Joe Stanley Buntyn, Jr., age 80, of Houston, Texas passed away June 15, 2021. Joe was born October 21, 1940 in Houston, the eldest child of Joe Stanley Buntyn and Alma Louise Ware. He lived in the Denver Harbor area in his formative years, attending Elliott and Pugh Elementarys, Edison Junior High, and Austin High School. After attending South Texas Junior College, Joe transferred to the University of Texas at Austin, working to pay his own way through college, eventually earning his B.S. in Psychology. Returning to Houston, he married his sweetheart, Sally Irwin, on March 14, 1964.
After a few years living in the Montrose area, the young family moved to the Sheldon area in 1967, where they reared three children. Joe worked in the comptroller's office of Texaco Inc. in downtown Houston for over 35 years, retiring in 1999. After retirement, he enjoyed traveling with Sally, and having fun with his grandchildren. Joe was an active member of the Gus A. Brandt #1296 / Galena Park #1290 Masonic Lodges for 57 years. He had the distinction of being a recipient of the Golden Trowel Award and being a Past Master. He was also active in Scottish Rite. Joe was a six-year pancreatic cancer survivor and a 24 year survivor of prostate cancer.
Joe is survived by his loving wife of 57 years, Sally Buntyn; son Scott Buntyn of Houston; daughter Sara Buntyn, her husband John White and their two children -- Connor and Sionna -- all of Houston; and son Steve Buntyn, his wife Kandy and their three children -- Seth, Alex, and Karissa -- all of Humble. He is also survived by his sister Rachel Curington and her husband Bruce, of Rapid City, South Dakota; and brother Jan Buntyn of Montgomery, Texas; loving in-laws, nieces, nephews, and a host of long-time friends.
Joe was preceded in death by his parents and sister, Nola Buntyn Wajdak Suarez.
Flowers are welcome; memorial contributions may be sent to a cancer charity of your choice.
