Henry Pressley, Jr, (age 89) passed away peacefully on June 19, 2020. He left this earth eagerly awaiting a reunion with the love of his life, Martha. Henry resided in Livingston, TX where he was a member of the First Methodist Church.
Henry retired from the Houston Police Department in 1984 after 30 years of service. He was a Sergeant for 23 years spending 13 years in the Criminal Investigation Division where he was in charge of Dignitary Protection and Public Disorders. His team arranged security for all dignitaries visiting Houston from 1971 through 1984. After his retirement from HPD, he became the Director of Life Safety and Security at Cullen Center. After retiring from Cullen Center in 1999, he moved to Livingston, TX with his wife, Martha.
Henry lived life big and was known for his kindness and humor. He enjoyed many things but he especially loved painting, reading, creative writing, carpentry, history, genealogy and writing humorous articles of past experiences for the Houston Police Retired Officers Association.
He was a 50 year Mason and Shriner where he served for several years as a President of the Arabia Shrine Motor Patrol and President of the Arabia Shrine Golden Wheels.
He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather. He is preceded in death by his parents Gladas Ruth Chatham and Henry Pressley, his brother Jack Pressley, his daughter, "Missy Mess" Tracy Schiele and granddaughter, Carrie Self. His surviving children include daughters, Tina Faircloth and Twanya Weber as well as stepson, Kenneth Self. He leaves 6 grandchildren including Jason Faircloth, Jaime Anderson, Lindsey Weber, Ken Self, Lauren Denby, Cody Self, Paige Pressley, Kurt Nabors and Heather Nabors. Henry has 8 great grandchildren along with their families, numerous nieces, nephews and dear friends. Henry was a kind man. A forgiving man who always looked for the best in people. He will be missed.
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