Reagan L. Jacks, 72, of Manvel was ushered home into the arms of Jesus on June 15, 2018 after a long anticipated wait to get there. He had family and friends by his side reading the Word and singing Amazing Grace as he left this earth and went into the presence of the Living Word. Reagan began his life journey on June 9, 1946 in Pineland, Texas where he was born to parents Kinnie Lee and Mabel Loyce (Cox) Jacks. He graduated from Sabine High School and enlisted in the United States Navy....

Carl Clyde Chrane, 53, of Houston passed away on June 21, 2018. Carl was born on October 5, 1964 in Houston to Clyde and Erlean (Walker) Chrane. He grew up in Alvin and graduated from Alvin High School in 1983. After graduation he attended Alvin Community College.  In 1987 he enlisted in the United States Air Force.  He was stationed at an Air Force base near Sacramento when the large 1989 earthquake hit Northern California.  He was playing tennis at the time of the...

  Tommy Ray Adams, 74, of Alvin passed away on June 6, 2018. Tommy was born on August 9, 1943 to parents Ira Ross and Vivian “Peggy” (Bennett) Adams in Corpus Christi, Texas. He married Carolyn “Carol” Hyden on June 11, 1966 at Premont Church of Christ. They were married 52 years, almost 53. Tommy served his country proudly in the United States Army. After his time spent in the Army he went in to law enforcement, and this was his passion. He...

Mr. Roland F. Lenarduzzi, 91, passed away on June 15, 2018, in Beeville, Texas. He was born on August 14, 1926, in Houston, Texas, to Eraclito and Cesira Lenarduzzi, who were Italian immigrants. The family moved to Manvel in 1930. Roland went to school in Manvel and Alvin. With the outbreak of World War II, he volunteered in the United States Navy, serving honorably until the war’s end in 1945. For most of his working life, Roland was employed at Southern Monument Company in...

James Smith made his journey home on June 8, 2018. James was born October 7, 1924 to James Earnest "Dock" Smith and Beulah Lenore Ragland Smith in Sumrall, Mississippi. He married Rose Mary Huggins on July 25, 1942. They moved to Alvin in 1958 and made their home here. He worked for I.S.P. in Texas City until his retirement.  He loved working in the yard and tending to his roses. He also enjoyed traveling and made many memories on his adventures. His dogs were precious to...

Stanley Allen Maddox, 95, went peacefully home on June 14, 2018. Stanley was born on May 4, 1923 in Birmingham, Alabama to John and Vash Ti Maddox. He married Margaret Daly on November 27, 1954 in Jasper, Alabama. He moved to Texas in 1952 and Margaret joined him after their marriage in 1954. Stanley was a member of First Baptist Church of Friendswood since 1972. Stanley was a 1st Helper with Armco Steel Corporation and worked there for 37 years until his retirement. He...

Margaret Sue (Bailey) Jones, age 77 of Manvel, TX., passed away on June 13, 2018 in Webster, TX. She was born on July 14, 1940 in Long Beach, California to parents, John Robert Bailey and Jean Frances Paterson. Margaret enjoyed visiting flea markets and antique stores collecting and reselling various items. She married Norris Jones on February 2, 1982 in Vaiden, Mississippi. Left to cherish Margaret’s memory is her husband, Norris Jones of Manvel; and her extended family and...

An Alvin native, Matthew Franklin, 32 of Manvel, went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on May 31, 2018. He was brought into this world on April 7, 1986 in Webster, Texas to loving parents, Wesley and Debra Franklin. He met his wife, Jessica, in 2005, and they were later married on June 10, 2011. A one-of-a-kind personality, he was known for his outrageous adventures, tremendous heart, and never-ending shenanigans. He never met a stranger and often struck up friendships...

Patricia Ellen (Hanson) Rodman, 85, of Alvin passed away on May 29, 2018. Patricia was born on March 17, 1933 in Sedan, Kansas to Claud and Gladys (Stephens) Hanson. She married Jimmie Burke Rodman on March 26, 1955 in Tulsa, Oklahoma. They moved to Seabrook in 1967. After her husband’s passing in 1993 she moved to Alvin. She enjoyed being outdoors and being able to garden. She was a creative woman who loved art, especially painting and beading. Patricia was preceded...

Ronald Fayette Meade, 77, of Alvin passed away with his family by his side on May 25, 2018. Ronald was born on March 31, 1941 in Russellville, Arkansas to Fayette and Alma Meade. Arkansas was his home growing up and he graduated from the University of Arkansas with a BS in Marketing.  After graduation he joined the United States Army.  He was stationed in Augsburg, Germany as a Second Lieutenant where he married his wife Karen.  He left the Army as a Captain.  They...