Jeter Memorial Funeral Home

With hearts full of love and gratitude for a life well lived, we share the passing of Dr. Robert Jackson Griffon, affectionately known as Bobby Jack, BJ, or Pappy, on March 1, 2025. At 90 years old, he laid down his working tools and peacefully completed his earthly journey, stepping into the loving embrace of God and the cherished family and friends who went before him. Bobby Jack was born at home in Spearsville, Louisiana, on November 25, 1934, the beloved only child of Albert Jackson and Lois (Davis) Griffon. A gifted athlete and scholar, he graduated from Spearsville High School as a two-time state baseball champion, then he continued his athletic pursuits, lettering in basketball and...

Mel Russell was born on January 11, 1937, to Lewis and Ethel Russell in San Antonio, Texas. He went to his heavenly home on October 10, 2024. Mel graduated from Burbank High School in San Antonio, Class of 1954 and attended Howard Payne University on a music scholarship (band drum major). He received his Master of Science in Marine Biology, from Texas A&M University. He worked as a biomedical research assistant with Southwest Research Foundation in San Antonio. He was a high school teacher at Jefferson High School, San Antonio and then at Clear Lake High School, Clear Lake. Mel also was the first Galveston County Marine Extension Agent, and then finished his career as the Outreach...

Harold Cecil Raley was born in Morgan County, Alabama, November 23, 1934 and died August 21, 2024. He was predeceased by his parents William Barthel Raley and Verna Hooper Raley, and sister Geraldine Raley McKenzie, widow of James E. McKenzie. The Raley family relocated to adjacent Cullman County where Harold graduated from West Point High School in 1953. Working at various jobs to raise college money, he graduated from Athens College (Alabama) in 1959 with majors in English and French. He then entered graduate school at the University al Alabama, earning his MA in Romance Languages in 1961 and his PhD in Spanish Studies in 1966. He also studied German, Latin, Portuguese and Hebrew. Spanning...

Douglas Lionel Cravy, Sr., known affectionately as Doug, passed away on August 11, 2024, at the age of 65 in Jesup, Georgia. Born on March 28, 1959, in Galveston, Texas, Doug was a cherished member of his community and a beloved figure within his family. Doug is survived by a loving family that includes his son, Douglas Cravy, Jr., and, Sonya; his daughter, Janene Diaz, and her husband, Ben; and his daughter, Breanna Cravy. He was a proud grandfather to Naomi Payne, Taylor Harris, Tyler Cravy, Vanessa Villarreal, Douglas Cravy III, and Steven Greer III. He also leaves behind his siblings, Darrell Cravy and his wife, Patricia; Darla Garrison and her husband, Gerald; Dwayne Cravy and his...

Danny (Dan) Ray King, husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather went home to his Lord and Savior on August 4, 2024, at the age of 79. He was surrounded by his wife, children and grandchildren. Dan was born on August 21, 1944, in Corsicana, Texas. His family moved to Galveston when Dan was 4 years old. Growing up on the island, Dan had a wonderful childhood full of pet raccoons, pigeons, snakes, and more -- and so many true young boy adventures. He graduated from Ball High School in Galveston in 1962. He briefly attended Lamar University before deciding he was ready for his next phase in life. Dan enlisted with the Air Force at age 18. On the island, he met Rita Rossi, who...

Deacon Carol Ann Mills, 79, of Alvin, Texas, passed away on April 20, 2024. She was born in Illinois. She and her brother were born to Annie Catherine Gillis and Donald Eugene Gillis, a family of talented musicians. She is survived by her husband, Joseph Mills Jr., married for 53 years; son, Andrew Thomas Mills, and his fianc? Anne, and three children; also, by her daughter, Diana Mary Melissa Mills, son-in-law, Daniel Harding, and their four children. She is also survived by her stepsister, Julie Anne Gillis Lucas, and niece, Susan Gillis Alderink. Carol Ann is preceded in death by her parents, her brother, Don Gillis, and her son, Aaron Donald Mills. Carol Ann graduated from Ann Arbor...

Lena Concetta Perry, 84, passed away on Friday, February 16th, 2024, surrounded by her children and immediate family in her home. She was the widow of Bobby Lee Perry, whom she shared 61 years of marriage with. Born in Galveston, Texas, on October 26th, 1939, she was the daughter of Leone Joseph Attanasio Sr. and Concetta Bennici Attanasio. She attended and graduated from Dominican Catholic School in Galveston, Texas. She met her future husband, Bobby Lee Perry, in Galveston in 1957, and they were married in 1958. Together, Bob and Lena had 5 beautiful children: Concetta, Bobby, Angela, Jacqueline, and Christopher. She was a devoted mother to her 5 children and worked tirelessly to raise...

Alberta Pittser, 91, of Friendswood, Texas died in her home of natural causes on December 12, 2023. She was born on December 22, 1931, in Lebanon, Missouri to Albert & Eppah (Palmer) Luthy. She married her military pen pal & was a military wife for 21 years. She was happily married for a total of 66 years. Besides being a homemaker and mother, she was a teacher and payroll manager. She enjoyed playing Christian music at rehab and nursing homes. She loved taking care of her family, working outside in her garden, watching hummingbirds, reading, and crocheting. In addition to her parents and her husband Clyde, she was predeceased by her son Andrew, her grandson Mathew Reinhart,...

Patricia McGarvey Rosendahl, 71, beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on November 21, 2023. Patricia was born on September 1, 1952, in Galveston, Texas as the eldest daughter to James Ligon McGarvey and Elvera McCoy McGarvey. She was preceded in death by brother, Dennis Ligon McGarvey, and sister, Kathleen McGarvey Jeffcoat. She is survived by her husband of 47 years, Torben Rosendahl, her five children James McGarvey (Cassandra), Erik Rosendahl (Amanda), Alicia Rosendahl, Jennifer Rosendahl, and Katherine Rosendahl Weissman (Joshua), her five grandchildren Elaine Rosendahl, Clara McGarvey, Lorelei McGarvey, William Henry Rosendahl, and William...

Sharon Elaine Young McBride, loving mother, wife, sister and grandparent, passed away and entered the Kingdom of Heaven at the age of 79 in Alvin, Texas on November 2, 2023, at her daughter's house. She lived 15 years after being diagnosed with Alzheimer's and Dementia. She is survived by daughter Shannon, son in law Wallace, son Robert, daughter in law Susan, daughter Teri, son in law Daniel, sister Cookie and nieces Joyce and Cindi, her brother John and niece Dawn, other nieces Megan, Kwinci, Kelci, Kara, grandchildren Michael, Alexandra, Tyler, Angelica, Shayne and great granddaughter, Harper. She was preceded in death by her husband Larry, son Terry, her parents Mary and Merle, and...

Sylvia Marie Ropar Todd Hammersley, 92, of Friendswood, Texas passed away on October 16, 2023. She was born on August 15, 1931 to her parents Catherine Carneluti Ropar and James Ropar in Lowellville, Ohio. She grew up in Cleveland, Ohio and attended Lincoln High School during World War II. Some of her "first jobs" included collecting aluminum foil for soldiers and teaching her mother the information she needed to gain her U.S. citizenship. She went on to Kent State University in Kent, Ohio, where she played clarinet in the marching band and orchestra, earned her B.S. degree in Education, and met her husband, Leslie James Todd. They were married in 1953 and moved to Baltimore, Maryland while...

Anthony Michael Wright, 34, was born on October 31, 1988, to Heather Wright in Pasadena, Texas. He passed away on Friday, September 1, 2023, in League City, Texas. He grew up in League City, Texas with his mom, dad, and 2 sisters. He was the oldest of three children. He enjoyed joking around with his sisters by playing practical jokes, performing magic tricks, and persuading his sisters to do things he himself would not attempt. He was an avid wrestling fan who enjoyed pretending he was a wrestler competing with Stone Cold Steve Austin, The Rock and Triple H. He would use deep dish aluminum pans to simulate their signature moves. His mom can remember being a willing target in the...

Joe Elliott passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 23, 2023, in Friendswood, Texas. He was born in Hampton, Virginia to Harry and Rebecca Elliott. He graduated from Hampton High School and one of his proudest moments was being on the football team that won the 1948 Virginia state championship. After high school he worked as a draftsman for the Newport News Shipbuilding company then joined the Army and was stationed in Germany. After his discharge, he entered the machinist apprentice program at Langley Field Virginia for the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics (NACA), the precursor to NASA. He married Patricia Booker (Rand) and had three children, Susan Gail Elliott (Pryor),...

Martha Kay Rush Schmaltz, 73, of Alvin, Texas entered into eternal rest on Monday, August 21, 2023. Kay was born in Houston, Texas on June 23, 1950. She was adopted at 6 months old by Clyde Cosby Rush, former Assistant Chief of Police of Beaumont, Texas and Leona Marie Schnabel Rush on Kay's "Special Day", December 20, 1950. She was preceded in death by her parents. Kay was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. She is survived by her spouse Harold Schmaltz and their daughter, Amy Kristen Schmaltz Upton, husband, Lynn Travis Upton of George West, Texas; and Harold's daughter Candace Jackson Hjort, husband Reed Hjort of Saint Helens, Oregon. She also leaves behind her brother James Clyde...

Nancy Jane Green passed away on June 26, 2023 at the age of 80. She was born on July 14, 1942 in Cameron, Texas. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ladis Zavrel and Ella Feussel Champagne. She is survived by her daughters Kathleen Green and Jennifer Green; son Everett Green and his wife Jenny Green; grandchildren Eli Green, Wyatt Green, Calliope Green and Gideon Green; and sister Patricia Fuchs. Nancy's greatest joy was being a mother and grandmother. After raising her three children she worked as a Deputy Clerk for Harris County Tax Office. In retirement she enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and visiting with her many friends. She visited Galveston often and took...

Cynthia Elizabeth Sawyer Hart departed this life early Tuesday morning, June 20, 2023, at the age of 92. While increasingly frail, Cynthia had still been able to enjoy traveling in recent years to visit with her children and, quite recently, to attend the wedding of a granddaughter. She retained her friendly, often mischievous wit into her final days. Cynthia was born in Los Angeles to Jean Elizabeth Robbers Sawyer (later Ryan) and Marshall W. Sawyer II. Both parents were aviation pioneers and art patrons. After a few short-term moves and the birth of her brother, Marshall W. Sawyer III, the family settled in the Brentwood neighborhood of Los Angeles, where many of her neighbors were highly...

Larry Joe McBride (The Silver Fox) made his way to Heaven surrounded by his family on Father's Day, June 18, 2023 at the age of 83. He is survived by his wife, Sharon, his two daughters, Teri & Shannon, his son, Robert and his grandchildren, Michael, Tyler, Alexandra and Angelica, as well as his brothers, Mike and Phil, his sister, Denise and a great granddaughter, Harper Grace. He is preceded in death by his son Terry, mother Dorothy, biological father Joseph, and his stepfather Wayne. He was a lifelong car salesman and a proud Marine. Semper Fi. Despite being a stubborn, at times prideful, and always independent man, he found God and Jesus while in the hospital. We know that he...

Catherine Balusek Ryan passed away to be with her lord on May 13, 2023 in Webster, TX after a 5-month long illness. Catherine was born on April 25, 1959, in El Campo, TX to Johnnie Bates and Yolande Balusek. Catherine married her husband Daniel on December 11, 1987. They welcomed a son on April 27, 1994. They raised their son with loving devotion in Friendswood, TX, where they reside to this day. Catherine was talented in activities such as writing schoolteacher grants, arts, and crafts, and organizing family reunions - just to name a few. Catherine had an amazing work ethic. In her early career days, she worked in the employee safety field for various companies, and as an...

Billy Ralph Blakely, 88, passed away on Thursday April 27, 2023. Bill was a 1951 graduate of Sabine High School where he excelled at athletics. While at Sabine High he met the love of his life, Virginia Lee (Mosley) Blakely, and they enjoyed a lifelong love affair culminating in sixty years of marriage. He attended Kilgore Jr. College from 1951-1953 and was a star football player during his tenure there. Bill continued his football career at Stephen F. Austin College from 1953-1956. He is survived by his son Stephen Blakely; daughter in-law Renee Blakey; grandchildren Chelsea and Brianna Blakely; and great grandchildren Aubrey and Reid Matthews. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, May...

Bonnie was born on August 22, 1932, in Albany, California. She was the only child of Charles and Muriel McGaw. As a young child, Bonnie lived with her parents in Lafayette CA. In 1943, the family moved to Denver CO where she graduated from East High School in 1950. Bonnie then did some studies at the University of Colorado. During this period, she met Robert Russell Oliver. They fell in love and were married on October 17, 1954. Bonnie and Bob had two sons, Greg (1957) and Warren (1959). She was a loving and supportive wife and mother, dedicated to her family. Bonnie was primarily a homemaker, but she also held several part-time jobs and expressed her artistic aptitude in many forms. She...

William Henry "Bill" Glardon, of Santa Fe, Texas, went to be with our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on January 17, 2023. He was 67. Bill was born to Bernard and Mary Glardon on February 1, 1955, in North Dakota. Bill spent his childhood working on his family's dairy farm and later moved to Texas with his family in 1969. In February 1973, he married LuAnne Lee. Bill entered the workforce early as a young husband and father. In 1979, Bill joined the Amoco family where he worked until he retired in 2006. During his time at Amoco, he began as a pipefitter and over the years, earned his way to becoming an SAP coordinator who traveled, worked, and trained internationally. After retiring from his...