82R6898 JEN-D
By: McClendon H.R. No. 357
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The death of James Charles Fanner, Sr., of San
Antonio on August 30, 2009, at the age of 89, deeply saddened the
loved ones of this esteemed Texan; and
WHEREAS, Born on October 12, 1919, James Fanner was the son of
William and Cornilia Fanner; after completing high school, he
enlisted in the United States Army, attaining the rank of corporal;
following his honorable discharge, he attended St. Philip's
College, where he earned an associate degree in tailoring; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Fanner established a notable civil service
career as an inspector at Fort Sam Houston and Kelly Air Force Base;
during his retirement, he spent several years as a bus driver for
the local senior citizen program; and
WHEREAS, A deeply religious man, he was a life member of Holy
Redeemer Catholic Church, serving as an altar boy during his youth
and participating in the Knights of Peter Claver, the male chorus,
and the Holy Redeemer Gospel Choir; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Fanner took great pleasure in music, dancing,
and cooking, and he was an avid outdoorsman who particularly
enjoyed fishing; he also prided himself on maintaining a
beautifully landscaped yard and held active memberships in numerous
social clubs; in all of his endeavors, he enjoyed the love and
companionship of his wife, Edwina, to whom he was married for 25
rewarding years; and
WHEREAS, Devoted to his family and his faith, James Fanner
lived a full and generous life, and the memory of his kindness,
integrity, and ready humor will forever occupy a treasured place in
the hearts of those who knew and loved him; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the memory of James Charles
Fanner, Sr., and extend sincere condolences to the members of his
family: to his wife, Edwina Love Fanner; to his sons, James C.
Fanner, Jr., and his wife, Sandra, and Paul Fanner; to his
stepchildren, Paul Love, Jr., Robert Love and his wife, Sherry,
Karen Love, and Teresa Love-Williams and her husband, James; to his
grandchildren, Traniria Fanner-Gaskin, Lawanda, Jamen, William,
and Vera Fanner, James Fanner III, Keyonna Johnson, and Bianca and
Joseph Love; to his great-grandchildren, Larry Gaskin II, Lawrence
and Ashley Gaskin, and Jocelyn Franklin; to his special friend,
Dorothy Keys; to his goddaughter, Jacquenetta Armstead; and to his
other relatives and friends; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for his family and that when the Texas House of
Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of James
Fanner.