Daughter of prominent Texas politician Robert Ewing Thomason, wife of former chairman of A.H. Belo Corp. H. Ben Decherd, and mother of Dealey Decherd Herndon and Robert W. Decherd, Belo directors. Mark Boyd officiating. Columnist who worked at the San Antonio Light for more than 25 years, helped open way for younger Hispanic journalists. Longtime keyboard player for the Light Crust Doughboys; veteran Western swing musician won a Grammy Award in 2003. We are constantly trying to improve our data and make the search for obituaries as easy as possible. Wheeler, who was gunned down by Clyde Barrow's gang; later worked with Texas Rangers against illegal gambling. Houston lawyer-businessman who built the Academy chain of sports stores, champion of school funding equity. Broadcaster and advertising director who was co-creator of the slogan "Oh Thank Heaven for 7-Eleven" in 1967; also helped introduce the Slurpee frozen drink; began in radio in high school in Stamford; retired to Sherman. Two-time All American and tri-captain of SMU's 1936 Rose Bowl team; president of Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis and the Cotton Bowl Athletic Association. Award-winning author who wrote Kanthapura in 1938, considered the first major Indian novel written in English; died in Austin, where he was UT emeritus professor of philosophy. Jazz tenor saxophonist and bandleader born to schoolteachers in Fort Worth; attended Prairie View A&M; taught school in Bastrop. com 0 review Leave a review How can We Help? Nicknamed "The Turtle Lady" for her campaigns for sea turtles on South Padre Island. Showing 10 of 33119 obituaries SORTED BY MOST RECENT FIRST William Whitten 11/12/1949 - 01/02/2023 William Whitten, age 73, of San Antonio, Texas passed away on Monday, January 2, 2023. Born Juanita Dale Slusher in Edna, she became famed stripper in Dallas in the 1950s, making headlines for her drug arrests. Born Mendel Jakubowicz in Poland, he survived five years in concentration camps, came to Dallas in 1951, recounted his story to generations of children, founded the Dallas Holocaust Museum. Editor of the Texas Polka News, director of the Texas Polka Music Assoc., called Houston's polka king. Was Motown's "Maven of Style" heading the label's in-house finishing school; born in Texarkana. Long-time sportswriter at the Fort Worth Press beginning in 1946, and the Dallas Times-Herald, and from 1985 the Dallas Morning News; cited for his dry wit, the Belton native used Texas vernacular to endear himself to his readers; he was described as the curmudgeon-mentor of many other sports reporters of the region; writer Larry L. King profiled him in Texas Monthly in the 1970s as "The Best Sportswriter in Texas". San Antonio native was nationally known gospel singer, wrote more than 200 songs including 1993 hit "I Am Redeemed.". Flying Tigers fighter pilot who was youngest brigadier general in the history of the Texas Air National Guard. 2022 Tributes, Inc. All rights reserved. Wichita Falls native was University of Texas co-captain in 1947 when he caught passes from Bobby Layne; coach at Angelo State University 1950 to 1968; on football staff at Texas A&M until 1978. 1 in 1975, she first performed as a teenager on the Louisiana Hayride. Student leader in the 1960s at Texas Southern University, arrested on a marijuana charge; "Free Lee Otis" became chant across Texas. Famed atheist; long-time Austin resident; her body and those of her son and granddaughter were found in Real County. Called the "king of Texas wheeler-dealers," he went to prison for agricultural scams hatched while living in Pecos in the early 1960s, grew up on a farm near Clyde. Considered by many the dean of Dallas newspaper journalism, held key management positions at The Dallas Morning News and the Dallas Times Herald. The first black playwright to win the Pulitzer Prize; won for the drama No Place to Be Somebody (in 1970). Drummer on Jimi Hendrix's Electric Ladyland album, sang on the California Raisins commercials in 1980s, wrote and performed song "Them Changes". Came to Longview in 1936 to design the Lacy Gardens, brought first azaleas into the area; named to the newly-credited Landscape Architects Board by Gov. Miss Texas pageant showman, named manager of Will Rogers Auditorium in 1965, spent 33 years with city of Fort Worth as promoter of events, coached contestants to Miss America. Oklahoma-born businessman and billionaire, well-known for his oil holdings and, later, support of alternative energy sources; announced the Pickens Plan in 2008, an energy proposal that aimed to move the U.S. away from OPEC sources of energy and toward domestic sources of natural gas, and wind and solar power. National Cowgirl Hall of Fame inductee who with her sister became the first two women to win the Western Heritage chuckwagon cook-off in 1992. Author, women's rights activist and humorist was aide to Lyndon Johnson and press secretary to Lady Bird during the White House years. Chief cook at Louie Mueller's Barbecue in Taylor for 32 years. As head of horticulture services for the San Antonio parks department he devoted more than 30 years to beautifying the city, particularly the famed River Walk. Oldest child of oil tycoon H.L. Vietnam War veteran and first Puerto Rican mayor of Killeen for three terms (19921998); after serving 26 years, retired from the U.S. Army as a colonel in 1985 while stationed at Fort Hood; while mayor, negotiated an agreement with the Army to make Robert Gray Army Airfield in Fort Hood a Joint Use Airport, allowing more transportation to the area. Important political leader in San Antonio who represented Bexar County in the Legislature for 33 years, the last 13 in the state senate. Sportswriter for the Austin American-Statesman for 45 years, he was considered the authority on high school sports in Central Texas. Obituaries Subscribe To Updates 04/17/2022 Harry E . Democratic congressman from 1954 to 1962 from a district that spanned West Texas from Midland to El Paso; one of few from Texas to vote for the 1960 civil rights bill. Trombonist and composer, Houston native was a founder of the Jazz Crusaders in 1961 when they performed in Gulf Coast clubs and bars playing jazz he described as "a combination of southeast Texas and Louisiana.". Baseball coach at the University of Texas at Austin for 20 years where he led the Longhorns to national championships in 2002 and 2005; with stints as coach at California State-Fullerton and other schools he retired as the coach with the most wins in college baseball history, 1,975. As co-founder of Mario's restaurant she helped pioneer Italian cuisine in Dallas beginning in 1943; the nationally-recognized restaurant operated until 1980; mother of actress Brenda Vaccaro. Houston real estate visionary who founded Re/Max of Texas, specializing in selling residential properties. Musician and pianist who arranged music for some of Walt Disney's earliest films. Top female golfer of the 1930s and 1940s; won Texas Women's Open four times. Wife of former Lt. Gov. Basketball coach at Texas Christian University where his teams, known as "Killer's Frogs," won back-to-back championships in the Southwest Conference in 1986 and 1987. Longtime sports editor and columnist for the Austin American-Statesman; Brenham native was also respected historian of UT Longhorn football. Southwest Airlines co-founder (with Rollin King) in 1967; years of legal battles from competing airlines delayed operations of the low-fare carrier until 1971 when it began with flights between Dallas, Houston, and San Antonio; company grew to be a major national carrier with more than 120 million passengers a year; New Jersey native moved his law practice to San Antonio in 1961. Professor of government at The University of Texas for more than 30 years. Electrical engineer who designed the world's largest radio telescope, provost and vice president of Rice University 19801986. Houston dance instructor for her son Patrick, as well as for Tommy Tune, Debbie Allen, Randy Quaid, and Jaclyn Smith; choreographed the 1980 film Urban Cowboy. Launched a charity to provide health insurance for Austin musicians, daughter-in-law of former Gov. Harlem Globetrotter for a half century 194697 playing more than 12,000 games, in 1997 he moved to the Dallas area where he ran a heating and air conditioning business. Laredo native was influential journalist and advocate for migrant farm workers; headed Spanish branch of the Voice of America 1979 to 1981. Optometrist who founded Pearle Vision in 1961, now with nearly 700 franchises. He was born in New Orleans, Louisiana on May 13, 1977. Chief chemist at Pearl Brewery where he worked from 1954 to 1981; distinguished Navy pilot in World War II. Barbecue icon founded Bodacious Bar-B-Q in Longview in 1968; the company eventually expanded to 22 locations statewide; grew up in Dallas where he learned to barbecue at his father's cafe. Actress best known for her roles on the television series Soap (19771981) and Who's the Boss? Noted lawyer described by the San Antonio Express-News as "one of the most influential men in San Antonio from the 1950s through the 1970s". The Pecos Independent and Enterprise editor who won a Pulitzer in 1963 for exposing the Billie Sol Estes scandal, later worked at the Houston Chronicle. East Texas minister who was called "Mr. Texas Baptist," born in Brookeland and raised in Port Arthur; dean for six years of Baylor University's theological seminary; pastor for 17 years of Tyler's Green Acres Baptist Church; also served as pastor in Belfalls, Troy, Taylor, and San Marcos; former president of the Baptist General Convention of Texas. Midland businessman who ran for Texas governor against State Treasurer Ann Richards in 1990; initially led in polls by 20 points but made ill-advised comments on the campaign trail and ultimately lost the race; continued in business, taking Clayton Williams Energy, Inc. public in 1993 and diversifying into ranching and real estate. Smithsonian Institution historian beginning in 1984, retiring in 2002 to Fort Davis; author of a book on the Star-Spangled Banner; director (1970-1977) of the Winedale Historical Complex near Round Top; also worked on the 1968 HemisFair and with the Dallas Historical Society and Museum of New Mexico; attended high school in Fort Worth; graduate of Texas Christian University. Played Jane in Tarzan movies opposite Gordon Scott, had roles in other movies and TV over six decades, born in Houston, raised in Fort Worth. Baseball manager who guided MLB Texas Rangers to three play-off berths; died from a brain tumor. Television news anchor at Houston's KTRK in 1960s and 1970s, actor with roles including doctor who dug the bullet out of J.R. on Dallas, in the film Local Hero and in several TV movies. Allen, Tony. Fort Worth artist best known for the 1986 book Of Birds and Texas, which he did with his twin Stuart who died in 2006. Longtime Arlington mayor first elected in 1951 who transformed the city by luring General Motors, the Texas Rangers and the tourist industry, Tarrant County judge until 2006. New Englander studied photography at UT-Austin, his photos of the Austin music scene in the 1970s, including the Armadillo World Headquarters and Vulcan Gas Company, became lasting historical documents. Director of the Texas Department of Public Safety from 1968 to 1980; began 36-year service in the department as a highway patrolman. Carole Ogden, passed away on Thursday, November 3, 2022. His wife, Louise, 76, died Aug. 25, 1998, in California. Here you can find all of the obituaries that have been edited by our users and partners since the start of the year. Career in national defense and aerospace technology, became chief of LTV Corp., headed Dallas Transit Board. Former Hardin-Simmons University president and former executive director of Baptist General Convention of Texas. A fixture on Austin television and radio beginning in 1965 as sportscaster and talk show host. Served in Legislature from South Texas 1967 to 1974. NFL star for 14 years was born and raised to age 14 in Trinity, Olympic medalist in track in 1952. Former president of the Texas Historical Foundation and art patron in Houston, Round Top and Dallas. Texas Funeral Homes Community Memorial Funeral Home 1443 North 2nd Street, Abilene (325) 677-5246 Elliott-Hamil Funeral Home 542 Hickory Street, Abilene (325) 677-4355 Memorial Park Funeral Home & Cemetery 6969 East Interstate 40, Amarillo (806) 374-3709 Davis-Morris Funeral Home 800 Center Ave, Brownwood (325) 646-5555 Memorial Funeral Chapel Bush chose College Station for his presidential library. Houston native was 1940s film actress, with many TV roles in 1950s and 1960s; mother of actress Sally Field. Liberal Democrat was three-time candidate for governor in the 1960s, his challenge to incumbent John Connally was one of the reasons President John F. Kennedy came to Texas in November 1963. Entertainment Television. Oil executive who headed the Harry Bass Foundation, established by his father, which supported Dallas museums and charities. Colorful legislator 1960 to 1973 known as a prankster; instrumental in creation of UT-San Antonio. Obituaries Brad Johnson of 'Melrose Place,' Marlboro Man ads dies at 62 A million empty spaces: Chronicling COVID's cruel US toll Mark Cuban's mother has died at the age of 84 Martin Feldman, US. Denison native was instructor for the Tuskegee airmen in World War II, after the war he became the first black commissioned an officer at Randolph AFB in San Antonio. Raised in Houston, one of six blacks to break the color barrier at the University of Texas School of Law in 1950; went on to teach at Northeastern Illinois University, considered at expert in African history. John P. Shenk, age 53, passed away on December 29, 2022, in Austin, Texas. Civic leader and philanthropist; descendant of El Paso pioneer Zach White. Tyler native known as the colorful and aggressive White House reporter from the administration of Franklin D. Roosevelt to that of George W. Bush; served in the Army in World War II, champion of veterans' causes. Helped found the outdoor drama Texas staged each year in Palo Duro Canyon. Austin philanthropist and civic activist who was the catalyst for the Town Lake greenbelt and the founding of the Austin Parks and Recreation Department. "Buddy" Fogelson. The founder of Ninfa's restaurants, popularized fajitas, tacos al carbon; grew up in Lower Rio Grande Valley; widowed in 1969, she converted tortilla company in 1973 to first restaurant, which grew to the chain. Top country music journalist for Rolling Stone; Sam Houston State and UT-Austin grad; grew up in Fort Worth. Was housemother for decades and activist for inclusion of black students at UT-Austin. Founder in 1958 of the Southern Methodist University show band, dubbed "the Best Dressed Band in the Land.". Broadcaster, "voice of the Texas Rangers" for 17 seasons; died from leukemia and bone marrow disease. Member of Congress for South Texas from 1954 to 1964 and adviser to Lyndon Johnson. Part of 1930 through 1932 UT Longhorn football teams with 22-7-1 record; played five years in major league baseball beginning with the Brooklyn Dodgers. Oscar-winning actress who lived in Dallas off and on since 1949 when she married Texas oilman E.E. Olympic gold-medal sprinter in 1964 and Dallas Cowboys receiver for 10 years, earning a Super Bowl ring in 1972; died of kidney failure. East Texas legislator, Democrat was dean of the state House when he left in 1991 after serving 28 years. Executive in the family jewelry business, civic leader was founder of the Autistic Society of Dallas and president of the Northeast Texas Chapter of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. Taylor native, A&M professor of agricultural economics, considered one of state's leading cotton analysts, provided the Texas Almanac with agriculture analysis from 19782010. Convict whose 1972 lawsuit led to sweeping changes in the Texas prison system; in a prison hospital. Tennis champion of 1940s-50s won six Grand Slam singles, 31 doubles, moved to West Texas in 1965 to breed thoroughbred horses. The one-time millionaire socialite involved in a famous 1976 murder case; she survived the attack that killed two others in her Fort Worth mansion; died from cancer. Former point guard at Texas A&M, 1991-1994; native Virginian led the Aggies to first postseason tournament in the 90s in his senior year while totaling 256 assists (third best in the country); graduated as school record holder in assists (602) and steals (228). Dallas lawyer was longtime Democratic leader, state senator from 1968 to 1972; son of immigrant Lebanese parents. Former Austin mayor and city council member who in the 1960s pushed construction of MoPac Boulevard, Loop 1, a major city thoroughfare. Businessman who turned his grandfather's sawmill firm into the Temple-Inland Inc. wood products empire. You can search by first or last name, state and publication date. Began country music's radio program Louisiana Hayride in 1948 where artist such as Elvis Presley and Hank Williams got their breaks. Dallas icon of Tex-Mex founded Tejano Restaurant in 1981 after working for El Chico chain. Democratic legislator 1951 to 1975 from Dallas who wrote several tax bills during the 1960s that drew opposition from business interests. Dallas business leader pivotal in building Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport and UT Southwestern Medical Center. Singer-songwriter and lead vocalist for Skid Row from 1999 to 2015; loved both rock and country music as a boy in the Dallas-Fort Worth area; released a solo country album in 2008. Hispanic rights leader born in San Antonio, earned law degree at St. Mary's University, co-founded the Mexican American Legal Defense Fund, awarded Presidential Medal of Freedom in 1998. El Campo native, country songwriter ("It Wasn't God Who Made Honky-Tonk Angels"). Houston oilman, former chairman of the Texas State Board of Education and the Texas Board of Mental Health and Mental Retardation. Between 1931 and 1951 served Irving as mayor, councilman, policeman, school board member, and fire fighter. Legislator from Houston killed in auto crash near La Grange; Democrat had been state representative since 1998. San Antonio community leader, including Alamo Area Council of Governments, mother of city's mayor Henry Cisneros (198189). Fort Worth native, Baylor graduate became national leader of the theological moderates in the losing battle with conservatives of the Southern Baptist Convention. with more recent and relevant content unless the obituary is already assigned to another user. Sarita native, accordionist and bandleader was one of the first to amplify conjunto music and use drums. Magnum, P.I. El Paso native was character actress, played murderous fan in 1997 Selena, also other film and TV roles including Desperate Housewives; Texas Woman's University grad. One of the original Mercury 7 astronauts, he was the first American thrust into space on May 5, 1961; Houston-area business executive for many years. Hall of fame basketball coach who led the University of Houston team for 30 years including the Phi Slama Jama teams of the early 1980s; his teams were in 14 NCAA tournaments; among the players he coached were Clyde Drexler, Hakeem Olajuwon, and Elvin Hayes; native of Arp, attended Rice University and U. of H. where he played on the inaugural team in 1946. San Antonio resident and writer known internationally for his reporting on Latin America and the Roman Catholic Church; U.N. representative for the International Catholic Press Union from 1954 to 1963. Directed trust which funded Nobel-winning research on cholesterol at UT Medical Center in Dallas. Fort Worth native was one of The Little Rascals in the 1930s, appearing in more than 40 Our Gang short films; later taught school in Post. Penelope native, UT-Austin graduate, was journalist for 60 years including 20 years with The Dallas Morning News, covered JFK assassination, pallbearer for Lee Harvey Oswald, interviewed Jack Ruby. Houston entrepreneur and dance studio owner who invented the Weed Eater in 1971 after watching the whirling soap brushes at a car wash. Ennis native who after SMU went on to produce TV shows beginning with Kukla, Fran & Ollie and going on to The Carol Burnett Show, Gary Moore Show, Candid Camera, and many others. Mexia resident wrote classic country songs, such as "You Don't Know Me" and "Bubbles in My Beer," and pop songs, including "Dream Baby" for Roy Orbison. Fort Worth lawyer and philanthropist, accumulated one of the most comprehensive collections of Texas historical artifacts, president of the Texas State Historical Association 1988-89. Heiress was patron of arts in San Antonio where she established an international artists residency program; her father created Pace Picante Sauce in 1947. NASA veteran who headed for ten years the Manned Spacecraft Center in Houston starting in 1961. Son of co-founder of Harte-Hanks Newspapers, publisher of Corpus Christi Caller-Times, philanthropist and ardent conservationist. Nationally-known food writer and broadcast personality. Owner of the iconic Broken Spoke dance hall in Austin, along with his wife Annetta White and his two daughters; brought joy to patrons through food, drinks, and Texas Two-Steppin' to live bands since 1964; Austin native. Carter on Hogan's Heroes; lecturer in theater at Texas State UniversitySan Macros since 1990. native, physician who was a national figure in the anti-abortion movement, the first Black woman to graduate from Harvard Medical School. Renowned jet-setter and grandson of oil magnate Hugh Roy Cullen; hosted benefits in River Oaks home for charities, arts. Waco native, country music Hall of Famer who with his Brazos Valley Boys blended honky-tonk and Western swing in hits including "The Wild Side of Life" and "Six Pack to Go". Discovered and exposed human rights abuses as a U.S. diplomat in Argentina; reported some 13,500 human rights violations at the risk of his life and career; grew up in Dallas, where he was an all-state basketball player. Democrat represented the Panhandle in Congress from 1951 to 1966. Founding pastor of one of Houston's largest churches and a popular television evangelist. Renowned architect of residences and public buildings across Texas including the Cole Theater and other buildings in Midland where he worked for 30 years before moving to Dallas in 1985; one of his best known structures is a small, remote shelter called "The Birthday" which was built on a bluff overlooking ranchland in Sterling County; native of Sherman and graduate of Texas A&M University. Father of actor Woody Harrelson; convicted of the 1979 murder of San Antonio federal judge John Wood Jr.; died in federal prison in Colorado. Starting in 1939, Anson native helped build Taylor Publishing into one of the nation's largest sellers of school yearbooks. President of Baylor University from 1981 to 1995 where he led charter change to a governing board more independent of the Baptist General Convention of Texas. While serving three tours in Vietnam the Richardson native became pirate-radio DJ "David Rabbit," playing rock and roll and blasting the authorities. Founder of Ranchman's Cafe in Ponder whose down-home cooking brought visitors from around the world. Paraplegic and vice president of the National Right to Life Committee. With his more high-profile brother Stanley in 1950 took over the family department store founded by their father and aunt Carrie Neiman. Credited with bringing offset printing to small newspapers in the 1950s when he and a team of engineers (see Kitchens obit) developed the offset newspaper press. Liberal Lutheran pastor in civil rights struggle who became Catholic priest/theologian beacon for conservatives, as teenager ran store in Cisco, graduated from Concordia College in Austin in 1950s. Father of actors Luke, Owen, and Andrew Wilson; led Dallas public television station KERA beginning in 1967; hired Jim Lehrer who anchored the innovative Newsroom in a format that went on to become the long-running national MacNeil-Lehrer Newshour on PBS. Served 37 years as grants coordinator for Houston Endowment, the charitable trust. President of the University of Texas for almost ten years, until 2015; raised $3.1 billion, overhauled the undergraduate curriculum, launched the Longhorn (TV) Network, and helped establish the Dell Medical School at UT; came to teach at the UT law school in 1977, later served as dean. Descendant of pioneer South Texas ranching family; director of the Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raising Association for 48 years. He served 4 years as an Expert Field Medic in the United States Army, was stationed in Colorado and Germany and . Nationally known as one of the Geezinslaw Brothers (with Dewayne Smith) from gigs starting on Arthur Godfrey's radio program to later appearances on late-night television talk shows; Austin humorist, country singer, and a deejay for more than 30 years; Austin native. Cult-favorite singer-songwriter and visual artist; subject of the documentary The Devil and Daniel Johnston (2006) that explored his struggles with mental illness; created the famous "Hi, How Are You?" Football coach of Texas Tech from 197074, led the Red Raiders to four bowl games. Painter, author, art critic and art patron in San Antonio; headed board of trustees at the University of the Incarnate Word from 1973 to 1990. Democrat represented the Rio Grande Valley in the Texas House 1960 to 1973; state senate 1973 to 1981; district judge in Hidalgo County 1981 to 1994. Grammy-winning blues guitarist known as the "Texas Twister," formed his first band in Houston in 1954. Widow of former Dallas Morning News publisher E.M. "Ted" Dealey. Dallas restaurateur who launched Steak & Ale in 1966, built Brinker International empire of more than 1,000 restaurants including Chili's and On the Border; died while on vacation in Colorado Springs. Founded one of the largest energy services companies in the U.S., raised in Center, became Houston's richest man worth an estimated $9 billion. Nationally known arts patron, daughter of oilman Amon Carter Sr., she essentially founded Fort Worth's Museum of American Art. On Wednesday, October 26, 2022, Deborah Jean (Newman) Narvaiz passed away at age 71. West Texas pioneer whose family operates Prude Ranch. A 10th-generation Texan and pioneer in Latino activism in Houston; helped form American GI Forum. Houston oilman and former Texas A&M University regent, contributor to Aggie causes. Granddaughter of Dallas Morning News founder George Bannerman Dealey; active in civic groups, benefactor. Electrical engineer who led the Texas Instruments team that developed the pocket-size transistor radio in 1954. Bill Clements (19791983 and 19871991); active in Republican politics beginning in 1952 volunteering in the presidential campaign of Dwight Eisenhower; Kansas native, her family moved to Brady when she was 10; graduate of Hockaday School in Dallas 1949; University of Texas 1953; on the UT board of regents from 19962007. Fort Worth native made the Dallas Cowboys cheerleaders a global brand beginning in 1976 when she took over the squad and recruited a choreographer; University of Oklahoma journalism graduate had previously worked in public relations in New York; she left the Cowboys in 1989 when Jerry Jones bought the team. Chairman of the Texas Transportation Commission who championed toll roads, Abilene native was former legislator 1985 to 1998; died of a heart attack in Weatherford. Richard King, the founder of the King Ranch. Character actress best known as the housekeeper on The Brady Bunch, also The Bob Cummings Show; died in San Antonio, where she moved in 1996. UT-Austin's first swim coach beginning in 1936, Sweetwater native founded Camp Longhorn in 1939 where thousands of youngsters learned to swim. During four decades at the Houston Chronicle he served as publisher, president, and chairman. Basketball player who was the first black athlete at Texas Western (UTEP) a decade before the Glory Road 1966 championship team; became school administrator in San Francisco. Dallas civic leader founded in 1948 with his brother the Tom Thumb food stores; served on Dallas city council. 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