Fred Khoury, 92, of Waco, died Wednesday, December 2, 2020 surrounded by his family at home.
Visitation: 4:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. Sunday, December 6, at Lake Shore Funeral Home, 5201 Steinbeck Bend, in Waco
Private family funeral service: 11:00 a.m. Monday, December 7, at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church with The Rev. Dr. James M. Pevehouse officiating
Burial: Oakwood Cemetery
Fred was born July 27, 1928 in Waco to Alex and Theodora Khoury. He graduated from Waco High School and was in the Texas A&M class of 1949. Fred served in the 143rd Infantry Regiment where he earned the Faithful Service Medal and the Texas Meritorious Service Medal.
Fred married Betty Ray Gani from Lake Charles, LA. on February 17, 1957. Fred and Betty built their life in Waco over the last 63 years. He spent over four decades in the Life Insurance industry and was a member of the local Insurance Association.
Fred was a member of the local Jaycee chapter, volunteered for the United Way for several years, was a charter member of the Waco Civic Chorus, and a 27 gallon donor and Past President of the American Red Cross Gallon Club. He continued his charitable work as a member of the Karem Shrine Temple, a Past President of the Karem Arab Patrol, and a member of the Waco Masonic Lodge #92 for over 50 years. Fred was also an active member of the Waco Syrian Lebanese Association for over eight decades, which was founded by his father and other family members.
As a life-long member of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, Fred was an acolyte, and Acolyte Chairman for a number of years, a member of the vestry and a member of St. Paul’s choir for more than 55 years.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Alex Khoury; brothers, Theodore and Ernest Khoury; and sister, Lillian Davidson.
Fred is survived by his wife, Betty; daughter, Cynthia Badrak and her husband, Jim; son, Fredrick Khoury and his wife, Sandee; daughter, Sharon Khoury Carroll and her husband, Jeff; grandchildren, Luke, Jacob, Issac, Lucas, Jordan and Jaden; brother, Rollin Khoury and his wife, Lorraine; sister-in-law, Judy Khoury; and many nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, memorials in Fred’s memory may be directed to St. Jude Children’s Hospitals or to the American Cancer Society.
Place of Service: St. Paul Episcopal Church , 515 Columbus Ave.; Waco, TX 76701
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Sorry for your loss . My prayers are with you and your family.
I’m so sorry to hear of Fred’s passing. Many fond memories at St. Paul’s
So very sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are obviously with you all, and while we were not able to celebrate Fred’s life together today, know that it was an honor having spent so much time in my youth with this great man, and his awesome family! With Gods help, may we celebrate his life together, very soon!
Sharon, and all the Khoury Family;
Thoughts and prayers for you at this time, and always. God’s blessings to you, and God bless Mr. Khoury.
Fred was a true measure of a man, loved & respected by all who had the honor of knowing him.
Our family will always remember his loyal friendship, kindness & remarkable character.
May God bless you all with boundless memories,
mercy & peace.
Dear Mrs. Khoury, Cynthia , Sharon, and Fred Jr., I was so sorry to learn of Mr. Khoury’s passing. I will always appreciate his service to St. Paul’s and the Waco community. I will always remember his voice in the choir. I hope all the happy memories are a blessing to you all.
With deepest sympathy from all the Crosthwait family, Gay Crosthwait Grunfeld