Jack Albritton

Jack Clifton Albritton, 70, of Rosharon, Texas passed away on Monday, April 7, 2014. Jack was born in Houston, Texas to the late Mary Lou and Cliff Albritton on March 30, 1944. After graduating from Milby High School in 1956 he entered the United States Army and served a tour in Vietnam, after which he became an accomplished realtor and builder. Jack was an active and beloved member of the community. He was a lifetime member of the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo and a member of the Palomino Committee. An advocate for reaching out to those in need, he was known for not only helping those in need, but befriending everyone he touched, as well. He will be remembered for his western flare, which included a love of horses, singing and cooking BBQ. Family and friends describe his 70 years with words that resonate deeply as we reflect on his passing, and on the legacies we’ll all leave behind. Some of those words are; charismatic, giving, compassionate, a gentleman, generous, loyal, amazing and fun. He leaves with us a true example of how to live our own lives. Jack is survived by sister, Pat Etie, of Georgetown, Texas, and Mary Louise Butos, of Dallas, Texas. He is also survived by two nephews, John Clifton Butos and Peter Petkas Butos and wife Susan. He loved his great nephews and nieces Chase, Christopher, Makenzie, Madelyn, and Emily. He will be dearly missed by all who knew him. A viewing will be held at Forest Park Lawndale Funeral Home at 5:00 p.m. on Sunday, April 13. The funeral service will take place at 1:00 p.m. on Monday, April 14 at Forest Park Lawndale Chapel of the Angels with the Reverend Ricky Moore of Garden Villas Baptist Church officiating. The burial will immediately follow.