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DAWKINS
Marie Jose Dawkins, 87, passed away July 5, 2006 in Corpus Christi. She was born Jan. 15, 1918 in Yellville, AR.
She is survived by one son, Keith (Donna) Dawkins of Lamar; one daughter, Sharon (Jeff) Ackerson of Owings, MD; seven grandchildren; and one great-grandson.
A memorial service will be held Saturday, July 15 at 10 a.m. at the First Baptist Church.
Devlin
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Rita J. Devlin, 88, passed away Wednesday, July 12, 2006 in Corpus Christi, Texas. She was born June 25, 1918 in Elizabeth, New Jersey. She moved to Rockport six years ago from Houston, Texas. Rita was an active member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church.
Her parents, John and Susan Monahan, her son, Owen Devlin, two brothers and two sisters preceded Rita in death. She is survived by her loving husband of 66 years, Thomas Devlin of Rockport; three sons, Thomas Devlin, Jr. and wife, Nancy of Huffman, Texas, Terry Devlin and wife, Michelle of Houston, Texas and Brian Devlin of The Woodlands, Texas; her daughter, Jude Powell of Rockport, Texas; five grandchildren and four great grandchildren.
Visitation was held from 11:00 a.m. until 9:00 p.m. with Rosary recited at 7:00 p.m. Friday, July 14, 2006 at Charlie Marshall Funeral Home, Rockport. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, July 15, 2006 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Rockport. Interment will be held at a later date in Houston.
GRAHAM
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Geneva Justine Graham, 71, passed away July 12, 2006 in Corpus Christi. She was born July 25, 1934 in Rockport and lived here most of her life.
She is survived by one son, Leo Graham of Corpus Christi; one daughter, Robbie Lee Rodriguez of Sinton; one half-brother; one half-sister; six grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
Visitation for family and friends will be held from noon until 9 p.m., Sunday, July 16 at Charlie Marshall Funeral Home. Graveside services will be conducted at 2 p.m., Monday, July 17 at the Rockport Cemetery with Rev. J.J. Fox officiating.
HAMM
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Arnold E. Hamm, 76, passed away Monday, July 10, 2006 in Rockport. He was born Jan.21, 1930 in Moreland, KY. He served in the U. S. Navy from 1948-1968.
He is survived by his wife, Elsie Hamm of Rockport; two sons, Rick Hamm of Rockport, and Dale Hamm of Ingleside; one daughter, Barbara (David) Rochefort of Chesapeake, VA; two brothers; four sisters; and four grandchildren.
A memorial service was held Thursday, July 13, at Charlie Marshall Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Charles Fake officiating.
Johnson
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Austin automobile dealer Curt Douglas Johnson died suddenly on July 9, 2006 in Marigot, St. Martin of a heart attack after doing what he loved best, deep sea fishing, while competing in the ESPN Xtreme Release Billfishing Tournament. Curt was born in Dallas, Texas on October 12, 1955 to Dolores and Leif Johnson, and his family moved to Austin two years later, where he lived the remainder of his life. Curt is survived by his wife of 26 years, Cathy Matthews Johnson; his son Leif Matthew Johnson; his brother Robert and wife Sheila; his sister Brook Anne Johnson Broesche and husband Jerry; his nieces Staci Johnson Shultz and husband TJ; and Brittany Johnson Ziemann and husband Tim; his nephews Ryan Broesche and wife Kim; Reagan Broesche and wife Anna; Brandon Broesche, and Collin Broesche; his great nieces; and his beloved mother-in-law Mary (Scooter) Matthews. He was preceded in death by his infant brother and his parents.
Curt started his dealership experience at the age of 12, changing tires at Truck City Ford. He graduated Westlake High School in Austin, attended the University of Texas where he met Cathy, and was a member of Sigma Phi Epsilon. After college, Curt joined his brother Robert at Leif Johnson Ford and continued in their father’s legacy of excellence running five Central Texas dealerships which remain family-owned. While Curt was leading his own family of dealerships, he also served as Chairman of the Austin Automobile Dealers Association, Chairman of the South Texas Ford Dealers Advertising Fund, and National Chairman of the Ford National Dealer Council. Curt and his father were the first father and son to both hold this position. For his commitment to automotive excellence and community service, Curt was named a Time Magazine Quality Dealer in 2006.
In addition to his professional career, Curt devoted his time and energy to Sharing God’s Love, a nonprofit prison ministry he formed in 1996. After building the Chapel of Hope inside the John B. Connally Prison in Kenedy, Texas, and a Family Resource Center for families visiting loved ones incarcerated at the Connally Unit, Curt went head first into raising money for full-ride college scholarships for kids with dads in prison to give them hope for a bright future and help them thrive in productive adulthood. The first two scholarship recipients will attend Baylor University and Texas Lutheran University this fall. Curt was establishing scholarships at the University of Texas in Austin and Texas A&M Kingsville at the time of his death. He was awarded the Governor's Criminal Justice Volunteer Award in 2004 recognizing his commitment to make a difference and positively influence the lives of his fellow Texans.
Curt was an active member of St. Martin’s Lutheran Church, and treasured his Friday morning men’s Bible Study, being led and encouraged for over twenty years in fellowship with his buddies in faith. Curt helped develop the AISD Partners in Education Earning by Learning Program and held leadership roles as a member of the Bachelors of Austin, the Admirals Club, and the Austin Golf Club.
Curt was an avid hunter and golfer, but when he was introduced to the sport of billfishing in the 90s he was hooked, and in typical Curt Johnson fashion, he fished bigger than big, winning trophies in tournaments from the Gulf of Texas to international waters. The 600-pound Blue Marlin he caught the day before he died was the biggest fish of his life, but Curt landed too quickly in eternity for his family and friends.
Curt loved life and was bullet-proof, or so we thought. He was a humble, God-fearing man, a devoted husband, father and friend, sensitive and caring, and deeply loved. He gave tirelessly of his self and resources, and was highly respected for his integrity as a professional and community servant. In everything he did, Curt’s ethics and standards were the ‘best-of-the-best,” and he led others to be better by making them believe they could be.
A service celebrating Curt’s life was led by Pastor Bennett at 2 pm on Friday, July 14, 2006, at St. Martin’s Lutheran Church, 606 W. 15th Street in Austin. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the charity Curt loved with all his heart and soul, Sharing God’s Love, PO Box 4648, Austin, Texas 78765, or the charity of your choice.
Friends and family may visit Curt’s obituary
and guestbook online at wcfish.com
Marie Jose Dawkins, 87, passed away July 5, 2006 in Corpus Christi. She was born Jan. 15, 1918 in Yellville, AR.
She is survived by one son, Keith (Donna) Dawkins of Lamar; one daughter, Sharon (Jeff) Ackerson of Owings, MD; seven grandchildren; and one great-grandson.
A memorial service will be held Saturday, July 15 at 10 a.m. at the First Baptist Church.
Devlin
Name
Rita J. Devlin, 88, passed away Wednesday, July 12, 2006 in Corpus Christi, Texas. She was born June 25, 1918 in Elizabeth, New Jersey. She moved to Rockport six years ago from Houston, Texas. Rita was an active member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church.
Her parents, John and Susan Monahan, her son, Owen Devlin, two brothers and two sisters preceded Rita in death. She is survived by her loving husband of 66 years, Thomas Devlin of Rockport; three sons, Thomas Devlin, Jr. and wife, Nancy of Huffman, Texas, Terry Devlin and wife, Michelle of Houston, Texas and Brian Devlin of The Woodlands, Texas; her daughter, Jude Powell of Rockport, Texas; five grandchildren and four great grandchildren.
Visitation was held from 11:00 a.m. until 9:00 p.m. with Rosary recited at 7:00 p.m. Friday, July 14, 2006 at Charlie Marshall Funeral Home, Rockport. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, July 15, 2006 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Rockport. Interment will be held at a later date in Houston.
GRAHAM
Name
Geneva Justine Graham, 71, passed away July 12, 2006 in Corpus Christi. She was born July 25, 1934 in Rockport and lived here most of her life.
She is survived by one son, Leo Graham of Corpus Christi; one daughter, Robbie Lee Rodriguez of Sinton; one half-brother; one half-sister; six grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
Visitation for family and friends will be held from noon until 9 p.m., Sunday, July 16 at Charlie Marshall Funeral Home. Graveside services will be conducted at 2 p.m., Monday, July 17 at the Rockport Cemetery with Rev. J.J. Fox officiating.
HAMM
Name
Arnold E. Hamm, 76, passed away Monday, July 10, 2006 in Rockport. He was born Jan.21, 1930 in Moreland, KY. He served in the U. S. Navy from 1948-1968.
He is survived by his wife, Elsie Hamm of Rockport; two sons, Rick Hamm of Rockport, and Dale Hamm of Ingleside; one daughter, Barbara (David) Rochefort of Chesapeake, VA; two brothers; four sisters; and four grandchildren.
A memorial service was held Thursday, July 13, at Charlie Marshall Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Charles Fake officiating.
Johnson
Name
Austin automobile dealer Curt Douglas Johnson died suddenly on July 9, 2006 in Marigot, St. Martin of a heart attack after doing what he loved best, deep sea fishing, while competing in the ESPN Xtreme Release Billfishing Tournament. Curt was born in Dallas, Texas on October 12, 1955 to Dolores and Leif Johnson, and his family moved to Austin two years later, where he lived the remainder of his life. Curt is survived by his wife of 26 years, Cathy Matthews Johnson; his son Leif Matthew Johnson; his brother Robert and wife Sheila; his sister Brook Anne Johnson Broesche and husband Jerry; his nieces Staci Johnson Shultz and husband TJ; and Brittany Johnson Ziemann and husband Tim; his nephews Ryan Broesche and wife Kim; Reagan Broesche and wife Anna; Brandon Broesche, and Collin Broesche; his great nieces; and his beloved mother-in-law Mary (Scooter) Matthews. He was preceded in death by his infant brother and his parents.
Curt started his dealership experience at the age of 12, changing tires at Truck City Ford. He graduated Westlake High School in Austin, attended the University of Texas where he met Cathy, and was a member of Sigma Phi Epsilon. After college, Curt joined his brother Robert at Leif Johnson Ford and continued in their father’s legacy of excellence running five Central Texas dealerships which remain family-owned. While Curt was leading his own family of dealerships, he also served as Chairman of the Austin Automobile Dealers Association, Chairman of the South Texas Ford Dealers Advertising Fund, and National Chairman of the Ford National Dealer Council. Curt and his father were the first father and son to both hold this position. For his commitment to automotive excellence and community service, Curt was named a Time Magazine Quality Dealer in 2006.
In addition to his professional career, Curt devoted his time and energy to Sharing God’s Love, a nonprofit prison ministry he formed in 1996. After building the Chapel of Hope inside the John B. Connally Prison in Kenedy, Texas, and a Family Resource Center for families visiting loved ones incarcerated at the Connally Unit, Curt went head first into raising money for full-ride college scholarships for kids with dads in prison to give them hope for a bright future and help them thrive in productive adulthood. The first two scholarship recipients will attend Baylor University and Texas Lutheran University this fall. Curt was establishing scholarships at the University of Texas in Austin and Texas A&M Kingsville at the time of his death. He was awarded the Governor's Criminal Justice Volunteer Award in 2004 recognizing his commitment to make a difference and positively influence the lives of his fellow Texans.
Curt was an active member of St. Martin’s Lutheran Church, and treasured his Friday morning men’s Bible Study, being led and encouraged for over twenty years in fellowship with his buddies in faith. Curt helped develop the AISD Partners in Education Earning by Learning Program and held leadership roles as a member of the Bachelors of Austin, the Admirals Club, and the Austin Golf Club.
Curt was an avid hunter and golfer, but when he was introduced to the sport of billfishing in the 90s he was hooked, and in typical Curt Johnson fashion, he fished bigger than big, winning trophies in tournaments from the Gulf of Texas to international waters. The 600-pound Blue Marlin he caught the day before he died was the biggest fish of his life, but Curt landed too quickly in eternity for his family and friends.
Curt loved life and was bullet-proof, or so we thought. He was a humble, God-fearing man, a devoted husband, father and friend, sensitive and caring, and deeply loved. He gave tirelessly of his self and resources, and was highly respected for his integrity as a professional and community servant. In everything he did, Curt’s ethics and standards were the ‘best-of-the-best,” and he led others to be better by making them believe they could be.
A service celebrating Curt’s life was led by Pastor Bennett at 2 pm on Friday, July 14, 2006, at St. Martin’s Lutheran Church, 606 W. 15th Street in Austin. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the charity Curt loved with all his heart and soul, Sharing God’s Love, PO Box 4648, Austin, Texas 78765, or the charity of your choice.
Friends and family may visit Curt’s obituary
and guestbook online at wcfish.com
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