Thomas Herbert Haney

Thomas Herbert Haney, known to friends and family as Herb, 72, of Pasadena, Texas, passed away on March 31, 2012.

Herb was born in Tucumcari, NM to parents Vic and Stroud Haney. As a young boy, his family relocated to Dalhart, Texas. They were members of the Pine Street Methodist Church. Herb had many wonderful friends in the community and graduated from Dalhart High School in 1958.

Serving his country, Herb became a Surveyor in the Army. This service took him to Germany, France and Spain. Upon returning from the service, he graduated from Panhandle State University in Oklahoma.

Herb had a long and successful career. He began as a Design Engineer for Beach Aircraft in Liberal Kansas. After relocating to Pasadena, Texas, he worked for Pritchard and Abbott for many years. The last part of his career was spent as a Tax Consultant for Coastal Oil.

A lifetime love of motorcycles and antique cars kept Herb busy. He enjoyed rebuilding and showing all types of cars and leaves many friends behind in the Rod-Tiques Antique Car Club of Houston. Herb was also a member of the Masonic Lodge.

Preceded in death by his precious daughter, Kelly Diane Haney of Pasadena, Texas; parents Vic and Stroud Haney of Dalhart, Texas; brothers-in-law John Scott Martin of Pasadena, Texas, and John Oliver Crosswhite of Las Vegas, Nevada.

Herb is survived by his son, Thomas Herbert Haney, Jr., wife Julie and grandchildren Rowan and Sophie, of Austin, Texas; sisters Dorothy Martin Oliver and husband John of Pasadena, Texas and Marion Crosswhite of Plano, Texas; and many nieces and nephews.

To all who knew and loved Herb, his wonderful sense of humor will be missed. Please join us in a celebration of his life this Saturday, April 7th at 11am at the SPJST Lodge #172 at 3609 Preston Avenue, Pasadena, TX 77505. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Mercy Ships International at www.mercyships.org.