Wealthy businessman and powerful voice in Galveston County Democratic Party politics. As head of horticulture services for the San Antonio parks department he devoted more than 30 years to beautifying the city, particularly the famed River Walk. Here you can find obituaries that have been added to our website within the past week. Allen, Tony. The first woman to be elected mayor of Dallas, serving 1987 to 1991; arts patron and advertising executive. CEO and chairman of Luby's Cafeterias from 1972 to 1988 when the company made Forbes list of 200 Best Small Companies. One of the original seven astronauts and the second to orbit the Earth, after his astronaut years he continued in administration at the NASA center in Houston until 1967. Tony Allen, legendary Afrobeat drummer for Fela Kuti's Africa '70 band, died Thursday, April 30, 2020, in Paris of an abdominal aortic aneurysm. Fort Worth lawyer and philanthropist, accumulated one of the most comprehensive collections of Texas historical artifacts, president of the Texas State Historical Association 1988-89. Former Paul Quinn College president from 1939 to 1942 and a recognized African Methodist Episcopal Church historian. Dallas oilman who in 1978 became the first Republican elected governor since Reconstruction, elected to another four-year term in 1986. Founder of The Greensheet in Houston in 1970, the tabloid advertiser reached 650,000 circulation and expanded to three other Texas cities. Son of wealthy Galveston family, supported various projects including Moody Gardens and restoration of Opera House. The "Roe" in the Roe v. Wade case that became the landmark 1973 Supreme Court decision on abortion in the United States; native of Louisiana was raised in Texas, married at 16, divorced and left pregnant three times by different men; underwent a religious conversion in the mid-1990s, first as an evangelical and then as a Catholic, she became an anti-abortion campaigner. Distinguished reporter of Texas politics for 28 years for The Dallas Morning News, serving as deputy director of the Austin bureau at his death from cancer. Chief chemist at Pearl Brewery where he worked from 1954 to 1981; distinguished Navy pilot in World War II. Former state senator credited with leading the fight to get women admitted to Texas A&M University. Sherman native was saxophonist with the Count Basie band in the 1940s. Former mayor of San Antonio (1971 to 1973) and city council member. Tyler Eggleston and Bro. Colorado City native, Associated Press editor and executive for 42 years mostly in Dallas, wrote first bulletin on the assassination of President John F. Kennedy. Country songwriter whose Uncle Walt's Band influenced many musicians in Austin's 1970s cosmic cowboy era; died in an airliner crash. Longtime keyboard player for the Light Crust Doughboys; veteran Western swing musician won a Grammy Award in 2003. Political science professor who became the first black dean at Texas A&M University in 1994 as head of the College of Liberal Arts; died in College Station after a long battle with heart disease. A West Texas legislator for more than 21 years. Lindale resident was evangelical minister and author of The Cross and the Switchblade, founder of Teen Challenge International and the Times Square Church in New York. Legendary Odessa trial lawyer who fought for school integration, the United Farm Workers Union, defended La Raza Unida activists. Former aide to Lyndon Johnson and Lloyd Bentsen, editor at various newspapers in Texas; died at his Hope, N.M., cattle ranch. Country and folk singer-songwriter known for "Mr. Bojangles"; born Ronald Clyde Crosby in New York state, he roamed the country playing music under stage names "Jerry Ferris" and "Jeff Walker" before adopting the current one; settled in Austin in 1970s and joined the outlaw country scene; continued writing and performing until diagnosed with throat cancer in 2017. A visitation for Sunday will be held Friday, January 20, 2023 from 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Sparkman-Crane. Served as Texas' first lady for her father-in-law, Gov. First official archaeologist of state 1965 to 1981. Physician, medical educator, and academic administrator who served as chancellor of the University of Texas at Austin from 1971 to 1978 and president of the UT MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston from 1978 to 1996; his early work beginning in 1964 was educating others about the dangers of smoking, serving on the first U.S. Legislator from Houston killed in auto crash near La Grange; Democrat had been state representative since 1998. Physician who with Dr. Marvin Kelsey founded in 1951 a Houston clinic as the first multi-specialty physician group; Kelsey-Seybold now has 21 clinics. Baseball," associated with the Fort Worth Cats beginning in the 1940s. Democratic member of Congress for South Texas, decorated Marine veteran, served 16 years in Legislature. "Marty" Jenkins, 74, Norsworthy, Mary Elizabeth "Betty" Moroney, 83, Vandergriff, Charles Pleasant (Mrs. W. T.), 94. Two-time mayor of San Antonio and the second woman in the U.S. to be mayor of a major city; served four terms overall (19751981, 19891991), and inducted into the Texas Women's Hall of Fame in 1984; native of Fort Worth was denied a vote by the Texas voter ID laws in the 2019 San Antonio mayoral election when she went to the polls without the proscribed identification but was able to cast her vote two days later. CEO from 1959 to 1985 of the family cafeteria business headquartered in Lubbock; he served on Texas Tech University President's Council. Past chairman of the Southwest Foundation for Biomedical Research and trustee of the related institute. The 6-foot-1 co-captain of the Texas Western (now the University of Texas at El Paso) basketball team; in 1966 they were the first team of African-American starters to win the NCAA national championship, defeating the University of Kentucky; the story was portrayed in the 2006 film Glory Road; born in Gary, Ind., where he had a long career as a police detective. Noted drama educator and founding director in 1971 in Houston of one of the first public high schools devoted to the performing arts. 1 in 1975, she first performed as a teenager on the Louisiana Hayride. 1-ranked UT in 1941 and highly ranked UCLA in 1942. Served 34 years in the Legislature, championed bilingual education, pursued strict ethics reforms, a member of the "Dirty Thirty". Running back for the AFL Houston Oilers, because of his height (5 ft.-6 in.) A catalyst beginning in the 1950s for creation of the Fort Davis National Historic Site. Longtime radio personality in Houston beginning in 1950; was deejay for rock n roll to country to easy listening music; retired in 2004 but returned to Houston radio in 2010 to host a Saturday night show until 2016. Black leader who organized his fellow maintenance workers at the Tarrant County Courthouse and later was elected to the Legislature 1984 to 1994. Federal judge in the Eastern District of Texas; raised in Diboll; served in Legislature where he was member of the Dirty Thirty. Mount Pleasant native who sang the theme song "The Ballad of Jed Clampett" for The Beverly Hillbillies; got his start in Dallas radio in the 1930s. Friday, January 13, 2023. Featured Obituary. Renowned jet-setter and grandson of oil magnate Hugh Roy Cullen; hosted benefits in River Oaks home for charities, arts. State Fair food vendor who in the 1950s helped popularize tacos and nachos. Educator and Dallas school trustee beginning in 1987. Roaring Springs native and career military officer; was former superintendent of West Point; chancellor of Texas A&M University system 1999 to 2003. Rock and Roll Hall of Fame keyboardist and 20-year Austin resident, toured and recorded with Bob Dylan, Rolling Stones and Bruce Springsteen, London native played with the Faces in 1960s. Rabbi at Temple Shalom in Dallas for 20 years, catalyst for Jewish-Christian dialogue in city. Journalist started on East Texas newspapers in 1950s, later spent 40 years in San Antonio including as publisher of the Express-News 19711990. Founded the La Quinta Inns chain with his brother. Flamboyant Houston attorney who led the successful trial defense in some of Texas' most notorious murder cases including that of Houston plastic surgeon John Hill in 1971, and Fort Worth oilman T. Cullen Davis in 1977; Houston native acquired nickname when he was a Reagan High School football player. Born and raised in Corpus Christi, discovered as UT-Austin "most beautiful coed," was one of Charlie's Angels, with later dramatic roles, known for celebrated 1970s pinup poster. Civil rights activist and namesake of Mario's, a popular downtown San Antonio restaurant from the 1950s until it closed in 1989; born Mauro Jr., he once went into self-imposed exile in Europe and opened restaurant in Paris. Populist in the Legislature from 1945 to 1959 and later mentor to some of the state's leading politicians; played key role in exposing 1950s veterans land scandal. Tarrant County district attorney in 1950s and 1960s, hired first black and female prosecutors, former legislator. Kingsville native was once known as the Queen of Tejano music, paved the way for other female Tejano singers; died in Corpus Christi from complications from gall bladder surgery. Willie Nelson's stage manager for 34 years and owner of Poodie's Hilltop Bar in Spicewood where Willie's crew hung out between tours. We are constantly trying to improve our data and make the search for obituaries as easy as possible. Associated for 52 years with Sam Houston State University where he was president from 1970 until 1989, its greatest period of growth. Democratic governor of Texas, 1983-1987, when he championed education reform including the "no pass, no play" rule for high school athletes and limiting class size in elementary schools; Henderson native received his bachelor's and law degrees from Baylor University, he also served as Texas secretary of state and attorney general. South Texas political activist in the 1960s and 70s, former state chairman of La Raza Unida Party; lecturer in Mexican-American studies at several colleges. Manor native was, along with her husband Eugene, longtime personal assistant in the Lyndon Johnson household beginning in 1950 and until President Johnson left the White House in 1969; Johnson, in his memoirs, wrote that his discovery of what the Williamses faced every time they drove back to Texas was an awakening to the indignity of discrimination against blacks. Tell us about it! Dean of the University of Texas School of Law from 1949 to 1974 credited with helping develop it into one of top such institutions. Heir and former owner of the Gebhardt Chili Powder Co. Democratic legislator who served eleven terms in the Texas House beginning in 1969. Saxophonist and singer from Alice who combined conjunto with Orquesta to forge Tejano music in 1940s to 1960s; half Apache, his nickname was "El Indio". McKinney native co-wrote Jim Reeves hit "He'll Have to Go," and other songs; helped form the Country Music Disc Jockey Assoc., which later became the Country Music Assoc. Deport native, physician who was co-founder of the Kelsey-Sebold Clinics in Houston in the late 1950s. Austin-born artist raised in El Paso known for shaping the Texas Cosmic Cowboy counterculture in the 1970s; created outsized sculptures including the Lone Star Caf Iguana, now displayed in the Fort Worth Zoo, and the World's Largest Cowboy Boots, which can be seen at the North Star Mall in San Antonio; also created hand-tinted photographs he published in two books. Spur native and Texas minister's son who led Heaven's Gate cult into suicides in California. Founded the Luby's Cafeteria chain in San Antonio in 1947. Guided the Fort Worth Star-Telegram to two Pulitzer Prizes as executive editor, retiring in 2000; started as reporter there in 1959. Dallas lawyer widely regarded as the mother of the Texas Equal Rights Amendment. Bellville native and highway engineer for 37 years who oversaw the construction of Austin's main two expressways, I-35 and MoPac. Fort Worth native was one of The Little Rascals in the 1930s, appearing in more than 40 Our Gang short films; later taught school in Post. Retired Air Force general who headed the Atomic Energy Commission for six years and served as Texas A&M University president in 1970. Houston Republican was prosecutor, three-term city council member and advocate for people with disabilities; a dwarf, he died of an undisclosed illness in Houston. Record-setting quarterback "Slingin' Sammy" led TCU and Washington Redskins to national championships in 1930s and 1940s, born near Temple, completed high school in Sweetwater. Pilot Point farm boy who spent 24 years living simply as Catholic bishop, first in San Angelo 1966 to 1969, then in Dallas retiring in 1990; criticized for transferring to new positions priests accused of sexual molestation. One of four sons of Lebanese immigrants who achieved prominence in South Texas politics; former prosecutor and judge. Actress discovered by a Hollywood talent agent in a 1943 production at Southern Methodist University; won an Academy Award for the 1956 film Written on the Wind; best known as a star in the 1960s television series Peyton Place; Dallas resident since 1971. Was first artistic director of the Houston Ballet in the 1950s. Hispanic political leader in East Austin; influenced the careers of many prominent Austin Democrats. San Benito native, noted Texas historian and columnist, his most famous work was Lone Star: A History of Texas and Texans. Scion of Dallas oil family, adventurer and mountain climber, co-wrote in 1986 Seven Summits chronicling his being the first to climb highest peak of every continent, graduate of Highland Park High School. Crusading populist Texas attorney general, part of "Dirty Thirty" reforming faction in Legislature, three-term congressman, lost Democratic primary race for governor against Ann Richards in 1990. University of Texas professor considered the leading scholar on Texas literature and culture; author of a biography of World War II hero Audie Murphy and books on how Hollywood sees Texas, including the 2018 book Giant about the making of the 1956 film in Marfa; native of Lucas, raised in McKinney and Carrollton; graduate of the University of North Texas; PhD 1971 from UT. Conservative critic of school textbooks who testified before state regulators regularly for 40 years. Longtime civic leader in East Side San Antonio. National evangelical leader who was pastor of Dallas' First Baptist Church from 1944, becoming pastor emeritus in 1994; headed the Southern Baptist Convention for two terms. Bill Clements (19791983 and 19871991); active in Republican politics beginning in 1952 volunteering in the presidential campaign of Dwight Eisenhower; Kansas native, her family moved to Brady when she was 10; graduate of Hockaday School in Dallas 1949; University of Texas 1953; on the UT board of regents from 19962007. Known as "Bongo Joe" on the River Walk where he played for more than 20 years. Country music pioneer known for "Honky Tonk Heroes" and "Live Forever"; born in Corsicana where he lived with his mother and grandmother; worked as a songwriter in Nashville where he earned $50 a week; released debut album, Old Five and Dimers Like Me, in 1973; Willie Nelson called him the greatest living songwriter. 2022 Tributes, Inc. All rights reserved. One of the famed carhops in scanty shorts and towering hats at Prince's Hamburgers in the 1930s, later worked for decades as a travel agent. Led one of Texas' best-known publishing companies; the Shearer company printed the first in a series of state atlases, The Roads of Texas. Benefactor of Southern Methodist University including $10 million in 1985. Co-founder of the international hair salon Toni & Guy started with his brother Toni in London in 1963, came to Dallas in 1983. Born in Mission in the Lower Rio Grande Valley, represented Texas in the U.S. Senate for 22 years; vice presidential candidate on the Democratic ticket in 1988; former secretary of Treasury. Hall of fame basketball coach who led the University of Houston team for 30 years including the Phi Slama Jama teams of the early 1980s; his teams were in 14 NCAA tournaments; among the players he coached were Clyde Drexler, Hakeem Olajuwon, and Elvin Hayes; native of Arp, attended Rice University and U. of H. where he played on the inaugural team in 1946. The Dignity Memorial online obituary search tool gives you access to obituaries from thousands of locations across North America. Prominent West Texas farmer who headed the Texas Farm Bureau in the 1980s and 90s; died in a tractor accident on his South Plains farm near Plainview. Rhythm and blues musician; Houston native's recordings included "Mercy, Mercy, Mercy"; died on tour in Japan. Raised in Post, began playing guitar with Adolph Hofner; went on to write crossover county-to-pop hits such as "Slipping Around" and "It Makes No Difference Now". Dallas native played Butch the bully in the Our Gang and Little Rascals serials in the 1930s; in 1940s played Jimmy Olsen in two Superman movies. Tyler native was adviser, speechwriter to President Lyndon Johnson, wrote memoir A Political Education. Scientist and Big Bang theorist who taught at UT-Austin. Jeffrey Scott Moody, 45 Nevada, Texas May 13, 1977 - November 18, 2022 Jeffrey Scott Moody of Nevada, TX passed away November 18, 2022. Daughter of a San Antonio attorney, she fished, was a talented markswoman, and played classical piano; ran her ranch near Blanco well into her 90s. Optometrist who in the 1930s co-founded Texas State Optical in Beaumont along with three brothers; served on the Texas Optometry Board. Second-winningest coach in Texas high school football history, mostly in Brownwood where he won seven titles. Iris Jean Gipson 09/07/1942 - 01/12/2023 Heisman Trophy winner and three-time All-American at Army in 1944 to 1946 where he was "Mr. Corpus Christi native was bass player and vocalist with pioneers of Western swing, Bob Wills and Adolph Hofner. TV sports anchor at Dallas' WFAA five years, announcer for AFL Dallas Texans beginning in 1960, called AFC games for NBC 1965 to 1997. Famed atheist; long-time Austin resident; her body and those of her son and granddaughter were found in Real County. 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