David J. Korkmas, Jr.

David Joseph Korkmas Jr. entered into eternal life on Thursday, September 10th. Dave was born in Tyler Texas to David and Barbara Korkmas on July 9, 1927. Dave married Helen Laverne Lefors in 1952 and then moved to Houston where they were married for 56 years until she passed in 2008.

He is survived by his sons David Korkmas III and his wife Karen and Daniel Korkmas and his wife Leanne; grandchildren, Matthew Korkmas, Kristen Olfers, Melissa Harnsberger, Michael Korkmas and Steven Korkmas, and a great grandson Cameron Korkmas. Dave had 5 sisters, 3 have preceeded him in his death and 2 surviving sisters, Nora Walker of Jackson, Mississippi and Barbara Lawson of Tulsa, Oklahoma. In addition Dave has multiple nieces, nephews, as well as great nieces and great nephews.

Dave was a Corpsman in the U.S. Navy during World War II and graduated from the U of H in 1952. Dave was very active in the Knights of Columbus where he served as Grand Knight for Council 4577 and as District Deputy. Dave retired in 1986 as Facilities and Service Manager for Dresser Industries.

David and Danny would like to express their sincere appreciation for all the friends and family who have reached out to comfort the family during the past several months.

A visitation will be held from 5:00 to 7:00 PM with a Rosary recited at 6:30 PM on Sunday September 13th at Earthman Bellaire Funeral, 6700 Ferris Street. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 on Monday, September 14th at Holy Ghost Catholic Church, 6921 Chetwood. The Rite of Committal will follow at Forest Park Lawndale Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Jude Children's Hospital or a charity of choice .