Bill Grant Gaffney

Bill Gaffney was born on June 16, 1922 in Texarkana, TX. Bill was a loving husband, father, grandfather & great-grandfather. He was preceded in death by his mother and father, Sarah Kathryn Lobdell and Frank B. Gaffney; and his step-father, Bill Lobdell. Bill is survived by his loving wife of 67 years, Marnel W. Gaffney; children Grant, wife Debbie, Beverly, husband Ed Fry, Brenda, husband Bill Pfisterer;grandchildren, Sean, wife Teri, Amanda, Hunter, wife Erin, Grant G, Kirk, Nicholas & Whitney; great grandchildren, Dylan, Garrett, Riley & Kade and a brother, James B. Gaffney. Bill went to SMU on a football schlorship from Fortier HS in New Orleans. He played freshman ball, joined the US Navy V-12 Program and was sent to TCU where he met his wife, "little Nell" as he called her. He transferred to the US Naval Training Station at Great Lakes. After the Navy he went back to SMU where he graduated from SMU Law School. After graduating, he went into private practice and subsequently founded National Claims Service in 1954. Bill loved politics, fishing, dancing, traveling & gardening. Bill was a member of the Houston Bar Assoc., Texas Bar Assoc., American Bar Assoc. & the Texas Bar Foundation and he was a member of Grace Presbyterian Church. The family is so very grateful & thankful for Helen, Eddie & Nayda who everyday put our hearts and minds at ease with their genuine love & caregiving. Also, a special thanks to Loida, Flor, Cora, Janice & Lillia. In memory of Bill, you may send a memorial to Grace Presbyterian Church, 10221 Ella Lee Ln., Houston, TX 77042 or a charity of choice . The Funeral Service will be held at Forest Park Westheimer Funeral Home with Visitation from 1-2:30 pm and the Memorial Service 2:30 pm.