Rawlinson
John Henry “Bumper” Rawlinson, 81, of La Grange, was received in Heaven on Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2017. He was born in Moss Hill on Aug. 5, 1935, the son of Joshua Benjamin (Jack) Rawlinson and Minnie (Hartless) Rawlinson. John worked in the oil industry for 42 years and retired from Phillips 66 as a plant superintendent in 1995. He is survived by his wife, Linda; two daughters: Vicki June (Mark) of La Grange; Cynthia Cay McDaniel (Danny Shurden) of Friendswood; and son, Greg Rawlinson (Angela) of Lockhart; two sisters: Margie Hanlon of Port Neches; Tommie Doucette (Melvin) of Mt. Bellvue; brother, Bobby Alton Rawlinson (Lola) of Hardin; five grandchildren: David Oglesby, Ethan Miller, Cody Rawlinson, Crystal St. Lawrence, and Travis McDaniel; and four great-grandchildren. He is also survived by his step-children: Jimmy Presson, Gary Presson (Janine), Laura Pulley (Brian), and Anne Beth Burnham (Brian); seven step-grandchildren; and one step-great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his parents, one sister, six brothers, grandson, Clay Jon Miller, and first wife, Jan Rawlinson. Viewing was held on Monday, Feb. 27, 2017 at Koenig & Strickland Funeral Home from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. and visitation with the family was from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Funeral services will be held at Second Baptist Church, 1010 N. Von Minden St. in La Grange, at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2017. Burial will be held at 3 p.m. at Fairlawn Cemetery in Liberty. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Bethel Baptist Church, 650 S. Ellinger Rd., La Grange, Texas 78945; Second Chance Emporium, 529 W Travis St., La Grange, Texas 78945; or a charity of one’s choice. Family and friends can view and sign the guestbook online at www.lagrangefunerals.com. Koenig & Strickland Funeral Home in La Grange was in charge of arrangements.
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