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John Haskins Obituary
John Brannon (J.B.) Haskins, 85, of Houston, TX, died on Sunday, February 20, 2011, of natural causes. He was born on Feb 5, 1926, to parents David Calvin and Etta Pearl Vest and the eighth child of 13 children. Mr. Haskins was married to Laura Ann (Alexander) Haskins in Ft. Worth, on November 24, 1951. J. B. graduated from Tennessee Technical University with a B.S. degree and Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in Ft. Worth with a Bachelors of Divinity and Masters in Religious Education. He served Lakewood Baptist church in Dallas, Riverview Baptist in Houston, Calvary Baptist in Roanoke, VA, Avondale Baptist in Jacksonville, FL, Memorial Baptist in Pasadena, TX and Second Baptist Church in Houston.
Mr. Haskins is survived by his wife, Laura Ann Haskins of Houston; sons, John B. Haskins, Jr. and wife, Betty Marie of Humble, Stephen Murray Haskins and wife, Rhonda Gayle of Pasadena; grandchildren, Jennifer Melanie Vincent and husband, Jack Vincent, Jillian Megan Haskins, Jamie Denise Haskins, Ross Brannon Haskins; great-grandson, Jackson Brannon Vincent; and sister, Sarah Grace McTaggart of Memphis, TN. He was preceded in death by son, Richard Gregory Haskins and eleven of his brothers and sisters.
Mr. Haskins joined Olan Mills Photography Co. as the church pictorial directory representative in the Houston area and after 10 years retired in 1991. He then worked for Bag-a-way for 10 years delivering lost bags from Houston Intercontinental Airport. An avid golfer and sports enthusiast, he could be found playing golf most days and recalls later in life skiing with his wife Laura down the Continental Divide at Monarch ski resort in Colorado.
Graveside services will be held at Mt. Olivet Cemetery in Ft. Worth, TX, on Thursday, February 24 at 3:00 o'clock pm. In lieu of flowers, please send donations and memorials to the Spina Bifida Association. John B. Haskins was a loving family man, avid golfer and faithful servant of Christ.
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maryanne martin
February 24, 2011
Dear ms laura and the families, i have such a fond memory of my uncle, J.B. during my childhood. He and my dad were there to teach me how to play golf in Florida. on my first lesson, i missed the ball 8 times before i finally hit it. also, J.B. and i play ball outside when he came to visit us. i love his personality, caring, and sharing. may God be with you and your family in time of sorrow. MARYANNE HASKINS MARTIN
Nell Poe
February 24, 2011
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I'm here if you need me.
Debbie Haskins Garvey
February 24, 2011
Dear Laura and family,
I am thinking about you today and know that you are comforted by fond memories of JB. He was a great man who comforted many. God Bless
Jo Ann Lucas
February 24, 2011
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Doug Haskins
February 23, 2011
Dear Laura and Family,
Thinking of you during this time of sorrow! Prayers sent your way,
Roxie Johnson
February 23, 2011
Dear Haskins Family,
I have such fond memories of all of you from my childhood/teenage years at Memorial Baptist. I, as well a many others, am saddened by your loss and will keep you all in my thoughts and prayers. Bro. Haskins was a true servant of God and is now receiving his reward. I am honored to have known him and the rest of the Haskins family as well.
Doris Rogers
February 23, 2011
Dear Laura & Family,
I am greatly saddened by JB's death. It was so nice to re-connect with you all after I moved to Texas and to know I had family close by. JB would call on my birthday and take me out when I was in Houston. He was a reminder of my father and made me feel closer to my family. I will miss him and his kindnesses.
Jeanie Matthews
February 23, 2011
Laura & Family,
I am so sorry about your loss. J B is in heaven and in peace. I will miss him. Please let me know if you need anything. May God be with you.
Love,
Jeanie Little-Matthews
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