Wayne LaCroix

in Pasadena, Texas. He was born to Betty and Collins LaCroix in Lufkin, TX,

June 7, 1950. He married Annette Bass from Pasadena, TX on July 10, 1971.

They shared a loving marriage for 39 years.

Wayne is survived by his wife Annette, sons, Brandon and wife Karen,

and Adam, grand-daughters Maggie and Ally, sisters, Cheryl and husband

Larry, Sheila and husband Drew, and Teresa. He was preceded in death by

his parents Betty and Collins, brother Ronnie, and nephew Lee.

He will also be missed by numerous nieces, nephews and friends.

He graduated from South Houston High School in Houston, TX in 1969 and

shortly thereafter served in the Marine Corp from 1970 thru 1976. He was

stationed in Jacksonville, North Carolina at New River Marine Air Station

where he and his wife lived for two years then moved to Hawaii for the next

three years. There they began their family with the birth of both of their sons.

After his discharge from the Marines, Wayne moved his family back

to Pasadena, TX where they have resided for the last 27 years.

In addition to being a loving father and grandfather, he had a successful career

working in the Wholesale Plumbing Industry for over 40 years, spending the

last 15 years with Home Depot.

He will always be remembered for his beautiful smile and warm personality. He never met a stranger and was always eager to help someone out with whatever they needed. His faith in God truly guided him through the toughest times as he battled cancer, never giving up. Truly an inspiration to us all. Wayne will be missed by all whose lives were touched by him.

Memorial services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, March 26, 2011 at the League City United Methodist Church.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society -

Call (800) 227-2345 or visit www.cancer.org.

Arrangements under the direction of Forest Park East Funeral Home and Cemetery, Webster, TX.