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Ed L. Walther, 68, died in July 30. Services were held on Aug. 1 at 11 a.m. at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Houston. Burial followed at Memorial Oaks Cemetery. He was born in Warda on Sept. 17, 2934 to Edwin and Mathilda Hobratschk Walther. He was baptized and confirmed at Holy Cross Lutheran Church in Houston for the past 45 years. After serving in the U.S. Army and Army Reserves, Walther joined the Houston Fire Department in 1961 where he rose through the ranks to the position of district chief. In addition to fire fighting, Ed enjoyed working in construction, along with his ranching activities. Survivors include his wife of 46 years, Gail Fricke Walther, daughter, Paula McPartlin and husband David of Arlington; sons, Mark Walther, Michael Walther and wife Dawn of Houston; grandchildren Angelica, Brittany, and Connor McPartlin; Michael Jr. and Mathew Walther; sister Gloria Teinert of Austin; brothers Clinton and wife Marie of Livingston, Edmund and wife Helen of Houston. Memorials may be given to Immanuel Lutheran Church.
Eddie Ludwig Walther was born September 17, 1934 in Fayette County, Warda, Texas. Ed was the youngest of four children born to Edwin Carl Walther and Mathilda Hobratschk Walther. He was reborn through the water of Holy Baptism on September 30, 1934 at Holy Cross Lutheran Church in Warda, Texas with Reverend Paul C. Eifert officiating. Ed has 16 sponsors, including his cousin and fellow Immanuel member, Sidonia Walther Horn. He renewed his Baptismal faith through the rite of Confirmation at Holy Cross Lutheran in Warda, Texas. Ed grew up on the family farm near Warda, where he was in close touch with many aunts, uncles, and cousins. Ed received his primary education at Holy Cross Lutheran School. His primary language was German, and later learned English in the first grade.

Ed and Gail’s paths crossed briefly in 1954 in Giddings, Texas when they were both teenagers. In the fall of 1955 they became reacquainted at the Lee County Fair. By that time, Ed was already working construction and attending night classes at South Texas College, while Gail was attending the Houston Lilly Jolly School of Nursing. They dated for two years and enjoyed fishing in Galveston Bay and going dancing. When Gail began her third year of nursing, Ed received his draft notice for the U.S. Army, so the two of them decided to get married on June 15, 1957. On July 16, 1957 Ed left for basic training and Gail returned to nursing school. Both were quite miserable for the next six months until they were reunited.

Ed and Gail’s first home was an apartment located in the Heights area on Harvard street. They became members of Immanuel Lutheran Church in 1958. Pending the arrival of their first child in 1960, the two bought a house in Timbergrove at 1114 Nashua. It was there that all three of their children, Paula, Mark and Michael were born. In March of 1969, Ed began building their present home at 3209 Brook Woods; Ed designed and built a major portion of the house by himself. He also had the help from some of his fellow fire fire-fighters. This was a project he was very proud of.

One of Ed’s biggest decisions relating to his career came in January 1961, when he joined the Houston Fire Department. A very dedicated fire-fighter, Ed dearly loved his job and the camaraderie of his fellow fire-fighters. He served in many areas of the city, as he rose through the ranks to become a District Fire Chief; a position he loved and was proud of.

In 1978, at the age of 44, Ed began losing sensation on one side of his face. He sought medical help for nearly two years, before a correct diagnosis was made – that dreaded word, brain tumor. After surgery and radiation treatments, he slowly recovered, but could never return to his fire-fighting job. At that time, he was given a maximum of five years to live. However, Ed was not only a fire-fighter by career, but a fighter for life! He spent the next 20 years keeping busy with the activities he enjoyed the most, such as spending time with his family, fishing at the beach and keeping up with his farm located in Moulton, Texas; where he loved tending to the cattle and planting large gardens each year. In November 2000, the brain tumor seemed to be growing and after consulting a top neuro-surgeon at M.D. Anderson he received stereo tactic radiation Necrosis. He then spent the last six months of his life unable to walk or speak clearly. Throughout the 25 years ordeal with the brain tumor, Ed never lost his faith in GOD; and was so thankful that he was able to spend these past 25 years with his beloved family. The physician at M.D. Anderson could not believe Ed had such a long survival for his type of tumor, which usually has a five year survival rate.

Ed passed away on July 30^th, 2003 at the age of 68 years-old. His family is so grateful they were given the extra years to spend together. Ed is survived by his beloved wife Gail, daughter Paula and her husband Dr. David McPartlin of Arlington, Sons; Mark Edward Walther and Michael Thomas Walther and his wife Dawn of Houston; Five grandchildren; Angelica, Brittany, and Connor McPartlin of Arlington, Texas and Michael, Jr. and Matthew Walther of Houston.

            Brothers; Edmund Walther and wife Helen of Houston, Clinton Walther and wife Marie of Livingston, Sister; Gloria Mae Teinert of Austin, Sister-in-laws; Billie Ann Langehennig and husband Kermit of Lexington and Susan Wingenter and husband Ronald of San Antonio, and a host of other relatives and loved ones.
Ed was a man of many talents and will be dearly missed
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Leroy Edward Ward Jr, 76, passed away on April 23, 2009. He was born on January 31, 1933 to Leroy Edward Ward Sr. and Isla. Lee is preceded in death by his daughter Margie. He is survived by his wife Pat Ward; son, Dan Ward; grandchild, Mack Paradowski; great-grandchildren, Jake and Lydia and was looking forward to the arrival of his third great-grandchild; sister, Genoma Spivey; step-children, Brent Davenport and Stephanie Deloney; step-grandchildren, Austin, Abigayle, Kyle and Kaylie; extended family members, nieces, nephews and friends. Lee was a great father, brother, precious husband and was loved by all. Lee served his country in the National Guard and was discharged with honors. He retired from the Houston Fire Department after 25 years. He was also a member of Tallowood Baptist Church for 10 years. Lee was an avid fisherman. You will forever be in our hearts and will be missed dearly. Family will receive friends on Sunday, April 26, 2009 from 1:00pm-3:00pm at Woodlawn Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held on Monday, April 27, 2009 at 10:00am at Tallowood Baptist Church. Interment will follow at Forest Park Lawndale Cemetery.

DELBERT L. WARWICK SR. passed away on June 1, 2008. Delbert was born on August 22, 1930 in Royal, Arkansas to Leroy and Clara Warwick. He is survived by his beloved wife of 44 years Violette McMoran Warwick; son, Delbert Warwick Jr. and wife Kelly; daughter, Deborah Warwick Newton and husband Mark; four wonderful grand children whom he loved with all his heart, Brooke Madison Warwick, Jacob King Warwick, Austin Warwick Newton and Trent Sterling Newton. He is also survived by four siblings, Doyle Warwick and wife Susan, Indianapolis, IN. Doug Warwick, Pearland, TX. John Warwick and wife Dianne, Houston, TX. one sister Jessilee Warwick Ford and husband Vaughan Houston, TX. Brother in law Bill McMoran and wife Joyce Houston, TX. Numerous nieces and nephews, cousins, family and friends. He graduated from Milby High School. During his freshman year he made All- City playing football. Also, Delbert became the youngest licensed butcher in the state of Texas. He then attended Harden Simmons College on a football scholarship before serving in the U.S. Coast Guard during the Koren War. He then returned home to Houston and joined the Houston Fire Department in which he dedicated 50 years with Valors and retired at the rank of Jr. Captain. Funeral Services will be held Wednesday, June 4, 2008 at 11am in the Main Chapel at Forest Park Lawndale. Visitation will be Tuesday, June 3, 2008 from 5pm to 8pm at Forest Park Lawndale. In lieu of flowers, the family request donations are to be made to one of the following organizations: The Houston Fire Museum 2403 Milam Street Houston, Texas 77006 or the Dennis W. Holder Scholarship Fund 4225 Interwood N. Parkway Houston, TX. 77032

Larry Wesley In the resplendent will of Thine, I calmly rest. Triumphantly I make His will mine and count it best. Sunrise October 31, 1950 Sunset January 19, 2007 In God's care I leave my loving wife, Mrs. Patricia A. Wesley; my sons and daughters, Tracey E. Moore, Robert L. Moore (Michelle), Keisha R. Prince(Anthony), Kimberly L. Wesley, and Markeith Hicks (Nequita), Robin L. Hogan, ; my seven siblings; 13 grandchildren; and many other dear relatives and friends. A victorious celebration will be held in the Rose Chapel of Mabrie Memorial Mortuary, Saturday, January 27, 2007 at 1:30 pm. Visitation will be prior to service beginning at 12 noon.

Rodney Dale Waters 43, of Spring passed away January 31, 2009. He was born July 6, 1965 in Pasadena, Texas. Rodney was a career firefighter having served as a volunteer early in his career with Spring Fire Department, he served with the Conroe Fire Department before joining the Houston Fire Department in 1989. He was a member of the HLSR committee, a Special Olympics Fundraiser, a little league coach with Spring/Klein, and a member of Spring Masonic Lodge AF&AM. Survivors include his wife: Dawn; daughter, Hannah Marie Waters; sons, Jacob Dwayne Waters and Garrett Ryan Lorenz; sisters, Rhonda Waters, Pamela Lawson and husband, Donald and their daughter, Lindsey Lawson; sister in law, Darla Lawson, mother-in-law, Mary Jo Lorenz and mother-in-law, Louise Lawson. The family will receive friends at Klein Funeral Home from 6-9pm, Tuesday and funeral services at 10am, Wednesday also at Klein Funeral Home-Champions. For those who desire, donations may be made to the Last Alarm.

MARION JASPER "BUDDY" WEAVER, JR., loving husband, father, grandfather (Po Po), uncle and friend, unexpectedly went to be with his Lord and Saviour on January 16, 2003. He was born to Marion Jasper and Nellie Ray Weaver on January 11, 1940 in Houston, Texas. He was a dedicated coach of little league baseball in Bellaire, Texas for many years. Buddy served in the United States Army prior to spending 40 years as a devoted firefighter with the Houston Fire Department holding the rank of District Chief for 25 years before retiring in October 2002. Chief Weaver was highly regarded and greatly respected by his fellow firefighters, his family and countless friends. Buddy loved the beach, fishing, the Aggies and Nascar. He is survived by his wife of twenty years, Mary Nell Weaver; his children and their spouses, Mary Sue "Queenie" and Stephen Shelton of Greensboro, NC, Marion Jasper "Marty" and Brandy Weaver of Georgetown, TX, Sandra "Pumpkin" Elaine and Buddy Reitzel of Madison, NC and Todd Wesley "Tiger", and Jennifer Weaver of Georgetown, TX and step-daughter, Candice McCormick of Los Angeles, CA; his grandchildren, Christopher Shelton, Jamie Weaver, Stephanie Weaver, Caleb Shelton, Ashyln Weaver, Brandon Reitzel and "unborn grandson", Jacob Wesley Weaver, "whose arrival, PoPo and the entire family are anxiously awaiting". He is also survived by his sisters and brothers-in-law, Ann and Don Dillen of Timpson, TX, Betty and Jerry Miller of Katy, TX, Sarah and Raymond Schultz of Mason, TX; mother-in-law, Catherine Williamson of Whitestown, IN; brothers-in-law, Bryce and Patricia Pennington of Yorba-Linda, CA, Alex and Shirley Null of Canton, GA, and a numerous host of family, treasured friends and his entire brotherhood of the Houston Fire Department. He will be deeply missed by all those whose lives were touched by him. The family will receive friends at Forest Park Woodlands, Monday, January 20th from 6-9pm. Celebration of his life will be on Tuesday, January 21st at noon in the Forest Park Woodlands Chapel. In his honor, for those desiring, gifts may be made to the, "Fellowship of the Woodlands Church" at 1 Fellowship Drive, The Woodlands, TX 77384 or to the "Last Alarm Club" at 1907 Freeman, Houston, TX 77007.

GENE LOWELL WEBB was born August 11, 1932. He passed away with the grace of God on February 1, 2010 He awoke everyday of his life with a smile and the joy of the day to come. He served his country in the Korean War. Additionally, he served the community as a fireman in the City of Houston Fire Department. He is survived by his wife Anita Webb, daughters Tera Moss, Jennifer Moss and Janell Flores and family, his son Michael Webb and family, and Nephew Steven Webb and family. Visitation is scheduled for February 3rd from 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM and funeral service is the February 4th at 10:00 AM, both at Brookside Funeral Home 13401 EastexFreeway, Houston Texas 77039. Grave side services to follow the funeral.

BRUCE MILTON WHATLEY, passed away June 6, 2005. He was a veteran of WWII having served in the US Navy and retired as a Captain from the Houston Fire Department after 40 years of servi ce. He was also a 32 degree Mason. A memorial service for Mr. Whatley will be held at 1:00PM Friday, June 10, 2005 in the chapel of SouthPark Funeral Home.

JOHNNIE "DARTY" WILLIAMS, 49, went to be with the Lord on August 1, 2010. He is preceded in death by his parents, Edward and Oleta Williams. He is survived by his children: Mary Alyce Hayes and husband Daniel Wayne, Johnny Darty Williams and Ashley Nicole Williams and husband Julio Campana; grandchildren: Braedon Wayne Hayes and Aden Campana and siblings: Edward Williams, Allison Williams, Dale Williams and Dona Spiller.Johnnie was a Houston Firefighter and served at the Clearlake Firehouse Station 71. He loved riding his motorcycle and his favorite charity was Camp Janus.The family will receive friends from 5 to 9pm Thursday, August 5, 2010 at Forest Park Lawndale Funeral Home. A funeral service will be held at 3pm August 6, 2010 in the Main Chapel of Forest Park Lawndale.In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to: Camp Janus, 6411 Fannin St., Houston, TX 77030 ATTN: Camp Janus.

Murice Willie Williamson ( Born December 24, 1926 ) 1949 to 1976 ( Died June 27, 2008 )

ROY A.WILLIS passed away on November 27, 2010. He was born August 28, 1927. Roy retired from the Houston Fire Department after 25 years of service in 1978 with the rank of Captain. Preceded in death by his wife of 46 years Faye Willis. He is survived by his son Gary Willis and wife Theresa; grandchildren, Ricky, Jason and wife Tammy; great grandchildren, Keresa, Justin and Devin; great grandchildren, Nathan Willis and Tristan Gray; brother, Robert Willis along with other relatives and friends. The family will receive friends on Tuesday, November 30, 2010 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 Pm at Earthman Resthaven Funeral Home. Funeral Services will be held at 2:30 PM on Wednesday, December 1, 2010 in the Chapel of Earthman Resthaven Funeral Home. Interment to follow in Earthman Resthaven Cemetery.

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Seymore Wllis 1951 - 1977 Died June 16, 2009
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JIM D. WILSON, son of Richard and Linnie Wilson, passed away March 14, 2010 at age 84. He served the Houston Fire Department for 28 years and then had his own business of J.D. Trucking. He was a treasured family man. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Ann B. Wilson; three sons, Billy Tucker, James Wilson and Roy Wilson; two daughters, Danna Parillo and Lynda Kidd; one brother, C.D. Wilson; and numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren. He is preceded in death by one daughter, Bobbye Brock. A visitation will be held at Cypress-Fairbanks Funeral Home, 9926 Jones Rd, Houston, TX, 6-8 P.M. on Thursday, March 18, 2010. A funeral service will be held at the Foundry Methodist Church, 8350 Jones Rd, Friday, March 19, at 9:30 A.M. followed by a burial at Memorial Oaks, 13001 Katy Freeway, Houston, TX. Memorials may be made to the following; The Last Alarm Club (Fallen Firefighters and Widows) 1907 Freeman Street, Houston, TX 77009 or Austin Community Foundation (Texas Alzheimer's Research Consortium) P.O. Box 5159, Austin, TX 78763.

SCOTT WINTERHALTER went to be with the Lord on June 29, 2008, after a short illness with cancer. He was preceded in death by his parents and 5 brothers. He is survived by his wife, Ima L Winterhalter, sister Georgia and husband Jim, 2 sons Scott Jr and Darren and family and friends. There will be a memorial service for Scott at Houston 1st Baptist Church located 7401 Katy Frwy. at 10 a.m. in the church chapel on July 2, 2008

PAUL "CLAYTON" WRIGHT, 65, of Gonzales, formerly of Houston, went to be with his Lord and Savior Saturday March 26, 2005. He was a member of the First Baptist Church in Gonzales, he was a retired District Chief of the Houston Fire Department where he served 31 years, his friends in the department will forever remember him as "Chief." He is survived by his wife, Joyce Marie Wright, daughters and son-in-laws, Gayle & Mickey Cates, Leslie & Ben Hicks, son and daughter-in-law, Chris & Sandra Wright, brothers and sisters-in-law, Luther & Katie Wright, Jack & Jeannine Wright, James & Roslyn Wright and 8 grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Tuesday March 29, 2005 at 10 a.m. in the First Baptist Church in Gonzales and interment services will be held at 4 p.m. that afternoon in Grandview Cemetery on Spencer Hwy in Pasadena. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at Seydler-Hill Funeral Home in Gonzales. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, First Baptist Church Building Fund in Gonzales or the South Texas Hospice Assn. Seydler-Hill Funeral Home 906 St. Paul Gonzales, Texas 78629 830-672-3232
Published in the Houston Chronicle on 3/27/2005.

Robert Paul "Ski" Wroblewski passed away on November 20, 2010. He was born in San Antonio, TX, to Paul A. and Josephine Wroblewski, and came to Houston at the age of six. He worked for the Houston Firefighters for 38 years and retired as a Senior Captain in 2002. He was a member of local 341. He is survived by his wife of 35 years, Arlene, his dog and fishing buddy, Max, also a daughter Diane Barnes, a granddaughter, Dana and a grandson Robert, all of Tennessee. He has one great-granddaughter, MacKenzie and one sister, Marie Bergen. He was preceded in death by a sister Jackie Nealon. He was a member of the Holy Name Catholic Church, and the Knights of Columbus Council 5077. Visitation will be Monday November 22nd from 5 pm – 9 pm with a Holy Rosary at 7 pm in the Chapel at Forest Park Westheimer. There will be a graveside service on Tuesday November 23rd at 2:00 pm at Forest park Westheimer. In lieu of flowers the family requests a donation be made to the American Heart Association, or a charity of your choice.

   Williamson, Howard Pressley ( Born July 20, 1919 ) 1940-1974 ( Died May 14, 2005 )
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   Wiley,James Wesley ( Born April 4, 1929 ) 1951-1971 ( Died December 27, 2008 ) obit found

   Williamson, Murice Willie ( Born December 24, 1926 ) 1949 to 1976 ( Died June 27, 2008 ) no obit found