Patrick Henry Files, Sr.

Male 1931 - 2012  (81 years)


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  • Name Patrick Henry Files 
    Suffix Sr. 
    Born 5 Jan 1931  Gorman, Eastland County, Texas, USA Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Gender Male 
    Died 26 Mar 2012  Baytown, Harris County, Texas, USA Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Person ID I318  Cody LeBlanc's Family Tree
    Last Modified 29 Jan 2020 

    Father Wiley Woodson Files, Sr.,   b. 7 Mar 1896, Little Rock, Pulaski County, Arkansas, USA Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 24 Aug 1979, McAllen, Hidalgo County, Texas, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 83 years) 
    Mother Alva Alta Crow,   b. 11 Mar 1904, Duster, Comanche County, Texas, USA Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 17 Nov 1988, Baytown, Harris County, Texas, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 84 years) 
    Divorced 1953 
    Family ID F112  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family 1 Wilma Jean Ray,   b. 11 Sep 1930, Mission, Hidalgo, Texas, USA Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 2 Jul 1994, McAllen, Hidalgo County, Texas, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 63 years) 
    Married 22 Dec 1956  McAllen, Hidalgo County, Texas, USA Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Divorced 22 Jul 1970  Houston, Harris County, Texas, USA Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Children 
     1. K.G. Files
    Last Modified 17 Aug 2020 
    Family ID F115  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family 2 Cherie Eileen Weidman,   b. 30 May 1938, Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana, USA Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 4 Nov 2011, Houston, Harris County, Texas, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 73 years) 
    Children 
    +1. P.H. Files, Jr.
    Last Modified 9 Apr 2015 
    Family ID F116  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsBorn - 5 Jan 1931 - Gorman, Eastland County, Texas, USA Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsMarried - 22 Dec 1956 - McAllen, Hidalgo County, Texas, USA Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsDivorced - 22 Jul 1970 - Houston, Harris County, Texas, USA Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsDied - 26 Mar 2012 - Baytown, Harris County, Texas, USA Link to Google Earth
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    Patrick Henry Files, Sr.
    Patrick Henry Files, Sr.
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    Patrick Henry Files, Sr.
    Patrick Henry Files, Sr.

    Documents
    Birth Certificate for Patrick Henry Files
    Birth Certificate for Patrick Henry Files
    Name: Files
    Birth Date: 5 Jan 1931
    Gender: Male
    Birth Place: Precinct 6, Eastland, Texas, USA
    Father: Wiley W. Files
    Father Birth Place: Texas
    Mother: Alva Crow
    Mother Birth Place: Texas
    Mother Residence: Gorman, Texas
    Marriage Record of Patrick Henry Files and Wilma Jean Ray
    Marriage Record of Patrick Henry Files and Wilma Jean Ray
    Groom Name: Patrick Henry Files
    Bride Name: Jean Yoder
    Marriage Date: 22 Dec 1956
    Marriage Place: Hidalgo, Texas, USA
    Recording Date: 2 Jan 1957

  • Notes 
    • Obituary:

      Patrick H. Files Sr., 81, of Baytown, went to be with his Savior on March 26, 2012, after a courageous battle with dementia and cancer.

      He was born January 5, 1931, in Gorman, Texas, to Wiley Files Sr. and Alva Files. He had been a long time resident of Baytown and active member of this community. He was a long time member of First Christian Church. He proudly served this nation in the US Navy, during the Korean War, earning the rank of petty officer, 1st class. Pat dedicated the rest of his career to the office furniture business working for Office Equipment Company in, McAllen, Tx., Matherne's in Baytown, Tx. and Commercial Furniture Services Inc. in Houston, Tx. where he retired as vice president of sales. Pat loved spending time with his family, gardening and his dog Schatzi. Pat was always quick with a joke and loved to laugh. He was a great husband, dad, grandpa and teacher.

      Pat is preceded in death by his loving wife of 40 years, Eileen Files, His brothers Jim Files and Wiley Files.

      He is survived by his son Patrick Henry Files Jr. (Jenny), of Baytown; Son Jamie Jordan (Kim), of Dallas; daughter Javona Jordan (Tim Crabb), of Baytown; daughter Marcia Strickler ( Stephen Watson), of Austin; son Joe Jordan (Bridget), of Ft. Worth; daughter Kathleen Files. His grandchildren Landon, Tanner and Parker Files; Amanda, Angela and Jackson Jordan; Jordan and Nicholas Strickler; Jett Jordan.

      In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the following: the Alzheimer's Association, 2242 West Holcombe Blvd. Houston, Tx. 77030; or the University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, P.O. Box 4486, Houston, Texas, 77210-4886.