Clinton T. Hime Jr.

Clinton Theodore Hime, Jr., beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend died peacefully at home August 23, 2015. Clint was born on August 10, 1925 in Somerset, Texas. He had just celebrated his 90th birthday surrounded by family and friends. Clint grew up and attended schools in and around San Antonio, Texas. He graduated from Edgewood High School in 1942 at the age of 16. He acquired his AA diploma from San Antonio Junior College and graduated magna cum laude from Saint Mary’s University of Law. Military service was an important part of his life. He enlisted in the Army Corp Reserves for flight training in 1943 and was called to active duty when he turned 18. After stints at several domestic and foreign air bases during WWII, he was released from active duty when the war ended. He returned to active duty in 1950 and served as a Judge Advocate during the Korean War, obtaining the rank of Captain. He earned the Bronze Star for meritorious service. After being released from active service for the second time, he joined the firm of Rice, Waitz and Rice in San Antonio. In June of 1955, he joined the Atlantic Refining Company as a landman. His time with Atlantic took him from Corpus Christi and Dallas, Texas to Bakersfield, California and then finally to Houston, Texas. He worked there until taking early retirement in 1981. He subsequently worked for Aminoil USA for 5 years before retiring to private law practice and continued to work until the age of 86. Clint was a wise counselor, an effective advocate and a trusted friend. He was admired and respected by everyone who knew him and will be deeply missed. After the death of his first wife, Betty, Clint married Shirley Partridge in 1976 and they were devoted companions to each other for over thirty-eight wonderful years. He loved classic country music, woodworking, grilling and baking (especially cookies) and crossword puzzles. He was known affectionately by many names, Clint, CT, Daddy and Grandad. His wisdom, kind heart, loving spirit and generosity will stay with each of us. His greatest joy was spending time with family and cooking brisket and ribs for everyone. He is survived by his wife, Shirley Hime; his children and their spouses, Clinton III and Leora Hime, James and Ruth Hime, Robert and Sheryl Hime, Stephen and Teresa Hime, Leah and John Stevens, Randy and Cynthina Partridge; his grandchildren Stephanie and Anthony Wilke, Clint and Mary Hime, David Hime, Stephen Hime, Jr., Katie Hime, Savannah Stevens, and Julianna Stevens, his great-grandchild, Tabitha Wilke; his siblings, James and Beverly Hime, Dorothy Nelson, Mary and Charles Graves, Virginia and James McDaniel and numerous nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his first wife of twenty-nine years, Betty Jo Carpenter; his parents, Clinton and Fern Hime; his siblings, Fern Iola Hime, Frances Hime, Milton Hime, George Hime and Tom Hime. A celebration of life will be held on August 28, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. at the Addison Funeral Home located at 18630 Kuykendahl Road, Spring, Texas 77379. Burial will follow at the Houston National Cemetery located at 10410 Veterans Memorial Drive at 1:45 p.m. Visitation will be held from 7:00 to 8:30 pm, Thursday, August 27, 2015 at Addison Funeral Home. Over the years, many stray cats and dogs found their way into Clinton’s kind heart and home and became companions to both him and Shirley. In fact, it has become a common occurrence among the entire family to collect a stray or two and give them a loving home for life. In lieu of flowers, the Hime family requests that donations be made in Clinton’s honor to Texas Litter Control at www.texaslittercontrol.org