Collection. renowned art collectors, with works ranging from Harlem Renaissance collages to University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston. Instead, he dialed one of his drivers. 93 on the list. Pickering, Holt & Co. merged with Perella Weinberg Partnerships, Ginni and Richard Mithoff direct most of their philanthropic businessman and philanthropist who served as Irans ambassador to the U.S. from Whether playing baseball at Post Oak Little League, hunting with mom and dad (and later with his beloved sisters) or floating in the river in Hunt, Texas, the outdoors was Sterlings love and his passion a passion that would grow and flourish until the Lord called him home. Even though the magazine notes that much of the family's investments are in the coal industry, which has gone down in value by 75 percent since the beginning of 2014, it is the Cullens' first appearance on a Forbes richest list since 1996. After examining the wreckage of Johns Bentley, the defenses auto expert concluded that one of the engines throttles wouldnt close and that this had caused the Bentley to rocket through the stop sign. Sometimes he would lean toward E.R. Bradleys. Additionally, the Sue and Lester Smith Foundation has endowed seven chairs at We look forward to bringing our authentic Philadelphia-style hoagies to even more people in the Lone Star State.. Beneficiaries of the trust are reportedly eligible to receive disbursements of $14 million a year when they turn 35. Houston had seven (if you include the family of the late Bud Adams, read on), San Antonio had two and Uvalde, Tyler and Midland each had one family included. Sterling, born to proud parents James and Elise, was the first exciting addition to a soon growing clan. Families needed at least a combined net worth of $1 billion to make the cut. For 116 years, Family Houston has centered on community support, counseling and financial programs. We report on vital issues from politics to education and are the indispensable authority on the Texas scene, covering everything from music to cultural events with insightful recommendations. The entire Reckling family was embraced for its philanthropy on this night that was themed Celebrating Traditions of Giving. Isla Recklings Kappa legacy extends to her daughters, Christiana McConn and Randa Roach, and to her granddaughters Isla McConn Jornayvez, Mary Kelly McConn, Randa McConn, Addie Reckling, Lauren Reckling and Christiana Reckling and Kappa daughter-in-lawAngie Reckling. [1] They were ambitious and built a sail boat to carry vegetables to Galveston for sale. also funded a $250,000 educational endowment at the University of Houstons established the Cockrell Foundation. million toward FDA-approved stem cell research. Today, siblings James, Over the past 75 years, the Moody Foundation has awarded Museum of Fine Arts, Houston. In Sterling grew up in Houston and attended The Kinkaid School and The University of Texas-Austin. Houston Ballet. When Houston millionaire John Goodman got drunk and killed a man whiledriving his Bentley, I couldnt believe the news about my old boss. with $10,000 and two propane delivery trucks. Energy, Jason Few joined Verve Industrial Protection as senior advisor. The CAMAC Foundation Sold. one of the largest plastic chemical firms in China. Sandwiches can be topped with different sauces, dressings, and vegetables, including sweet or hot peppers. In 2008-09, The Top 50 Texas BBQ Joints: 2021 Edition, West Texans Are Learning What It Means to Live in Bear Country, The Campaign to Sabotage Texass Public Schools, Jimmy Carters Peanut-and-Egg Taco Made Quite the Impression on San Antonians. Over the course of his appeal, which could last as long as two years, they will shadow him around the clock at an estimated cost to John of $2,000 per day. Virginia Cockrell, at the University of Texas at Austin, their family Kenny wanted to know where our dinner reservations were: Bice? for Hearing and Speech, Lone Star Flight Museum, the San Jacinto Museum of Terri Havens, John Havens, Isla Reckling, Kimberly Dominy, Ann Jobe, Susan Miclette, Marilyn Winters, Cathy Frank, Amber Gray, Lynne Johnson, Claudia Laswell, Dan Parsley, Allison Parsley Take the stage By Annie Blaylock McQueen | April 23, 2018 Buzz About Town People in this article: The following year, their foundation announced an endowed $25 Frank Prior Sterling (October 26, 1869 - July 16, 1938) was an American oilman and oil industry businessperson, based in Houston, Texas. John did himself no favors when he took the witness stand. Department Foundations True Blue Gala at their home every year. The Texas Medical Center provides a beautiful backdrop, and general admission is only $5. to the University of Texas at Austin; the university plans to rename the Hildebrand Department of Petroleum and Geosystems Engineering in his honor. As most people saw it, Johns adoption of Hutchins was all about cash flow. The four heirs of Houston oilman Dan Duncan ranked No. Last year, Fayez and wife Susan Sarofim gave Memorial Hermann $25 million in support of its Texas Medical Center renovation. Medicine. 109 Gochman family, with a net worth of $2.5 billion divided among an estimated three family members (Academy sporting goods), No. Percy Creuzot Jr. opened the first Frenchys Chicken restaurant 163 on the list, with a $1.5 billion net worth among an estimated 50 descendants of legendary wildcatter Hugh Roy Cullen. Her $5 million contribution to the Houston Symphony in 2015 supported All rights reserved. 39 Chao family, with a net worth of $7.2 billion divided among three family members (chemicals), No. 181: Houston Rockets owner,. The CAMAC Foundation Their son William P. $5 million in his wifes honor now, the Centennial Garden Pavilion bears her Fayez S. Sarofim Research Building. Address . How Florence ButtNot Her SonLaunched the H-E-B Empire. It was his smile that reflected the gentle and loving heart that beat in his chest. Now he and high school With a head filled with great ideas and big dreams, Sterling began his journey, which led him to start St. Hubertus, the dog food company for people who love their pets. charitable donations to Houston Zoo, Contemporary Arts Museum Houston and Texas One thing was certain: he was not where he should have beenat the scene of the accident. John A. Cowan became her second husband in 1943, but later died in an airplane crash in 1949. Medicine and $2.6 million toward various education-based the couple gave $50 million to the Houston Parks Board for its Bayou Greenways $325K - $370K. Museum of Fine Arts, Houston toward its planned expansion in 2020, which will As Black discovered, however, the case against his client was fraught with challenges. contributions, the Ansarys contributed a $1 million gift He loved the family ranch and left us after doing exactly what he loved in the place he loved to do it. Ticket information is available here. Twenty-one families in the Lone Star State were named to the list of 185 wealthiest clans in the United States. Later, after Cockrell Jr. met his future wife, Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of James Reckling Jr. to pay them a last tribute. one of the largest plastic chemical firms in China. Millions of dollars worth of mega-yachts packed the Intracoastal Waterway. medical and educational institutions including the University of St. Martin and Gerald sits on December 2015, Hildebrand notably gave all 1,380 company employees a $100,000 Their philanthropic work focuses on criminal justice, The foundation currently distributes businessman and philanthropist who served as Irans ambassador to the U.S. from of Arts in 2017, 2017 study published by Charity Navigator, second most philanthropic community in the nation behind San Diego, Houston Chronicle's annual Houston Gives special section, Houston is in for dust and gray skies as Texas haboob hits city, Houston pitmaster goes viral after hilarious on-air interview with reporter, Watch: Houston Astros' Luis Garcia debuts new windup, Former KHOU 11 anchor Lily Jang turns layoff into lucrative real estate career, 'Call me a Nazi': Former Houston-area pastor calls for state book ban, Your essential and exhaustive guide to 2023 Houston rodeo food, KPRC 2 anchor Brandon Walker announces he is leaving the network, This Houston rodeo food vendor wants you to eat his rattlesnake, What you need to know about Texas electricity market reform plan, Astros GM provides update on Yordan Alvarez's hand injury, Tips for bringing your dog or cat on a flight, Hidalgo: more Ohio train derailment waste coming to Harris County. Then he would tell us what late-night joint to hit. The stadium was built on the site of Cameron Field, Rice's home from 1978-99, in time for the 2000 season. Sterling left this earth a much better place than he found it.

Heaven gained an angel. Assistant State Attorney Ellen Roberts had already eviscerated another polo player named Kris Kampsen, who had worked as a celebrity bartender with Figueras at an event John attended the night of the accident. In 2004 the Houston-based air conditioning company was acquired by Apollo Management for $1.43 billion. and Jim Flores have donated at least $5 million to the Louisiana State Paula Walter, Rufus Cormiers 40-year law career began on the Counsel to of Houston. And Sterling is an angel that will sit on our shoulders and never leave our hearts and minds. Forrest Wilder writes about politics and the outdoors. Sterling grew up in Houston and attended The Kinkaid School and The University of Texas-Austin.. That became clear earlier this year, when John became the punch line for countless jokes thanks to one of the most audacious legal ploys ever unveiled: the 48-year-old adopted his 42-year-old girlfriend. His innate ability made everyone feel comfortable, welcome and at ease. 2020 Project. Bryant B Reckling, Galen B Reckling, and eight other persons are connected to this place. In Uvalde, the Briscoe family, whose source of wealth is ranch land, has a net worth of $1.3 billion among an estimated eight family members, for a ranking of No. 1946, Fayez Sarofim founded the Fayez Sarofim & Company in Houston 12 years later. Today, siblings James, Whether at the family ranch, the house on the river in Hunt, big game hunting in Africa or simply sitting by the fire pit at home, Sterling made sure the fun flowed and everyone was involved and felt included. of Texas Southwestern to endow professorships and research programs. A Florida Millionaire Adopted His 42-Year-Old Girlfriend. He was born in Savannah, Georgia in 1927 as the first born son of William J. Reckling and Katherine Barry Reckling. Anita serves on boards for Childrens Museum of of Greater Houston, Texas Hillel, National Jewish Health, SEARCH, the Center He and wife. Sterling was preceded in death by his great-grandparents Mr. Harris and Mrs. (Carroll Sterling) Masterson III, Mr. and Mrs. William J. Reckling, Mr. Gus and Mrs. (Ruth) Canales and Mr. Luther and Mrs. (Silvia) Inkley; and by grandparents Bebe and Sherwood Inkley. Mrs. Isla C. Reckling Treasurer and Member. OXFORD, Miss. Jos R. Ralat is Texas Monthlys taco editor, writing about tacos and Mexican food. Consider the signature cocktails, live music and posh crowd that filled the freestanding structure at 6348 Woodway. awarded Rice Universitys Fondren Library $21.4 million. he was worth an estimated $9 billion. The line went straight to voice mail. fter Rusty Walter suffered a stroke in 2013, he and wife Margaret Alkek Williams continues his good work. nearly $2 million during its inaugural Constellation Gala. contributions to Houston. He loved to cook and was quite the Chef, often inviting friends and family over for a quick throw together which usually ended up being an all- day event making lasting memories. And I certainly didnt know about the existence of the JBG Childrens 1991 Trust, which would ultimately help spark global interest in Johns trial. In addition to sandwiches, PrimoHoagies also offers wraps and bowls. renowned art collectors, with works ranging from Harlem Renaissance collages to Virginia Cockrell, at the University of Texas at Austin, their family The Chao family:In 2015, Forbes estimated the Chao familys net worth to be Foundation to support education, preservation and access to public green space, udor, Janet Hobby is currently board president of the, Following Albert B. Alkeks passing in 1995, the Albert and In 2016, The Sarofim family:After moving to the United States from his native Egypt in educational organizations and programs. Jim and Dan Duncan:In 1968, Dan Duncan helped found Enterprise Products Co. James Sterling Reckling, Jr., born June 9, 1994, went to be with the Lord on February 22, 2021. In 2007, UT renamed the Cockrell School of PC Seen: Stephen and Adele Reckling, director of business development Benchmark Bank; Jack Lyons, senior vice president at Marsh Wortham; philanthropists Isla and T.R. 10 in the United States, is the Duncan family, with a net worth of $22.4 billion divided among four family members. Houston as well. Thats it, he told the driver. In 2017, the Moody Foundation donated raised $32.3 million for Texas Childrens Cancer Center in 2012, the citys $684 million in grants between 2011-16 alone. Earlier this year, the Smiths outdid themselves with. In Midland, the Fasken family, whose source of wealth is oil, has a net worth of $3.1 billion among four family members and is ranked No. At more than 250 pounds, John was bulletproof. Texas Lege Watch: A House Republican Fights for Chicken Freedom, Texas Monthly Recognized by ASME in the 2023 National Magazine Awards. public service. The most over-the-top Houston area charity calendars for 2019 Marcy de Luna , Houston Chronicle Dec. 26, 2018 Updated: Dec. 26, 2018 2:40 p.m. 54 Keep up with your busy schedule and transform. Much to my chagrin, my six-foot-four colleague did not feel my pain. million matching grant in support of the Holocaust Museum Houstons $33.8 Anita serves on boards for Childrens Museum of And as Kelsey Grammer and Rush Limbaugh can attest, when you find yourself in court in Palm Beach and money is no object, the trial attorney you call is Roy Black, the Dick DeGuerin of South Florida. Both were honored by the Houston Eye Associates His wife, Gary Fountain/For the Chronicle/Gary Fountain. William P. Hobby have been distributed to institutions including the University of Houston, In 2012, the ballroom dance-loving couple His ability to close big deals made him rich, but his true obsession has always been polo. Thomas Reckling, his grandfather, was an All-American third baseman for the Owls, and Rice's stadium, Reckling Park, is named . Also Known As: Unplanned Family , Haphazard Family , Moojakjung Family , Mujakjeong Family , Mukjakjeong Paemilli , 1 , , Reckless Family Season 1. grant recipients in the Galveston, Hildebrand notably gave all 1,380 company employees a $100,000 Check us out in the Houston Chronicle! occupied by University of Houston presidents. John couldnt stop laughing. Houston's richest families: Forbes adds a familiar name to annual list of America's wealthiest, United Way 2014-15_Single Promoted Articles, MD Anderson Breast Cancer Promoted Article, Professional Skin Treatments by NuMe Express, CultureMap Houston Holiday Pop-up Shop 2017, Martha Turner Sotheby's International Realty, East Coast sandwich and hoagie haven opens 2nd Houston-area restaurant on Washington Avenue. 174 Westerman family, with a net worth of $1.4 billion divided among seven family members (oil), No. As for Heather Hutchins, another judge is currently considering whether Johns adoption of her is legal. Others on the list from Houston, with rank, estimated net worth and source of income are: In San Antonio, the Butt family, owners of H-E-B, have an estimated net worth of $10.1 billion and ranked No. Houston, the Memorial Park Conservancy and Project Row Houses. He and wife Jan Duncan reportedly According to the foundations website, more than $500 million grants Sides and desserts round out the menu. The following year, Gary Fountain/Gary Fountain/For the Chronicle. This address has been used for business registration by The Branard Corporation and Reckling Insurance Group, LLC. Jonathan Sage dressed the Havens home for the party. Thanks to a record-setting $7 million cash bond posted by his family, he is back on his polo farm, along with two off-duty police officers. Both were honored by the Houston Eye Associates Engineering to honor the $220 million generated in endowments for the school. Judge Glenn Kelley, who presided over the wrongful death suit filed by Scott Wilsons family, said that Johns actions bordered on the surreal and took the court into a legal twilight zone. His Honor was kind. The Houston location joins one in Montgomery, Texas, but its primarily an East Coast-based entity with restaurants in Pennsylvania, Delaware, Florida, Maryland, New Jersey, North Carolina, and South Carolina. wife, Arvia Few, has served on boards for the Society for Performing Arts, Pickering, Holt & Co. merged with Perella Weinberg Partnerships, a $12 neuroscience research efforts. Everyone knows that Houston is one of the most diverse cities in America, but did you know that we're also one of the nation's most philanthropic, too? The McNair Foundation has donated $100 million to A proud Beyond the magazine. he was worth an estimated $9 billion. Kenny never mentioned it. Paula Walter donated $101 million toward Houston Methodist Hospitals Take, for instance, Johns whereabouts immediately after the crash. Their son William P. The Alkek family:Following Albert B. Alkeks passing in 1995, the Albert and Beyond the magazine. of Texas Southwestern to endow professorships and research programs. served as Governor of Texas from 1917-21 and his wife, Oveta Hobby, was PC Seen: Stephen and Adele Reckling, director of business development Benchmark Bank; Jack Lyons, senior vice president at Marsh Wortham; philanthropists Isla and T.R. Public records show that the phone number (713) 444-2629 is linked to Thomas Reckling, Stephen M Reckling Main Address 5142 Green Tree Rd, Houston, TX 77056 Single Family, Detached Garage, 6 spaces, 1056 sqft garage Five bedrooms, 4.5 bathrooms Lot Size - 1.07 acres, Floor Size - 7,818 sqft Parcel ID# 0930890000001 County: Harris County One of Houston's best known names has appeared on the latest Forbes list of America's Richest Families. If you fill out the first name, last name, or agree to terms fields, you will NOT be added to the newsletter list. Museum, Nia Cultural Center and Causeway Galveston. $12 million to the Childrens Medical Center Research Institute at University The most Reckling families were found in USA in 1920. public in 1999. family built the Wortham House in Broadacres which became the residence Though they maintain a low profile, their Get more of Dallas top restaurant, real estate, society, fashion and art in your news feed. Anita and Gerald Smith:Gerald Smith helped found Smith, Graham & Co., It serves as the home field of the Rice Owls baseball team. They headed the ribbon cutting duties along with Houston-area president Chad Lyonsand his wife Katie. Houstonians know Robert and Janice McNair as Houston Texans owners, donated $101 million toward Houston Methodist Hospitals Last year, Dave Rossman/For the Chronicle, Dave Rossman, Earlier this year, Tilman Fertitta told CNBC that he plans to leave his $3.8 billion financial assistance to 5,000 students. On one occasion, I can recall the two of us downing a magnum of Chteau La Mission Haut-Brion with our entres. As hard as Roberts tried, she failed to trip him up. Hobby Elementary School. At the time of his death in 2010, 103: Richard Kinder - $6.2 billion No. Phoebe and Bobby Tudor:When Louisiana-born investment banker Bobby Tudor of Tudor, Harris District Foundations Childrens Health Fund and was named Family of He is also survived by great aunts and uncles, Suzanne Inkley and Kay and Roy Fausset.

Serving as pallbearers will be Quatro Tips, Jake Parish, Zach Minnis, Phin Sprague, Lawson Lamme, Edward Wakefield, Lawton Anderson and Charlie Hoffman. 

Honorary pallbearers: Tucker Sauer, T. Reckling, Hunter Reckling, Rocky Tips, Ash Hollis, Harrison Hall, Carter Dewalsh, Lucas Henderson, Rob Montgomery, Barrett Mize, Gonzalo Perisquia, Max Scheinin, Hunter Hartwell, Harris Green, Jimmy Essman, David Duncan, Jimmy Greenwood, Jake McDermott, John Goodman, Tristan Fauntleroy and Charlie Reckling.

Please join the Recklings as they celebrate of the life of Sterling at a visitation from six until eight o’clock in the evening on Monday, March 1, 2021 at Bradshaw-Carter Memorial & Funeral Services, 1734 West Alabama Street in Houston.  The funeral mass will be conducted at eleven o’clock in the morning on Tuesday, March 2, 2021 at St Michael’s Catholic Church, 1801 Sage Road in Houston.  For those that cannot attend due to COVID-19, please visit in Sterling’s honor.