Crowder Funeral Home - La Marque

John Taylor Hander, 76 of La Marque passed away on Tuesday, December 31, 2024 in La Marque. He was born on November 13, 1948 to Dr. William and Lucille Hander in Galveston, Texas. He graduated from La Marque High School in 1967. John went to Durham Business College in Houston after graduation. He joined the Navy in 1969 until 1972 during the Vietnam War serving on the U.S.S. Passumpsic. When he returned he started working for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers as an Engineering Technician (Draftsman) for 39 years. John attended College of the Mainland and received several degrees. John met his wife Sophia in High School and they were married on February 27, 1971 at La Marque Presbyterian...

Charles Thomas "Tommy" Cantrell Jr, 83, of Santa Fe, passed away Friday December 27, 2024, at his home. Tommy was born, Wednesday, July 23, 1941, in Galveston, to Rosalie and Charles Thomas Cantrell, Sr. He was a resident of Santa Fe for the past 40 years and formerly of La Marque. Tommy was a Veteran of the United States Army, serving in Vietnam, a member of the Church of Christ, the Gulf Coast RPC "GGC", the Galveston County Invitational Racing Pigeon Club "GCI", the Gulf Coast Racing Pigeon Association and the American Racing Pigeon Union. Tommy was preceded in death by his parents and wife, Nellie Dapan Cantrell. Tommy survived by six sons: Charles Thomas Cantrell III & Yulia,...

Richard Lee Hasserd, Sr., of Texas City passed away on Monday, November 25, 2024 in Waller, Texas. He recently celebrated his 98th Birthday with his children. He was born in Galveston to Frank and Thelma Hasserd on November 2, 1926. He was the oldest of four siblings. Richard met the love of his life, Edna and they celebrated 65 years of marriage. She preceded him in death in 2016. Richard and Edna traveled all over the United States with family and friends and took trips to Europe to see Rome, England and Switzerland to name a couple. They were devoted long-time members of St. Mary's of the Miraculous Medal Catholic Church in Texas City. Richard retired from Union Carbide in Texas...

Ruth Laverne Oliver (94) of Dickinson, Texas, passed away at her home on Tuesday, November 19, 2024. She was born in Center, Texas to Exa and Columbus (Lum) Schilling on January 18, 1930. Ruth was a member of Highlands Baptist Church and the Order of the Eastern Star. She is preceded in death by her mother and father. She is also preceded in death by her husband of 45 years, Odis William Oliver, her son, Edward William Oliver and great grandson, Hudson Rhys Morton. Ruth is survived by two daughters: Peggy Burks (Larry) and Mary Ardoin (Keith); five grandchildren: Jennifer Sumrall (Keith), Joshua Morton (Angela), Kathleen Beaumont (Adam), Will Oliver and Stescha Jordan (Hunter) and 13...

Michael Gary Bolton Sr, born May 8, 1946, Galveston, TX, to parents, Bob and Mary Byrd Bolton, passed away Saturday, November 16, 2024 from the effects of Frontal Temporal Dementia. Gary attended our Lady of Fatima School, was a 1964 graduate of Texas City High School and attended Sam Houston State University. He retired in 1999 as an electrical leadman from Union Carbide/DOW after 33 years of company service. During his younger years, he coached baseball with his brother, Bobby, 4 years with the minor league team, Bozeman's Senators, and then 7 years with the major league team, Monterrey House Yankees. He was passionate about football, loving the University of Texas Longhorns and the...

Woodrow (Woody) Silvertooth Jr., 84, of Texas City passed away on Friday November 15, 2024 at his home in Texas City. Woody was born on August 5, 1940 to Woodrow and Barbara Silvertooth in Prairie Hill, Texas. Woody graduated from Mart High School in 1959. He was a resident of Texas City for 62 years. Woody worked as a maintenance manager for various companies at the Monsanto and Sterling Chemical plant. He retired from Raytheon Engineers in 2002. After retirement, Woody used his many talents to help rebuild Memorial Lutheran Church which had been destroyed by fire. Woody was a long time member of the church and served in many capacities as a leader of the church. He was a 60 year...

Kenneth Wayne Watson (64) of Santa Fe, Texas, passed away on Wednesday, November 13, 2024. He was born on September 16, 1960 to Arlis Ann and Roy Joe Watson in Texas City, Texas. Kenneth proudly served in the United States Navy and was a self-employed electrician. He is preceded in death by his mother and father and brother, Anthony Watson. Kenneth is survived by his wife, Sharon Watson and two sisters: Jo Lynn Vasquez and Susan Cummings.

John Dennis Cammer, 81 of Texas City passed away on Tuesday, November 12, 2024. He was born at St. Mary's Infirmary in Galveston, Texas on September 8, 1943 to John Morgan Cammer and Corinne Dorsey Cammer. John was a graduate of La Marque High School Tigers, Class of 1961; he attended Texas A&M and Arlington State College. He worked as a paperboy in his younger years throwing papers off his bike. John also worked as a salesman for Borden's and Rain Bird, he was also a night Security Guard for Texas State Parks, Lake Casa Blanco in Laredo, Texas and Goose Island State Park. John was a referee for Southwest Football Officials Association Division 1 San Antonio Chapter. He was also a...

Leona Johnson, 88, passed away peacefully at her residence in Dickinson, Texas surrounded by family on November 6, 2024. Lee was born on September 1, 1936 in Morrison County, Minnesota to Rodney Gordon Schlegel and Hazel Linnea Monson Schlegel, the oldest of 7 children. In 1938, the Schlegel family moved to the San Jose, CA area and back to Pine Center, MN in 1943. Soon after, Lee's family purchased a 40 acre farm in Crow Wing, Minnesota. Lee met Joseph 'Joe' Ignatius Johnson while serving in the US Navy in New Orleans and they were united in marriage on December 2, 1953. In 1956, Joseph and Lee moved to Galveston to be close to Joe's family. In 1964, they moved to La Marque and raised...

Lois Gwendolyn Christian, 93 of Santa Fe, Texas passed away on November 3, 2024 in Santa Fe. She was born on November 16, 1930 in Pontiac, Michigan to Wesley and Ida Mae Allen. Lois has been a resident of Galveston County since 1952, most recently at Victorious Assisted Living where she made many new friends. She was a member of First Baptist Church Texas City and attended the Logos Sunday School Class. Lois worked for 15 years at American National Insurance Company before retiring. Her hobbies included sewing, baking bread, cookies, and pies, and reading John Grisham novels. She is preceded in death by her parents, husband Philip Christian, Jr., son James Vernon Christian, son-in-law...

Kathryn Holmes, 96 of Friendswood, Texas passed away on November 3, 2024 in League City, Texas. She was born on September 16, 1928 in Beaumont, Texas to George and Myrtie Carter. She graduated from Splendora High School when she was 16 years old, and moved to Houston to work at Ellington Field during the war as a typist and scheduler. Kathryn met her husband Carlton during this time and they were married in 1952, spending their early years in the Air Force traveling all over the southern United States before settling in Texas City, in 1966. She then spent her time raising three boys, staying active in the local church where she was a member of Highland Baptist Church in La Marque for 57...

Billie Merle Loop (87) of La Marque, Texas, passed away on Thursday, October 31, 2024. She was born in Brownsville, Texas on December 27, 1936 to Theoda and John Renfrow. She met Dale Glen Loop in Brownsville; they were married in April 1956 and moved to La Marque, Texas in 1957. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of James Crowder Funeral Home. Visitation will be Monday, November 4, 2024 from 5:00pm - 8:00pm and a funeral service will be held on Tuesday, November 5, 2024 at 11:00am, at the Highlands Baptist Church.

Eduardo "Eddy" Emilio Nunez, 59 of La Marque, TX, passed away on Thursday, October 3, 2024. He was a beloved father, grandfather, and friend who will be deeply missed by all who knew him. Eddy was born on January 4, 1965 to Lucelma and Encarnacion Nunez in Galveston, TX; he was raised in La Marque, TX. He went on to attend La Marque High School and later became a Business owner/Investor at I.S.Services/Altra Turf Landscaping & Sales. Throughout his career, he was known for his hard work, dedication, and passion for helping others. But more than anything, Eddy was a devoted father. He loved spending time with his daughter, son-in-law and grandchildren, sharing stories, attending his...

Judy Kaye Homrighaus, 76, of Lake Jackson, TX, passed from this life on Wednesday, September 25th. She was born on September 5. 1948 in Galveston, TX to Robert (Bob) and Barbara Homrighaus, as their first child. Judy was raised in Galveston amongst many family members and friends, graduating from Ursuline High School and then attending Sacred Heart Dominican College, Galveston College and later graduating from College of the Mainland. She faced a variety of medical challenges over the years (epilepsy, MS, cancer) but maintained an upbeat spirit, seeking joy in life and staying strong in her faith in Jesus. Judy especially took joy from her crocheting & creating items for all those...

Karen Ann Stephenson (formerly Stewart), 70, of La Marque, Texas, passed away peacefully at her home on September 10, 2024. Karen was born on November 20, 1953, in Carthage, Texas, to Erika Marie Fleming and James Rann Stewart. She is preceded in death by her parents. Karen is survived by: her husband of 44 years Brad Stephenson, daughter Valerie Brown (Oscar), daughter Michelle Stephenson, brothers James Stewart, John Stewart (Suzie), and Karl Stewart (Nelda) and grandchildren Kylie, Henry, Stephen, and Claire, and many nieces, nephews and cousins. Karen was a very loving and caring wife, mother, sister, friend, and health care professional. Karen was a Physician Assistant and taught at...

Karen Ann Stephenson (formerly Stewart), 70, of La Marque, Texas, passed away peacefully at her home on September 10, 2024. Karen was born on November 20, 1953, in Carthage, Texas, to Erika Marie Fleming and James Rann Stewart. She is preceded in death by her parents. Karen is survived by: her husband of 44 years Brad Stephenson, daughter Valerie Brown (Oscar), daughter Michelle Stephenson, brothers James Stewart, John Stewart (Suzie), and Karl Stewart (Nelda) and grandchildren Kylie, Henry, Stephen, and Claire, and many nieces, nephews and cousins. Karen was a very loving and caring wife, mother, sister, friend, and health care professional. Karen was a Physician Assistant and taught at...

While he never got to ring the bell here, the bell rang loud and clear in the dark, early morning hours of August 31, when Steve moved to his heavenly home. Steve was born July 21, 1955, to Doyle Gage and Mary (Brewer) Gage in Texas City, Texas. He was the third born of the four siblings and the youngest of the three brothers. Steve was a 1973 graduate of Texas City High School. Steve loved the outdoors, hunting, and family and found a way to combine all three of those the many years he spent hunting at Arizona Creek Wildlife Association in Rye, Texas. The stories of those glory days were still being shared even last week. Steve was a master storyteller and the king of the one...

Bartley Jason Gray (55) of San Leon, Texas passed away on August 15, 2024. He was born in Texas City, TX on February 1, 1969 to Sylvia Ann and Tony Ray Gray, Sr. Jason attended La Marque schools and graduated from La Marque High School in 1989. He worked for Kone Elevator of Houston and was a member of the International Union of Elevator Constructors Local #31 and the Galveston Elks Lodge #126. Jason was an affectionate, dedicated and hardworking man who always put others needs before his own. He was an avid outdoorsman that loved hunting and fishing. Spending time on his boat brought him a lot of joy. He enjoyed being on Krispy Kritters barbeque cookoff team with his friends, winning...

Creed "Taylor" Click, a lifelong resident of Hitchcock, Texas, passed away peacefully on August 12, 2024, surrounded by loved ones after a long battle with Parkinson's disease. Just shy of his 90th birthday, his strength and resilience shone through until he was called to his eternal home by his Heavenly Father. Born on November 19, 1934, in Hitchcock, Texas, Taylor was the middle child of eight siblings, raised by Jack Julian Click and Esther Tacquard Click. The family of ten exemplified hard work, dedication, and faithful service. A proud graduate of Hitchcock High School in 1953, Taylor's love for sports was evident through his outstanding skills on the field. His talent earned him a...

David Emerson Tyler passed away peacefully in his home, surrounded by loved ones on Saturday August 10, 2024, after a long and courageous battle with cancer. David was born on April 12, 1953, in Galveston, TX to Lucille and W.M. (Bob) Tyler. After graduating from La Marque High School in 1972, he dedicated years of service as a reserve police officer with the Hitchcock, La Marque, and Santa Fe Police Departments. Following this, he pursued a career as a machinist, contributing his skills first at Union Carbide and later at Ineos. Throughout his life, David was esteemed by his colleagues, friends, and family for his quick wit and unwavering humor, characteristics that remained with him until...