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J. Havard Obituary
1922-2016
Dr. J. Dalton Havard, beloved husband, father, grandfather, friend, and pastor departed to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on August 3, 2016, surrounded by his family. Dalton was born in Lufkin, Texas on November 18, 1922, converted at age 12, served in the United States Air Force during World War II, and ordained by North Main Baptist Church, in Houston, Texas, July 15, 1945.
Dalton was a graduate of Baylor University in 1950, Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in 1956, doing graduate work at Baylor from 1957-1959 while pastoring in Waco. He was awarded an Honorary Doctorate conferred by Odowara College, Odowara, Japan in 1965.
Dr. Havard had pastorates in Texas, including Sugar Creek Baptist Church, Sugar Land, Texas. (1979-1988). He traveled internationally, touring and preaching in foreign lands, six continents.
Dr. Havard is preceded in death by his parents Floyd and Lillie Belle (Deaton) Havard, first wife Lucille Dixon, who he married in 1942; she passed away in 2002, a brother Eugene, and two sisters Jeanette and Faye. He is survived by his second wife Lois Wilson who he married in 2003. He is also survived by his daughters with Lucille, Linda (Jim) Heath and Sandra Sisson, two sisters Doris Todd and Reta Jo Mendenhall, three grandchildren, four great grandchildren, and one great great grandchild, all who he loves so very dearly.
The funeral service for Dr. Havard is planned for Saturday, August 6, 11 AM at Sugar Creek Baptist Church, 13223 Southwest Freeway, in Sugar Land, TX. The viewing and visitation will be Friday, August 5, 5:30 PM to 8:00 PM in the Chapel at Sugar Creek Baptist Church, 13213 Southwest Freeway. Interment will be at Houston National Cemetery, 10410 Veterans Memorial Drive, Houston, Texas on Tuesday, August 9, at 11 AM and is open for those who desire to attend.
In lieu of flowers, a donation may be made to J. Dalton Havard Scholarship Fund, Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, J. Dalton Havard School for Theological Studies, 4105 Broadway St.
Houston, Texas, 77087
Dr. Havard wanted to be remembered "as a Christian man who truly loved the Lord Jesus Christ, his family, the church, and the thousands of people who once called him 'Pastor'; as a pastor who was faithful to the whole Word of God and faithfully, passionately, lovingly preached it with dignity; as a man of integrity."
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Mark Chalker
July 30, 2025
God bless you Dalton
Keith Martinez
September 11, 2019
I am just hearing about Pastor Havard and have great memories of him pastoring at Sugar Creek Baptist Church. He married my wife and I in 1984. I found that he did not have to write any sermons to look at during the service especially at my wedding. He said he had it "in his head" which is a great testimony of the many years he preached. I have shared with many people since 1984 several of his sermons. He did NOT water down anything on Sundays, but preached like a preacher should. From the Bible. Many church leaders these days do not do that. I look forward to seeing him in Heaven and catching up with him from the many years since 1986 when I moved. God bless the many people who knew him at Sugar Creek Baptist Church. I miss that church and the people there. Keith Martinez, Columbia, MO.
August 21, 2016
I had the honor of being a member of Richey Street Baptist Church while Bro. Havard was the pastor. One of my memories is that he would often start singing during his sermon. And you never knew when he would call you out for talking during church! He taught me about the bible and how to live the life of a Christian. And for that I will always be grateful.
Terri Evans-Huss
Betty (Brock) McMinn
August 14, 2016
Just learned of my cousin's passing. His mother, Lillie Bell, was my mother, Ruby Deaton Brock's sister. I had not seen him for many years buy always loved him. He could preach & sing like no other. My thoughts & prayers are with his family at this sad time, but I'm sure he is rejoicing in heaven
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Betty (Brock) McMinn
August 14, 2016
Just learned of my cousin's death. His mother, Lillie Bell, was my mother, Ruby Deaton Brock' s sister. I had not seen him for many, many years but I always loved him. He could preach & sing like no other. My thoughts & prayers are with his family at this sad time, but I'm sure he's rejoicing in heaven.
Pamela Alford Hodson
August 6, 2016
Knowing Bro. Harvard, as I always called him since Richey Street Baptist Church when younger, and his precious family has made a difference in my life as a young person and today as an adult. He was a true friend especially when my brother died in the service. Healing came with many prayers that were felt and his presence in reaching out to our family. He will always be remembered by his love for Christ and his service for others. Our family sends our love and sympathy to his loved ones. I speak for my remaining family that we are thankful God put him in our lives and now looking forward for the next re-union in Heaven.
Timothy Alford
August 5, 2016
My family was greatly gifted by knowing our Pastor J. Dalton Havard at Richey Street Baptist church. He brought me to the Lord or God by baptizing me. He along with his family were good friends and gifts for our church. Truly a man in my life I Loved and respected and will never forget. I will speak for my family by saying he will be missed. I know he is in a far better place as I write this. My thoughts and prayers are with his family.
Larry York
August 5, 2016
I had the joy of serving with Dr. Havard as his youth pastor at Sugar Creek from 1984-1988. He was so much more than a great pastor. He was my friend and mentor. He was such a fun pastor to serve with. He touched thousands of people but he had the unique ability to make you feel like you were the most important. I really loved him.
karen and ron frampton
August 5, 2016
you will be missed
Jay & Linda Costa
August 5, 2016
Uncle Dalton will be missed but we know he is celebrating in heaven with family and friends that have gone before him.
All our love and prayers for the lives Dalton touched through his faith, teachings, friendship and that never ending smile throughout his life.
Mark Chalker
August 5, 2016
Dalton was also the Pastor of The First Baptist Church in Texas City during the 70's. We were in Rotary together. He was a GREAT man of God.
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