The oldest former drum major at Texas A&M University, in the 1920s helped start the Elephant Walk tradition. Founded in 1945 along with political adviser Robert Strauss Texas' largest law firm, Akin, Gump, Strauss, Hauer & Feld LLP. A West Texas legislator for more than 21 years. Oilman and former Texas A&M alumni association president. Reporter for 50 years, mostly with the Dallas Morning News where he wrote a Texana column from 19842008, as well as a long-running language column; born near Clifton and raised in Gainesville. Former FBI agent and lawyer who helped close down illegal gambling in Galveston in the late 1950s. From 1947 to 1997 served four separate stints as state representative and senator from Tarrant County and in between served on the Fort Worth city council. Naples native was an amateur radio operator who built the first Carterfone, the precursor to the computer modem. The energy mogul who brought the NFL back to Houston in 1999 when he was awarded the franchise that would become the Texans; raised in North Carolina, moved to Houston in 1960 where his philanthropic contributions included $100 million to Baylor College of Medicine and $1 million each for relief after hurricanes Katrina and Harvey. Mark Boyd officiating. Inside" to Glenn Davis' "Mr. Outside"; died in Bulverde where he had lived the last 20 years. A founder of the El Chico restaurant chain. TV's Davy Crockett and Daniel Boone, actor was born in Fort Worth and grew up in San Angelo. Former president of the Baptist Foundation of Texas and county judge of Collin County. Southwest Airlines co-founder (with Rollin King) in 1967; years of legal battles from competing airlines delayed operations of the low-fare carrier until 1971 when it began with flights between Dallas, Houston, and San Antonio; company grew to be a major national carrier with more than 120 million passengers a year; New Jersey native moved his law practice to San Antonio in 1961. Two-time mayor of San Antonio and the second woman in the U.S. to be mayor of a major city; served four terms overall (19751981, 19891991), and inducted into the Texas Women's Hall of Fame in 1984; native of Fort Worth was denied a vote by the Texas voter ID laws in the 2019 San Antonio mayoral election when she went to the polls without the proscribed identification but was able to cast her vote two days later. Democrat represented the Panhandle in Congress from 1951 to 1966. Felix Longoria whose reburial in 1949 became a national incident when a South Texas funeral home refused use of its chapel because the Longorias were Mexican-American. McKinney native co-wrote Jim Reeves hit "He'll Have to Go," and other songs; helped form the Country Music Disc Jockey Assoc., which later became the Country Music Assoc. Represented East Texas in Congress for more than two decades. Obituaries can vary in the amount of information they contain, but many of them are genealogical goldmines, including information such as: names, dates, place of birth and death . Raised in Fort Worth, started Interstate Battery in 1952, which grew to thousands of retail outlets nationwide. Populist in the Legislature from 1945 to 1959 and later mentor to some of the state's leading politicians; played key role in exposing 1950s veterans land scandal. Veteran lobbyist in Washington for many Texas interests; from 1932 to 1940 edited in Dallas The Southwestern Banker and Texas Weekly. Considered "Mr. Fix-It" at NASA where he worked for decades as chief of technical services, credited with saving the Skylab space station when the thermal shield failed in 1973. Head coached the University of Texas at Austin football team from 19771986, including coaching Earl Campbell the year he won his Heisman Trophy; also coached at University of Wyoming (19751976) and Purdue (19871990) and ended his career with a record of 108753; Arkansas native, moved to Horseshoe Bay in 2008. Kennedy assassination expert who was curator at the Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza, broadcaster joined Dallas' KXAS in 1981, became archivist at the museum in 1994 and appeared on many documentaries on the events of November 1963. Singer-songwriter born in Temple, wrote "I'd Have to Be Crazy" and "Texas Trilogy" about his ancestral Bosque County, poet laureate of Texas in 2007, attended University of North Texas; died in Scheicher County in a hunting accident. For nearly 20 years a player on the Harlem Globetrotters and for decades later he served as a coach and advisor to the team; died in Houston, his home since 1933 when his parents moved there from Indiana. Each entry contains a link to the full online obituary which has all of the wake and funeral service information, and where you may leave your condolences in the memory book. Clothier who as president launched to national prominence the family business, which was founded by his father, a Lebanese immigrant; credited with coining the term "slacks.". Houston native whose keyboards and vocals can be heard on songs of the Beatles and Rolling Stones; co-wrote Joe Cocker hit "You Are So Beautiful". Assistant makeup editor at the Dallas Times Herald for 19 years. Longtime Dallas conservative and business leader. 1 hit "Yakety Yak" in 1958, also "Charlie Brown.". Son of Lebanese immigrants, earned law degree from University of Texas in 1959, served on the state 14th Court of Appeals 1989 to 1992. Songwriter born in El Paso, attended University of North Texas, graduated from UTEP, best known for 1965 hit "Game of Love" and Linda Ronstadt's hit "You're No Good.". Discovered and exposed human rights abuses as a U.S. diplomat in Argentina; reported some 13,500 human rights violations at the risk of his life and career; grew up in Dallas, where he was an all-state basketball player. University of Texas professor who pioneered in vitamin research; first Texan named to the National Academy of Sciences in 1948. Local obituaries for Houston, Texas 9,788 Results Saturday, January 14, 2023 Add Photos Add a Memory Norma Jean Ashmore (Paine) An obituary is not available at this time for Norma Jean. TV sports anchor at Dallas' WFAA five years, announcer for AFL Dallas Texans beginning in 1960, called AFC games for NBC 1965 to 1997. Businessman and political power broker in San Antonio; supported Henry B. Gonzalez, Frank Tejeda, Henry Cisneros; friend of Lyndon Johnson and Sam Rayburn. Internationally-known as pilot "Wrong Way Corrigan"; the Galveston native died in Orange, Calif. Former managing editor of McCall's and Good Housekeeping magazines, senior editor at Doubleday, writer of children's books. National evangelical leader who was pastor of Dallas' First Baptist Church from 1944, becoming pastor emeritus in 1994; headed the Southern Baptist Convention for two terms. Founder of Ranchman's Cafe in Ponder whose down-home cooking brought visitors from around the world. Former Texas Supreme Court chief justice, secretary of state and attorney general; in 1978 became first Democrat in a century to lose the governor's race, falling to Republican Bill Clements. World-renowned illustrator and artist who, with his twin brother Greg, created posters for Star Wars and The Lord of the Rings. Texas legislator of the 1930s and '40s who helped create the first pension for Texas' elderly. Secretary to Martin Luther King Jr. at the Southern Christian Leadership Conference; later served as urban planner and community affairs manager for Fort Worth. First black man to lead the United Methodist Church as bishop in North Texas. A Dallas resident since 1971, he was a vital force on Broadway and in Hollywood; produced classics including Breakfast at Tiffany's. University of Texas drama graduate who did special effects for several movies, best known as art director for the horror classic Texas Chainsaw Massacre. Democrat served in Texas House 1985 to 1992 and state senate 1993 to 1999; honored for work in education; helped found the Mexican-American Legal Defense Fund in 1968. Served Grand Prairie in a variety of Democratic Party positions; political strategist at state and national level. Taylor native, A&M professor of agricultural economics, considered one of state's leading cotton analysts, provided the Texas Almanac with agriculture analysis from 19782010. Leading Houston businessman, headed family's construction company, a leader in battle to reform Texas tort laws, chaired probe of fatal Aggie bonfire collapse. Served in the legislature for 28 years from the 1950s to the 1970s, spearheading passage of bills allowing mixed bar drinks and women serving on juries; first elected in 1938 at age 21 while still a student at the University of Texas; Caddo Mills native grew up in Farmersville and moved to Corpus Christi after serving in World War II. CEO from 1959 to 1985 of the family cafeteria business headquartered in Lubbock; he served on Texas Tech University President's Council. President of Angelo State University in San Angelo since 1967. Longtime humor columnist for the Austin American-Statesman beginning in 1977; described as the "primary interpreter to the masses of some of what makes Austin so Austin". Air Force veteran born in Rowena who served as the first Hispanic mayor of Alpine and as a Brewster County commissioner. Last survivor of the five brothers who popularized Tex-Mex foods through their El Chico restaurants starting in 1940; born in Rosebud. Co-captain of the 1966 Texas Western NCAA basketball team, the first college team to win the national championship with five black starting players; their story was the basis of the 2006 film Glory Road; raised in Gary, Ind. Democratic governor of Texas, 1983-1987, when he championed education reform including the "no pass, no play" rule for high school athletes and limiting class size in elementary schools; Henderson native received his bachelor's and law degrees from Baylor University, he also served as Texas secretary of state and attorney general. Federal judge in Midland, known as friend to environmentalists. 1-ranked UT in 1941 and highly ranked UCLA in 1942. Played pedal steel guitar for Merle Haggard, Buck Owens and Waylon Jennings and wrote "Crazy Arms". Carole Ogden. Leader of the all-black Texas Western team that won the 1966 NCAA championship against the all-white Kentucky team, a landmark in college basketball; died of apparent heart attack in El Paso. Former mayor of El Paso who in 1962, as city councilman, proposed a civil rights act that was passed and which made the city the first in Texas and the South to end Jim Crow segregation laws; Arizona native grew up in El Paso; mayor from 1971 to 1973. In November 1969 became fourth person to walk on the moon; returned to space in July 1973 as commander of the flight to the orbiting space research station Skylab; native of Wheeler in the Panhandle, grew up in Fort Worth, University of Texas 1955; he left NASA in 1981 to became a full-time artist. Represented Central Texas in Congress for 31 years, retiring in 1995; Roscoe native grew up in Big Spring; was young protg of Lyndon Johnson. Longtime Texas agriculture commissioner and Democratic party leader. Former president of Texas A&M University and former chancellor of The Texas A&M University System; Ohio native promoted diversity and athletic integrity and expanded international opportunities for both students and faculty; later helped develop executive talent for corporations and academic institutions while living in Hong Kong and Shanghai. Part of 1930 through 1932 UT Longhorn football teams with 22-7-1 record; played five years in major league baseball beginning with the Brooklyn Dodgers. Oldest child of oil tycoon H.L. Former Texas First Lady, wife of Gov. Clarendon native married into Dallas family with ice cream business, came up with the idea for chocolate nut bar for vendors at the State Fair of Texas, evolved into the "Drumstick.". Raised on a farm, she was the oldest living Texan when she died. Former state senator, secretary of state and appellate justice; known as "the gentle giant" of the Texas Senate during his tenure 1959 to 1967 representing East Texas. A 1958 Time magazine cover proclaimed him "the Texan Who Conquered Russia" when he won the International Tchaikovsky Competition in Moscow, he was raised in Kilgore, lived in Fort Worth where a piano competition there honors him. Dallas native who became the first black mayor of Atlanta, Ga., in 1973. Associated for 52 years with Sam Houston State University where he was president from 1970 until 1989, its greatest period of growth. Reporter from 1955 at The Dallas Morning News who sent him to Washington in 1960 to cover the Texas congressional delegation, headed Southwest bureau for U.S. News & World Report. Newspaperman for several Texas papers including the Dallas Times Herald and the Dallas Morning News and an author who grew up in Fort Davis, his 1983 November 22, a fictional account of the JFK assassination, was praised as the best depiction of what Dallas was like in 1963. Obituaries Subscribe To Updates 04/17/2022 Harry E . Prominent philanthropist and businessman whose family led the transformation of downtown Fort Worth. Developer of Dallas' NorthPark shopping mall in the 1960s; philanthropist who donated sculpture collection and museum to the city. Trained soprano and leading researcher of African-American music; born in Hearne. Last surviving grandson of George Bannerman Dealey, founder of The Dallas Morning News; he served as publisher of The News from 1980 to 1985 and on the board of the parent company Belo for 48 years. Banjo picker for the Light Crust Doughboys. Composer of 1957 country hit "Fraulein," performer and emcee in early 1960s of Big D Jamboree which was broadcast from Dallas. Political strategist and adviser to Bob Bullock, Bill Clements, and Jake Pickle; Liberty Hill resident also worked on the Jimmy Carter presidential campaign in 1976. One of the first medical specialists in Midland in the late 1940s, conservative political activist who ran for Congress in 1960. The first black doctor in Texas to be board certified in surgery in 1957; became chief of surgery at St. Joseph Hospital in Fort Worth. First black administrator at Dallas' Parkland Hospital. Dallas businessman who headed the Texas Republican Party during its ascendancy in the 1980s-90s. Here you can find obituaries that have been added to our website within the past week. Hillsboro native, editor of the Houston Chronicle 1986-2002, which in the early years included adding news bureaus across Texas and in Latin America. Born Juanita Dale Slusher in Edna, she became famed stripper in Dallas in the 1950s, making headlines for her drug arrests. Laredo native was influential journalist and advocate for migrant farm workers; headed Spanish branch of the Voice of America 1979 to 1981. Legendary West Texas cattleman of the Reynolds-Matthews ranching clan. The former Texas first lady as wife of Gov. Former point guard at Texas A&M, 1991-1994; native Virginian led the Aggies to first postseason tournament in the 90s in his senior year while totaling 256 assists (third best in the country); graduated as school record holder in assists (602) and steals (228). National televangelist who emphasized his own Jewish roots and those of Christianity. Founded one of the largest energy services companies in the U.S., raised in Center, became Houston's richest man worth an estimated $9 billion. Professional baseball player and executive; signed by the Houston Astros in 1965 as an amateur free agent; the Californian nearly quit the game when faced with discrimination in the South while playing in the minors; played outfield and first base for the Astros from 19661978, then traded to the Red Sox; ended his career batting .295 with 184 home runs and 989 RBI; credited with hitting the one-millionth home run in major league history. Houston Reagan grad, lawyer who served as Texas A&M regent 198193, Republican stalwart was chairman when George H.W. Democratic legislator served for 35 years representing Brazoria, Matagorda, and Wharton counties; focused on education issues, also authored bill to allow direct access to MD Anderson cancer center without doctor referral; law degree from the University of Texas in 1962. Founder of one of the biggest chicken producers in the United States, Pilgrim's Pride; born Lonnie Pilgrim in Pine, he and his brother Aubrey turned a feed-and-seed store in Pittsburg into a poultry company employing 35,000 and contracting with some 4,000 farms; Bo became the public face of the company in TV commercials. Journalist who pioneered coverage of women's issues in the San Antonio Express-News where she worked for 32 years. An acclaimed painter of the Southwest, one of the core members of the Depression-era group known as the Dallas Nine. Bill Clements (19791983 and 19871991); active in Republican politics beginning in 1952 volunteering in the presidential campaign of Dwight Eisenhower; Kansas native, her family moved to Brady when she was 10; graduate of Hockaday School in Dallas 1949; University of Texas 1953; on the UT board of regents from 19962007. Waco businessman who was the important financial patron for Texas Democratic politics for decades, including helping to found the Texas Observer. Abilene native was noted historian, author and newspaper columnist; director emeritus of the University of North Texas' Center for Texas Studies. FBI special agent who coordinated the Dallas investigation of the Kennedy assassination and supervised the Lee Harvey Oswald investigation in 1963. Engineer who was a student Aug. 1, 1966, when shot by Charles Whitman from the University of Texas tower; spent the rest of his life in kidney dialysis, death ruled a homicide from the incident. Maker of sought-after guitars, which were played by Keith Richards, Lyle Lovett, Pete Townshend, and many more artists; Michigan native moved to Houston in 1975; his company, Collings Guitars, became a leader in mass-produced musical instruments. Modernist painter taught art at UT-Austin 19471987, one of the last of the Fort Worth Circle of artists. Headed for 35 years Frost Bank founded by his great-grandfather in San Antonio in 1868; civic leader worked to develop the city's medical center, HemisFair 68, and bring the NBA Spurs to town. Sculptor and professor of art at the University of Texas in Austin from 1941 to 1981. Part of a dynasty of East Texas lumbermen, served in Legislature 197381 where he worked for nature conservation, ran for governor in 1982. A catalyst beginning in the 1950s for creation of the Fort Davis National Historic Site. Legislator, chairman of the State Highway Commission, a director of the Texas Turnpike Authority and a member of the Texas Battleship Commission. Circuit Court of Appeals by President Carter. San Benito native, noted Texas historian and columnist, his most famous work was Lone Star: A History of Texas and Texans. Outfielder and home run-hitter for the Colt .45s and Houston Astros over 11 seasons; nicknamed "The Toy Cannon" for his short stature and long home runs; three-time All-Star, native Ohioan became the first player to hit a homer into the upper deck of the Astrodome; after retirement, returned to the Astros as a community outreach executive. Bought Pier 1 Imports in 1966 and transformed it into a nationwide retail force; was founder-chairman of the company until 1993. First sang with Buddy Holly at Hutchinson Junior High in Lubbock in 1949 as "Buddy and Bob," co-wrote some Holly songs as well as "Misty Blue" and the Patsy Cline hit, "Back in Baby's Arms". Parliamentarian of the Texas Senate since 1991 and House parliamentarian for 15 years. Legendary director of the University of Texas Longhorn Band beginning in 1955, which previously had been entirely student-run, he built it into the "Showband of the Southwest," continued involvement with the marching band into the 2010s. I come down here to kill legislation"; the advocate for limited government and pro-life legislation remained in office until 2007. Elected to Congress 17 times, first as a Democrat and later as a Republican, becoming the oldest ever to serve in the U.S. House of Representatives, until 2014; born in Fate, served as a Navy pilot in World War II, earned a law degree at Southern Methodist University in 1951; died at his home in Rockwall. Rock and Roll Hall of Famer joined Buddy Holly and the Crickets in 1957 as their bass player at the age of 16, went on to become a recording engineer. We are constantly trying to improve our data and make the search for obituaries as easy as possible. Born Grace Rosanky in Waelder, fashion maven whose boutique in Salado sold merchandise to customers across the globe, entered Baylor University at age 15, ferried aircraft during World War II. Famed television newsman with NBC's Huntley-Brinkley Report and later with ABC; died in Houston where he had retired. Find an obituary, get service details, leave condolence messages or send flowers or gifts in memory of a loved one. with more recent and relevant content unless the obituary is already assigned to another user. Was first artistic director of the Houston Ballet in the 1950s. Democratic member of Congress 1965 to 1983 from West Texas; in El Paso, Feb. 18, 1998. Soul singer born to family of sharecroppers in Simonton, known for 1973 hit "Drift Away.". The 6-foot-1 co-captain of the Texas Western (now the University of Texas at El Paso) basketball team; in 1966 they were the first team of African-American starters to win the NCAA national championship, defeating the University of Kentucky; the story was portrayed in the 2006 film Glory Road; born in Gary, Ind., where he had a long career as a police detective. One of Austin's first black real estate agents, political science professor at Huston-Tillotson College and political power broker; was national director for minority affairs for Lyndon Johnson's presidential campaign. Democratic state senator from Galveston from 1960 until 1981, where he was leader of liberal causes; championed environmental protections and public access to Texas beaches; graduate of Galveston Ball High School, Texas A&M University, and UT law school. One of a trio of men who committed what became known as the Houston Mass Murders from 19701973, when they abducted, tortured, raped, and murdered at least 28 young men and boys; although not the ringleader, he was found guilty and sentenced to 99 years in prison. Dallas-reared author and screenwriter, including Dr. Strangelove and The Loved One. Pioneering environmental reporter for The Houston Post in the 1970s. With his more high-profile brother Stanley in 1950 took over the family department store founded by their father and aunt Carrie Neiman. Swimmer who won a gold medal in the 1936 Berlin Olympics as a 17-year-old known as "Sonny Boy"; son of German immigrants, he attended the University of Michigan before following his coach Tex Robertson to the University of Texas at Austin in 1939; during service in the Navy in World War II he designed a comprehensive swim training program for recruits; founded a swimming equipment firm that developed the nylon swim suit and the kick-board; was the oldest living Olympic champion. San Antonio businessman and activist with Republican Party and the League of United Latin American Citizens. Galveston native was one of the state's first female attorneys, 1925 graduate of Rice, in 1951 became first woman on board of directors of Houston Bar Assn. Next-to-last surviving grandson of G. B. Dealey, who was co-founder of The Dallas Morning News; worked in water resource management. Painter, author, art critic and art patron in San Antonio; headed board of trustees at the University of the Incarnate Word from 1973 to 1990. You can search by first or last name, state and publication date. Center native who founded the Texas Folklife Festival in 1972 in San Antonio and served as director for its first five years. Former press secretary to President Lyndon B. Johnson and adviser to many other Texas political leaders. Son of Swedish immigrants and Waco attorney who represented Midland in the 1968 U.S. Supreme Court case establishing proportional representation in local government districts. Internationally-known artist and author first won fame in the 1930s as a landscape painter and muralist, and later as Life magazine correspondent during World War II. 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