Mr. Harris P. "Koop" Darcy

Went to be with his Lord and Savior on Monday, July 26, 2010. He was born December 15, 1924, in Houston, Texas. After graduating from the University of Texas, Austin, Mr. Darcy served in the U.S. Navy as a flight instructor during World War II.

Following the war he married his college sweetheart, Jane Scott Darcy, and shared 62 wonderful years with her as a loving husband, father and friend.

Mr. Darcy was an independent geologist serving numerous oil and gas companies. He was a member of the American Association of Petroleum Geologists and the Houston Association of Professional Landmen who selected him as “Senior Landman of the Year” in 2005.

He was a member of the Encouragers Sunday School Class at Second Baptist Church, Woodway Campus, Houston, Texas.

Mr. Darcy is preceded in death by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Harris B. Darcy; his daughter, Diane Darcy Ballenger; and his daughter, Rebecca Suzanne Darcy.

He is survived by his loving wife, Jane, of Houston; his son, Scott Darcy and his wife, Pat, of Kerrville; his grandson, Chris Darcy of Kerrville; and his brother-in-law, W. Blair Scott of Portland, Texas.

Services will be held Thursday, July 29, 2010, at 3:00 pm in the Chapel of Memorial Oaks Funeral Home, 13001 Katy Freeway, Houston, Texas, 77079. Donations may be made to the charity of choice. www.memorialoaksfunerals.com