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Matagorda
County Veteran Obituaries G
This is not a complete list of veterans.
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GARCIA, REYNALDO "RAY"
 Reynaldo “Ray” Garcia, 80, of Bay City, passed away Friday, June 21,
2002. He was born October 25, 1921 in Cuero, Texas to Jose Garcia and
Tomasa Garza Garcia. He was a member of our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic
Church, a resident of Bay City since 1950, and was a US Air Force
veteran of World War II. He was an electrician and had worked with
Wolffarth and Bowman, Inc. and was a co-owner of El Zarape Café of Bay
City. He was a member of VFW Post #2438 of Bay City, a member of the
Knights of Columbus, a former Usher and Parish Council-member of Our
Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church and a member of G.I. Forum.
He is survived by: wife, Inez Morales Garcia of Bay City; daughters,
Rosario Rodgriguez and husband Rolondo of Bay City, Regina Garcia of
Sugarland, and Rita Martinez and husband Rodolfo of Bay City; sons, Ray
Garcia, Jr., and wife Lisa of Houston, and Mundy Garcia of Bay City;
nephew, Louis Tejeda of Bay City; brother, Prexie Garcia of Bay City;
and by 10 grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his parents, Jose
and Tomasa Garcia; and by his brother, Joe Garcia, Jr.
The Rosary was recited at 7 p.m. Friday, June 21, 2002 at Taylor Bros.
Funeral Chapel.
The funeral mass was held at 4:30 p.m. Saturday, June 22, 2002 at Our
Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. His nephew, the Rev. Dan Morales
officiated. Interment was at
Roselawn Memorial Park in Van Vleck.
Pallbearers were Andy Garza, Frankie Morales, Jr., Marion Garcia, Prexie
Garcia, Jr., Steven Garcia and Israel Garcia.
Arrangements are with Taylor Bros. Funeral Home. A00014B2002JN23
The Bay City Tribune,
Sunday, June 23, 2002
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GEORGE, RICHARD, JR.
Funeral services for Richard George, Jr., 61, of Bay City will be held
Thursday, May 30, 2002 at 2 p.m. at Mother Zion Baptist Church in Bay
City with Rev. K. J. Griggs, eulogist. Burial will follow at Eastview
Cemetery in Bay City.
Visitation will be Wednesday until 9 p.m. in the Duncan-Roberts Funeral
Home Chapel.
He was born in Cedar Lane, TX, Tuesday, July 16, 1940, to Richard
George, Sr. and Anolus Sorrell George, and passed away Friday, May 24,
2002 at Gulf Coast Medical Center in Wharton, TX.
He was a graduate of A.G. Hilliard High School and a veteran of the U.S.
Army. He was employed by Phillips 66 Petroleum Co., Old Ocean, TX, for
27 years. Among his civic involvement included membership with Gulf
Coast Masonic Lodge No. 272. Known by all as “Della” and “Fox”,
he will be missed by all mankind.
Survivors include his loving wife of 37 years, Bessie Mitchell George of
Bay City, six children, Tracy Diana George, Tracy Diante Roberson and
the Rev. Charles DeVette George and
Richard George, III, and Reginald Woods, all of Bay City, and Carmia
Green and Rev. Larry of Boling; seven grandchildren which include
Chadwick, whom he reared; 10 sisters, Elizabeth Callis and Levi of Bay
City, Edna Mae Bibbs and Bernice Young, both of Dallas, Linda Gail
Sanders, Anola Faye Brinkley and Mary Gipson all of Houston, Jean Ann
Higgins and Jerry, and Beverly Ann Fields, all of Brazoria, Augustine
Morgan of LA, and Tina Blackmon of Ft. Worth; and 5 brothers, Cunnie
Dale and Margie, Rev. James George and Rose and Joseph George, all of
Bay City, Roosevelt George and Connie of Sweeny, and Edward George and
Vergie of LA.. Also survived by one uncle, Lee Sorrell of Bay City and
one great-aunt, Elease Moore of Bay City, also an enormous family of
nieces, nephews, other relatives and family of many friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, four sisters and four brothers.
Active pallbearers will be Robert Beverly, Michael Brinkley, Carlton
Brooks, A.J. Brown, Steve Frost, Roland Woodard, Charles Mitchell, Lee
Mitchell, Arthur Smith, Steve Trentwine and Shephard Williams.
Arrangements are with Duncan-Roberts Funeral Home. A0014B2002MY29
The Bay City Tribune,
Wednesday, May 29, 2002
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Richard Earl Gibbens
Funeral services for Richard Earl Gibbens, 55, of West Columbia
were held 3 pm Sunday at the Christian Center, West Columbia,
with the Rev. B. B. Hankins officiating. Burial was in Roselawn
Memorial Park in Van Vleck.
Mr. Gibbens was born Nov. 24, 1932, and died March 4, 1988, at
the VA Hospital in Houston.
Survivors include his wife, Dorothy Gibbens of West Columbia;
parents, Mr. and Mrs. Earl Gibbens of Sugar Valley; two sons,
Richard Earl Gibbens Jr. and David James Brown, both of West
Columbia; four daughters, Deborah Jordon of Bay City, Ramona
Follett of Sweeny, Gelinda Gibbens of Orlando, Fla., and Melody
Brown of West Columbia; a brother, Jack Gibbens of Houston;
three sisters, Ann Blackmon of Sugar Valley, Jean Talafus of Van
Vleck and Bonnie Heidrich of Sugar Valley; and five
grandchildren.
Arrangements were with C. T. Baker and Sons Funeral Home, West
Columbia, TX.
Daily Tribune,
March 8, 1988
Photo
and obituary courtesy of Faye Cunningham
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GIBBS, ELMER T.
 Elmer T. Gibbs, 86, of Bay City died December 4, 2003 at Matagorda
General Hospital. He was born December 30, 1916 in Yarrellton, Milam
Co., Texas to the late Carroll Thomas and Maxie Lou Underwood Gibbs.
Mr. Gibbs was a member of the Baptist Church, a resident of Bay City
since August, and a former longtime resident of Onalaska and Marble
Falls, Texas. He was a veteran of WW II serving in the US Army Air Force
and a dual life member of the Blue Bonnet Masonic Lodge # 1219 AF &
AM in San Antonio, Texas and the San Andres Masonic Lodge # 170 AF &
AM in Cameron, Texas.
Survivors include: sisters, Lucille Richardson and husband Morris of
Houston and Irene Hale of Castroville, Texas; brother, Kenneth R. Gibbs
and wife Beth of Houston; sister-in-law, Etta Jean Gibbs of Bay City;
numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by sisters, Lacy Jewel Cleek, Zora Gracie
Glauser, Mildred Lorraine Getty and Doris Evelyn Cockburn; and brothers,
William Carroll Gibbs, Coleman Truett Gibbs, Joe Taylor "Pete"
Gibbs and Harrell Denson Gibbs.
 Funeral service were held 11 a.m. Saturday, December 6, 2003, at Taylor
Bros. Funeral Home with the Rev. Mike Zimmerman officiating. Interment
followed at
Roselawn Memorial Park Cemetery in Van Vleck, Texas.
Pallbearers were Donald Richardson, Kenneth A. Gibbs, John Hale, and
Bobby Bonorden. Memorials may be made to the Matagorda Co. Genealogical
Society, P. O. Box 264, Bay City, Texas 77404-0264.
The family would like to thank Dr. Michael Neret for the wonderful care
and support that he gave us during Mr. Gibbs' illness.
Arrangements were with Taylor Bros.Funeral Home.
The Bay City Tribune,
Sunday, December 7, 2003
When I was stationed at Albrook Field, Panama, Canal
Zone, I met an Old San Blas Indian chief with the big hat and long white
whiskers. He was a very interesting person and told me of his trials and
tribulations. He had led a hard life. He had a son who would take over
when he passed away. He inspired me to write the following poem.--E. T.
Gibbs
Indian Father to
Son
By E. T. Gibbs
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I've stood upon the mountains high, and
watched the world below,
And wondered how could man deny that God has made it so.
I've watched above the splendored bliss,
the moon and stars by night,
The forest flowers faces kiss, While time stole on in
flight.
I've lived with ancient men of old, and
steered their white winged ships,
Down to sea in search of gold, with a song upon their lips.
I've sailed with demons out of hell, o'er
waves of stormy sea,
'Til death it's ghostly tale to tell, stood watch over me.
I've watched above the fleecy clouds, an
eagle on the wing,
And scorned at death, my heart too proud to smile or sing.
And now my son, I'm growing old, and
though life's not in vain,
I fear you'll live this tale twice told, my life all over
again.
And if you so, remember, in the clouds
are dust and rain,
You blow the dust against the clouds, and the wind blows it
back again.
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GIBBS, HARRELL DENSON
Harrell Denson Gibbs, 73, of Bay City died Nov. 26, 2002 at M. D.
Anderson Hospital in Houston. He was born Nov. 3, 1929 in Yarrellton,
Texas to the late Carroll Thomas and Maxie Lou Underwood Gibbs.
Gibbs was a resident of Bay City since 1944 and a member of the First
Baptist Church.
He served in the US Army during the Korean War, and retired from
Matagorda County, as a deputy sheriff.
Survivors include: wife, Etta Jean Joines Gibbs; daughter, Carol Sue
Gibbs; son, Larry Gibbs all of Bay City; sister, Lucille Richardson of
Houston and Irene Hale of Castroville, Texas; and brothers, Elmer T.
Gibbs of Onalaska, Texas and Kenneth R. Gibbs of Houston.
He was preceded in death by his sisters, Jewel Cleek, Gracie Glauser,
Mildred Getty and Doris Cockburn; and brothers, William, Coleman, and
Joe Taylor Gibbs.
Funeral service will be 2 p.m. Friday, Nov. 29, 2002, at the First
Baptist Church with the Rev. Mike Zimmerman officiating.
Interment will follow at
Roselawn Memorial Park.
Pallbearers will be Nickie Hale, Gene Temple, Kenneth A. Gibbs, Bobby
Bonorden, Curtis Dykes, John Hale and Flirsh Ermis.
Honorary Pallbearers will be Donald Richardson, Jimmy, Clarence, and Quintin
Joines, Clayton Irwin, Ken Montgomery and Norman Raif.
The family will receive friends at Taylor Bros. Wednesday from 6 to 8
p.m.
Memorials may be made to the First Baptist Church.
Arrangements are with Taylor Bros. Funeral Home. A00014B2002NV27
The Bay City Tribune, November 27, 2002
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GIER, WILLIAM JAMES
GIER, William James, 42, died at Matagorda General Hospital on Thursday,
June 1. Services at 2 p.m. on Saturday, June 3 at First Baptist Church
in Bay City, with interment at
Roselawn Memorial Park, Rev. W. D. Baker
officiating. Gier was a member of the First Baptist Church, Bay City
Masonic Lodge # 865 AF & AM, and a veteran of World War II. Survivors,
his wife, Mrs. Josephine K. Gier, Bay City; mother, Mrs. J. I. Farr,
Brazoria; two sons, Don J. Gier and Billy J. Gier of Bay City; one
sister, Mrs. A. E. Armstrong, Houston. Funeral will be directed by
Taylor Brothers Funeral Home.
The Daily Tribune,
Friday, June 2, 1967
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Lee C. Glass
Roselawn Memorial Park, Van Vleck, Texas
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John Darrell Glenn
(September 29, 1929 - September 29, 2010)
John Darrell Glenn, 81, passed away September 29,
2010 at Citizens Hospital in Victoria. He was born September 29, 1929 in
Mabank, Texas to the late John T. Glenn and Aleta Charity Dickson. He
moved to Palacios when he was three and lived there the rest of his
life. In 1949 he went to work for Alcoa at Pt. Comfort and in 1951 was
drafted into the Army. In 1953 he returned to Alcoa and worked there 42
years until his retirement in 1994. While in the army he served in Korea
with the 2nd Division Combat Engineers. In 1954 he met and married
Marian Joanne Davis and they celebrated their 56th anniversary on June
28, 2010.
Survivors include his wife and sons, John Darrell
Glenn, Jr., Robert A. Glenn and Larry E. Glenn, daughters-in-law Rhonda
and Sandra Glenn, grandchildren Michael Glenn (Patricia), Rachel Barker
(Michael), Sarah Dyer (Jeremy), Lorisa Saavedra (Freddy), John R. Glenn,
Rocky Yackel (Miranda), Melissa Holesovsky (B.J.) and eleven
great-grandchildren. Also, brothers-in-law Oliver Davis (Tula), Edward
Davis (Karla), and numerous nephews and their families, best friend
Royce Harvey (Janice) and many cousins. In addition to his parents, he
was preceded in death by his sister Lavern Dearen, mother-in-law Alva
Davis, father-in-law Oliver Davis and numerous “buddies” of 42 years at
Alcoa.
Services will be held Saturday, Oct. 2, 2010 at 10:00
A.M. at the Palacios Funeral Home with Rev. Hollis Hoffman officiating.
Visitation will be from 6:00-8:00P.M. Friday at the funeral home.
Pallbearers will be his grandsons and all the other grandchildren will
be honorary pallbearers. Interment will follow at the Hawley Cemetery.
Taylor Bros. Funeral Home
Marker photo courtesy of Pam Davis
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TOM A. GODSEY
Dec. 10, 1934 - April 5, 2006
Tom A. Godsey, 71, of Bay City died April 5, 2006 at his residence.
He was born December 10, 1934 in Belton, Texas to the late Ethridge
Ezell and Roxie Love Mobely Godsey. Mr. Godsey was a resident of Bay
City since 1977 and a former resident of Bryan, Texas, and was a member
of the Baptist Church. In 1995 he retired from H L & P as a Nuclear
Engineer. He also served in the U S Navy from 1956 to 1964.
Survivors include: his wife Nancy Elizabeth Evans Godsey of Bay City;
daughters and sons-in-law: Nancy Elaine & Richard Franze of Cypress,
Texas, Sandra Dell & John Hill of Bay City, and Laura Sue & Don Merta of
Richmond, Texas; sons and a daughter-in-law: Tom A. Godsey, Jr of
Houston and Lawrence Edward & Cynthia Godsey of Round Rock, Texas;
sisters: & brothers-in-law: Roxie Ann & Richard Long of Houston, Betty
Hearne of Rockport, Texas and Nelda Mensey of Corpus Christi, Texas
brothers & sisters-in-law: B. J. & Carlene Godsey of Corpus Christi,
Texas , Dick & Candy Godsey of Mission, Texas, and Marlene Godsey of
Victoria, Texas, 6 grandchildren: Rodney Earles & wife Rosa of Bryan,
Ryan Smith and Renee Earles both of Bay City, Caitlyn, Holly, & Julie
Merta all of Richmond, Texas; 4 great grandchildren: Lizi, Draven, &
Emyli Earles all of Bryan and Shelbie Smith of Bay City; and numerous
nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his brothers: Harry and E. E. Godsey, Jr.
Funeral Service was held 10 a.m. Saturday, April 8, 2006 at Taylor Bros.
Funeral Home with the Rev. Mike Zimmerman officiating. Interment
followed at Hawley Cemetery with military honors provided by Philip H.
Parker VFW Post 2438.
Pallbearers were Michael Johnson, Gary Parkey, David Leazar, Jim Nestra,
Billy Dykes, and Jim Bourn.
Honorary Pallbearers were Cecil Roberts and Jim Sharp.
Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society.
Arrangements with Taylor Bros. Funeral Home.
Bay City Tribune,
Published April 7, 2006
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Bruce B. Grasmuck, 69, of Bay City, passed away
Thursday, June 30, 2011 in Houston, TX. He was born October 31, 1941 in
Corpus Christi, TX to Charles Grasmuck and Albina S. Grasmuck. He was a
resident of Matagorda County since 1978 and was a veteran of the US
Army. He worked as a plant operator for Phillips Petroleum in Sweeny, TX
and was a member of the Moose Lodge in Freemont, CA.
Bruce was a loving father, husband, and grandfather.
He is survived by his wife of 48 years: Christa L. Grasmuck of Bay City;
his mother: Albina Grasmuck of Bay City; by his daughter: Donna Ann
Sparks of Belleville, IL; his sons: Dennis B. Grasmuck of Bay City and
Michael C. Gardner & wife Joann of Exeter, NH; by sisters: Jerilyn Black
of Bay City, TX and Marilyn Britto of Truckee, CA; by brothers: Randy
Grasmuck of Ada, OK and Ben Grasmuck of Monterey, CA; and by 6
grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his
father: Charles Grasmuck and his brother: C.J. Grasmuck.
Graveside funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM
Saturday, July 2, 2011 at
Roselawn Memorial Park
in Van Vleck, TX with Rev. Gerry Cernoch officiating.
In lieu of the usual remembrances, donations may be
made to the Houston Hospice of El Campo, PO Box 1417, El Campo, TX
77437.
Words of comfort may be shared with the family at
www.taylorbros.net. Arrangements are with Taylor Bros. Funeral Home, Bay
City, TX (979) 245-4613.
www.taylorbros.net
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GREEN,
LEE R.
Cedarvale Cemetery, Bay City |
GREEN,
MARVIN DOUGLAS
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GREGORY, CECIL ELEMUEL
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Harold H. Griggers
Roselawn Memorial Park, Van Vleck, Texas
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GRIGGS, EARL
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GUFFEY, W. C.
W.C. (Clifford) Guffey, 77, of Bay City and formerly of Wharton, died
February 28, 2003 at Herman Hospital in Houston. He was born February 8,
1926, in East Bernard, Texas to the late O.V. and Tressa Blanch Shelton
Guffey.
He was a retired manager for American National Insurance Company. Mr.
Guffey also was a veteran, serving in the U.S. Navy in the Pacific
Theater during WWII. He was a devoted family man and a friend to all,
with a perpetual smile on his face, and a laugh in his soul.
Survivors include: wife of 57 years, Margaret Love Guffey of Bay City;
son, David R. Guffey of Lake Jackson; daughter and son-in-law, Diane and
Greg B. Westmoreland of Bay City; sisters, Mary Obenhaus of Bonus,
Texas, and Doris Lee Lechler of Wharton; brothers, Gene Guffey of
Wharton, and Donald Guffey of Bay City; three grandchildren, Kip Baer
Westmoreland and wife Kameron of Pearland, Jay Baer Westmoreland of
Houston, and Erin Stone and husband Chance of Bay City; three
great-grandchildren, Cody Baer Westmoreland, Katelyn Michelle Stone and
Riley Elyse Westmoreland.
He was preceded in death by parents, sister, Winnie Ruth Shroyer, and
brothers, Lloyd and Vernon Guffey.
Funeral service was at 1:30 p.m. Monday, March 3, 2003, at Taylor Bros.
Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Pauline Harvey officiating.
Interment followed at Cedarvale Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Kip B. Westmoreland, Jay B. Westmoreland, Chance Stone,
Curtis Stroyer, Harold Boles and Bert L. Huebner.
Arrangements were with Taylor Bros. Funeral Home. A00014B2003MR05
The Bay City Tribune,
Wednesday, March 5, 2003
Photo courtesy of Betty Crosby
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GUYNES, HARRY, JR.
Services will be at 2 p.m. Friday in the Taylor Brothers Funeral Home
Chapel for Harry Guynes, Jr. who passed away Wednesday in the Matagorda
General Hospital at the age of 49.
Leon Meek of the Church of Christ will officiate with burial in Hawley
Cemetery under the direction of Taylor Brothers.
Guynes, a member of the Church of Christ, was a veteran of World War II.
He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Violet Paulk Guynes; his mother, Mrs.
Annie Guynes of Blessing; three daughters, Mrs. Pat Ratliff of Bay City,
Mrs. Sandra Trower of Port Lavaca and Mrs. Nancy Taylor of Van Vleck;
and two sons, Wayne and Craig, both of Bay City.
Other survivors include three sisters, Mrs. Hazel Baker of Blessing;
Mrs. Christine Webster, California; and Mrs. Opal Joines, San Antonio;
and three brothers Don of Baytown, Henry of Markham and George of Grand
Saline.
Pallbearers will be Barton McMullen, Jesse J. Crain, Joe A. Crain,
August Jalufka, Virgil Taylor and K. Davis.
THE DAILY TRIBUNE,
December 17,1964
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