WELFARE AND MEMBER NEWS

If you have not already heard, Dick Bagley, a  long time member and Former President of the Oil and Gaswell Traffic Association died Friday after an extended battle with cancer.

Dick was the Traffic Manager at Baker Oil Tools on Navigation.  After he left them he went to Eastway Delivery Svc.  He will be missed by many old friends in our industry.  A copy of the obituary with details follows.

Obituary

Richard G. (Dick) Bagley, 62, died Friday, 14 November 2008 after a valiant battle with Pancreatic Cancer.  He was a devout Christian, Eagle Scout, graduate of U of H, musician, soul surfer, active in charities, and was a past president of the Kingwood chapter of the Kiwanis Club.  He had not one enemy and no strangers, only friends he hadn't met yet.  Survived by wife, Diana; mother, Anne; brother Jim; daughters, Lisa and Kelly; step-children, Alexandria and Frank, and seven grandchildren.  Free at last, he will be sorely missed.

Visitation with the family will be at at Kingwood Funeral Home from 5:00 - 8:00 Monday, Nov. 17, 2008.  Graveside services will be held Tuesday at noon at Memorial Oaks Cemetery in Houston.  A memorial service will follow at 3:00 PM, Christ the King Lutheran Church, 3803 W. Lake Houston Parkway, Kingwood.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to New Horizons, PO Box 711, New Caney, TX 77357; or Pancreatic Cancer Action Network, 2141 Rosecrans Ave, El Segundo, CA 90245 (www.PanCan.org). For more information about the life of Dick, or guest book services, please visit www.mem.com.

TCH life member Raymond T. Lyons, died on Sunday.  He was a member of the Transportation club for many years.  He retired from GE quite some time ago but was still active until a few years ago.  He was 94 years old.  He had a group of other older members that he bowled with until the last three or four years.  His passing is a great loss to his family and friends.

His funeral will be tomorrow, Wednesday, October 15, 2008 at 10:30 AM at the Pat H. Foley Funeral Home at 1200 W. 34th, phone number 713-869-6261.
Jeffrey Dale Crawford "Jeff", age 41, entered into eternal rest February 3, 2008 after a brief illness and complications from diabetes. Jeff is preceded in death by his older brother Alan, and is survived by his son Derek; parents: Dale and Wanda Crawford; brothers: Gary Crawford and wife Susan, and Richard Crawford; nephews: Eric Crawford, Steven Crawford; nieces: Lori Crawford, Jeannette Crawford; and many special relatives and friends. The family will receive friends from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. Tuesday, February 5, 2008 at Earthman Resthaven, 13102 North Freeway Houston, Texas 77060. Funeral services will be held 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, February 6, 2008 at Earthman Resthaven Chapel with pastors Gib Allen and John Brassel, Jr. of the Cornerstone Baptist Church officiating. Interment will follow at Earthman Resthaven Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Will Clinton, Sean Savin, Tommy Ausbern, Omar Hinojosa, Keith Corner, and Javier Garcia. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the American Juvenile Diabetes Association. Jeff's family would like to extend their special thanks and appreciation to his co-workers at The Tube Supply Inc. for their love and concern.
Published in the Houston Chronicle on 2/5/2008.

Katherine (Tina) Galfas passed away June 13, 2007 at the age of 92.  Tina and Past President Count Galfas were married 69 years before his death in April 2007.  Funeral services were held Saturday June 16, 2007 at Marek-Burns-Laywell funeral home in Cameron Texas.  Our prayers and condolences go out to their daughters and grandchildren.  Email condolences may be sent by visiting www.marek-burns-laywell.com

Guy Graves - On Sunday the May 6, 2007, Guy Graves passed away.  Guy was the long time president of General Stevedores and a loyal TCH member since 1946.  Guy was a cornerstone to the transportation industry in Houston and will be missed by many, many old friends.

A memorial service will be conducted at 11:00 am on Friday the 11th of May 2007, at St Luke’s United Methodist Church 3471 Westheimer.

A more detailed obituary will appear in the 5/9/07 Houston Chronicle.

Vernon Scherer, passed away on Sunday morning, April 29th, 2007.  He fought a hard battle with cancer but succumbed to that illness on Sunday morning. Visitation will be on Wednesday evening, May 2nd, between 6 pm-8 pm, at Memorial Oaks Funeral Home, 13001 Katy Freeway (Cross Street: North Eldridge Parkway). The memorial service will be on Thursday evening May 3rd at 6:30 pm at Trinity Lutheran Church, 800 Houston Ave. at 6:30 pm.

Vernon was president of TCH in 1989-1990 and retired from Norfolk Southern.  He will be missed.  Our prayers go out to his family.

CONSTANTINE G. GALFAS, 92 of Rockdale and formerly of Houston, died Sunday, April 15, 2007 in a College Station Medical center. Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m. Tuesday at Marek-Burns-Laywell Funeral Home in Cameron with Rev. Jan Campbell officiating. Burial will follow in the Bushdale Cemetery near Rockdale. Family visitation will be Monday from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at the funeral home.

Mr. Galfas, a retired district salesman for Seaboard Systems for 42 years, was born March 27, 1915 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama to George and Eugenia (Basil) Galfas. He married Katherine Sellars. A brother, Chris Galfas and a sister, Louise Edwards, preceded him in death. Survivors include: Wife, Katherine Galfas of Rockdale; Daughters,  Eugenia Burke & husband Howard of Clarksville, GA, Cindy Wenzel &  husband Wilbert Lee of Rockdale; Brother, Timothy Galfas of California; 4 grandchildren, 9 great grandchildren and 1 great-great  grandchild.

Bill Blankenship

TCH life member and retired President of Walton Transportation, Bill Blankenship, passed away Tuesday evening February 6, 2007.   Bill will be missed by many personal friends in our club and in the transportation industry.  Our prayers and condolences go out to his family.  Visitation will be held tonight from 6pm to 8pm at Memorial Oaks Funeral Home 13001 Katy Freeway (281) 497-2210.  Funeral services will be held at 10 am tomorrow also at Memorial Oaks.

Jim Manzolillo passed away yesterday morning, January 22, 2007.  Jim was known to most of us in Houston as the founder and CEO of the Houston Maritime Museum.  He was not a young man but had more drive and energy in him than most 30 year olds.  He quickly became well known and liked by mariners of all types.  Details of arrangements are not known at this time.  The family’s wishes are not known at this time but I know Jim would have appreciated any donation made to the Houston Maritime Museum, 2204 Dorrington, Houston Texas 77030.  Our prayers go out for his family.  Our city and industry have lost a very special person.

Mary Azzalie Griffis Patout has passed away.  In addition to being the mother of our own Father Rivers Patout, she was very active in community service throughout her long life, having been named Citizen of the Year in 1995 by the Grimes County Chamber of Commerce and was honored for over 5,000 hours of service with Grimes-St. Joseph Health Center.  She is survived by a large extended family.  We extend our condolences to Father Patout and her relatives and friends.  Visitation is Tuesday, 23, 2007 from 9 am to 4 pm at Lindley-Robertson-Funeral Home at 815 S LaSalle in Navasota (936-825-6448) and will continue at 5 pm at Christ Our Light Catholic Church 9677 Hwy 6 where a vigil service will be held at 7pm with a reception following.  A funeral mass will be at 10 am Wednesday, 24, 2007 at Christ Our Light Catholic Church with the rite of committal to follow in Oakland Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, the family has requested memorials to Grimes-St Joseph Health Center c/o St Joseph Foundation, P O Box 994, Bryan TX 77805-0993; Christ Our Light Catholic Church, 510 Manley, Navasota TX 77868 or The American Heart Association.

William J Augello

William J (Bill) Augello passed away yesterday, November 19, 2006.  During his career, Bill had a huge impact on the Transportation and Logistics industry and will be missed by all who knew him or have learned from him.  He was a transportation attorney, author, educator and a fine gentleman.

Barney B Cardwell

After a long fight with cancer I regret to advise that TCH past president Barney B Cardwell passed away June 17, 2006.  He died peacefully at home with his family. Barney was a great person and friend to many and will be missed by all.

His funeral will be held at 10 am Tuesday June 20, 2006 at Lucas and Thompson Funeral Homes at 137 East Hill Street, Keller TX 76248 (817) 753-6800 and will be followed by a brunch with the family at his daughter’s home nearby.  Following the brunch, the internment will be at the National Cemetery at 2:00 pm

In lieu of flowers, the family has asked for donations in memory of Barney to Spring Woods United Methodist Church, 1711 FM 1960 West, Houston TX 77090 (281) 444-6468.

Malory MacDonald

Malory MacDonald, Vice President, Coastal Transport/Houston passed away this past weekend.  Malory has been a TCH Member since 1973.  He will be missed by many in the Transportation Industry.  Our sympathy goes out to his family.

Services will be held this Thursday evening, May 25, 2006, at 7:PM at Settegast-Kopf Funeral Home, 15015 Southwest Freeway in Sugar Land, TX. 77478-5018. Phone is: 281-565-5015.

Following are more details from Houston Chronicle

MALORY MCDONALD, JR., age 78, resident of Houston, passed away on Saturday, May 20, 2006. He was born on August 15, 1927 in San Antonio, TX to Reese and Malory McDonald, Sr. He served his country by joining the Navy for 2 1/2 years during WWII. Malory was preceded in death by his parents and his sister, Mary Ann. He is survived by his wife of 25 years, Jean; daughter, Katherine Danheim of Houston, Camilla McDonald of Austin, Lisbeth Ash and husband Robin of Dothan, AL; and grandchildren, Evan and Elliott. A memorial service will be held at 7 PM on Thursday, May 25, 2006 in The Chapel of The Settegast-Kopf Co. at Sugar Creek. Malory was a loving husband, father, grandfather and friend who will be dearly missed by all. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions be made in Malory's honor to the American Cancer Association, P.O. Box 22718, Oklahoma, City, OK 73123-1718.

Bob McFall

It is with very heavy heart I must report that Bob McFall passed away late Friday or early Saturday.  Bob was retired from Chevron and served as president of The Transportation Club of Houston in 1984-1985.  Bob was an avid TCH supporter even in his retirement.  

Visitation is Monday, May 15, 2006 from 6 pm to 7 pm with Rosary at 7 pm. Funeral mass at St. Theresa Catholic Church at 6622 Haskell (near Memorial Park) scheduled for Wednesday 5/17 at 1 pm. Graveside services follow then return to St Theresa’s for reception.  

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to St Theresa Church and School 713-869-3783.

Our sympathy goes out to his wife Jo and his family.

Sam Cloyd

TCH life member Sam Cloyd passed away February 6, 2006.  Sam retired in 1978 as Traffic Manager with Ford Motor Company after 31 years.  The funeral was February 9, at Forest Park Lawndale.  In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the charity of your choice.  Our sympathy goes out to his wife Dell and family.