Alcus Greer,  Former Houston Fire Marshal, age 89, passed away Monday, September 26, 2005. A native of Houston, Mr. Greer was born October 21, 1915 to Charles and Fanny Greer. His brother, Charles Greer, preceded him in death. Mr. Greer is survived by his loving wife of 61 years, Doris, and beloved son, Alcus Greer, II, sister-in-law, Anita Lancaster, and brother-in-law, James E. Moore. Mr. Greer is also survived by many other relatives and friends. The family will receive friends Monday, October 3, 2005 from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Forest Park Lawndale Funeral Home (located at 6900 Lawndale in Houston) where funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM Tuesday, October 4 in the Main Chapel. Interment will follow in Forest Park Lawndale Cemetery. Alcus Greer worked for the Houston Fire Dept. from 1939-80. Among his responsibilities, he worked as chief inspector, chief arson investigator and fire marshal. Alcus was appointed by Gov. Preston Smith to be a member of the "Texas Commission On Fire Protection Personnel Standards And Education". He was reappointed by 4 governors to be a part of this commission. An Alcus Greer Day was established in 1995. (He had retired as fire marshal in 1980.) The Alcus Greer Award For Excellence is given annually to the outstanding arson investigator of the Houston arson bureau. The Stonecutter's Award for Alcus Greer was accepted by Alcus Greer II, his son, at the 2005 State Fire Fighters Convention. The Stonecutter's Awards program is sponsored by the Texas Retired Fire Fighters, a branch of the Texas State Association Of Fire Fighters, to recognize and honor great leaders of the TSAFF past.

 

The Lord called Gary Lynn Goodlett home at the age of 59 on Sunday, July 2, 2006 after a short battle with aggressive stomach cancer. He passed peacefully at home with close friends and family in attendance. Gary was born June 2, 1947 in San Angelo, Texas to Joseph Oliver and Velma Mildred (Williams) Goodlett. He was in the first graduating class for paramedics in HFD and served in that capacity for thirteen years. After leaving that branch, he became an engineer operator. His last station assignment was at Station 31 on the B shift before his retirement in 2004. He took the greatest pride in belonging to the brotherhood of firefighters and leaves behind many brothers who grieve the passing of their friend, but continue to contribute to acts of heroism day in and day out. Gary was preceded in death by his father, Joe Goodlett. Surviving to cherish his memory and follow in his footsteps is his mother, Velma, who currently lives at Park Manor in Conroe; wife, Sharon, of thirty-six years; sons, Ryan and his wife, Lisa, and Brandon. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, July 4, 2006 from 5 to 9 p.m. at Cashner Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at the First United Methodist Church at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, July 5. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Gary Goodlett Memorial Scholarship Fund at First Bank of Conroe. You are invited to leave a written tribute for the family on our website at www.cashnerfunerals.com.

Frankie  Elmo Gore, 48, Houston Firefighter, passed away Monday, March 15, 2004 in Houston, Texas. He is survived by his wife, April Gore; sons, Daniel and David Gore; mother, Anna Gore; brothers Harold Gore and Tommy Gore and wife Sue; sisters Georgia Sadler and husband Rick and Maria Morrow and husband Gordon; along with a host of relatives and friends. Visitation will be held Thursday, March 18, 2004 from 6 to 9 p.m. at Rosewood Funeral Home in Humble, Texas. Funeral Services will be at 12:00 PM on Friday, March 19, 2004 at the funeral home with interment following at Rosewood Memorial Park.

ALVIN (A.C.) GREEN, 82 of Huntsville, Texas died October 30, 2009. He is preceded in death by his wife Mabel Green. A.C. was a retired captain from the Houston Fire Department, Station # 18, Private services - Brooke Funeral Home - Huntsville

Melvin Grisby Jr., 72, passed away on September 11, 2009. He retired from the Houston Fire Department after over 30 years of service and was a veteran of the U.S. Army. The family will be receiving friends beginning at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, September 19, 2009 at Earthman Resthaven Funeral Home and a funeral service will follow at 3:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Earthman Resthaven.

Captain Dewayne F. Guillory, passed away on Sunday May 18, 2008 at M.D. Anderson Cancer Center following a brief illness. Born in Houston on September 3, 1972 to Wilrey Guillory and Irene Chantlin Guillory, Dwayne proudly served his country in the U.S. Marine Corps from 1991 to 1995. Following his military duty, he joined the Houston Fire Department where he rapidly rose to the rank of Captain. Besides his parents, Capt. Guillory is survived by his wife Rachelle Guillory; daughters Sasha LeBlanc and her husband Rodgers and grandson Anthony; and Rayne Guillory; a brother Mark Guillory and his wife Valerie; and his godchild Mathew Guillory and niece Gabriella Guillory. Friends may call on Friday evening at San Jacinto Funeral Home, 14659 East Fwy. From 5:00 to 8:00 P.M. The Rosary will be recited at 9:30 A.M. on Saturday, May 24, 2008 at St. Martin de Porres Catholic Church, 12606 Crosby Lynchburg Rd., Barrett Station, TX, where the Mass of Christian Burial will begin at 10:00 A.M. with Rev. Alphonsus Enelichi, M.S.P., Celebrant. The Rite of Committal will follow at San Jacinto Memorial Park with honors from both the Houston Fire Department and the U.S. Marines Corps. For those desiring, memorial contributions may be made in Dwaynes name and made payable to: Fire Fighter Cancer Network, Attn: Joel Calfee, HPFFA, 1907 Freeman, Houston,TX 77009 or the M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, Attn: Dr. Linus Ho's Research, P.O. Box 4486,Houston,TX 

Ronald Wayne Gunnels Sr.  66 years, entered into eternal rest on March 11, 2009. "Wayne" enjoyed life and loved all sports, tennis, fishing but most of all golf. He was a courageous firefighter for 37 years and also served as Captain with the Houston Fire Department. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge and was a faithful friend to many. His memories will forever be cherished by his loving wife of 46 years, Josephine; children: Ronnie Gunnels & wife Tammy, Ronda & husband Danny Hinton, John Gunnels & wife Tracie; 6 grandchildren; 5 step-grandchildren; mother, Delilah Head; also survived by his 2 brothers & 2 sisters. Visitation will be on Saturday, March 14th from 12-6PM and Sunday, March 15th from 12-8PM. Funeral services will be held at 12:30PM on Monday, March 16th. All services will be held at Brookside Funeral Home. Interment and "Fireman's Last Call" will follow in Brookside Memorial Park.