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Wayne Joseph Hermes 87, of Shreveport, died at home of natural causes on January 11, 2017. He grew up in Shreveport and after graduating from Fair Park High School, began working as a union glass cutter at Libbey Owens Ford, where his father, brothers, and grandfather had worked since the turn of the century. He worked there for twenty-five years. He subsequently enjoyed a lengthy corporate career for Church's Fried Chicken, Inc. learning the business from the ground up as an assistant store manager and store manager. He was promoted through the years to the positions of area manager, district manager, and, finally, division manager (corporate VP) in Houston, Texas. He retired to Longview, Texas in 1989 and purchased two Church's franchises which he sold in 1996.

He and his wife, Carolyn Virginia Houston of Shreveport, were married in 1948. They were active parishioners at several Catholic churches in Shreveport (St. Theresa, Sacred Heart, and St. John's Cathedral) as well as in Monroe LA, Houston, and Longview. At St. Matthew's in Longview they were daily communicants and devoted supporters of the parish Adoration Chapel. They were also dedicated to the service of the poor and other charitable activities in the parish.

In retirement they traveled the country extensively, often by RV, including a lengthy trip to Alaska. They also visited Mexico, Italy, and Switzerland. Particularly important to them were the numerous trips around the country to visit their children and grandchildren, especially for their many first communions, confirmations, and graduation ceremonies. They moved back to Shreveport in February 2015.

Mr. Hermes was preceded in death by his parents Harry Herman Hermes and Mary Eugenia Disiere and his brothers, John Albert Hermes, Harold Franklin Hermes, and Harry Herman Hermes, Jr.

He is survived by siblings Robert Hermes, Maureen Hermes Byrd (Paul), Elmer Clarence Hermes (Sue); his wife of 68 years, Carolyn Virginia Houston; their eight children, Terry Hermes (Lisa) of Birmingham, Alabama, Wayne "Dubba" Hermes, Jr. (Sharon) of Durango, Colorado, Victoria Hermes Willis of Crosby, Texas, Dr. Ronald Hermes (Belinda) of Shreveport, Louisiana, Timothy Hermes (Niki) of Chester Springs, Pennsylvania; Patrick Hermes of Arlington, Virginia; Reverend Richard Hermes, S.J., of Tampa, Florida; Lawrence Hermes (Lara) of Katy, Texas; 21 grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.

He will always be remembered by relatives, friends, colleagues and employees for his quiet, kind, and gentle spirit.

Honoring Mr. Hermes as pallbearers will be his grandsons, Chris Willis, Justin Hermes, Jake Hermes, Brendan Hermes, Zach Hermes, Ryan Hermes, Colin Hermes, Andrew Hermes, and Jack Hermes. Two grandsons, Clint Hermes and Dylan Hermes, will be honorary pallbearers.

A visitation will be held from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. with a brief vigil service at 7:00 p.m., Sunday, January 15, 2017 at Rose-Neath Funeral Home, 1815 Marshall Street, Shreveport, LA. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. John Berchmans Cathedral at 10:00 a.m. Monday, January 16, 2017, with burial to follow at Forest Park East Cemetery.

The family suggests donations may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital , 5001 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.

(Published in Shreveport Times from Jan. 14 to Jan. 16, 2017)

Wayne married Carolyn Virginia Houston 28 May 1948, Shreveport, Caddo Parish, Louisiana, USA. Carolyn (daughter of Lonnie Houston and Eunice Ethel Smith) was born 2 Sep 1933, Longview, Gregg County, Texas, USA; died 18 Aug 2017, Shreveport, Caddo Parish, Louisiana, USA; was buried 22 Aug 2017, Forest Park Cemetery East - Shreveport, Louisiana, USA. [Group Sheet]

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Carolyn Houston Hermes, 83, of Shreveport, passed away on August 18, 2017. She was born in Longview, Texas and grew up in Shreveport. She and her husband, Wayne Joseph Hermes of Shreveport, were married in 1948 where they raised their family. She entered the Catholic Church in 1955 and together they were active parishioners at several Catholic churches in Shreveport (St. Theresa, Sacred Heart, and St. John's Cathedral) as well as in Monroe (La.), Houston, and Longview. At St. Matthew's in Longview they were daily communicants for more than twenty-five years, devoted supporters of parish adoration, and dedicated to various charitable activities in the parish.

As a young wife and mother, Mrs. Hermes devoted her energies to the numerous challenges of establishing a home and raising a large family. Always in charge of family finances, she mastered the art of stretching paychecks to provide for their children's private school education and many activities. Although she herself left high school early, all her sons graduated from Jesuit high schools in Shreveport and Houston, and her daughter from Saint Vincent Academy in Shreveport. All received college educations. Later, she attained her high school equivalency diploma and even began taking college classes. She directed the summer camp for Shreveport's Montessori school (owned by her sister, Lucy) and she taught early childhood classes in the Head Start program and at the Little Red Schoolhouse in Monroe, La. She later worked as a Mary Kay Cosmetics sales lady with her sister, Esther. She was also recognized for years of volunteer service at M. D. Anderson in Houston.

In her middle years, she took up various pursuits like dancing, painting, and family genealogy. She documented several generations of family lines for both the Hermes/Disiere and the Houston/Smith families, maintaining correspondence and occasional visits with relatives across the Southwest, and even in Switzerland. Above all, throughout her life, faith in God and family came first. She took great delight in family gatherings, especially at Christmastime when her children and grandchildren would return home for the annual family gathering. She was energized by the challenge of providing food, lodging, and activities for 40-50 family members each year.

After Wayne's retirement they traveled extensively, often by RV, including a memorable trip to Alaska. They also visited Hawaii, Mexico, Italy, and Switzerland. Especially important to them were the numerous trips around the country to visit their children and grandchildren, and to be part of their many first communions, confirmations, and graduation ceremonies. They moved back to Shreveport from Longview in 2015.

Mrs. Hermes was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Wayne, her parents, Lonnie Houston and Eunice Smith Houston, and five sisters, Lucy Perkins, Elaine Akins, Esther Beeman, and twins who died as infants. Four half-sisters and two half-brothers also preceded her in death.

She is survived by her eight children: Terry Hermes (Lisa) of Birmingham, Alabama; Wayne "Dubba" Hermes, Jr. (Sharon) of Durango, Colorado; Victoria Hermes Willis of Crosby, Texas; Dr. Ronald Hermes of Shreveport; Timothy Hermes (Niki) of Chester Springs, Pennsylvania; Patrick Hermes of Arlington, Virginia; Reverend Richard Hermes, S.J., of Tampa, Florida; Lawrence Hermes (Lara) of Katy, Texas; twenty-one grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews.

She will be remembered by relatives and friends as a devoted wife and mother, whose indomitable spirit, optimistic outlook, and strong faith encouraged those around her.

Honoring Mrs. Hermes as pallbearers will be her grandsons Chris Willis, Justin Hermes, Jake Hermes, Dylan Hermes, Jack Hermes, Brendan Hermes, Zach Hermes, and Ryan Hermes. Three grandsons, Colin Hermes, Andrew Hermes, and her oldest grandson, Clinton Hermes (residing in Qatar), will be honorary pallbearers.

A visitation will be held Monday, August 21, 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. with a vigil service at 7:00 p.m. at Rose-Neath Funeral Home, 1815 Marshall Street, Shreveport. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. John Berchmans Cathedral on Tuesday, August 22, at 10:00 a.m., with burial to follow at Forest Park East Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in honor of Mrs. Hermes to the financial aid program at Jesuit High School, 4701 N. Himes Ave., Tampa, FL 33614.

(Published in The Shreveport Times from August 20 to August 22, 2017)

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Lonnie Houston Funeral Friday

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday from Osborne's Funeral Chapel for Lonnie Houston, 73, 1860 De Soto St., who died in a local hospital early Wednesday following a long illness.

Mr. Houston was a retired roofing contractor and had been a local resident for the past 30 years.

He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Eunice Houston; seven daughters, Mrs. Sibyl Goodgion, Mrs. Margaret LeBlanc, Mrs. Lucy Perkins, Mrs. Carolyn Hermes and Mrs. Esther Beeman, all of Shreveport, Mrs. Verlie Fletcher, Houston, Tex., and Mrs. Elaine Robinette, Los Angeles, Calif.; one son, L. G. Houston, Montgomery, Ala.; three brothers, I. N. Houston, Vesta Houston, of Shreveport, and Lee Houston, of Sarepta; three sisters, Mrs. Ruth Hodges, of Shreveport, Mrs. Grace Pugh and Mrs. Gertie Cochran of Sarepta; and 13 grandchildren.

Services will be conducted by the Rev. T. C. Pennell, pastor of Ingleside Baptist Church assisted by the assistant pastor, the Rev. Ted Corbett. Burial will be in Forest Park Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be Earl Houston, Johnnie Moore, Carl Maurer, Frank Beeman, Otis Perkins and Wayne Hermes.

(Published in The Shreveport Times on July 1, 1954)

Lonnie married Eunice Ethel Smith 14 Jul 1928, Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, USA. Eunice was born 30 Apr 1906, York, Sumter County, Alabama, USA; died 20 Jun 1994, Longview, Gregg County, Texas, USA; was buried 22 Jun 1994, Forest Park Cemetery East - Shreveport, Louisiana, USA. [Group Sheet]

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SHREVEPORT, LA - Mrs. Eunice Ethel Smith Houston, 88, died at Highland Hospital on Monday, June 20, 1994 after a brief illness. Visitation will be held at Osborn Funeral Home at 3631 Southern Avenue, Tuesday, June 21, 1994 from 4 to 8 p.m. Funeral services will begin at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Osborn Funeral Home Chapel. Officiating ministers will be Dr. N.O. Pugh, retired Baptist minister; Richard Hermes, S.J. and Danny Perkins. Burial will follow at Forest Park Cemetery.

Mrs. Houston was a native of York, Alabama and a resident of Shreveport for over 70 years. She was a secretary and a member of Ingleside Baptist Church, Montessori School for Shreveport and a resident of Glen Oaks Home for 13 years.

Mrs. Houston was preceded in death by her husband, Lonnie Houston. She is survived by four daughters; Lucy Perkins of Shreveport, Elaine Akins of Phelan, California, Carolyn Hermes of Longview, Texas and Esther Beeman of Wacissa, Florida; one sister, Gladys Pugh of Shreveport; 15 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.

(Published in The Shreveport Times on June 21, 1994)