Henry W Jasper

                                                   Life Reflections                                 MR. HENRY WILLIAM JASPER          To everything there is a season and a time to every purpose under the heaven. A time to be born and a time to die. Ecclesiates 3:1-2a  King James Version (KJV)Henry William Jasper, age 74, was born on December 9, 1943, in Houston, Texas, deceased on Saturday, June 16, 2018.  Henry is the firstborn child of Erie V. Triplett Jasper Alexander and Henry Jasper, Sr.  Henry leaves five children to mourn his death.  They are Cynthia K. (Tracey Hawkins); Renae (Melvin Jerome Thompson); Renard; Cecil; and Torry Jenae; nine grandchildren; a host of great grandchildren; three very close cousins ??(more like sisters and brothers) Bishop James Swanson, Helen Jackson, and Lois Faye Raines; he was uncle, great uncle and great-great uncle to a host of nieces and nephews, last, but not least he had four siblings, ?Helena (Joe Coleman); Kenneth (Maria and Alma); Barbara (Jessie Pearson), Yvonne (Earl Ellsworth). His special friend was Lillian Howard, Torry Renea's mother.Henry was a character.  He was very funny.  He, without trying, could make something funny by giving a logical answer.  He was a man of many words.  He used factual information to back up his opinions.  He always had a fact-based and sensible solution for a problem.  When you did something for him, he strongly showed his appreciation with hugs, laughter and many strong thank-yous.  It id a great loss to lose Henry.  He was an outstanding, protective and caring brother.  He even braided the baby sister's hair when she was a tot.  As thin as he was, he was a big eater, and loved it when you fixed him a plate.Henry earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Psychology.  He worked as an Assessment Counselor, for Jobs for Progress of the Texas Gulf Coast in the 1980s.  He also worked as a Placement Counselor at America's Hispanics:  A New Reality.  He served in the armed service of the U. S. Army.  Henry is descended from one of the original first families of Independent Heights. Henry had a special love and appreciation for all of his family.  They loved and admired him tremendously!  We all looked forward to being in his presence.  He was loving and kind, but he would set you straight.  Henry was a very hard worker and overcame many struggles.  In spite of the many obstacles he faced, he accomplished a lot.  He gave his life to God several years ago and became a dedicated worker at North Main Church of God in Christ, under Pastor Willie Collins.  Henry was an usher, sound media coordinator and worked ground maintenance on the properties of the church.  Henry welcomed the many prayers of those who came to see him - childhood friends, family and church members.  He loved it when you prayed for him and he absorbed it.  Hey, he kept that head full of beautiful hair!!  Anybody find out what he used??  Oh well!  Peace out brother.  Love you.  You done good!