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John Hext Obituary
HARLINGEN, TX. -John J. Hext, 62, passed away on Saturday, August 25, 2007 at Valley Baptist Medical Center after a long-term illness.
John was born August 8, 1945 in Weslaco, Texas to Walter A. Hext, Sr. and Paula Viola Contreras Dart. John attended Hardin-Simmons Uni-versity and was a member of the ROTC Squadron. He was in the special Pershing Rifles Corp. John was in the U.S. Navy and served two tours in Vietnam War as a deep-sea diver and continued in the reserves until retiring in 1988.
John continued his education at Pan American University earning his degree in Chemistry. He soon became employed by the Career Planning Placement and Testing Department. Later he taught Chemistry in the Harlingen School District as he continued to pursue his Masters Program at New Mexico State University. Due to his failing health he retired early from teaching. John was a member of the Elks Lodge in San Benito and a member of Calvary Baptist Church. He enjoyed reading, old movies and fishing.
He was preceded in death by his father, Walter A Hext, Sr.
John is survived by his mother, Paula Viola Contreras Dart; brother, Dr. George L. Hext; sister, Mrs. Estelle Hext Locklear, nephew, Brian E. Campos, and nieces, Jessica C. Locklear and Barbara L. Hext Davis.
Visitation will be held Thursday, August 30, 2007 from 12 p.m. to 9 p.m. with family present 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the funeral home.
Funeral services will be held Friday, August 31, 2007, 2 p.m. at Buck Ashcraft Funeral Home with Rev. Brandon Helm officiating. Burial will follow at Mont Meta Memorial Park in San Benito.
Pallbearers will be Dr. George Hext, Ross Locklear, Alan Myers, Brian Campos and Augustine Ponce.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Calvary Christian Library Construction Fund, 1815 N. 7th St. Harlingen, Texas 78550.
A special acknowledgement to cousin, Maggie Trevino; close friends, Mr. & Mrs. Alan Myers and Minnie Contreras; friends; health providers; Dr, Eugene Nunnery and Rosalinda Lopez for their love and support of our brother.
You are invited to sign the guestbook at www.buck-ashcraft.com
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Buck Ashcraft Funeral Home.
Sign the guestbook at www.valleystar.com
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Patricia Sneed
August 31, 2007
I will never forget John. We became good friends when we were seniors together at Rio Hondo High School. I had just moved to the Valley, and he went out of his way to make me feel welcomed. Several years later, after his stint in the Navy, we took up our friendship again and later taught together at Harlingen High School. He was always a lot of fun and cheerful, even though he was in pain. One word, in particular, runs through my mind when I think of John: integrity. He was a great guy. May he rest in peace, and may his family find solace in knowing that he has gone to a better world. God Bless you John
Patricia (Shipley) Sneed
Rose Rodriguez
August 31, 2007
My heart goes out to the family of Mr. Hext. A little over a month ago my siter Alicia De Leon Pilouw died and Mr. Hext send her a beatiful flower arragement. May God bless his family and frinds.
Carol Kirkpatrick (Ramos)
August 29, 2007
I will always remember Mr. Hext. He was a great teacher. I was in his chemistry class at Harlingen High (1990). I struggled in Chemistry, but loved his class because of him. I loved how he would tell some of his military stories in class when we were supposed to be working. You couldn't help but listen. He was a wonderful man who loved his job. He will be missed!
Frances Mendoza
August 29, 2007
Viola your are in my prayers
Juanita Rivera
August 29, 2007
No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. My deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.
Sra Paula, Mi gran pesar por su hijo.
A pesar de no conoserlo en persona es como si lo hubiera conosido por mi madre Trine Anguiano.
Por favor conmuniquese conmigo a
PO Box 2388
Orange Park,Fl.32067
Que Dios la bendiga y le de mucha fuersa.
Juanita
Tom Moseley
August 29, 2007
I will always remember how John
was always cheerful and upbeat
inspite of the health problems he
had to bear.
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