Gilbert Leon Haferkamp Sr.

GILBERT LEON HAFERKAMP, SR., age 87 of Manvel, Texas formerly of Houston passed away Tuesday, July 15, 2008 at Clear Lake Regional Medical Center, Webster, Texas. Gilbert was born on March 8, 1921 in Wharton, Texas and was a resident of Manvel for 32 years. He was a specialist in the oil and chemical business where he worked for Texaco for 42 years and was a member of the Grace United Methodist Church in Manvel. He served in the United States Army Air Corps. during WWII and was a member of Alvin Good Sams Travel Club. Gilbert was preceded in death by his wife, Gertrude Haferkamp and his parents. Gilbert is survived by his daughter, Patricia Brown of Houston, Texas, son, Gilbert Haferkamp, Jr. and wife, Patricia of Stafford, Texas, 4 grandchildren, Charles Brown and wife Glenda, Trey Haferkamp and wife Erin, Misty Pumel and husband Larry and Mindy DeLodder, 7 great grandchildren, Shelby Brown, Cody Brown, Sydney Haferkamp, Lauren Pumel, Nolan Pumel, Lacey Pumel and Haley Pumel, numerous other relatives and friends. Visitation will be held from 6:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. Thursday, July 17, 2008 at Scott Funeral Home. Funeral services will be at 10:00 A.M. Friday, July 18, 2008 at Scott Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Don Brown officiating. Interment will follow at Confederate Cemetery, Alvin, Texas. Arrangements under the direction of the Scott Family, 1421 East Hwy. 6, Alvin, Texas, 77511. (281) 585-1000.