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Keith Chatham

Very sorry to hear about Debroah. RIP!

Keith

Henry Maresh

. . .  Just a thought : we never think about death, until it hits home - a

family member, a friend or someone we knew - something we saw on TV, or

read in the paper. A few days ago I lost a family member ( a cousin ) - and

it's weighted heave on my mind. The other day I was shaving, and these 

words started popping in my head - so I grabbed a sheet of paper, this is 

the following poem :

Henry Maresh

                               My   Last   Breath   

                                        Where  will  I  be  when 

                                         I  take  my  last  breath 

                                          what  will  I  be  doing 

                                      who  will  I  be  with  when 

                                         I  take  my  last  breath 

                                       Will  I  be  with  family  or 

                                         will  I  be  with  a  friend 

                                    when  I  take  my  last  breath 

                                      will  I  be  with  my  children 

                                      or  will  I  be  with  my  wife 

                                    when  I  take  my  last  breath

                                           Will  I  be  alone  or 

                                      will  I  be  with  a  stranger 

                                    when  I  take  my  last  breath 

                                     will  it  be  when  I'm  asleep 

                                   or  will  it  be  when  I'm  awake 

                                       Will  I  get  the  chance  to 

                                        say  I  love you  and  ask 

                                         the  Lord  to forgive  me 

                                           or  will  it  be  to  late 

                                     when  I  take  my  last  breath 

                                                 Love   Always 

Carrol Reneau (Jeffers)

The Class of 1970 has been hit hard this week.  This a.m. on FB, I read that Herb Boykin passed away.  He is married to Shari Runnels Boykin, also, C/O '70.

 

Joel Robbins passed away Saturday, April 28.  In the past years Joel had been diagnosed with arthritis, lupus and high blood pressure.  Even as a child, Joel was bright, compassionate and WICKED funny.   R.I.P., Joel. 

Carolyn (Huff)

  Joel contined to be compassionate and kind as he matured. He was a dear, caring person.   

John Adcock

Janice Mangum (Colwell)

I know this is short notice, but for those who live in or near the Brazosport area, I would like to extend an invitation to hear the Brazosport Worship Choir's Spring Concert this evening, May 21, at First Baptist Church in Lake Jackson at 6:00 p.m. You will be blessed!

John Adcock

Our July, monthly lunch will be

on July 1st at 1pm, 

at Brian's BBQ in Clute

John Adcock

Jimmie Ealson Waldrep, age 66, of Texas City, passed away June 7, 2017 at home after fighting Mesotheleoma cancer, for more than a year. He loved to fish and hunt. His early days were spent in Sheridan, where his father worked for Shell. His dad later transferred to Freeport where Jimmie graduated from Brazosport High School in 1969. 'Once a Marine, always a Marine' was something Jimmie endorsed. He was also known for doing things his way and on his own schedule. When his oncologist informed us that it was time for hospice, Jimmie didn't give up; he packed up and moved on to his next posting, in less than 5 days. He was a 'Jack-of-many-trades,' from mechanic to construction, to ranching, to refinery work and more; and he would use his skills to help family and friends, 'It's ok, Uncle Jimmie has a saw'. He served as an EMT and fireman at various jobs and volunteered when off duty. He rode a motorcycle trike with the Patriot Guard riders, and two chapters of Triadics Trikers claimed him as their leader. His family and friends meant a lot to him and they will sorely miss him.

He is survived by his wife of 34 years, Gail Waldrep; daughter, Monica Waldrep of Texas City; grandson, William Rush; daughter, Christy Waldrep Youngberg and husband Chuck of Bryan; grandchildren, Aurora Saunders and Anthony Saunders; ex-wife Carol Couey of Teague; son, Jimmy Couey of Teague; granddaughter Alexandria Couey; mother, Margaret Azine Waldrep of Fred; brother, Harvey Waldrep Jr. and wife, Rhonda of Lake Jackson; brother, Gary Waldrep and wife, Colleen of Lake Jackson; four nieces, four nephews; numerous cousins, aunts and uncles; and many friends.

He was preceded in death by his father, Harvey Waldrep Sr. and infant brother, Dennis Wayne Waldrep.

A Memorial Service will be presented by Pastor Clay Bowers on July 1, 2017, 10:30am at:

Northside Baptist Church 
2801 N Logan St (25th Street)
Texas City, Texas 77590.

In lieu of flowers please make a donation to cancer research.

RIP JIMMIE

John Adcock

Our August, monthly lunch will be on August 5th at 1pm, at
La Sirenita Seafood 4014 E Hwy 332 Freeport

Nancy Taylor (Wood)

For those who knew him at BHS, Reece Clinton Parrie died July 11, 2017 from a long illness.  Reece, (his caregiver brother) Bruce and his mother Honey lived together in Sweeny, TX.  Both Reece & his mother were very ill.  His mother died in January this year.  Donnis, Reece's sister, told me that he died in his sleep.  There's not been an Obituary written for Reece's death.  I could not find his name listed in our Exporter Profiles.  I do know that he was a kind, soft spoken man.  He served our country in the U.S. Marines.  I wanted to share this sad news with our classmates who knew him.

Miles Pace

Rest In Peace my friend had some great times with you. 

Johnny Dent

  I'm sorry to hear this Nancy.As kids we grew up together and as you know Clute was Clute.We all knew each other and Reece was a friend and a good man.As I hear of our class mates and friends pass away,I can only think of the good times,and the crazy things we did in our lives.Thanks for letting us know..Johnny Dent

Keith Chatham

I am very sorry to hear about Reece. He was one of my longtime Clute friends and he was a very good person. We grew up together in Clute. From little league baseball to football at CJH, to going to the Astrodome watching the Astros. I knew his family quite well. RIP brother, many of us from Clute will remember you for the rest of our days. 

Thanks Nancy for letting us know.

Keith

Michael Piersall

Rest In Peace Reese, and all the fellow Exporters that we have lost .

Henry Maresh

The ' Baby Boom ' generation  :  well writen & presented.  Thank you !  It brought me back to things forgotten, & things remembered. But most of all, it was an insite of our generation - known as ' The Baby Boomers '.  We've seen a lot & been through a lot - and the world has changed before our very eyes. From the first man in space, to the first black President  - we've lived through it all.  From childhood to adulthood, from parents to grandparents, through the good times & the tough times - and the in between times. And now, as we head off into the sunset, and our ' Golden Years ' - the best we can hope, is that we did our best. And in some way, make a difference  - & hope for a better America, and a better future for our children & grandchildren !

Stan Alcott

Hoping all Exporters and your families survived Harvey - wishing everyone the best!

Greg Hackney

Things are cozy here in SSB today. I'm home for a bath and to do lil chores. Not much damage here, except debris from a rise of maybe a foot. I'm just enjoying the view inside my lil place before going out to look around. Snd watch a bit of tv news. I stayed at my brother's in Victoria. The. Howling wind on the day 'he' came through would make Jimi proud! This last week was. Kinda different than Ike. Oh, and by the way, my bro's' wife's cousin and 'my bro we're talking, before I left this second time and was turned around at Midfield prior to more evacs down this way on Sun. morning. 'Twas a not-fun-for-adult experience this time. Milt said Carla was on 9/11/61! I kinda choked. We'd been living with the doors open in V. and only LN did the mosquitoes start to get into our new "living spaces"

Byron Luke

Hey Guys,

My sister Terry Luke Holmberg will be down in Lake Jackson on Thursday, October 5^th to give talk at the Lake Jackson Library, 6 :00 to 7:00 pm. The Library address is 250 Circle Way and phone 979.415.2590 In her talk she will be sharing stories she has collected all her life and sharing why she wrote her novel, Just Pray for Jo.  If you are available check it out .

Thanks.

All the best,

Byron

Margaret Dubois (Ammons)

Hello Classmates!

Plans are being made for a Christmas get-together.  Reservations have been made at Dido's for December 9th at 6 pm.  There will be a buffet, the annual Christmas Boat Parade and live entertainment.  Dress is whatever makes you comfortable.  Cost is not known yet but will be posted as soon as it is available.  We are opening this event up to other classes-so, if you know someone that may like to come, please tell them.  More details will be posted as soon as they are firmed up.  We ask that you RSVP by December 5th so we can let Dido's know how many to expect.  Hope to see you all there!

Greg Hackney

I’m waiting with baited/bated breath, as my grandmom used to tell my mom who used to tell me, for the final details. I’ll eat this time, thanks for sending the reminders.

Carrol Reneau (Jeffers)

Carrol Reneau (Jeffers)

Some of you may have heard but I want to let everyone know that Tana Marie Shreves Maddox is on hospice in MD Anderson.  Tana has been fighting cancer for the last few years.  Please keep Tana and her family in your prayers.

Alice Day (Smith)

I will try to get to MD Anderson this week to visit and pray with Tana. So sorry to hear this news.  

Greg Hackney

What about Mrs. Ross?