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OMAR GALEN AKMAL, age 29 of Friendswood, Texas passed away on April 28, 2002. He was an excellent and loving father, husband, son, friend, uncle, cousin and grandson. Omar was a 1991 graduate of Clear Brook High School and a graduate of San Jacinto College. He went to work for Chemic Engineering in 1998 as an I & E Designer. His loves were his family, camping and riding his Harley Davidson. He is survived by his wife Jennifer Jones Akmal of Friendswood, his daughter Madison of Deer Park; Parents, Omar Akmal of Deer Park and Debra and Bruce Cram of Friendswood; Father-in-law and Mother-in-law, Mearl and Pat Jones of Friendswood, Grandparents, Wayne and Claudette Deffenbaugh, Clara Adair and the Cram family of LaMarque; George and CallaMae Brooks, Buster and Dot Barger and Geraldine Jones; Sister-in-law and husband, Tiffany and Joel Molder; Niece, Madeline Molder; Aunts, Lynne Pollock, Sue and Jim Soukup; Aunt and Uncle, Mike and Daren Deffenbaugh; Uncle, Deen Akmal. Cousins, Madison, Misty, David, and Jordan Pollock; Visitation will be held on Tuesday evening at Jack Rowe Funeral Home from 5pm - 8pm and Wednesday from 8am until service time. A funeral service will be held on Wednesday afternoon at 2pm at Jack Rowe Funeral Home with interment to follow at Forest Park East Cemetery. Memorials are requested to be made to the National Marfan Foundation, 382 Main St, Port Washington, NY 11050.

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Published by Houston Chronicle on Apr. 30, 2002.

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Jodie Badeen

April 29, 2025

I was just talking about you last week. I can´t believe it´s been 25 years. You´re still missed.

Omar G. Sr.

April 28, 2025

Can´t believe it´s been 23 years since we lost you! Miss you every single day son.

Stacey Brittain

April 28, 2025

Just thinking about you on this day even more than the others.

Melissa smith

July 30, 2024

I think about you often and miss you. Thank you for always helping me around my house and for liking Robert´s music. You were very special Omar

Omar Akmal Sr.

April 25, 2024

Another year has passed and it still seems like it was just yesterday. After 22 years you are still on my mind and in my heart every single day. You have no idea how much you were and still are loved. Missing you terribly. Be there when I get there!

Jodie (Leahey) Badeen

April 24, 2024

22 years and I still think of you often.

Debra Cram

April 29, 2023

Miss and love you always!

Debra Cram

April 28, 2023

Stacey Brittain

April 28, 2023

Sending up all the love today my friend

Lynne

April 24, 2023

Always loved and always missed. You made such an impact on everyone you met with your winning smile and gentle spirit.
Love you 4-ever,
Aunt Lynne

Omar Akmal Sr.

April 24, 2023

Sure miss you son! Not a day goes by that all of us think about you and what a blessing you were in our lives. Love you Son! Be there when I get there.

Jodie Badeen

April 24, 2023

20 years later and it still hits pretty hard. This world is not the same without you.

Omar Akmal Sr.

April 24, 2022

Can´t believe this will be 20 years since we lost you. It still seems like only yesterday. There´s not a day that goes by that I don´t think of you and the happiness you made in all of our lives. Miss you so much, be there when I get there son!

Stacey Brittain

April 28, 2021

I truly can’t believe it’s been 19 years, I still think about you so often...I tell my own children now about my wonderful friend Omar who I so wish they could have met. You’re still such a light even in your absence. Love you my friend

Omar G. Akmal Sr.

April 27, 2021

It’s been 19 years since we lost you and it still seems like it was yesterday! Miss you and there is never a day that you are not in our thoughts. Love you son, be the rev when I get there.

Jodie Badeen

April 26, 2021

I'm not sure who is to thank for keeping this alive but I'm truly grateful. I can't think of a better way to honor Omar's memory and legacy than to share our thoughts and feelings about him with others that also loved him dearly. I miss him each year that goes by. Love you Omar!

Bruce Cram

April 25, 2021

Been thing of you lately sure miss the great times we had together you will always be in my hart see you when I get there buddy

Debra Cram

February 17, 2021

Miss you more and more each and every day love you ...

Omar Akmal Sr.

April 28, 2020

Hard to believe its been 18 years since we lost you. Our hearts have an empty hole in them. Think of you and miss you every single day. The world is not the same without you here. Love you son!! Be there when I get there.

Stacey Brittain

April 28, 2019

17 years my friend and still miss you to pieces.

Omar Akmal Sr.

April 24, 2019

It''s been 17 years now since you left us. It stil feels like it was only yesterday. We think of you everyday and miss you more than you can ever know! I love you son and I'll be there when I get there!

Jodie Badeen

March 11, 2019

Always missed and never forgotten.

Ashraf Ghori

March 10, 2019

Omar and I studied together at San Jacinto College. Although we never stayed in touch and I moved to Dubai, I was always hopeful to reconnect with him some day. I am so heartbroken to know of his passing away. He was a warm and friendly person and always made everyone feel good.

RIP Omar.

Omar Akmal Sr.

February 16, 2019

Happy Birthday son! Miss you just as much as when this all started! Be there when I get there! Love You!

Omar Akmal Sr.

April 29, 2018

Another year has come and gone! Miss you so much son! Still seems like it was only yesterday. Be there when I get there

Omar Akmal Sr.

February 16, 2018

Happy Birthday Son! Miss you more than you will ever know! Be there when I get there! Love you!

Ashley A Hammerly

May 23, 2017

I noticed no one wrote to you this year, but don't think you're not on someone's mind!

I was 11 when you passed away. The only cousin of any sort of actual relation I can remember.. I remember having trouble pronouncing your name, and how often you tried to correct me. I can remember the smile on your dad's face when you'd make me smile as a little squirt. I remember when my dad died, how much love I felt from you, your dad and Uncle Deen.

Most importantly, I remember the day we said our goodbyes to you. I remember seeing Jennifer holding your sweet baby girl to her chest, seeing how she stood strong for you and your daughter.. I'll never forget her strength!

I'll always remember you Galen.. Even if I only remember bits and pieces! I wish you could meet my son.. I swear I'd make SURE he mispronounced your name.. just to be the brat I've ALWAYS been!

Jennifer, if you see this! Please know I may not know you now obviously, but if you need anything call or text at anytime! 7139699720

WE LOVE YOU!

DEBRA CRAM

March 10, 2017

Jodie Leahey Baldwin

April 28, 2016

Thinking of you today and how much you are missed and how I wish I could talk to you.

Omar Akmal Sr.

April 28, 2016

Another year has passed and it still seems like yesterday when we lost you. Can't believe it has been 14 years! Sure miss you son. It's Sylvian Beech cook off this weekend. Sure we could be together. I would give the world for just one more day with you. I'll be there when I get there! Love you son.

Omar Akmal Sr.

April 28, 2015

Another year has passed and we still feel like it was just yesterday when we lost you! Miss you more than words can say. Love you son, be there when I get there!

Stacey Brittain

April 28, 2015

Still feeling your absence dear friend, missing you and remembering so many wonderful memories of you on this day especially.

Jodie Leahey-Baldwin

April 27, 2015

Tomorrow will be 12 years that you've been gone. I still think about you often and miss you bunches.

Jodie

Clare Hayes

March 9, 2015

You were such a Beautiful Little Boy...when I knew u..I taught u 2 ride your first bike...I have thought about u..so much..You Are Truely Missed in My Heart...♡♡♡...My Angel. .Prayers From Me To Your Father n Mother and Family..

Omar Akmal Sr.

April 25, 2014

It's been 12 years Monday. Still seems like yesterday! Miss you so much son! See you when I get there! Love you!

Omar Akmal Sr.

April 28, 2013

Another year has passed since we lost you. I can't believe it's been 11 years. I think about you every day. Miss you and love you son. Be there when I get there.

Omar Akmal Sr.

February 17, 2013

Love you and miss you son! Can't believe how long it has been and it still feels like yeaserday. Be there when I get there!

DEBRA CRAM

February 16, 2013

HAPPY BIRTHDAY MY SON! MISS YOU LOTS!
WE WILL ALL BE TOGETHER ONE BEAUTIFUL DAY

Stacey Brittain

May 2, 2012

Jason and I are constantly reminded of you regularly and talk about you still so often...know how much you are truly loved and missed, you touched all of our lives in ways you'll never know.

Jodie Leahey

May 1, 2012

10 years and I still
Miss you the same.

Madison Akmal

April 30, 2012

Can't believe it's been this long. Even though I was young; I still remember our special times together and all the father-daughter memories we made. No one will ever replace you. I'll be there with you someday . I love you, daddy. - Madison

April 30, 2012

MISSING YOU LOTS, TIME IS FLYING BY, BUT IT STANDS STILL WHEN I THINK OF YOU,LIKE YESTERDAY!
WILL BE THERE WITH YOU ONE DAY! LOVE MOM

April 30, 2012

CANT BELIEVE ITS BEEN TEN YEARS.I THINK OF YOU ALL THE TIME.SO STAY FREE AND I WILL SEE YOU WHEN I GET THERE.

BRUCE.

Omar Akmal Sr.

April 28, 2012

Ten years and it still feels like yesterday. Miss you son,be there when I get there. Love you!

September 4, 2011

I found out about this about a year ago from brandon shoquist.I remember the three of us growing up had a ball playing around Chateau Bien.I pray peace for your family and count myself lucky to have known you for a brief moment in time. Jamey

April 29, 2011

still missing you everyday!

Debra Cram

April 29, 2011

missing you a lot, wishing you were here
love you everyday, mom

Omar Akmal Sr.

April 28, 2011

Another year has passed and it still seems like yesterday. Miss you son, be there when I get there.

April 15, 2011

I see the pain in your fathers eye everyday but he still smiles threw it he miss u a bunch!

Jodie Leahey-Baldwin

February 17, 2011

Just thinking about you a lot lately. Love and miss you always!!

Jodie Leahey-Baldwin

June 15, 2010

Just thinking about you today. Missing you bunches and wishing you were here. I know you're looking down from above and that I will see you again someday.

malinda pollock

April 29, 2010

Miss you guy! love you so much....aunt lynne

April 28, 2010

Miss you and think of you often! Forever in our hearts and thoughts!

Stacey Brittain

April 28, 2010

We still think and talk about you often, can't believe it has been so long feels like it was just yesterday. Miss you as much as ever my dear friend, you'll never be forgotten.

Omar Akmal Sr.

April 27, 2010

Another year has passed since we lost you. Still seems like it just happened. Miss you son more than words can say. Be there when I get there!

Jodie Leahey-Baldwin

April 12, 2010

Thinking of you as you look down upon us from above. Much love and miss you bunches!

Mom & Bruce Cram

April 11, 2010

This marks another year you've been away, you are still so dear in our heart and minds it still seems like yesterday we love and miss you so much and there will be a day we can all be together again.

January 8, 2010

well its 2010 another year to go without you
we still miss you so much
love mom

Omar Akmal Sr.

April 30, 2009

Another year has passed since we lost you. All of us miss you so much! Be there when I get there! Love you son.

April 29, 2009

Years go by but the heart never forgets! Love always Jen

Stacey Brittain

April 28, 2009

Thinking about you this day, more than most my friend...

Debra Cram

April 28, 2009

another year has gone by, and we still miss you more than ever, think about you every day, give Ruby a pat on the head for me i know she is there with you
love Mom and Bruce

Jodie Leahey-Baldwin

April 15, 2009

Just thinking about you this morning and then I get on my facebook page and Jennifer found me. Saw a picture of you, Shane and Jennifer. Miss you so much!!

Omar Akmal Sr.

February 18, 2009

Your birthday was hard yesterday, sure miss you!!

Stacey Brittain

February 16, 2009

Happy birthday, just thinking about you today...

Omar Akmal Sr.

December 25, 2008

I went through a box of your old things this morning and got to pick up the old pine box derby car we made together when you were a child. Between the tears and smiles I kept seeing your face and knew you were right there with me. You can't know how much all of us miss you. Merry Christmas Son, love ya!!

Omar Akmal

December 24, 2008

Here it is Christmas again and you are the upmost in everyones thoughts. Your mom and Bruce are bringing Maddison over to open up presents this afternoon. Wish you were here. Be there when I get there!! Love You Son!

Omar Akmal Sr.

November 25, 2008

Just a note to let you know that the holidays are not the same without your laugh and hugs. Be there when I get there! Love you son!!

Jodie Leahey-Baldwin

November 24, 2008

Just thinking about you lately as the holiday season draws near. Love and miss you! P.S. Steve is doing really well!

Jodie Leahey-Baldwin

February 19, 2008

I hope God threw a great party for you! I'm sure your impact in Heaven is as great as it was on Earth.
Love you!
Jodie

Stacey Brittain

February 16, 2008

Just thinking about you on your birthday...never forget you my friend. :-)

Jodie Leahey-Baldwin

November 1, 2007

Just thinking about you a lot today. I miss you so much. You will live on forever in my heart.

debra cram

February 16, 2007

There are still just not enough words to explain it all...
miss you and love you
happy birthday
mom and bruce

Omar Akmal Sr.

February 16, 2007

Happy Birthday Son, We all miss you more than you will ever know. Love Ya, Be there when I get there!!

Stacey Brittain

February 16, 2007

Happy birthday my dear friend, miss you more than ever...

Lynne Pollock

February 15, 2007

Well, tomorrow marks the day you were born. I am so glad that I got to know you and love you before you had to go. I miss you and wish you were here!

Aunt Lynne

lynne pollock

January 10, 2007

Hey kiddo....I am just sitting here in my empty classroom thinking about you. Just wanted to say that I love you.....Aunt Lynne

Jennifer Akmal

May 26, 2006

Always in my thoughts & I hold our memories close to my heart. Four years passed, as it only seems like yesterday that you left us. As we will all be together again one day. Love you always Babe!

Omar Akmal Sr.

April 28, 2006

Another year has passed and nothing changes. It is still as if we just lost you yesterday.I will never forget those last hours we had together. God, what I would give for just one more hour, one more hug, one more laugh or one more ride with you. All of us are so lost without you! I love you and miss you son. Be there when I get there.

Stacey Brittain

April 28, 2006

As another year passes that you are gone, I stop and think of how it still seems like only yesterday you were here my friend. Miss you more than ever...

Lynne Pollock

April 25, 2006

I am thinking of you as always. April is not as much fun anymore without you in it. I hope you are visiting with Pee-paw, please look out for him. I love you very much and celebrate your life and all the accomplishments you made. Love you, Aunt Lynne

Stacey Brittain (Shuler)

March 29, 2006

Just thinking about you and Jenn today...

Debra Cram

February 16, 2006

TODAY WOULD HAVE BEEN YOUR 33RD

BIRTHDAY, WE ALL LOVE AND MISS YOU STILL, SO VERY MUCH!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

LOVE MOM & BRUCE

WE WILL CELEBRATE TOGETHER AGAIN ONE DAY!

Omar Akmal Sr.

December 21, 2005

Here it is, another Christmas without you here. All of us miss you so much son! It's such a hard time for all that love you. Get togethers aren't the same without your smile, laugh and horseplay. Be there when I get there.

Stacey Shuler-Brittain

November 3, 2005

Just thinking about ya...

James Beam

August 16, 2005

I saw this guy that look just like you the other day bro. Its funny all the crazy times and all the good fellings that you gave me over the years comes rushing over me, it makes me laugh. Just the way you made me, I don't think I'll ever meet a better person or friend...I miss you...

Lynne Pollock

August 8, 2005

You have been on my mind a lot as I am sure you know. I got to visit with your mom, your daughter, and your wife last month. It was so good to see them. Everywhere we went, there seemed to be a monarch....God's way of comforting us, I suppose. I attended the wedding of my best friend's son this weekend and all I could think of was you and Jennifer. You were wonderful together and I am so glad you had that experience before you had to go. I just pray for her always, how hard it has been. I sure do miss you!



Love...Aunt Lynne

Daneyle Floravit

June 9, 2005

I just wanted you to know that I was thinking about you today, like alot of other days, and reminising about all of the happy times that I've had the pleasure of sharing with you and your family. Thank you for all of my wonderful memories!Miss you.

Omar Akmal

April 28, 2005

It has been three years and we all miss you more than words can say.The cookoff is this weekend and I sure wish we could go be there together again,just one more time.Love you son, be there when I get there.

Stacey Shuler

April 28, 2005

As this day has approached I have thought even more than usual of so many fond memories I have of you. It's amazing how they never fade even a bit, it's like just yesterday we were floating down the Guadalupe laughing and cutting up. Or BBQing at the old house on Newton in the summertime. This my friend is how you will always be remembered to me, the wonderful times we shared and your fun-loving spirit and laughter...I miss you more than words.

Kelly Greer

April 28, 2005

Just thinking about you.

:)

Pat Jones

April 27, 2005

God blessed our lives with a late Valentine,

A true treasure he was in everyone's lives.

Loving and gentle, always kind,

Making us laugh when we hurt inside.

Giving hugs, warmth and friendship at all times.



Sadness or hurt, he would never want to give us!

In the glory of Heaven with no end,

I know he would want us all to be happy for him.

To find peace he would want for us in us within.



With that great smile of his, I think he would say,

"One day we'll all be together again.

Rejoicing forever, in love forever,

Here with loved ones and friends.

Smile as I do, until then!"

Sylvia Jewell

April 25, 2005

Hard to believe that it has been 3 years already. Omar, I am making a chocolate cake with cream cheese frosting just for you. I know that you will be watching us all as we eat it up here at Chemic! Miss you and think of you often.

Sue Soukup

April 22, 2005

three years, it just does not seem possible, my thoughts and prayers are with all that loved you so much,

Jennifer Akmal

March 29, 2005

Miss you babe, all my love..

Jodie Leahey-Baldwin

February 17, 2005

Omar,



Happy Birthday. I love ya and miss you lots.



Jodie

Stacey Shuler

February 17, 2005

You were in my thoughts yesterday on your birthday, and as always my dear friend...

February 16, 2005

Happy Birthday Uncle Omar!

We love you all the way to the moon and back.

Madeline

(and my Mom and Dad)

February 16, 2005

Happy Birthday......

All our love, always and forever!

Pat & Mearl

Omar Akmal Sr.

February 15, 2005

HAPPY BIRTHDAY SON,I MISS YOU MORE THAN WORDS CAN SAY!BE THERE WHEN I GET THERE.

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