Name: Visitation for David Korkmas Jr.
Start: 2015-09-13T22:00:00.000Z
End: 2015-09-14T00:00:00.000Z
Location: Earthman Bellaire Funeral Home

David J. Korkmas, Jr.
1927-2015
David Joseph Korkmas Jr. entered into eternal life on Thursday, September 10th. Dave was born in Tyler Texas to David and Barbara Korkmas on July 9, 1927. Dave married Helen Laverne Lefors in 1952 and then moved to Houston where they were married for 56 years until she passed in 2008.
He is survived by his sons David Korkmas III and his wife Karen and Daniel Korkmas and his wife Leanne; grandchildren, Matthew Korkmas, Kristen Olfers, Melissa Harnsberger, Michael Korkmas and Steven Korkmas, and a great grandson Cameron Korkmas. Dave had 5 sisters, 3 have preceeded him in his death and 2 surviving sisters, Nora Walker of Jackson, Mississippi and Barbara Lawson of Tulsa, Oklahoma. In addition Dave has multiple nieces, nephews, as well as great nieces and great nephews.
Dave was a Corpsman in the U.S. Navy during World War II and graduated from the U of H in 1952. Dave was very active in the Knights of Columbus where he served as Grand Knight for Council 4577 and as District Deputy. Dave retired in 1986 as Facilities and Service Manager for Dresser Industries.
David and Danny would like to express their sincere appreciation for all the friends and family who have reached out to comfort the family during the past several months.
A visitation will be held from 5:00 to 7:00 PM with a Rosary recited at 6:30 PM on Sunday September 13th at Earthman Bellaire Funeral, 6700 Ferris Street. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 on Monday, September 14th at Holy Ghost Catholic Church, 6921 Chetwood. The Rite of Committal will follow at Forest Park Lawndale Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital or a charity of choice.

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Published by Houston Chronicle from Sep. 12 to Sep. 13, 2015.

Memories and Condolences
for David Korkmas

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13 Entries

Anthony Baccaro

September 15, 2015

Rip uncle Dave we hope you we're looking down on us yesterday With all your family and friends

September 14, 2015

Dave and I were the same age and grew up as close friends in Tyler. Although we were seperated by the war, college and job assignments, we stayed in touch. He was a great friend. All who knew him were truly blessed.
Jim Felsman

September 13, 2015

My sincere condolences to the bereaved family at this most difficult time. May you be comforted by reflecting on the many wonderful memories that you can cherish forever.

September 13, 2015

David & Danny, I am so sorry for your loss. Dave and Helen were such a big part of our early childhood. Such amazing memories they made with - Charlie & Theresa. The Ashy family sends our prayers.
Every time I pass Lasagna House- I think of your mom & dad.
Blessings
Liz Ashy Ambriz

Richard See

September 13, 2015

To Dave's family my sincere condolences during what I know to be a most surly difficult time.

I worked closely with Dave in attending to the Dresser needs in the Dresser Tower.

Dave was a great guy, a friend and always a gentleman. He will be missed by many who had the good luck to know him and to be around him.

God Bless him and the family he leaves behind to carry on his legacy.

September 12, 2015

Dearest Korkmas Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. What a wonderful legacy Dave left for all of you. The sweetest, kindest person, a genuine gentleman; so thankful for the memories we have been able to share with your family.

The Ronnie Hobbs Family

September 12, 2015

I will always miss Dave's kindness and great smile. My condolences to his family. My late husband worked with Dave at Dresser and later became his CPA. After my husband passed I had the great pleasure of continuing to do Dave's tax work. It was heart warming to see how lovingly he took care of Helen when she was ill. Through all these years I have considered Dave a dear friend. He will be greatly missed.

Mary Lynn McKeown

John Dundee

September 12, 2015

David Kormas III is our neighbor and he and wife Karen have become our dear friends over the past years. Having met Mr. Korkmas Jr. we can state that the qualities we admire in his son were surely imparted through him and his wife. May the Perpetual Light shine upon David J. Korkmas, Jr.
Mr. and Mrs. John K. Dundee of Galveston, Texas.

Gretchen Hardey

September 12, 2015

Dear David and Danny and all your family, I can't think of any time in my childhood in which "Dave and Helen" (said as one word) weren't a loving constant in our lives. Your family and ours were so lovingly intertwined. I am sending my deepest condolences as you go through this process of saying goodbye. Love, Gretchen

Merle Stephens

September 12, 2015

It was my pleasure to help Helen and Dave with their banking needs for many years in Bellaire. I could always see the love they had for each other and the care Dave gave to Helen when she became ill. Sorry for the loss for your family.

George Chapman

September 12, 2015

I first meet Dave in September of 1968, the day he hired me. I continued working for and with him until his retirement in December of 1986. Dave was not just my boss he was my mentor and friend. Dave got me pointed in a direction that ultimately had me replacing him when he retired, I am forever greatful. I know he will be surely missed by family and friends. My prayers and condolences to the family.

John Hardey

September 12, 2015

A kind and giving soul with a great laugh. A close friend to our family my whole life.

Janet Hardey Cunningham

September 12, 2015

My prayers and condolences to the Korkmas family. Dave has been part of my life as long as I can remember. He will be missed.

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