James Robert Todd Jr.

James Robert Todd Jr. obituary, Dallas, TX

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James Todd Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Mar. 15, 2011.

Todd Jr., James Robert "Jack" James Robert "Jack" Todd Jr. stepped from this life March 14, 2011. Jack was born December 10, 1919 in Groesbeck, Texas. He is preceded in death by parents James R. and Lula Todd, sisters Lucille Todd Biesel, Margaret Holder and Nettie Pearl Leach, granddaughter, Natalie Smith. Jack is survived by his wife of 37 years Ann Meredith Todd, his children, James Earl Todd and Melissa Neil, Gerald Owen Todd and wife, Marilyne; daughters Jacquelyn & David Hull, Belva & Ken Smith. Step children Morris Glenn Meredith and wife Sharon, William David Meredith, III and wife Wayness; 11 grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren. Jack was President and CEO of Todd Oil & Investment Inc as well as Todd Oil of Louisiana. He started in the oil fields of West Texas and discovered the Brison Field in the 1950's and the little chenier Purdue field and continued to prosper in the oil fields of Louisiana. The family would like to thank David & Jacquelyn Hull who was there daily for a year along with the support of many friends these past months. Pallbearers are Ronnie Davis, Joe Barraco, Bob Hawes, Robert Fineberg, Chuck Fraze, David Santos. Honorary pallbearers, Ronnie Carson. Family will receive friends from 6:00-8:00 pm, Wednesday, March 16, 2011. Funeral Service will be 12:00 pm, Thursday, March 17, 2011 in the Grove Hill Funeral Home chapel with interment to follow at Grove Hill Memorial Park. John Livaudais officiating.

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March 20, 2011

Stefanie S

Daddy Jack-Thank you for coming to my graduation and checking in on me. December 10th won't be the same without you here The world was blessed to have you for a while.

Regards-
The Wild Child

March 19, 2011

LaVeron & Carles Falls

Ann & Family,
We were saddemed by the passing of our dear friend, Jack. Our prayers are with you and the family at this time.

March 18, 2011

Meade Hufford

My condolences and sympathy to the Family of Jack Todd. He helped and supported me in the oil and gas business for many years and everyone will miss him.
Meade

March 16, 2011

Coerte Voorhies

Met Jack many years ago and had the recent pleasure of lunch with him in Dallas. The Oil and Gas Industry has lost a gentleman of the old school where a handshake meant it all. My condolences to his family and friends. Coerte Voorhies

March 16, 2011

David Santos

Thank you Jack for everything you have done for us. We love you dearly and we will miss you.

March 16, 2011

Ruth Cole

Celebrating a life well lived. We will cherish the memories forever.

March 16, 2011

James Cole

Celebrating a life well lived. We will cherish the memories forever.

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