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Johnny Blau Obituary
1949-2015
A piece of our hearts is missing today, December 9, 2015 as Johnny L Blau was taken home to be with his Heavenly Father after a very private, but hard fought battle with cancer.
Johnny was born on October 30, 1949 at St Josephs Hospital in Houston, TX, as a fifth generation Houstonian to Ira Leonard Blau and Bobbie Beatrice Blau.
Johnny attended Mt Houston Elementary, Northwood Junior High and MB Smiley High School.
As a student at Smiley High School, he was a 3-year Letterman in Football and Track, was voted Senior Class President, Mr. Smiley and was Valedictorian. Johnny was also a member of The National Honor Society.
He graduated with honors from Texas Tech University in 1972 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering. Three of his four years at Tech, he was awarded full Academic scholarships. He was a member of Phi Eta Sigma, Tau Beta Pi, and he was President of Pi Tau Sigma Fraternity.
His athletic skills allowed him to excel in numerous intramural sports as well.
He fullfilled his military obligation as a Sea Bee in the U.S. Navy where he was Master at Arms Honor Man and recipient of the American Spirit Honor Medal.
Johnny's 37 year career with Houston Lighting and Power/CenterPoint Energy started in 1972 as an Instrumentation Engineer and he retired in 2009 as a Senior Vice President of Business Support Services.
He served on the Board of Directors, Business Advisory Counsel and co-chaired the Goodwill Houston Gala of 2002 with his wife, Cyndi.
He was a member of the Chairman's Club and co-chaired the Community Investment/Allocations Committee for the United Way of Greater Houston/Texas Gulf Coast.
He was a Life Time Committeeman and served on the Calf SCramble Committee for the Houston Lifestock Show and Rodeo.
He also served as Chairman of the Board of Regents Of Texas Chiropractic College and was awarded the prestigious WD Harper for his outstanding leadership skills.
Johnny was an avid hunter, and enjoyed fishing and boating. He enjoyed all outdoor sports and loved playing his guitar, sharing his playlist music for sing-a-longs with his friends, especially on his boat.
He will be missed by many as a great man of high integrity. Johnny's heart and desire to help others was larger than life.
He is survived by wife Cyndi Warren Blau, daughter Tracie L Blau, son Keaton J Blau, grandson Reid Henry Dean, father Ira "Lennie" Blau, step mother Edna E Blau, brother David G Blau, His wife Pamela, sister Betsy J Blau and numerous nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews and countless friends considered family.
He is preceded in death by his mother, Bobbie B Wood and sister, Bobbie Denise Allen.
We would like to express our deepest gratitude for the caring support from the nurses and staff of Hospice Plus Houston.
Visitation will be held at 10am December 19, 2015 at Houston Northwest Church located at 19911 State Highway 249 Houston, TX 77070, followed by the Celebration of Life Memorial Service at 11am.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to:
*Johnny Blau Workforce Scholarship Fund
C/O Goodwill Houston
1140 West Loop North
Houston, Tx 77055-7218
*Social Motion Skills www.socialmotionskills.org
21323 Refuge Creek Drive
Cypress, TX 77433
In honor of Johnny L Blau
https://form.jotform.com/53334808910960
*BeautiControl WHO Foundation for Women and Children
In Memory of Johnny L Blau
PO BOX 816029
Dallas, TX 75381-6029
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Memories and Condolences
for Johnny Blau
Jack Daniel
December 7, 2020
Not a day goes by that I don’t think of you and the many great memories I have. We’ll be together again someday. I love and miss you. Pawpaw
Lucretia & Alan Ahrens
December 18, 2015
Alan and I are deeply saddened by the news. Johnny has been a good friend to both of us over the years--a great boss and an even better human being. He truly will be missed.
Sherry Wetz
December 17, 2015
I started 1st grade with Johnny & remained friends all along the way. He was always the same, no matter what. God bless the family he loved & left way to soon. My prayers are with you now & in the many days ahead.
Walter Klepacz
December 15, 2015
I couldn't believe my eyes Sunday morning. With sympathy to all who admired and loved Johnny. We had some good times.
Edward Stovall
December 15, 2015
Johnny was in my first grade class in Mt Houston Elementary and in many classes after through Smiley. He was one of Smiley High's finest, loved and respected by all who knew him. It was an honor to have known him. He will be missed. God's blessings and comfort to members of his family.
David Barker
December 15, 2015
Johnny was a long time friend and colleague and someone of whom I admired. A good man as a person and outstanding leader.
Mike Kuznar
December 14, 2015
Cyndi, please know that you and your family are in my prayers - and will continue to be. Johnny and you are loved by many.
God bless you. Mike Kuznar
Jim Harkrider
December 14, 2015
Johnny was admired and respected by all who worked with him throughout his 37 years at HL&P/CenterPoint. He will be missed by all who knew him. My condolence and prayers to Cyndi and the family.
Tina
December 14, 2015
Please be sure that Almighty God cares for you and will comfort you during this difficult time . Psalm 83 : 18 .
Terry Markle
December 14, 2015
Cyndi: It's obvious how respected and loved Johnny was ... I hope the wonderful sentiments bring you strength to get through. You are in the thoughts and prayers of all those who knew and cared for you and Johnny. God bless you!
Terry
Jack Blackburn
December 14, 2015
Cyndi,
So sorry to hear of Johnny's passing. Both of you go a long way back in my career at HL&P at EDC. We will miss him.
Bob McCallister
December 14, 2015
I thoroughly enjoyed working with Johnny at the United Way. He was a good man who cared about those in our community who needed help and support. He will be greatly missed.
Steve Ramey
December 14, 2015
Graduated Texas Tech with Johnny. Absolutely the best friend and man you will ever meet. RIP Johnny, blessings and prayers to Cyndi and the family.
Margaret Hunter Newell
December 14, 2015
Sending thoughts and prayers to family.
Margaret Hunter Newell
1968 Smiley Graduate
Gene Frankart
December 14, 2015
So sorry to hear about Johnny. My thoughts and prayers are with with Cyndi and the entire family. I knew and worked with Johnny for over 30 years on the HR budget and on the process improvement team. I always respected Johnny for his work ethic and integrity, and his sense of humor. He treated everyone fairly and always told it like it was. He will be missed.
Edward Stovall
December 13, 2015
Johnny was in my first grade class in '57 and many classes after. A fine athlete, great student, loved by all who knew him. He will be missed by us all. God's peace and blessings for his family.
DW
December 13, 2015
Sending my condolences to the family. May God give you strength and peace during this difficult time. (Psalm 29:11)
Johnny and Ronnie's fishing trip
December 13, 2015
Johnny was a member of my family for over 50 years. I can't begin to tell you about all of his great qualities as a person. I can tell you that in all those years, I never heard him say an unkind word about anyone and I mean anyone! Johnny was a faithful friend. He was very outgoing and generous and contributed to various organizations without expecting anything in return. He loved life and enjoyed the outdoors spending time with family and friends hunting, fishing, scuba diving and playing sports. Johnny was the kind of man that you enjoyed being around. He had a great sense of humor when it came time to goof around. Linda and I loved this man and will surely miss him. Our prayers are with his wife Cyndi who faithfully stood by him with his courageous fight with prostate cancer. In the end, the cancer did not win, Johnny won. He passed from this earth with dignity and honor just like the way he lead his life.
Dennis Alexander
December 12, 2015
I always admired and respected Johnny. I greatly valued his friendship when we worked together. He will be missed
The Farm 2014
jack daniel
December 12, 2015
There is a void in my heart now that can never be filled. You were not just my son-in-law, you were the brother I never had. The things we liked to do together will never be enjoyed as much without you. Thank you for the love you showed towards me and the wonderful memories. I know you are in a much better place now and would not come back to this old world for anything. I love and miss you Johnny. Pawpaw
December 11, 2015
I graduated with Johnny and he was a good person then and it seems as he just kept getting better in life. It sounds as he had a good life and was very happy and even though he is not with us here-
he will always be with us till we get to heaven to see him again. All my prayers to the family.
Brenda (Godby) Coneley
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