Lee Daniel Hamons

    Heaven's gates were opened for Lee Daniel Hamons, 92 on Tuesday, May 24, 2016. He was born on Feb. 9, 1924 in Ganado to Daniel and Mary Zetka Hamons of Ganado.     Lee graduated from Ganado High School and was a retired contract gauger. He served his country in WWII as a member of the 8th Air Force. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and time spent with his family. He liked to make people laugh by saying he was "Joe Palooka", a popular cartoon character of the 30's.     Lee took pride in his dedication to various organizations in his community. He served on the Louise School Board for over two decades, was a member of the Louise/Hillje Chamber of Commerce where he received the Citizen of the Year Award in 1969, held offices in Louise Lions Club, was a member of the American Legion for 69 years, VFW, and also a member of St. James Lutheran Church of Ganado.     Lee is survived by his wife Virginia Hall Hamons, daughters Linda Hamons, Gail Hamons, (Archie), Sandra (Howard) Green all of Ganado, Jennifer Drozd, Karen (Sheldon) Holub both of El Campo, Susan Crump of Victoria, and Gayle (Eddie) Labay and LuAnne Supak both of Louise and one son, Lee (Barbara) Hamons, Jr. of Arp. Also 18 grandchildren, 34 great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild, also his beloved pet, "Shasta".     He was preceded in death by wife Laura Wied Noska, sister Georgia Dryman, brother Eugene Hamons, Aunt Sophie Zetka, sons Jody and Michael Drozd, and grandson Michael Hamons.     Pallbearers are grandsons, Clint and Chad Green, Jeff Stehno, Russell Melton, Dustin Machicek, and Craig Yackel. Honorary pallbearers are grandsons Steven and Foy Hamons, Chase Holub, Mikey and Kyle Drozd, Chris Yackel, and Dillon Supak.     Visitation was Thursday, May 26 at Ganado Funeral Home from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Funeral service was Friday, May 27 at 10 a.m. at St. James Lutheran Church with Pastor Chris Heinold officiating. Interment followed at Ganado Cemetery with military honors provided by Ganado American Legion Post 346.     In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions be sent to The Home Place, 105 S. 6th St. Ganado, TX  77962 or St. James Lutheran Church, P.O. Box 250 Ganado, TX  77962.     Services have been entrusted to Russell Todish of Ganado Funeral Home, 361-771-2120.