William Henry Mize Jr.

William “Bill” Henry Mize, Jr, 100, of Bellaire, Texas, passed away peacefully at home on July 27, 2026, surrounded by his loving wife of 77 years, his family and caregivers. Bill will be remembered for his devotion to family, service to his country, commitment to his community, and his lifelong love of boating.

Bill was born on April 16, 1926 in Dallas, TX. Growing up, he was very active in the Boy Scouts and achieved his Eagle Scout award. He graduated from Lamar High School in Houston, TX in 1943. Bill attended Schreiner College and Texas A&M College before joining the United States Army during World War II. In the Army he served as Staff Sergeant in the Automatic Weapons Detachment Antiaircraft Artillery School at Fort Bliss. Upon his return, he attended the University of Houston, where he earned his BBA in Accounting in 1948.

On June 25, 1949, Bill married the love of his life, Sophie Braun. Together they shared a beautiful life for over 77 years. They laid the foundation for their family in Bellaire, TX when they bought their first home in 1952. Ten years later they moved over two blocks to their forever home. Bill and Sophie welcomed their first born William Henry Mize, III in 1951 followed by another happy addition Michael Braun Mize in 1953. Their house quickly filled with laughter, love, and the start of a growing family. Little did they know that eighteen years later they would welcome a baby girl, Michelle Louise Mize in 1971. In 1978, Bill received the best birthday present… his 1st grandson was born on his birthday. Bill was blessed with seven grandchildren and eleven great-grandchildren.

Bill built a successful accounting career in the oil and gas industry with particularly fond memories of his many years at both Mecom and Scurlock Oil. Bill retired from Scurlock in 1987 but remained active throughout the years with his retiree associations. Bill lived a life marked by kindness, hard work, devotion to family and beautiful lifelong friendships. He also found great joy on the water. Passionate about boating, Bill devoted countless hours volunteering in support of boater safety and education and was a Life Member of the Houston Power Squadron. He greatly enjoyed his volunteer work at his church, St. Vincent de Paul, especially being an usher and counting the weekly offerings. Together with his wife, Sophie, he was also a Life Member with the Methodist Hospital Auxiliary.

Bill is survived by his beloved wife, Sophie; children, William “Bill” Mize, III and his wife Nancy, Michael “Mike” Mize and his wife Deni, and daughter Michelle Edwards and her husband Eric; grandchildren, Matthew Mize and his wife Tabriah, Michael Mize and his wife Ana, Daniel Mize and his wife Soco, Courtney Hamilton and her husband John, Benjamin Mize and his wife Janet, Harrison Edwards and his wife Cate, and Sophie Edwards; great-grandchildren Kiersten Mize, Kaylinn Mize, Nolan Steinmetz, Paisley Mize, Keegan Mize, Brennan Mize, Klaire Mize, Zaylee Mize, Landon Mize, Tori Hamilton and Jason Castillo; and sister, JoAnne Ross. Bill was preceded in death by his parents William and Mallie Mize.

A funeral mass will be held on July 30, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church with burial at Forest Park Lawndale.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the General Purpose Fund of the Michael E DeBakey VA Medical Center, Houston, TX in memory of William Mize, Jr.

https://www.cdceportal.va.gov/donate_online/

If mailing check, please send to:

Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center

Attention: Center for Development & Civic Engagement (135)

2002 Holcombe Blvd.

Houston, TX 77030

(Note General Purpose Fund in memory of William Mize, Jr. in the check memo).