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Ted Tery
November 01, 2010 | Issaquah, WA
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Darrell Brent Windham
Katy, Texas
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Katy, Texas
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American Cancer Society
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Send FlowersDarrell Brent Windham Darrell Brent Windham, 63, of Houston, passed away Friday, October 15, 2010. He was the Sales Manager for the University of Texas Press for 34 years. The University of Texas awarded him the Employee Excellence Award in 2006. Darrell was born in Livingston, Texas, to Wyman Windham, Jr., and Harriett Louise (nee Miller) Windham, April 27, 1947. His family moved to Liberty, Texas, when he was three years old. He grew up in Liberty and considered it home. He graduated with honors from the University of Texas at Austin in 1970 with a B.A. degree in History. Darrell was a member of the Beta Mu Chapter of Pi Kappa Alpha fraternity and belonged to the Sons of Confederate Veterans and the Sons of the Republic of Texas. He was one of a dying breed of Southern gentlemen. Among his many passions were books, Texas history, golf, and Longhorn football. He is survived by his wife of 40 years, the Rev. Dr. Belinda C. Windham; son, Samuel Windham and wife Vanessa; sisters, Harriette Buschman and husband John, and Molly James and husband Johnny of Lufkin; and numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday at the First United Methodist Church, in Liberty, with the Rev. Dr. Guinn Blackwell-Eagleson officiating. Graveside committal service immediately following at the Cooke Memorial Park Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Dr. C. Les Carpenter, Dr. Carl Herring, Mr. Herman "Speck" Livingston, Dr. Curtis Wilson, Dr. Charles M. Woodruff, Jr., and Mr. Bill Wootan. Honorary pallbearers will be Mr. Sandy Davis, Mr. Carl Griffin, Mr. Jerry Kachel, Mr. Billy Lloyd, Mr. Craig Mearns, Mr. John Odom, The Honorable Mr. Carl Pickett, Mr. Skeet Raggio, and Dr. Douglas "Curly" Robinson. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial gifts be made to the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 570127, Houston, TX 77257, the Liberty Municipal Library, 1710 Sam Houston Ave., Liberty, TX 77575, or to the charity of your choice. Schmidt Funeral Home 1508 East Ave., Katy, TX 77493 (281) 391-2424
Guest Book
I'm so sorry for the loss for the whole family. My prayers are with everyone. A gentle and good man. ~Cecelia Collins
October 29, 2010
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Darrell was, above all else, one of God's special men. He was also a gentle man who loved Texas, UT, and books. He also knew how to be a good friend. The world will miss his gentle spirit.
October 22, 2010
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I had the great pleasure of working with Darrell at UT Press and consider myself lucky to not only have worked with him at the press - but to now be able to call myself a fellow book sales rep. He was a true gentleman, a wonderfully smart Texan, and a credit to The University of Texas.
Gianna LaMorte
October 21, 2010 | Austin, TX
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Our prayers and loving thoughts go to the whole family. We love you.
Janet, Bob, Lana and Betty
October 21, 2010
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Darrell loved his family, Texas, and books fiercely, but he walked gently on the earth. The world is a poorer place without him. I will be thinking about Belinda, Sam and his wife, and all Darrell's family in the hard days ahead.
Theresa May
October 20, 2010 | Austin, TX
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My condolences to the windham family god bless you. Darrell was a good man, was a pleasure knowing him. He will be missed dearly
Roger Rocha (Austin,Tx)
October 20, 2010
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Darrell was a great person to work with. He had an incredible knowledge of books and the bookselling business, and an equally broad knowledge of Texas Longhorn football history. He was a true gentleman and will be much missed, and his family is in my thoughts.
Sharon Casteel
October 20, 2010 | Austin, TX
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I worked with Darrell for over ten years at the University of Texas Press. He was truly one of my favorite people. He was a great salesman, and was always fun to talk to. My heartfelt condolences to his family and friends.
Thomas Fenske
October 20, 2010 | Meban, NC
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