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William Kong Obituary

WILLIAM CHUNG KONG, 45, passed away Friday, August 12, 2005. Born in Hong Kong on August 1, 1960, he moved to Houston as a small child, along with his parents and two of his four siblings, in 1965. Known simply as Bill, he was a loyal and devoted husband to his wife and a loving father to his children. Bill's extended family at the Four Seasons Hotel also received the same dedication for the past seventeen years. Preceded in death by his father, Lawrence Kong. Survived by his loving wife of 27 years, Pattie Kong; daughters Melissa and Jessica; and son Jared. He is also survived by his grandmother, Park Choi; mother, Evelyn Kong, sisters, Gloria Kong, Angela Trinh and husband Quyen; brothers, James Kong and wife Maria, Gerald Kong and wife Yolanda; five nieces and four nephews; two uncles; two aunts; other relatives and many friends. The viewing will be on Friday, August 19, 2005, from 6:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. at Memorial Oaks Funeral Home, 13001 Katy Freeway, Houston, Texas. Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, August 20, 2005, at 10:00 A.M. at the Memorial Oaks Chapel. Interment will follow at Memorial Oaks Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Chinese Baptist Church, 900 Brogden, Houston, Texas 77024 or the American Cancer Society.

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Published by Houston Chronicle from Aug. 19 to Aug. 20, 2005.

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Cindy Vachira

August 25, 2005

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Allen Tsao

August 19, 2005

Pattie..we worked together years ago and I remember meeting Bill for first time and thinking that you two were perfect for each other! Bill was always by your side with a big smile and that's what I remember the most about Bill..He was a gentle soul and a great guy! You and Bill have 3 wonderful kids ! I remember when we had a "reunion" at my house a few years ago and Mark, Olivia, Morgan & Ronnelle were there I was truly amazed at how your kids sprouted up over the years! You and Bill raised a wonderful family (Bill's enduring legacy...)! God bless you and your family at this difficult time and my thoughts and prayers are with you always..

Barbara Joe

August 19, 2005

If it wasn't for me, William and Pattie wouldn't have met 28 years ago, but I'm sure they would have found each other eventually - I just made it happen sooner rather than later. And even though three's a crowd, I still hung around. I will miss you, my MJ buddy but as you rest, I will continue to hang around and watch over your family.

Wilson Fong

August 19, 2005

With sorrowful tears we are sad you are not with us now. We pray for your family and love ones. God will take care of you. God Bless.

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