Blaine D. Esmond

BLAINE D. ESMOND was born June 14, 1933, on his parents' farm, to Thomas Harvey and Elnora Dodd Esmond. He graduated from Ballinger High School in 1950, where he played football and saxophone in the Bearcat Band. He was an Eagle Scout and loved hunting and fishing.

Blaine attended The University of Texas where he met his wife, Christine Lindsey. They were married in the University Baptist church on August 13, 1952, and enjoyed a loving life for 63 years. They were blessed with four wonderful children, Christy Dian, Glynis Kay, Douglas Blaine, and Kerry Alan Esmond.

Blaine earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry from The University of Texas. While he was there, he played saxophone in both the Longhorn Band and the Air Force R.O.T.C. Band. He became a lifetime member of the Texas Exes, The University of Texas Alumni Association. Blaine was always a huge sports fan, especially for his favorite team, The Texas Longhorns.

Blaine worked for the Dow Chemical Company in Freeport, Texas, for 37 years. He was a Quality Assurance Coordinator and, as such, traveled the world. He relished his time spent in Japan, Europe, Brazil, Singapore, Australia, and 48 of the 50 United States.

Blaine was an active member of Optimist International in Lake Jackson, Texas. He served as President, Secretary and Governor of the SE Texas Optimist Club, and was an International Optimist Committee Officer.

Blaine was a Deacon Emeritus of Sugar Land Baptist Church where he was a member for many years.

Blaine and his wife, Christine lived in Lake Jackson, Texas, for most of their married life. They retired to Lake Livingston, where they enjoyed 10 years with many friends. After Blaine's stroke in 2000, they subsequently moved to Sugar Land where all their children live. Following a second stroke, Blaine passed away in hospice on September 19, 2015. As Granddaughter Courtney Esmond said, "Every hand in Heaven had their horns raised high this morning as the greatest Longhorn I have ever known walked again on his own through the gates of Heaven."

Blaine is survived by his wife Christine, his four children and their spouses, nine grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren. He also leaves behind two nephews, Larry Esmond and Thomas Esmond, one close cousin, Arlen Vaughan, and many other cousins, great nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents, his brother, Major Thomas Marlon Esmond, and his sister-in-law Glenna Esmond.

Services will be held on Monday, September 21, 2015, at the Sugar Land Baptist Church: viewing 10:00 a.m., funeral 11:00 a.m.