C. Harlon Dearing

Harlon was born October 15, 1943, in Houston, Texas to George and Irene Dearing. He graduated from Pasadena High School in 1962 and went on to Rice University where he played football and graduated in 1967. He was a member of Christ Memorial Lutheran Church in Houston, Texas. Harlon enjoyed listening to country music, eating breakfast tacos at the Ranchito, would never turn down a Snickers bar or a Lone Star Beer and nothing made him light up more than his 9 grandchildren.

Harlon leaves behind his wife of 56 years, Wanda Dearing; sons, David Dearing (Traci) and Christopher Dearing (Kimberly); daughter, Deanna Sparkman (Brent); grandchildren, Taylor, Mackenzie, Carson, Tanner, Brady, Presley, Vada, Cambre & Emerson; sister, Shirley Foster (Don); brother, George Dearing (Josie) and a host of other cousins, nieces, nephews, family and friends.

The Dearing family would like to give a special thanks to all the healthcare providers who cared for our dad in his final months of life. Most notably, the friendly staff at Christwood in Covington, Louisiana and Dr Paul Guilbault of Mandeville, Louisiana.

A visitation will be held from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Monday May 2, 2022 in the chapel of Pasadena Funeral Home at 2203 Pasadena Blvd. Pasadena, TX 77502. A funeral service will be held at 2:00 PM on Tuesday May 3, 2022 in the chapel of Pasadena Funeral Home. Afterwards, there will be a procession to the graveside at Grand View Cemetery, 8501 Spencer Highway, Pasadena, TX 77505.

Harlon truly believed dogs were man’s best friend and we believe he is walking his dogs in heaven today. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Friends 4 Life: https://friends4life.org/donate/.

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