Thomas Harold McCann

Thomas Harold McCann passed away peacefully on May 2, 2015 in Hull, Texas. Born October 20, 1925 in a log cabin in Powersite, Missouri, he was the first born child of Emmett Hugh McCann and Mary Lucinda Wade McCann. His family soon moved to Beaumont, Texas where his Dad was a nurseryman. They then moved to Bellaire, Texas an lived on the site of Teas Nursery. Harold was an energetic young man and had a paper route in Bellaire as a kid. He later rode a bike delivering auto parts in Houston. He attended San Jacinto High School and soon found himself joining the U.S. Coast Guard to become part of WWII. He served at the Normandy Invasion transporting troops and equipment. He returned home to finish his education and soon married the gal of his dreams, Mary Esther Lang McCann, on February 22, 1946. They remained in Houston and had their first daughter, Mary Esther Jr. Later they lived in Shreveport, Louisiana, Kountze and landed in Daisetta. At that time, Harold had a Pontiac dealership and later an auto mechanic and body shop and sold appliances. He later owned McCann's Furniture in downtown Daisetta along with a car wash and coin operated laundry. He extended his education at Lamar University and earned his real estate broker license. He served his community in the Lions Club, Hull Rotary Club, as county Constable and mayor of Daisetta. He and Mary had their second daughter, Marcie Ann and raised both girls in the Daisetta Methodist Church. He and Mary traveled abroad and to many places of interest to them. Harold retired at age 50 and began another venture of building rental houses. He and Mary then took to the road and eventually were part of the Airstream family. Many miles were covered and many friends were made. They spent their summers in Colorado and later in Washington. They last lived in Liberty, Texas. He and Mary became active members of the Hardin Methodist Church. Anybody that knew Harold McCann has a story to tell. He loved to build things, deer hunt and fish which also became the roots of many stories, mostly true. Harold enjoyed growing vegetables each year and shared his crop with many. Gardening was much like a competitive sport to him. He is preceded in death by his parents and wife. His legend is carried on through his daughters, Mary Esther McCann Jr. of Lake Kiowa, Texas, and Marcie Ann McCann Alford and husband Rudy Alford of Hull. Granddaughter, Angie Alford of Houston. Grandson, Aaron Alford and wife Lauri of Auburn, Alabama and two great-grandsons Owen Thomas Alford and Everett Charles Alford of Auburn, Alabama. A sister, Betty McCann Wilson of Temple, Texas and a brother, Rev. Jerry McCann and wife Judy of Supply, North Carolina. He also leaves behind many nieces and nephews and their families. Harold was blessed to have a special group of caretakers at Fairy's Landing in Hull. They were his friends and family. He will be greatly missed and remembered by many. A visitation time is set for Tuesday May 5, 2015 from 6:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. at the Hardin United Methodist Church. and a celebration of his life will be Wednesday May 6, 2015 at 10:00 A.M. also at the Hardin United Methodist Church with Reverend Gideon Watson officiating with interment to follow at Guedry Cemetery. In Lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be sent to Hardin United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 134 Hardin, Texas, 77561 or to the Honor Flight Network, 300 E. Auburn Ave. Springfield, OH, 45505 a non-profit organization created solely to honor America's veterans for all their sacrifices. This group transports our heroes to Washington, D.C. to visit and reflect at their memorials. Top priority is given to the senior veterans - World War II survivors, along with those other veterans who may be terminally ill. There is no cost to the veteran and is a most memorable trip. Harold and Mary made this trip in 2013. It was a highlight of Harold's many experiences. Honor Flight Network, Attn: Diane Gresse, 330 E. Auburn Ave., Springfield, OH 45505.