Sculptor who carved the "Texas Heroes" on the Hall of State at Fair Park in Dallas. Staunch conservative member of Congress for 10 years from Dallas, the lone Republican in the Texas delegation when elected in 1954, led a group of demonstrators that in 1960 accosted Lyndon Johnson and Lady Bird at a campaign appearance in Dallas. President of Angelo State University in San Angelo since 1967. Doctor to Houston's famed "Bubble Boy" David Vetter who because of an immune disorder was isolated to a plastic bubble from 1978 to 1984 when he died; Shearer was one of the nation's leading immunologists at Baylor College of Medicine and Texas Children's Hospital for 40 years. Texas high school basketball legend led Dallardsville-Big Sandy to state championship in 1952, member of Alabama-Coushatta tribe. Morganna Thomas. Educator, former president of Texas A&I University in Kingsville. Actor best-known for role as J.R. Ewing in the TV series Dallas; son of actress Mary Martin, he spent his teen years at Weatherford High School, graduating in 1949; began acting at Dallas' Margo Jones theater. Rolling Stones saxophonist grew up in Slaton, as a kid hung out with Buddy Holly and the Crickets, met Stones on tour in San Antonio in the mid-1960s, when he objected to their covering Buddy's "Not Fade Away," a friendly, professional bond followed. First African-American to serve as U.S. treasurer 1977 to 1980; civil rights activist in Austin in 1960s. Dallas political leader; served four terms on the city council; died of leukemia. The man behind Fletcher's Corny Dogs at the State Fair of Texas for 36 years; he and brother Bill took over the concession in 1980 after his family introduced the innovative dough-wrapped meat in 1942; confusing to customers at first, in recent years some 600,000 corny dogs are sold in the three-week run of the fair. Denton-born singer was billed as the "Golden Voice of Rock 'n' Roll"; had hits "Tell Laura I Love Her" and "The Wonder of You" in 1950s and 1960s. Writer, folklorist and one of the founders and first director of the University of Texas Mexican American Studies program. Laredo native was influential journalist and advocate for migrant farm workers; headed Spanish branch of the Voice of America 1979 to 1981. Widow of celebrated artist Tom Lea who served as a subject for his paintings, first woman to become a bank director in El Paso in 1974, headed many local civic and service groups including YWCA. One of Harlingen's best-known civic activists. Illustrator best known for his drawings of city skylines used as covers for the Southwestern Bell Yellow Pages for more than ten years. Owner of the well-known Kreuz Market in Lockhart where he served barbecue without forks or sauce; in 2011 he sold the business to his son; Rick moved the market from downtown in 1999 to a new building down the road after a well-publicized dispute with his sister the feud ended years later with a joint barbecue venture in Bee Cave. Greenville native was founder of San Antonio-based company than grew into one of the largest independent home builders in the nation. Sculptor and professor of art at the University of Texas in Austin from 1941 to 1981. Longtime head of the UT Southwestern Medical Center bringing it to international prominence. UT-Austin's first swim coach beginning in 1936, Sweetwater native founded Camp Longhorn in 1939 where thousands of youngsters learned to swim. Dallas native was known as crime-busting Texas attorney general in the 1950s, taking on illegal gambling in Galveston; made unsuccessful runs for governor and senator in the 1960s. Charles William Davis 11/18/1948 - 01/12/2023 . Through our advanced obituary search, you may search our database of obituaries by name, location, date of death and keywords. Modernist painter taught art at UT-Austin 19471987, one of the last of the Fort Worth Circle of artists. University of Texas professor considered the leading scholar on Texas literature and culture; author of a biography of World War II hero Audie Murphy and books on how Hollywood sees Texas, including the 2018 book Giant about the making of the 1956 film in Marfa; native of Lucas, raised in McKinney and Carrollton; graduate of the University of North Texas; PhD 1971 from UT. Famed tort attorney and benefactor who gave millions to the University of Texas, Rice University, and arts and medical institutions in the state; son of a Lebanese immigrant, he was born in Houston where he graduated from St. Thomas High School, he earned his law degree from UT in 1953; his theatrical courtroom style resulted in winning cases that brought him an estimated $1.5 billion. First black man to lead the United Methodist Church as bishop in North Texas. TV sports anchor at Dallas' WFAA five years, announcer for AFL Dallas Texans beginning in 1960, called AFC games for NBC 1965 to 1997. Interment will follow at McKee Family Cemeter Devin Scott Elmore Jan 8, 2023 0 Texas governor 1969 to 1973 known for his focus on higher education and work for Texas Tech University; plain-spoken son of poor tenant farmer who went on to own movie theaters in West Texas; created the Texas Film Commission; was in the Legislature beginning in 1944; served three terms as lieutenant governor 1962 to 1968. Noted lawyer described by the San Antonio Express-News as "one of the most influential men in San Antonio from the 1950s through the 1970s". High School Class of 1948; studied agriculture at Texas A&M University, then switched to drama at the University of Texas; after service in the U.S. Army he moved to Hollywood; nominated for an Oscar in 1984; received an Emmy in 1996 as supporting actor in the HBO series The Larry Sanders Show; also appeared on Broadway. Actress in some 75 movies and TV shows including as Oma in John Huston's 1971 Fat City, for which she received an Oscar nomination. Businessman who was the last of the 12 brothers and sisters who emigrated from Syria to start the Abraham dynasty in El Paso. Last of the El Chico chain's founding family members, Mexico City native married Mack Jr. there, although the chain was known for its Tex-Mex she taught cooking classes on the cuisine of Mexico City. Jazz great born in Sealy, played guitar with Dizzy Gillespie and Charlie Parker and as part of the famed Ink Spots vocal group. 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.". 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. Dallas native and a character actor for five decades; served advice along with drinks as the bartender on TV's Murphy Brown. Chilton native founded the state's largest non-academic press in 1979; credited with preserving Texas lore through the Austin-based Eakin Press. Helped husband build Frito corn-chip empire beginning in 1941 with expansion from Texas to California and nationwide. Former Railroad Commission chairman, Athens native was legal counsel to Gov. Actress in film and on Broadway, won a Tony Award for her role in Neil Simon's Chapter Two; was the flirty divorcee on the TV series Three's Company; born in Abilene where her father was an educator; graduate of Southern Methodist University. One of the famed carhops in scanty shorts and towering hats at Prince's Hamburgers in the 1930s, later worked for decades as a travel agent. One of the 13 founding members of the LPGA, won first golfing championships in Dallas in late 1940s. Only female member of the 1930 Wiley College team that took part in the first interracial collegiate debate; Houston native later taught in public schools and served as dean of women at Dillard University. Longtime sports editor and columnist for the Austin American-Statesman; Brenham native was also respected historian of UT Longhorn football. Texas music icon evolved from 1960s rock and roll with Sir Douglas Quintet and "She's About a Mover" to Texas Tornados of the 1990s and playing country and conjunto; died of a heart attack while in Taos, N.M. Matriarch of the Houston retail family, San Antonio native attended Rice University, patron of the arts. 1950s TV star of My Little Margie and Oh! The first Hispanic four-star general in the U.S. Army; completed the ROTC program at Texas Tech University in 1951; awarded the Distinguished Service Cross in both Korea and Vietnam; born in Kingsville the son of a King Ranch cowhand. Find your ancestry info and recent death notices for relatives and friends. Descendant of a Castroville founder and noted San Antonio philanthropist. Creator of the wishbone offense in college football, head coach at Texas A&M in the 1970s and at Mississippi State. Dallas civic leader credited with moving a section of the Trinity River and making way for the freeway that bears his family's name. Fort Worth native who was the voice of television's The Price is Right, where he invited contestants to "Come on down! Carole Ogden. President of Burnett Ranches in West Texas since 1980, including the 6666 Ranch; Fort Worth native kept the Four Sixes ahead of the pack in land stewardship and breeding and has been recognized by the AQHA, the National Cowgirl Museum, and the Texas Cowboy Hall of Fame; started the Burnett Oil Company and served as chairman of the Fort Worth Chamber of Commerce. Country singer whose 1975 "Blanket on the Ground" went No. Leading Houston businessman, headed family's construction company, a leader in battle to reform Texas tort laws, chaired probe of fatal Aggie bonfire collapse. Former publisher of the San Angelo Standard-Times. 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. Alice oilman and philanthropist; former mayor; served on Texas Aeronautics Commission and Texas Economic Development Commission. Opened his first hamburger drive-in near San Antonio's Brackenridge Park in 1947; that would grow into the Jim's Restaurants chain and the Frontier burger shops; born Germano Hasslocher in Shreveport. Country and folk singer-songwriter known for "Mr. Bojangles"; born Ronald Clyde Crosby in New York state, he roamed the country playing music under stage names "Jerry Ferris" and "Jeff Walker" before adopting the current one; settled in Austin in 1970s and joined the outlaw country scene; continued writing and performing until diagnosed with throat cancer in 2017. Actor best known for playing "Mac" in the sitcom Night Court; native of Houston and member of the Actors Studio; performed theater in Houston before moving to Hollywood; returned to theater in 2010 and performed iconic roles including Willy Loman. Businessman; owner of Tyler Candy Company; known as "Peanut Pattie King.". 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. Farm reporter whose programs were broadcast from Dallas for more than 30 years. Find an obituary, get service details, leave condolence messages or send flowers or gifts in memory of a loved one. Served 51 years as Harris County's tax assessor and collector. Prominent West Texas farmer who headed the Texas Farm Bureau in the 1980s and 90s; died in a tractor accident on his South Plains farm near Plainview. Retired executive editor of the Corpus Christi Caller-Times and former president of the Associated Press Managing Editors. Grande dame of the Fort Worth restaurant trade and mother of seven children, ran her family's iconic Joe T. Garcia's for decades. 1 in 1975, she first performed as a teenager on the Louisiana Hayride. Founder of the western wear store; opened his first clothing store in Pittsburg in East Texas in 1965; the Tyler-based company grew to 80 stores in 12 states. Headed the Fort Worth police department for 14 years; advocate of neighborhood-based police programs; helped win creation of city crime tax in 1995 to funnel additional money to crime-fighting. Lobbied for Baptist Convention of Texas causes for 38 years in Austin, fighting gambling and advocating for children's care and for church-state separation. CEO from 1959 to 1985 of the family cafeteria business headquartered in Lubbock; he served on Texas Tech University President's Council. The first woman to be awarded the Silver Star for her heroics as a nurse in World War II; Tom Brokaw wrote a chapter on her in his book The Greatest Generation. He was born on . Played pedal steel guitar for Merle Haggard, Buck Owens and Waylon Jennings and wrote "Crazy Arms". Bush. Houston native took over the low-end Star Furniture business from his Russian-immigrant father and turned it into one of the nation's most successful retail furniture operations; a graduate of the University of Houston, for which he was a keen supporter; the university in 2008 honored him and his wife, naming the Wolff Center for Entrepreneurship for them. Art and drama patron, former State Fair of Texas creative arts director. Fatalities from the fertilizer plant explosion in the north-central town of West. Decatur native was pioneer Republican leader in Tarrant County becoming county chair in 1975; in 1988 elected to the state House of Representatives, saying she did not "come down here to pass bills. Former state senator from Fort Worth and matriarch of the Tarrant County Republican Party. Galveston minister, city council member and NAACP president instrumental in bringing lawsuit to desegregate Galveston schools. Country-western songwriter who wrote "Born to Lose" in early 1940s. Hamlin native, businessman, banker, and philanthropist, younger brother of Robert Strauss, husband of Annette Strauss who was Dallas mayor 198791. Businessman, A&M Class of 1943, served as A&M regent 196875 and as president of former students, donated the landmark bell tower on campus in 1984. Served 33 years with NASA, broadcast voice of the Apollo program, providing commentary for the first moon walk. First Texas woman elected to Congress in 1966, to fill out the term of her husband Albert Thomas. Black conservative legislator who switched parties twice in the 1970s; ran unsuccessfully for Congress as a Republican in 1980. One of the original Mercury 7 astronauts, he was the first American thrust into space on May 5, 1961; Houston-area business executive for many years. Radio icon in San Antonio, especially during the golden age of Top 40 formats in the 1960s, 70s and 80s; deejay also hosted high school dances and teen-oriented TV shows including Swingtime, a dance show. All-American running back for the Texas Longhorns and fourth overall pick in the NFL draft in 2005; Midland native's professional career highlights include rushing 1,000+ yards for three seasons back-to-back with the Cincinnati Bengals; ended his career after a Lisfranc injury in 2012. 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.". Former death row inmate, one of the first from Dallas to be exonerated, released from prison in 1989 following an outcry brought on by the documentary The Thin Blue Line. Scientist and Big Bang theorist who taught at UT-Austin. 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