Charles J. Hearn

The Honorable Judge CHARLES J. HEARN, beloved Husband, Father, Grandfather and Friend went to be with his Lord and Savior, at the age of 72, on April 8, 2003. He passed away due to complications from an aneurysm in his heart.      He is survived by his wife of 25 years and best friend, Jeanette Dunn Hearn of Buchanan Dam, TX; daughters, Cindy Hearn Rackley and husband Russell of Lenexa, Kansas; Charlotte Hearn Reid and husband Tony of Odenton, MD; Rhonda Teague and Husband Jim of Humble, TX; sons, Duane Samford and wife Elaine of Humble, TX; and Darin Samford of Houston, TX; grandchildren Charles Reid, Matt Samford, Mike Samford, Justin Teague, Joel Reid, Allison Teague, and Lucas Rackley; Sister Mary Dale Andrews of Groves, TX and numerous relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by parents Samuel Emmett Hearn Sr., and Hassie Whitaker Hearn; siblings S.E. Hearn, Jimmy Hearn and Frances Calhoun; and son Charles Richard Hearn.      Charlie was born in Port Arthur, Texas on March 20, 1931 and Graduated from Jefferson High School in Port Arthur in 1950. In 1962 he received a B.S. in Psychology from the University of Houston, and Graduated from South Texas College of Law in 1967. He served in the U.S.A.F. from 1950 to 1953 and Retired from the U.S.A.F. Reserves as a Lt. Colonel in 1991. He practiced Law from 1967 with emphasis on criminal justice until he was elected Judge of the 263rd District Court in 1978. He served as Administrative Judge of the Criminal Division of the District Court from 1987 - 1991 and ran unopposed throughout his tenure until his retirement in 1992. His passion for serving as a Judge kept him busy sitting as a visiting Judge throughout the state of Texas after his retirement.      There was no one who loved life and people more than he did. This was evident in the numerous groups, clubs, and community service organizations he was involved with. He was a Lifetime Director and member of the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo as well as Past Chairman of the Calf Scramble Committee. Throughout the years he has served on the Board of Directors for Family Time Foundation, and as a member and President of the Lions Club. He was a 32nd degree Mason and was honored as a Knight Commander of the Court of Honor. He was a very proud member of the Tejas Vaqueros for 23 years, and a long time member of First Assembly of God church in Humble.      As important as it was for Charlie to serve in the community, his greatest passion was serving his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. He was an outstanding man of Honor, Integrity and Great Faith, and will be missed by all.      If ever asked how he was doing, he always answered, "I am Blessed". As a friend, family member or just acquaintance one would have to say of knowing Charles J. Hearn, "I am Blessed".      Funeral services and a Celebration of his life will be held on Saturday, April 12th, at the First Assembly of God Church in Humble, Texas at 10:00 a.m., with interment at Forest Park Cemetery on Lawndale. Visitation will be Friday April 11th from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. at First Assembly of God Church in Humble. Pallbearers are, sons Duane and Darin Samford, grandsons, Matt and Mike Samford, Justin Teague, Charles and Joel Reid, and nephew Jonathan Dunn. Honorary Pallbearers will be all District Court Judges of Harris County.      In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo Scholarship Fund, the charity of your choice or give the gift of blood in his memory.