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OBITUARIES Robert Edmund Connor Jr. _ juiy 24,1953 - September 16,2003

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Life's dash for Robert Edmund Connor Jr. began in Weimar, the first born to the union of Robert and Vera Mae Miller Connor, and ended in Hou- ston.

Robert, the oldest of six children, came to know Christ at a young age through his work in St. Paul Method- ist Church. He was still working in St. Paul at the time of his death.

He attended Columbus public schools and continued his education until he received his Bachelor of Sci- ence degree in Sociology and Business Administration from Prairie View A&M University.

While at Prairie View, he chose Omega Psi Phi as his Greek fraternal love and they chose him to be their brother. Robert was an active, lifetime Omega and loved every minute.

His life in law enforcement also started at Prairie View as an officer. It extended to the Harris County Sheriff's Department where he was honored as a founding member of the Afro Ameri- can Sheriff Deputy's League in 1991. It ended in Columbus, where for the past 14 years he served as the Colum- bus Chief of Police.

"Chief, as he was affectionately re- ferred to, enjoyed an outstanding rela- tionship with all branches of law en- forcement.

A lover of outdoor life and horses, Robert could be found somewhere near a trail ride if he could get away from his job. Trail ride associations all over the state could count on his participa- tion.

Robert became a Prince Hall Mas- ter Mason and worked his way through the ranks of the Prince Hall Family until he was elevated to the position of Grand Master of the Texas Jurisdiction in June 1991.

His work for Master Masons in the state is recognized by all members of the Conference of Grand Masters and his leadership continues to keep Texas in the forefront of Masonry. As Grand Master, he was the official head of 10

concordant bodies with a membership of approximately 15,000.

Robert met the love of his life, De- anna Eaton, and in June 1992, they were married.

Connor was preceded in death by his parents; and one brother, Dwight Wayne Connor.

His memory and legacy will live on in the lives of those who knew him and were touched by the many activities in which he was involved.

Those memories will be especially cherished by his wife, Deanna Marie; his daughter, Stacie Arnaye Wallace; a God-son, Edward Trey Brown HI; three sisters, Gwendolyn Manley of San Antonio and Vera Mae Johnson and Sharyl Denise Connor of Houston; three brothers, John Michael and Stan- ley Connor of Columbus and Ar Ra- heem Ali A-Shad Connor of Houston; four sisters-in-law, Linda Marie Con- nor and Sylvia Wilson-Connor of Co- lumbus, Shirley Eaton of Bryan and Veda Eaton of Houston; two brothers-

in-law, Harold Eaton Jr. of Bryan and Larry Eaton of Houston; his mother- in-law, Marie Eaton of Houston; nieces, nephews, and a host of other relatives and friends.

Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Sunday, September 21, from Knights of Columbus Hall in Columbus with Rev. Charles Purnell and Rev. Howard Anderson officiating.

Interment followed in Willing Workers Cemetery in Columbus.

Henneke Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Bearers of the Bier were Edward Brown II, Gary Connor, Grady Peavy, Richard Ybarra, Samuel Hobbs, Charles Dewitt, Jeremiah Smith and Charles Anderson.

Honorary bearers were John Jr. and Stanton Connor, George W. Johnson III, Edward Trey Brown III, Grand High Court Heroines of Jericho and Grand Chapter Order of Eastern Star.

Sympathy is extended to the fam- ily in their loss.

Leona Barrera October 29,1923 -

Leona Barrera, 79, of Garwood passed away Thursday, September 25, 2003.

She was born October 29, 1923 in Ellinger the daughter of Cyril J. and Sophie Buzek Shimek.

Barrera was a homemaker and member of St. Mary's Catholic Church, Christina Mothers and Catholic Dau- ghters of America.

Preceded in death by her parents; and first husband, Lee Joseph; and an infant daughter; survivors include her husband, Abelino "Poncho" Barrera of Garwood; sisters, Lydia Schoellmann, Martha Ott and Ella Mae Merta all of El Campo; brother, Lawrence Shimek of Garwood; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Funeral services were held Satur- day, September 27 at 10 a.m. from St.

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