John C Hitchcock

John C Hitchcock, 76, of Houston, Texas, passed away February 20, 2017. He was born in Grand Gorge, New York on December 23, 1940 to John C and Viola Hitchcock. He was married to Patricia Hitchcock for 57 years. John had a career in management and sales at Universal Metals & Machinery and Mitchel Machine Tool Company. He was a member of Westwood Civic Club and he volunteered at Braes Interfaith Ministry. He had a passion for family, woodworking, cooking and fixing antique clocks.

He was preceded in death by parents, John C Hitchcock and Viola Hitchcock Miller; son, Eliot Hitchcock; brother in law, Bud Jones.

He is survived by wife, Patricia Hitchcock; sons, Glenn Hitchcock and wife Amy, David Hitchcock and wife Brandi; daughter, Laurie Staley and husband Mike; daughter in law, Ann Hitchcock; grandchildren, Brian Hitchcock, Cody Hitchcock, Jacob Hitchcock, Adam Hitchcock, Hannah Staley and Emily Staley; brothers, David Hitchcock, Mark Hitchcock; sisters, Linda Neale, Donna Silverstein; numerous nieces, nephews.

The family will receive friends on Thursday, February 23, 2017 from 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. at Forest Park East Funeral Home, 21620 Gulf Freeway, Webster, TX 77598. Funeral Services will be held Friday, February 24, 2017 at 12:30 p.m. at Forest Park East Funeral Home with interment to follow at Forest Park East Cemetery. Reception to follow at Forest Park East Funeral Home after the services.

In lieu of flowers, donations to the Braes Interfaith Ministries c/o Willow Meadows Baptist Church, 4300 W. Bellford Street, Houston, Texas 77035 would be appreciated.