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John K. Grogan

Houston Chronicle, June 6, 2010


Obituary

JOHN KENNETH GROGAN, "KEN" 85, passed away peacefully May 31, 2010 in Orlando, Florida.  He was born September 6, 1924 in Conroe, Texas.  He was predeceased by his mother, Eunice Arthur Grogan, father, Clarence E. Grogan, and sister Jeanette Grogan Bowden.  Past generations of the Grogan family were Texas pioneers in the timber industry; and history dates back to the America Revolution.  Ken grew up in Houston, graduated from Lamar High School in 1942, and attended Univ. of Texas.  He was in the lumber and steel business until he moved to Florida in 1981 where he owned Cable Construction.  He is survived by his loving wife, Bette Grogan, of 43 years.  He is survived by his brother Gene Grogan and wife Jane Grogan of Boerne, Texas.  Also, survived by twin daughters, Melissa Grogan McCaffrey, and Melinda Grogan Grant, step-children Kathy Burnett and Ron Rowell, cousins Jacqueline Grogan and David Grogan of Houston.  Memorial services held June 4, 2010 at St. Michael's Episcopal Church in Orlando, Florida.  Any contributions to VITAS Charity Fund Hospice Care.org.  Ken lived life to the fullest-Rest in peace-God Bless.

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