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Joe Allbritton Obituary
He is survived by his wife, Barby; his son, Robert and wife, Elena; and grandchildren, Alexander Lewis and Katherine Lillian Allbritton.
A funeral service is to be conducted at one o'clock in the afternoon on Monday, the 17th of December, at The Church of St. John the Divine, 2450 River Oaks Boulevard in Houston, where the Rev. Dr. Laurens A. Hall, Rector, and the Rt. Rev. Nathan D. Baxter, Bishop of the Diocese of Central Pennsylvania and former Dean of the National Cathedral, are officiate.
Immediately following, all are invited to greet the family during a reception at a venue to be announced during the service.
In mid-January, a memorial service is to also be conducted at the Washington National Cathedral.
In lieu of customary remembrances, and for those desiring, contributions in memory of Mr. Allbritton may be directed to the Allbritton Art Institute at Baylor University, 5615 Kirby Dr., Suite 650, Houston, TX, 77005; or to the Bobby R. Alford Educational Center at Baylor College of Medicine, 1 Baylor Plaza, Houston, TX, 77030.
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Memories and Condolences
for Joe Allbritton
Junior Johnson
December 27, 2014
Mrs. Allbritton,
We are very sorry to hear about your loss. Barb and I will always remember the fun times at our farm in KY with Mr. Hibbert.
June 12, 2014
I was so sorry to hear of the passing of Joe L. Albritton. I worked for him in the Home Delivery Dept. of The old Washington Star. What a wonderful leader and man. He gave us hope when no one else could. He said trust me and I will never let you down. He took our Newspaper from a loss of 1 millon dollars a month. To breaking even, I will always be proud that he was my Boss. And the World will miss a wonderful Smart man. God bless you Joe and thanks so much!!! John Paul Kirk
March 16, 2014
Dear Barb and Robert,
I learned of Joe's passing from the program at the Kennedy Center. He and you enriched my life for which I am grateful. I know many that have and will continue to share this sentiment. I shall not forget him. I hope that you will remember him every time you hear the birds and beautiful music.
All my best,
Mitchell Strauss
Joseph Edwards
December 19, 2013
So Sorry to hear of the passing of your father , it has been over a year now and still i remember how much he has done for his country. He will always be remembered .
William Lewis Havers
November 20, 2013
In March this year I found out my second
cousin Joe had passed away and was very sad.
The last time I saw Joe was at my Fathers (Halle Britton Havers)funeral in March 1979 and Joe offered some words of comfort.My grandmother(Laura E.Havers)
is the sister to Lewis A. Allbritton
and gave me my middle name Lewis after
him,born on his birthday April 26.Uncle
Lewis and Aunt Ada were very kind to me
and we was always celebrated birthdays at
their house.Dad would take us on weekends to the Allbritton's horse ranch to visit the cousin's and I got to
learn to ride horse's.This was in the 1960's
and I was very young having trouble remembering all the name except for Joe
and Sonny.In 1973 dad told me Joe was
moving to Washington and bought a newspaper business and did not no much
more about it.I recently got a computer
and what an amazing life Joe has lived.He
has been blessed with a beautiful family and I prayed for God to bring
comfort and his peace to them in there time of
sorrow.
Billy Hayes Allbritton Jr.
April 15, 2013
Sorry to hear about uncle Joe's passing.I did'nt know him that well but I do remember him when I was a child.Allbritton's cafeteria years ago in Houston.We had also connected in the early 90's .
Larry and Jeanne Hebert
December 28, 2012
Mrs. Allbritton,
We were saddened to hear of Mr. Allbritton's passing, but know he is in our Heavenly Father's enduring care. We have many wonderful memories of him and our many years in his employ. Our thoughts and prayers are with you, Robert, Elena, Alex and Katie during this difficult time.
December 20, 2012
TO THE FAMILY ,A FEW WORDS OF COMFORT FROM THE BIBLE,"HAPPY ARE THOSE WHO MOURN,SINCE THEY WILL BE COMFORTED."matt5:4.....nc
Paul & Holly in Editing room at JLA..
December 17, 2012
Having worked for Joe Allbritton for years we would like people to know he gave us the freedom to do different things in Television. He not only signed the checks he cared about the kind of product tand creativity that went over his airwaves.
Holly and I thank Joe for including us in his vision of TV land.
You will be missed my friend!
Paul Fine
December 17, 2012
Our condolences to the family of a great man.
Dr. Oscar Maldonado and Sonja Maldonado
December 17, 2012
May you be comforted by PSALMS 9:9,10.
Katie Robinson Edwards
December 15, 2012
A magnificent man with a brilliant sense for art and generosity to match. Wishing all the best for his family.
Lynna Kay Shuffield
December 15, 2012
Mr. Allbritton was a member of the Class of 1942 of Sam Houston High School in Houston, Texas ... the school was then located in downtown Houston but is now located at Irvington Blvd. & Tidwell Road ...
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He was recognized as one of the outstanding graduate when the school's historical marker was dedication a few years ago ...
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Hugh and Rosemary Saye
December 14, 2012
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Sorry to hear about Jo's passing. Happy memories of our times together in England.
Bill Bailey
December 14, 2012
Dear Barby: Roberta and I are so saddened by Joe's passing. We had some
wonderful times together debating in Baylor, and his personality and friendship will long be remembered. Please know that when you hurt, your friends hurt with you. May God Bless you and all the family. Bill Bailey
December 14, 2012
My condolences to your family during this time of grief. may the God of all comfort help your family to endure.
Bob Steel
December 14, 2012
Robert,
I was saddened to hear of the passing of your father. Please share my condolences with your mother. Your father was very kind to me each and every time I had the pleasure of his company. He was a brilliant American entrepreneur and his purchase of KATV was the best thing that every happened to us. I wish I had the opportunity to thank him for putting food on my table for all those years. I know how proud he must have been of you as well. My best. Thoughts and prayers.
Williams
December 14, 2012
May you find true comfort from our Heavenly Father. 1Cor 1:3. Sorry to hear of your loss.
December 14, 2012
My deepest sympathy to the family of Mr Allbritton. May the God of Peace be wit you. rm. 15:33
December 14, 2012
Dear Mrs Allbritton,
Rita and I send you and your family our deepest feelings of sympathy. We fondly remember the warm friendship you and your husband have extended to us during our posting in Washington as Ambassador of the European Union to the US. Our thoughts are with you in these difficult days, and might our ways cross again in future. Our daughter who is living with her family, including two lovely grandchildren, in Washington, working with the World Bank, joins us with this message.
Ambassador Guenter and Rita Burghardt, Vossenlaan 12, B 3080 TERVUREN, Belgium/Europe
The Gillespies
December 13, 2012
Our deepest sympathy to the family of Mr. Allbritton. For many years we have enjoyed driving by his old home place on Jupiter Road. We are sorry to lose a neighbor.
December 13, 2012
Offering my deepest condolences during this difficult time, I'm so very sorry for your loss, death is something we are never prepared for, but please find comfort in knowing God has promised He will do away with sickness, pain and death for His word is truth.
December 13, 2012
May God provide your family with comfort during this most difficult time. (Romans 15:33)
Charles Moffett
December 13, 2012
Dear Barby and Robert,
I offer my most heartfelt sympathy for your great and painful loss. He was an extraodinary man who lived an extraordinary life. He will be missed far and wide, East and West, North and South. I am honored to have known him.
With sincerest condolences,
Charlie
Ralph Riley
December 13, 2012
Our sincerest condolences to Barbara and the rest of the Allbritton family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this most difficult time.
Theo & Robertha Allbritton
December 13, 2012
Our deepest sorrows for the family of Mr Allbritton, May God Blessed and Keep them through their times of loss.
Jill
December 13, 2012
My deepest sympathies. May the "God of all comfort," help to ease the pain of your grief during this time.(1 Cor 1:3,4)
Sondra Brady
December 13, 2012
You are in our prayers. Thank you for everything you have done for me and Baylor University.
J. G.
December 13, 2012
With sincere condolences to the family of Joe L. Allbriton. May God strengthen and comfort at all times. Isa12:2.
December 13, 2012
Sorry to hear about your loss. May you find comfort in the Hearer of prayer at this time. Psalm 65:2
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