George Lee Walmsley, M.D.

George Lee Walmsley, M.D., 88, of Baytown, TX was born November 2, 1926, in New Bedford, MA and departed this life on Saturday, June 6, 2015. He was preceded in death by his father, George Walmsley; mother, Mildred Bosworth Walmsley; and his brother, Thomas Read Walmsley. He is survived by his sweetheart and wife of 63 years, Betty Bob Storm Walmsley and their four children, George Storm Walmsley, his wife Jill, and their son Thayer Storm; Robert Phipps Walmsley, his wife Katie, and their sons Andrew Robert, Christian Phipps, and George William; McKim Walmsley Rowe, her husband Thomas, and their sons Theodore Walmsley, Thomas Morton, Timothy Christian, and Taylor Gardner; and Caroline Walmsley Zeringer, her husband Eric, and their daughters Alexandra Zeringer Dravis and husband Matthew, Addison Phipps, and Aimé Alíce. He was blessed to enjoy three great grandchildren; Levi Cole, Lillian Clare, and Lennox Farrar Dravis. He is also survived by his older brother, John Gardner Walmsley and younger brother, James Albert Walmsley, M.D. as well as many nieces and nephews. Dad was loved and cared for by three wonderfully devoted women he thought of as ""his daughters;"" Claudia Vazquez, Brenda Aleman, and Becky Vazquez.

George Walmsley was a 1944 graduate of Robert E. Lee High School where he was an All-American football star and was inducted into the Texas High School Football Hall of Fame in Waco. He received his BS degree in Biology from Rice University in 1948 where he continued his outstanding athletic career both in football and track as a freshman, winning first place in the 100 yard dash for the old Southwest Conference in 1945. George was the recipient of the George Martin Award while starting as a freshman halfback on the football team. He was a proud member of the 1946 Orange Bowl Team that beat Tennessee. His athletic successes culminated with his induction into the Rice Athletic Hall of Fame. He received his MS degree from the University of Houston in 1950, and his Doctorate of Medicine from the University of Texas Medical School at Galveston in 1954. From 1955-1957 he served in the United States Air Force as a flight surgeon. Dr. Walmsley's decision to set up his Family Practice in Baytown was inspired by the love and support he received from the community and church of his youth. His response to this outreach was to serve his community and church in a variety of ways. He was one of the organizers of the Gulf Coast Hospital and practiced medicine for 40 years.

Dad's life was filled with love - love for God, unconditional love for family, and unwavering love for country. His activities were influenced by this and were an extension of his heart. Dad's greatest memories he gave himself and his family were made on Trinity Bay at Lagniappe, the bay place he and his love built together over 50 years ago. It gave them more than a little something extra and leaves us with a whole lot more-- a piece of himself for generations to come. Dad always said, ""Pray daily, love those with whom you live, do what has to be done, and leave the results to God."" We believe Dad got it right.

His family will receive friends at Navarre Funeral Home Tuesday from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. There will be a private graveside service Wednesday, June 10, 2015, with a Celebration of Life to follow at 2:00 p.m. at Trinity Episcopal Church, 5010 N. Main St., Baytown, TX 77521 with Rev. Nick Novak and Rev. Micki Rios officiating.

Serving as pallbearers will be his grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers please consider the American Heart Association, 10900-B Stonelake Blvd., Suite 320, Austin, TX 78759 or the Trinity Episcopal Church Endowment Fund or the Sterling Municipal Library, 1 Mary Wilbanks Ave., Baytown, TX 77520.

To view the online obituary or to post a tribute for the family, go to www.navarrefuneralhome.com

Arrangements are under the direction and personal care of Navarre Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 2444 Rollingbrook Dr., Baytown, TX, 77521 (281) 422-8111.