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Michael Allen Mays

Age 29, was born on December 11, 1978, in Pasadena, Texas, passed away on Tuesday, June 24, 2008. Michael graduated from Sam Rayburn High School in Pasadena, Texas in 1998. He was a member of Houston Fire Department, Pasadena Fire Department, Channelview Fire Department and Sheldon Community Fire Department. Left to cherish his memory are his parents, Chester and Sabrina Mays, Pam and Caesar Cuellar; fiancé, Jamie Brocken; brother, Jeremy Mays and his fiancé, Autum Munton; niece, Ashton; and numerous other family; friends, brothers and sisters in the fire service. The family will receive friends from 5 to 9pm on Thursday, June 26, 2008, at Grand View Funeral Home, 8501 Spencer Highway, Pasadena, Texas 77505. Funeral services will be held at 10am on Friday, June 27, 2008, at South Main Baptist Church, 4300 Beltway 8, Pasadena, Texas 77505. Interment will follow in the Grand View Memorial Park. To visit a memorial of Michael's Life go to www.mem.com.

David Lynn Martin, age 74, passed away Wednesday, December 13, 2006 in Houston, Texas. Survived by his daughters, Marlene and Chuck Portwood and Joyce Matthews; son, Jack; four grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; mother of his children, Jean Turner. David served in the US Navy in the early 1950's, retired Houston Fire Department and was a loyal member of the American Legion. A funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, December 16, 2006 at Earthman Resthaven, 13102 North Freeway, Houston, Texas with a visitation starting at 10:00 a.m. Interment will follow at Earthman Resthaven Cemetery.
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Jimmie "Jim "Franklin Martin
Born October 9, 1940
HFD From 1965 to 1987
Died October 13, 2008
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L. O. `Whitey' Martin, 79, entered into eternal rest on March 2, 2008 at his home on Tiki Island. Born June 27, 1928 in Houston, Texas, he attended Milby High School with the class of 1946. He proudly served in the US Navy during WWII in the Pacific Theater aboard the USS Hector.

He entered the Houston Fire Department in 1949 and rose to the rank of Deputy Chief. In 1970, Chief Martin was chosen to organize and direct the HFD Ambulance Division. He also assisted in the development of Life Flight, and worked to establish numerous other programs through out the US and abroad. He retired in 1988 as the Deputy Chief of Emergency Management Operations. Chief Martin was recognized with multiple awards in the EMS field, and was honored as the first firefighter inductee into the Texas EMS Hall of Fame in 1991. Whitey volunteered with many public service organizations, including HLS&R life membership (Trailride).

He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Doris; daughter Linda Moore and husband Ronald; son Steven; son Philip and wife Sue; grandchildren Shannon & Brian Yates, Kathleen Moore, Melissa and Gabriel Minor and Josh Olsen; greatgrandchildren Marissa Yates & Nathan Minor; brother Fred Martin; sisters Juanita Deacy, Erma Martin, and Thelma Hull. The family will receive friends from 5:00pm-8:00pm Wednesday, March 5th, and the service celebrating Whitey's life will be at 10:00am Thursday, March 6th, both held at Niday Funeral Home. Interment will follow at Forest Park Lawndale. In lieu of usual remembrances, the family suggests contributions to be made in Whitey's name to the Houston Fire Museum, 2403 Milam St, Houston, TX 77006, or Memorial Hermann Life Flight, 6411 Fannin Street, Houston, TX 77070

Joe Lynn McAdams, age 74, of Cleveland, Texas, passed away Friday, August 10, 2012. He was born April 14, 1938 in San Jacinto County, Texas to parents George Elmore McAdams and Molly Lilley McAdams who preceded him in death along with 5 brothers and 1 sister. Joe was born the seventh son of the McAdams family, raised in San Jacinto County, graduated from Coldspring High School, and was known as a great receiver for the 6-man football team. He was a retired Houston Firefighter, and a local road builder and contractor. He was a big worker in the Democratic Party and loved to barbecue for political events. He loved to hunt and fish and garden with his grandson was known to all of his friends as Brandon’s Poppa.
Survivors include his loving wife Maxine Murry McAdams; sons Richard McAdams and Dennis McAdams both of Crosby, Texas; brother Alton McAdams of Highlands, Texas; grandson Brandon Padgett of Tomball, Texas; step-children Curtis, Karen, John, and Janet of Houston and Tomball, Texas area; numerous nieces and nephews and lots of really good friends.

Memorial services will be held Saturday, August 18, 2012, 11:00 a.m. at Calvary Baptist Church, Cleveland, Texas.

Clifford L. McClaugherty, 83, passed away after a battle with cancer, on December 14, 2008 at his home in Conroe, Texas. Clifford was born in Luling Texas on May 5, 1925, he proudly served in the Navy from November 1, 1943 to June 2, 1946 and later retired from the Houston Fire Department after 26 years of service. Clifford had a heart of gold, he got great pleasure from doing anything for his family and friends. He could fix anything or tell you the exact route to take to avoid traffic, straight from his memory and he was always right. He also loved to work on cars or anything mechanical and had a wonderful sense of humor. He was a wonderful man. We learned alot from him. Clifford is survived by his loving wife of 47 years, Darla McClaugherty, their daughter Sheri and Son Terry, 6 grandchildren, Kameron, Holden, Aaron, Colby, Bryce and Amber, his sister Cindy, and numerous nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his Brother Travis. He is further survived by many other relatives and friends from the Houston Fire Department, and the U.S. Navy. Funeral service will be held 12:00 p.m. Wednesday, December 17, 2008 at Houston National Cemetery Chapel.

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James Gordon. Miller Jr., passed away on Monday, April 10, 2006, at the age of 60 after a 7-month battle with cancer. He was born July 4, 1945 in the community of Temple Springs, Texas to Amy Lucille Lee and James Gordon Miller, Sr., who preceded him in death while he was a small child. James was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, son-in-law, brother and uncle who will forever be in our hearts. James graduated from C.E. King High School in 1965 and was drafted into the U.S. Marine Corp in January, 1966. He served 2 years during the Vietnam War and was the recipient of 2 purple hearts before receiving his honorable discharge. After the Marines he entered the Houston Fire Department where he served 35 years before retiring in November, 2003 with the rank of Senior Captain. After retiring from the Fire Department he spent his time building a retirement home on the lake that is a tribute to his hard work. James leaves behind to cherish his memory, his wife of 40 years, Linda Miller; his sons, Kelly James Miller and Allen Roy Miller, his daughter-in-law; Tiffani Miller and granddaughter; Kaila Brooke Miller. He is also survived by his sister, Bonnie Walker, loving in-laws; Roy & Doris Williams and a host of nieces and nephews and other relatives. He was loved by everyone who knew him. A Memorial Service will be held on Monday, April 17th at 2:00 PM at the Cooperfield Church located at 8350 Highway 6 North. This will be a Fire Department tribute to a loving and caring man. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in James' honor to the following organizations. The Last Alarm Club, 1907 Freeman Street, Houston, TX 77009.
Published in the Houston Chronicle from 4/14/2006 - 4/16/2006.

John Wesley Mitchell, 53, passed away January 21, 2006. Mr. Mitchell was born in Athens, Ohio September 29, 1952. After graduating with Honors from the National Fire Academy, John served thirty years with the Houston Fire Department and retired in 2005 as District Chief of District 71-B. He was also a Lifetime Member of the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo where he volunteered twenty four years with the Horsepitality Committee. Mr. Mitchell was preceded in death by his father, Robert Ward Mitchell. He is survived by daughter, Kimberly Stiles and husband Chris, son, John Christopher Mitchell and wife Erin, granddaughter, Katelyn Stiles, mother, Margaret Ellen Mitchell, sister, Peggy Riley and husband Herman, brother, Robert Mitchell and wife Rena Ann. John is also survived by the mother of his children, Marsha Mitchell, friend and former mother in law, Rena "Nana" Romoser, and dear friend, Salena Lyons. Numerous nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends also survived John. Visitation will be from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Wednesday, January 25, 2006 at Forest Park Lawndale Funeral Home where funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM Thursday in the Main Chapel. Interment will follow in Forest Park Lawndale Cemetery.

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Eugene Donald Moore (Capt. Don Moore) made it to heaven on April 28, 2012. Don Was born December 28, 1941 in Livingston, Texas as an only child. Don and his family moved to Conroe in 1945, being one of the early "settlers" in the old Humble Camp, before migrating to the original Tanglewood subdivision. He always loved the great outdoors, as evidenced by his being awarded both the Eagle Scout and Sea Boy Scout badges. He attended the Conroe ISD and graduated from Conroe High School in 1961. He attended Sam Houston State University for a short while and then served in the US Air force as an Air Policeman. While working as an iron worker in Houston, he was exposed to his ultimate career, that being a professional firefighter. He consequently joined the Houston Fire Department on March 13, 1968 and after almost 26 years, retired as a Senior Captain on November 4, 1993. After retirement he lived in Freeport/ Surfside for about ten years, where he lived the good life of either hunting, fishing or "Hammocking" on a daily basis. He finally moved back to Conroe and subsequently back to work, gainfully employed until recently at the Gun Emporium Skeet Range. He always loved all types of guns and the shooting sports and became quite adept with a shotgun. Like Mr. Moore Sr., Don was a dedicated Mason. Additionally, he was a thankful member of the First United Methodist Church, the Garden Café Breakfast Club, the Houston Firefighters Retired Officers Association, and a proud Life Member of the National Rifle Association. As a good friend, a hunting and fishing buddy, and mostly as a patriotic American, Capt. Don Moore will be sorely missed. A Memorial service celebrating his life will be held 10:00am Thursday at the First United Methodist Church, Conroe.

Eugene E. Morell died peacefully with his family at his side 12-22-2011 after struggling courageously for 10 years with Alzheimers.Gene was born 8-31-1943 in Houston, Texas and lived in the city his entire life.
He loved the Lord, was a loving and faithful husband, incredible and giving father, little brother, father in law, loyal friend, firefighter, pilot, mechanic, hunter, world traveler, steak, potato & chocolate connoisseur, fast car lover and driver, loved country music , Dr Pepper fanatic and an honest and kind man you were blessed to know. He considered himself fortunate to have a career he loved for 37 years as a HFD Firefighter.
Gene is survived by his high school sweetheart and wife of 47 years, Lynetta. His daughters, Gina Lynn Hickey and husband George, Nicole Lynn Goldman, husband Corey and eagerly awaited granddaughter Samantha Lynn Goldman due Jan, 2012. Brothers, John David and James Morell and many other loved family members. Visitation will be at Memorial Oaks Funeral Home Wednesday, December 28th from 5-8pm and Funeral Services will be Thursday the 29th at 10am in the chapel.

Steve C. Moreno
Houston Fire Department
1966-1987
Captain Fire Station 22

My Mom & Dad who are missed very much.
Steve C. Moreno January 16,1941 ~ March 7,1987
Lillian (Linda) Viator Moreno January 24,1943 ~ February 6,1/24/1943 ~ 2/06/2009

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Mueller, Otto W.
Born June 22, 1933
HFD From   1956 to 1982
Died March 26, 2008 )
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George W. Mullane, beloved father, grandfather and brother, passed away peacefully on September 19, 2005 at his home in Houston. George was a veteran of the U.S. Navy serving in WW II. He retired from the Houston Fire Department; Station number 19. He is preceded in death by his wife Theresa and Velma Ann. He is survived by children, George W. Mullane and wife Wilma, Joe Mullane and wife Donna, Rita Mullane, Dorothy Mullane and husband Ken, Theresa Mullane, Tommy Mullane and wife Connie; 10 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; sisters, Margaret and Ruth. Visitation will begin at 5:00p.m. with a rosary at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, September 20, 2005 at Guadalupe Funeral Home (formerly Earthman) 6330 Gulf freeway. Funeral Mass 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, September 21, 2005 at Resurrection Catholic Church, 915 Zoe . Interment with honors from HFD will follow at Forest Park Lawndale cemetery.

Laskar Andrew "Pat" Mullens
Born May 22, 1924
HFD- From 1953 to 1974
Died May 7, 2009
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James Hugh Millican of Houston passed away June 5, 2011. He was born April 24, 1940, in Houston to the late James Daniel and Juanita Millican.
A Houston Fire Department retiree, Jimmy is survived by sons Maurice Duane "Maury", Daniel Scott, and James Brett, brothers Herman and Richard, sister Ruth Ferguson and seven grandchildren. Services will be at Claire Brothers Funeral Home, Houston, at 2 PM Saturday June 11. Interment will follow at Forest Park Lawndale Cemetery, Houston.