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Clyde Walton Hanks Jr.

Clyde Hanks Obituary

CLYDE WALTON HANKS, JR. passed away the 17th of October 2006 from a lengthy illness. He is survived by two daughters, Kit Stewart and Mary Sue Reuther, grand children Devin Listerman, Amy Stewart, Jesse Stewart, Travis Stewart, Kimberly Blackwell, Sarah Stewart, Mary Helen Hanks, Joclyn Hanks, Holcombe Hanks, three great-grandchildren, two stepsons, Peter Thornton and Gardner Thornton, nephew Jackson Hanks and niece Lucinda Hanks. He was preceded in death by his son, Clyde W. Hanks III and his wife, Howard Hanks. Clyde was born on the 9th of March 1915 in Palestine, Texas. He graduated from Rice University and was a successful businessman in Houston, Texas for over 70 years. He was a major influence in the founding of the GCCA, now Coastal Conservation Association. A graveside service will be held in Palestine, Texas. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to the Coastal Conservation Association in Clyde's memory.

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Published by Houston Chronicle from Oct. 19 to Oct. 22, 2006.

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Amanda Bonvicino (formerly Reed)

October 23, 2006

I knew Clyde as a child and I want to wish his family comfort during this time of loss. He was a very warm and kind man.

melissa balivet

October 22, 2006

Kit,I'm sorry for the feelings of sadness you must have at this time. I wish you blessings, Melissa (Poujol) Balivet

Dorothy Amerman Allen

October 20, 2006

Dear Gardner,
I just wanted you to know that we are thinking of you and your family. Of course, Clyde was one very special person and loved by my parents. They had so many wonderful times together and exemplified the true meaning of friendship. I had the pleasure of seeing him a few times over the past several years and we had some wonderful memories to share. I hope they are all up there together having a great time shelling, bird watching, hunting, and fishing! Much love and deepest sympathy,
Doorthy Amerman Allen

Larry C Freeman

October 19, 2006

I am saddened to hear of Mr. Hanks passing. My prayers go out to the family. I was a special friend of Mary Sue's. God Bless you all!

Dr. Jon H. Fleming

October 19, 2006

Dear Mary Sue and your wonderful family -

This hurts. I'll always treasure the memory of your dear parents and brother. The world will miss Clyde and all he meant and did for us all.

Cheryl and I'll eat a wild, legally caught redfish in his honor at first chance.

Lurlyn and Durwood, join Pam, Marty, Ken, Steve, Cheryl and me in this prayerful greeting of respect and love to you all.

Jon Hugh

Brooks Bolin

October 19, 2006

I'm very sorry to hear about CLyde. I knew him since I was a kid in Port O'Connor and from the ROCC in Houston. He was a very nice man.

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