David Carson Holman III

                                                                                                     David Carson Holman III

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of David Carson Holman III, 89 years old, after a painful struggle, on February 5, 2024.  He was born September 5, 1934, in Mobile, Alabama to David Holman, Jr. and Mary Louise Thompson.    

David is survived by his wife, “Sweetie”, Norinne Elizabeth (Holder) Holman; and by his nieces, Mary Anne (Ehler) Haskett, Kathie (Ehler) Adams, and husband, Butch, Carol (Ehler) Talley and Jeanie (Ehler) Pavelek, Miles Holder, Carol Ann (Holder) Barrett, Jaime (Martin) Ponder, Lee Jay Martin, Nancy (Bradley) Zey, and seventeen great-nephews and great-nieces, many cousins, and two dear cousins, Kent Holder of New Braunfels and Thomas Corbin of Corpus Christi.     He was preceded in death by his sister, Mary Edwina Ehler, nephews, Robert Ehler, and Thomas Ball: niece, Bonnie Lou (Ball) Adkins.

     His father, an executive with various shipping companies, moved frequently, especially during WW II.  Interestingly, one of the moves was to the panhandle of Texas. Eventually, they moved to Houston where David attended mainly public schools.

     David was a very athletic young man.  In Spring Branch Junior High he was a pitcher and in Spring Branch Senior High he played football and was a quarterback.  He was a good student with an interest in English and history.  He graduated in 1953.

     After he graduated from high school he satisfied his spirit of adventure by working on a tug boat that summer.  He traveled from California via the Panama Canal to the east coast.  He returned to Texas and enrolled in the University of Houston for a short time and then joined the Army for a 3-year stint. He served mainly in Ethiopia in Africa and was honorably discharged.

     Upon his return to the States, he enrolled at Texas A&M in Bryan and worked his way for his degree. He earned it in Education and foreign languages (Spanish, French, and Russian). In 1968 he earned his Master’s Degree in Education from Sam Houston State College in Huntsville, Texas.

        He began his teaching career and taught Spanish.  He then worked as a truant officer, followed as a drug counselor, and ended his career at the Central Administration Office in the Transfer Dept. in 1992.

     David was an avid reader, hunter, fisherman, camper, and traveler.  He visited all 50 states, most of Europe, all the states in Mexico, several in Central America, and most of the states in South America…. and course, Africa.  He was also a huge football fan of Texas Aggies, Hous-ton Texans (old Oilers), Dallas Cowboys, Baylor Bears- (my wife’s), University of Houston Cougars, and Ala-bama Crimson Tide.  He rarely missed viewing a game.

     While working at the Central Office in Houston, he would leave home early so he could have coffee with his many good friends:  Lin Turner, Charles Powell, Steve Vaughan, Richard Harbin, Paul Campbell, who all moved to Rockport.  He kept in touch with his high school buddies Jimmy Boomer, Ray Stauffacher.

He met his wife of 60 years, Norinne, in 1959.  They fell in love and married on November 27, 1963 in Cameron, Texas. They were deeply committed to each other for those wonderful years.

After living in Houston until 2000 they bought property in the beautiful town of Rockport, built their home, and moved into it in 2002.  He and his wife entertained the Retired Teachers for years and welcomed the members of the Aransas County Historical Club.  He was also a member of the Maritime Museum and the Fulton Mansion.

She lovingly and devotedly cared for him for the past year and recently to Hospice care.  He was grateful for their expert and gentle care.    He leaves behind a legacy of love, laughter {and his many funny stories] and cherished family moments.

     He will be cremated and part of his ashes spread over his pond he designed and the rest to Barksdale, Texas to be with Norinne’s family.

A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, February 24, 2024, Charlie Marshall Funeral Home in Rockport, Texas. 

Online condolences maybe left at www.charliemarshallfuneralhomes.com

Arrangements entrusted to:                   

Charlie Marshall Funeral Homes

814 East Main St.

Rockport, Texas 78382