Christo J Pappas

Chris J Pappas of Richland Springs, TX, 94 passed away on Tuesday, August 16th 2016 in Early, TX. Visitation will be held on August 18th, 2016 at 5:30-7:00 P.M. Services will be held August 19th, 2016 at 2:00 P.M. at Heritage Funeral Home with Internment at Richland Springs Cemetery. He was born February 4th, 1922 in Belton, TX to James and Martha Melot Pappas. Chris grew up in Temple, TX later moving to Houston, TX. He graduated from Sam Houston High School in Houston, TX in 1939. He enlisted in the Army Air Corp in October 1942. He was sent to England on August 16th, 1944. He flew 35 missions over Axis Europe as top turret gunner in B-17's. Following active duty he served in the Air Force reserves through a number of years having achieved the rank of Major upon his discharge in 1968. He graduated from University of Houston in 1948 with a degree in accounting. He met and married the love of his life, Eura Dene Land on February 13th, 1954 in Richland Springs, TX. Chris was employed at United Gas in Houston until 1960. Moving to Austin, he became Chief Accountant at Bergstrom Air Force Base. In 1968 he moved to the farm in Richland Springs, TX. This was his dream and enjoyed being outdoors raising pecans, peanuts and tending to his cattle. During this time he was employed in Brownwood, TX at Lenco Corp. and later at Gene Williams Oil Co. He retired after 19 years at San Saba Soil and Water Conservation Dept. He also enjoyed watching all his children and grandchildren in their sporting events. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Eura Dene Pappas, son, Jimmy Pappas of Breckenridge, Colorado, daughter Martha Couch and husband Danny of Richland Springs, son Mike Pappas of Abilene, TX, daughter, Kathy Saunders and husband Tommy of Coleman, TX. granddaughter Chris Wallace and husband Chris of Allen, TX, granddaughter, Merritt Walker and husband Rory of Houston, TX, Grandson, Patrick Couch and wife Bianca of Brownwood, TX, grandson Randy Couch and wife, Stormi of Brady, TX. He is also survived by seven great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. In Lieu of flowers the family request donations be made to Richland Springs Cemetery Association or Cherokee Children's Home.

Christo J Pappas

February 4, 1922 - August 16, 2016