15, 2012
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Elmer Wayne "Red" Blevins, 80, passed away on May 10, 2012. Red was born in
Mahan, WV on January 29, 1932. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife,
Avis. He is survived by his sister Lil, brother Tommy, numerous grandchildren,
nieces, and nephews. Captain Red Blevins proudly served 52 years in the Houston
Fire Department. During his long and stellar career he was a role model for
young and old alike. He loved spending time with family and friends, playing
golf, and more recently visiting the casinos. Always with a quick wit and huge
smile, Red was loved by all. His generous and kind spirit will be missed. |
Graveside services for Orville Keith Bergman, Sr., 76, of Huntington will be held at 10 a.m. today April 7, 2012 in Flat Prairie Foster Cemetery, Pennington, TX with Pastor Dennis Lowery officiating. Mr. Bergman was born November 22, 1935 in Houston to the late Dessie (Phelps) and Otto Henry Bergman, Sr. and died April 5, 2012 in a local hospital. Mr. Bergman was a retired Houston Fire Fighter, formally owned his own heating and air conditioning company in Houston, and served his country in the U.S. Navy. He was a Baptist preacher who loved fishing and gardening. He is survived by his wife, Jannie Bergman of Huntington; sons and daughters-in-law, Timothy and Sarah Bergman of Pennington, Anthony and Amanda Bergman of Huntington; son, Gordon Bergman of Groveton; and son and daughter-in-law, Keith and Kim Bergman of Conroe. Mr. Bergman was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, W.A. Bergman and O.H. Bergman; daughter, Peggy Bergman; and granddaughter, Jennifer Bergman. Honorary casketbearers will be Timothy Bergman, Anthony Bergman, Gordon Bergman and Keith Bergman. The family will receive friends and loved ones from 9:30 a.m. till service time at the Flat Prairie Foster Cemetery. Tributes and condolences may be made at www.sneadlintonfh.com. Snead Linton Funeral Home, directors. |
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Wayne Vernon Bowers ( Born December 1, 1927 ) 1949 - 1970 ( Died June 12, 1970 ) |
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Bammel, Emmet Owen (Born 11-29-1891) 1915 - 1919 (Died 6-04-1942) |
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GRADY BURKE, Houston firefighter, family man, and Christian gentlemen died Saturday, February 19, fighting a fire in southeast Houston. He was killed when the roof of a house fell on him in flames. Grady had served the Houston Fire Department for 12 years. He was promoted to captain in 2003 and was serving Station 46. In some ways Grady was like his firefighting brother. He was calm, humble yet with an air of confidence and self-assurance. He loved to have fun and loved fighting fires. He was a courageous leader and selfless in the heat of battle. Before serving the 46th as captain, he drove the fire truck for Station 55. He was an expert driver who trained other firefighters to drive at the national driving course. He learned his firefighting craft at The College of the Mainland Firefighting Academy and served for four years with the Texas City Fire Department Grady was born at the Southeast Memorial Hospital on Bellfort on January 31 of 1966 to Don and Sue Burke. He is a 1984 graduate of South Houston High School. He grew up attending the Sun Valley Church of Christ. In 1992 he met and married his wife Cindy Bridges. Grady and Cindy have been joyfully married for twelve years and four months. They have three beautiful children, Hannah, Hailey, and Hunter, ages 10, 8, and 7 respectively. His children are thoughtful, intelligent, and adventurous, very much their father. Throughout his life, Grady exhibited special loves. He loved his job as a firefighter. He loved the men and women that he served with. He loved being home, which really means being with Cindy and his children and his church. He loved to have tickle fights with his kids and to take them to the park. He also loved his friends. His very close friend, Greg Brooks was his companion in several ventures. They called themselves twin sons of different mothers. They both married Cindy's. They both have three children. They both were captains in the HFD. In his circle of friends from church and from work, you could find Grady helping, serving, encouraging, and especially having fun. Those who have been camping with Grady have said that those trips will never be the same. Grady and his family are devoted Christians and members of the Southeast Church of Christ in Friendswood. Grady was an integral part of the Children's Ministry, the praise team, and semi-annual family campouts. He led prayers in the church assembly and was the featured speaker at this year's Father Daughter Banquet. In addition to those listed above, Grady Burke is survived by his sister Karen Stubblefield and her husband Lyndall of Pearland; his brother Paul and his wife Cheryl of Mont Belvieu, TX. Grady was preceded in death by his brother John David Burke. His nieces and nephews are Kristen and Chase Havens, Kendall and Kinsey Stubblefield, Jesse and Jenna Burke, Philip and Joshua Burke, Sarah and Ryan Taylor, Stephen and Katherine Davis. Funeral services will be Wednesday, February 23 at Grace Community Church, 14505 Gulf Freeway at 11:00 am. Family visitation will be at Forest Park East on Tuesday from 12-8 pm. Grady's pallbearers will consist of members from his Station 46 Crew, B Shift. Honorary pallbearers include close friends, Greg Brooks, Darren Schaffer, and Mark Mayfield, his brother Paul Burke; brothers-in-law Mark Davis and Lyndall Stubblefield; his nephews Chase Havens, currently enlisted in the U.S. Navy; Jesse Burke, Philip and Joshua Burke; Ryan Taylor and Stephen Davis; cousins Monty Richburg, Mitchell, Steven, and Scott Huff; and Lloyd Nichols, as well as members of his Church Life Group. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in honor of Captain Grady Burke to the following: The Last Alarm Club, 1907 Freeman, Houston, TX 77009 The 100 Club Survivors Fund 1233 West Loop Suite 1250, Houston, TX 77027 (phone) 713-952-0100 and Medina Children's Home 21300 State Highway 16 North, Medina, TX 78055 - See more at: http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/houstonchronicle/obituary.aspx?n=Grady-Burke&pid=3197825#sthash.cRAoismI.dpuf |
Clyde E. Bell, 86, of Ezzell, passed away July 16, 2014. He
was born on May 23, 1928 to Wayne & Celeile Dobbs Bell in San Antonio, TX. He
married Martha Choate on Dec. 1, 1951 in Springfield, TN. He was a veteran of
WWII. He was a member of the V.F.W., Boiler Marker (ship building) Union, and
Church of Christ of Ezzell. He was retired from the Houston Fire Department
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![]() Dwight attended Forest Brook High School in Houston, Texas where he graduated in 1976. Afterwards he entered the Houston Fire Academy and graduated in 1978 and this is where his career started with the Houston Fire Department. Dwight was one of the founding members of the Houston Chapter of the Black Fire Fighters Association. He also studied and became a Licensed Vocational Nurse and was a mentor to many who came after him. Captain Bazile was a trail blazer at Fire Station 46 located in the southeast area of the city. Dwight was married to Pamela Annette Bazile of 30 years and to this union was born one son, Dwight Wayne, II. Other survivors include his mother, Charlotte Rose Fielder, his brother, Freddie Brazile (Corine), his brother, Michael Bazile, his sister, Carolyn Davis, his sister, Melissa Brodie (Anthony), his sister-in-law, Rosalyn Boyd (Mark), and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives, dear family friends, and Brittnie Bazile. |
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Robert William Burke, age 85, of Russellville, Arkansas, and formerly of Flippin, passed away Friday, September 30, 2011 in Russellville, Arkansas. He
was born in Houston, Texas on November 2, 1925 to William John and Margaret L.
(West) Burke. Mr. Burke retired after 25 years of service from the Houston Fire
Department; was a World War II Navy veteran, and a Purple Heart recipient. He is
survived by three nieces: Marion Stephenson, of Russellville, Arkansas; Jeanette
Steigal, of Chicago, Illinois; and LeeAnne Perkins, of Coe, Texas; and a nephew,
Roy Brown, of Lowell, Indiana. He was preceded in death by his, Jimmie C.
Burke in 1995; and his son, Robert W. Burke, Jr. in 1985. Graveside services will be 2:00 pm, Wednesday, October 5, 2011 at Flippin Cemetery in Flippin, Arkansas with Bro. Ron Davenport officiating. Arrangements by H.A. Burns Funeral Home |