Sam Houston Memorial Funeral Home - Huntsville

Jerry Bob Register, 82, of Huntsville, Texas, passed away on March 27, 2025. A beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, Jerry was also a decorated U.S. Army veteran, accomplished athlete, and dedicated attorney who practiced law for 53 years. Born in Lufkin, Texas, on October 20, 1942, to Claude and Minnie Withers Register, Jerry was one of seven children. He graduated summa cum laude from Lufkin High School in 1961, where he was an All-State baseball player. At ten years old, he played PONY Baseball, and from that moment on, he did nothing but win titles. His first of three national championships came in 1957 in Washington, PA, at the PONY League World Series. He hit...

Pauline Patterson Brumley was born on January 10, 1928 to Paul and Claudia Patterson in Montgomery County, Texas. She is predeceased by her husband Elton Ray Brumley, sons Tony Brumley, and Randy Brumley, granddaughter Theresa Newsom, and brother AG Patterson. Pauline is survived by her sons Ray Brumley and wife Vera Brumley, and Deryl Brumley and daughter-in-law Terri. She is also survived by 12 grandchildren, 16 great grandchildren and 15 great-great grandchildren. Pauline "Granny" had great faith in her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. HALL OF FAME By: Joyce Hamm Our Hall of Fame recipient has been bowling in Montgomery County since almost the beginning of the organization of the...

Clinton Ewing Ables, "Clint", was born on January 26, 1940, in O'Donnell, Texas, to William Clinton "W.C." Ables and Geraldine Ewing Ables. This being the last stages of the Great Depression, the young family soon moved from the Dust Bowl of West Texas to the Gulf Coast, seeking employment. After W.C. secured employment at the Brown Shipbuilding Company at the Port of Houston, the family settled in the Denver Harbor area of Southeast Houston. At the age of 11, Clint got his first job, throwing the Houston Chronicle in his neighborhood. At 14, he graduated to selling shoes after school and at night at Weiner's Department Store. He purchased his first car at 14 and sold children's shoes...

Eva McMillan Tidwell passed peacefully on October 27, 2024, at the age of 101 in Huntsville, Texas. She was born in DeKalb, Texas but spent her adult life in Tyler. She was a devoted mother, grandmother and great grandmother, who was loved and will be missed by many. A special note of thanks to the staff at Creekside Nursing Home and Oasis Hospice. Eva will be laid to rest next to her husband and daughter in Tyler.

Elizabeth "Liz" Giusti, 72, passed away on October 8, 2024, in Huntsville, Texas. Born on January 22, 1952, in Dallas, TX Liz dedicated over 40 years to nursing, primarily at UTMB Galveston, where she was instrumental in starting the Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) program. Liz graduated from Sweeny High School in 1970 and furthered her education at Alvin Community College, studying Nursing. Apart from her professional life, Liz was a vibrant personality with a love for sports, cheering enthusiastically for the Dallas Cowboys and Houston Astros. She also enjoyed game shows, trivia games, and had a particular fondness for Mexican food. Liz is survived by her daughter Jennifer Smith...

David Lee Yorek passed away April 24, 2024, at Willis, Texas at the age of 67. David was born in Houston, Texas to parents Toney Yorek and Stella (Hyman) Yorek on July 22, 1956. After graduating, David joined the US Marine Corp. He served six years and earned a Good Conduct Metal and Honorable Discharge. He was preceded in death by both parents and wife, Gayle Perry Yorek (2004); brothers, Toney Yorek (2013) and Billy Yorek (2013). He is survived by brother, James Yorek (Sharon); and sisters, Clara Yorek Dillard and Maybelle Yorek Hall. A small graveside gathering is planned.

Patricia Young Willborn, age 85, formerly of Waterwood community outside of Huntsville, TX, joyfully ran into the arms of Jesus on August 15, 2023 at her home in Cypress, TX after a short illness. Pat was greeted by her parents Ernest and Lois Young, loving husband Robert Glenn Willborn and daughter Laura Josephine Willborn, infant. Looking forward to their glorious reunion are her daughter Stacye Anderson and husband Jimmy, son Tim Willborn, brother Marcus Young and sister-in-law Marjorie, granddaughters Paige and Marin Anderson and Brooke Willborn, nephew David Young and wife Amy, niece Elizabeth Lourash and husband David. Pat was born on September 21st, 1937 in San Angelo, TX where...

Service is Monday, September 19th 3pm at Waverly Presbyterian Church, Old Waverly, TX with meal following service. Interment at 5:30pm at Old Waverly Cemetery. Family will receive friends, Sunday, Sept. 18th, 4-7pm at Sam Houston Memorial Funeral Home, Huntsville, TX. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Waverly Presbyterian Church Children's Ministry or an Animal Shelter of your choice. Those wishing to leave memorial condolences for the family may do so at www.shmfh.com.

Greg Wright was born February 11, 1957, in Houston, Texas. Surrounded by his family, he left this earth to be with the Lord on November 18, 2021. He was raised by his parents, James and Jean Wright of Huntsville, Texas. He spent the first years of his life in Alaska, soon moving to Vidor, TX. In 1963, he moved to Beaumont where he lived for several years before moving to Huntsville. Greg's first job was at the Yamaha shop on 11th street. In 1972, his parents opened Able Glass & Mirror, of Huntsville. This is where he worked for the next 50 years. He married his wife, Angela Reynolds Wright, of 38 years, in August of 1983. They had two children, Geoffrey and Randi Lynne. Together they...

Gloria Jean Motley was born January 23, 1948 in Houston, Mississippi to Ray Thomas Motley and Annie Charlene Alford Motley. She was raised in Kilgore, Texas and graduated from Kilgore High School with the Class of 1966. She attended Kilgore Jr. College from 1966-1968 and then finished her degree in Education at Stephen F. Austin University, graduating in 1970. She moved to Houston, Texas in 1970 and began her 39 year teaching career in several different school districts. She married Gabriel Rodriguez in June of 1980 and together they had a son, John Alford Rodriguez, the light of her life. Two years ago she was beaming with pride with the birth of her grandson Jace, who celebrates his...

Billy (Bill) Leon Byrd passed away December 13, 2020 after a long illness. He was born in Gladewater, TX on November 13, 1932 to Dalton and Minnie Mae Byrd. He graduated from Gladewater High School in 1952, having participated in football, basketball, and track. He attended East Texas State Teachers College on a track scholarship. His high school sweetheart, Lynda Berryhill, followed him to East Texas in 1954 and they were married May 28, 1955. That same year he was drafted into the U.S. Navy. While in the Navy he was placed on the Navy Track Team. That was the year of the Olympic Trials for the 1956 Olympics. He was proud to be on this unique team and had a lot of interesting stories that...

David R. Ficklin was born to Boyd Ficklin and Rollene McLendon on May, 19, 1953. He passed on the morning of December 3, 2020. Services are being managed by the Sam Houston Memorial Funeral Home in Huntsville, Tx. Services will be held at Houston National Cemetery on Thursday, December 17, 2020 at 10:30 am. Those attending should park in Lane 1 at 10:15 am. David was predeceased by his father and his brother Glenn Ficklin as well as the mother of his four children, Pamela Ficklin. He is remembered by his mother, Rollene, his brother Larry Ficklin, his daughters Patricia Lake, Sheri Collier, Kelly Coker, and his son Michael Ficklin. His grandchildren are Destiny, Andrew, Alex, Leia,...

Sandra took the hand of Jesus and entered into her eternal rest on the afternoon of July 7th. She was born in Ness City, KS where she lived on her family farm with parents Lloyd and Elma Stieben and brother Stan. She graduated from Ness City High School with honors, loved singing in the choir and won a State Solo Contest. She also played the piano. She attended Emporia State Teachers College and then worked in Estes Park, CO during the summer to attend the Univ. of Denver. Married in 1957 to Zatis Murphy who died in 1996. Born were Charlene, Sheryl and Robert. She worked in Cy-Fair ISD as a teacher's aide. She was an excellent seamstress and wonderful cook! She sang in her church choirs...

Visitation will be Sat. June 20th from Noon to 2:00pm at First Baptist Church of Mauriceville, with a funeral service immediately following. Interment will be at Jett Cemetery in Orange, Texas.

Tinker, age 93, passed away peacefully on February 2, 2020. He was born on November 13, 1926 in Goliad County to Elder & Ella Urban. From an early age his companion was a horse and he began participating in rodeos. After high school he was drafted into the US Army. Upon returning home after four years of service he continued calf roping at many rodeos. He was a member of Southern Rodeo Association (SRA), Rodeo Cowboy Association (RCA), Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association (PRCA), and Texas Senior Pro Rodeo Association (TSPRA). At the age of 78 he retired from rodeo due to health reasons. In 2018 he was inducted into the South Central Texas Rodeo Ring of Honor. He is survived by...