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Joe Malak Jr. | Visitation:
Thursday, September 10, 2009
5:00 PM until 7:00 PM
Sam Houston Memorial Funeral Home
1700 Normal Park Dr.
Huntsville, TX 77340
Service:
Friday, September 11, 2009
11:00 AM
St Joseph Catholic Church
101 Elmore Street
New Waverly, TX
Special Services:
Interment at Elmina Cemetery in New Waverly, Texas
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| | | Joe Malak, Jr. passed away in New Waverly, Texas, on Tuesday, September 8, 2009. He was 73 years old. Joe was born on Good Friday, April 10, 1936 in New Waverly to Joe and Victoria (Buckner) Malak. He was a great grandson of Polish immigrants who settled in south Walker County as part of the Waverly Emigration Society. He lived on Vicks Spring Road all his life.
Joe was Commissioner of Precinct 4 from 1971 until his retirement in 1999, a total of 28 years service to Walker County. He was a 20 year member of the Houston-Galveston Area Council where he served as secretary, vice-president, and president. He was instrumental in working with county officials to establish the 911 emergency system for the H-GAC area including Walker County. He was a member and chairman of the Walker County Housing Authority. Upon his retirement, the Precinct 4 Commissioner’s complex in New Waverly was named by the Walker County Commissioners Court the “Joe Malak, Jr. Facility” in his honor.
Joe was a faithful, active member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in New Waverly. His ancestors were founding members of the Parish and Church. He served as usher, lay reader, and Eucharistic Minister; he served on the Parish Council and in any capacity when he was called or saw a need.
Joe was a charter member of the Father Bily #5921 Council, Knights of Columbus; charter member of the New Waverly Lions Club. As a life member of the Walker County Fair Association, he worked on several committees. He was a member of the Texas Sheriff Association, Walker County Genealogical Society, Century Families of Walker County, Waverly Emigration Society of Polish Families and other organizations. He was an honorary member of several groups, including New Waverly High School Beta Club, Future Farmers of America, and Band. He was a school bus driver for the New Waverly School for ball games, band trips, Beta Club and other special occasions. The students lovingly referred to him as “Daddy Joe.”
Joe was one of the popular, fun-loving Mighty Fine Country Cookers barbecue team, of which he was chief chili cook (Malak’s Pot Hole Chili). They raised money for various groups—usually youth groups—as well as the Walker County Fair and New Waverly Public Library. He also cooked chili to help raise funds for the New Waverly Fire Department.
Joe married Clara Mae Loper, September 17, 1966. They have one daughter Laura Elaine.
Joe was preceded in death by his parents and his sister, Sadie Mae Malak Billnoske.
Joe is survived by his loving wife Clara, his daughter and son-in-law Laura and Stephen Drake, three precious granddaughters: Brittany, Sarah, and Rachel Drake, all of New Waverly. He is also survived by his brothers-in-law Adam Billnoske and Carl “Buddy” Loper and wife Becky; one niece, Mary Ann Billnoske Slott and husband Jimmy; two nephews, Joe Thomas Billnoske and wife Elizabeth, and Steven Billnoske and wife, Donna, several great nephews and nieces.
Visitation will be held at Sam Houston Memorial Funeral Home, 1700 Normal Park Drive, Huntsville, Texas, Thursday evening, September 10, 2009, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., followed by a wake service and rosary. Funeral service will be at 11:00 a.m. Friday, September 11, 2009, at the St. Joseph Catholic Church in New Waverly, with Rev. Daokim Nguyen officiating. Burial will follow at St. Joseph Elmina Cemetery, New Waverly.
Pallbearers will be Joe Thomas Billnoske, Steven Billnoske, Dr. Tom Cole, Richard Drake, Carl Loper, and Michael Slott. Honorary pallbearers include Adam Billnoske, B.J. Gaines, Craig Godwin, Buddy Reynolds, Judge Frank Robinson, Jimmy Slott, Jim Teutsch, and Judge Charles Wagamon,
The family wishes to thank their beloved physician, Dr. Tom Cole for his years of faithful devotion and medical care. Special appreciation is extended to Keith and Sheryle Ellisor for their tender care. The family expresses their gratitude to Doctors Levin, Tremont, and Rao. The family requests that in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the M. D. Anderson Cancer Center, P O Box 4486, Houston, Texas 77210-4486.
“If God ever created an unselfish man, it was Joe Malak” – Walker County Judge Charles Wagamon at the dedication of the Joe Malak, Jr. Facility in New Waverly.
Memorial condolences may be made to the family online at www.shmfh.com
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