Michael N. Makris

Michael N. Makris, 88, of Highlands, TX was born August 17, 1923 in Bayonne, NJ and passed away Wednesday, February 29, 2012 at his home. He was a member of Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church and was a U. S. Navy WWII veteran. He was a Mason for over 60 years and was a member of the Sampson Masonic Lodge #231, Park Place Masonic Lodge #1172 and the Arabia Shrine.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Alexander and Angelina Harcicolis Makris and is survived by his sons and daughters-in-law, Peter and Lidia Makris and Alex and Jeane Makris; daughter and son-in-law, Gail and Anthony Psilos; brothers, brothers, Anthony Makris and Gene Makris; sister, Stella Aliferas; grandchildren, Deacon, McKenna, Addison, and Hayden Makris, Christopher Psilos and wife Nicole, and Capt. Matthew Psilos, U. S. Army and wife, Brooke; and four great grandchildren.

His family will receive friends at Navarre Funeral Home Monday from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Masonic graveside services with military honors will be Tuesday, March 6, 2012 at 10:30 a.m. at Houston National Cemetery, 10410 Veterans Memorial Drive, Houston, TX 77038.

In lieu of usual remembrances, contributions may be made to the Arabia Shrine Hospital Benefit, Shriners Hospitals for Children, P. O. Box 20625, Houston, TX 77225-0625, www.shrinershq.org

Arrangements are under the direction of Navarre Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 2444 Rollingbrook Dr., Baytown, TX 77521, (281) 422-8111.