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Benjamin "Frank" Secor, Jr.

1938 - 2014

Benjamin "Frank" Secor, Jr.

1938 - 2014

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BORN

1938

DIED

2014

Benjamin Secor, Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Nov. 9, 2014.

Benjamin Franklin Secor Jr. passed away November 7, 2014. Frank lived in Spring, Texas for the last 7 ½ years, but was a native Houstonian. Frank passed away in the comfort of his own home, with his family, due to complications from pneumonia. He had been ill with diabetes, chronic lymphocytic leukemia, congestive heart failure, and lung issues. Frank will be missed deeply by his wife, family, and friends.

Frank was born December 13, 1938, to proud parents Benjamin Franklin Secor (deceased), and Sarah Emma Cartee Secor (deceased). Frank is survived by one younger sister, Virginia Faye Secor Shabaik, her husband, Aly H. Shabaik, their daughters, Nadia Amera Shabaik Sager, her husband, Greg Sager, their two sons, Ethan, and Owen Sager; and Safi Alia Shabaik. Frank is predeceased by his two older, half sisters Katherine Secor Glass, and Lyndora Secor Raines.

Frank is survived by his loving wife of 47 years, Judy Evelyn Miller Nelson Secor; Frank's step son William (Bill) Keith Nelson, his children, Dakoda Alexandra Nelson Mazzii, her husband Travis Mazzii; and William (Liam) Peter Nelson; Frank's daughter Deidre (DeeDee) Elaine Secor Hardcastle Kelley, her husband Barré Lynn Kelley Jr., their sons Philip Gabriel Hardcastle, his son Christian Damion Hardcastle; Christopher Samuel Hardcastle, his wife Christina Louise Miksch Hardcastle; Nathaniel Stephen Haynes; Zachary Lynn Kelley; and Joshua Aden Kelley.

Frank was a teacher of electronics for over 30 years. During those years he touched many lives and made many friends. Frank was also very active in his church, teaching Royal Ambassadors and serving with the Texas Baptist Men. Frank loved getting to share his testimony with anyone who would listen. He loved Jesus and he loved people.

The Viewing and Memorial Service celebrating Frank's life will be held at Brookside Funeral Home - Cypress Creek, 9149 Highway 6 North, Houston, Texas, 77095. The Viewing is Thursday, November 13, 2014 from 6 to 8 P.M. The Memorial Service is Friday, November 14, 2014 at 10 A.M. Frank will be buried at Washington Cemetery, 2525 Washington Ave., Houston, Texas, 77007, Friday, November 14, 2014 at 2 P.M.

Pallbearers for Frank include Bill Nelson, Barré Kelley, Philip Hardcastle, Christopher Hardcastle, Nathaniel Haynes, and Zachary Kelley.

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May 20, 2015

Stephen Mathis posted to the memorial.

November 11, 2014

David Mizell posted to the memorial.

November 11, 2014

DeeDee posted to the memorial.

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Stephen Mathis

May 20, 2015

Dear Mr. Secor,
I must admit it's difficult for me to type this message but I'm going to try my best. I thought about you yesterday and decided to see if you were still teaching at Bellaire High School. I came across your memorial page and found out that I was over six months too late to attend your funeral. During my four years at BHS 2000-04, I considered you as one of my role models. I was the president of your Bel-ARC amateur radio club for one year, I know I wasn't the best president but the challenges of the school kept me busy. I never got around to telling you how much your guidance and wisdom affected my life. You always would listen and offer advice when it was needed. I really wish I could have said goodbye. I still remember that 1988 Blue Crown Victoria (Your baby) from school. You would drive around the block and transmit HAM Radio signals for us to practice. I wanted to let you know that I went on the University of Houston (Sociology/PoliSci) 2008 and completed my master's in Education in 2011. I type this message from my work computer (History Teacher at Johnston Middle School) and wanted to let you know that your impact on my life allowed me to realize my potential and become a teacher. I also remember driving you crazy once in a while, sorry about that! I hope you are at peace and I want to let you know that I really do miss you

Mr. Stephen Mathis

David Mizell

November 11, 2014

Dear Judy and family,
David and I are so sorry for your loss. Frank was always "bigger than life" with his wit and kindness to everyone he came in contact. He will be missed by all.
Your friends from Mangum Oaks Baptist Church,
David and Dana Mizell

DeeDee

November 11, 2014

Daddy, I miss you so much and can't believe you're really gone. I know you are not hurting any longer and am so thankful for that! All my love!

Mike

November 9, 2014

Frank, God only knows just how many children you helped and how many lives you touched. Your heart was larger than life. God bless you and may you finally rest in peace.