Charles "Dick" Damon

Charles Richard Damon passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 22, 2025. He was surrounded by his family at home in Brenham.

Visitation will be held at Memorial Oaks Chapel on Wednesday, June 25, 2025 with the family being present from 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm. A Celebration of Life will be held at 11:00 am on Thursday, June 26, 2025. The service will be held at Brenham Presbyterian Church with a reception following in the Fellowship Hall. A private interment will be held prior to the service at Oak Rest Cemetery.

Dick Damon was born on January 9, 1931 in Findlay, Ohio. He was preceded in death by his father, Joyce Damon, and mother, Marian Folk-Damon Vanlue (Paul Vanlue). His aunts, Evelyn Damon, Buddy Bigelow, Maxine Trostmiller and his cousin Bill Bigelow. Additionally, Eloise's parents, Clara and Lawrence Carter, Deanne (Carter) Hutcherson and husband, Walter, and her brother, Larry Carter.

During his high school years in Findlay, Dick worked summers at Marathon Oil. Following his graduation there, he attended Central Michigan University and the University of Houston before being drafted during the Korean Conflict by the United States Army. Following his time serving in Army Intelligence based in New York City, he continued his education at North Texas State University earning bachelor's and master's degrees in Music. While at North Texas, Dick was very active with his fraternity, Theta Chi, where he served as the chapter's president.

After completing his degrees, he moved to Houston to begin his business career. His first job was with Shell Oil and then at the famous, Shamrock Hilton Hotel, where he led the personnel department. It was at the Shamrock where he would meet the beautiful, Eloise Carter. Following a short courtship, they married in October 1961 and spent the following 63-years building a family together. They first lived in Houston and then made their home in Brenham permanently in 1972. By this time, Dick had opened his own insurance agency, C.R. Damon and Associates.

In typical fashion, Dick immediately became involved in the Brenham community. He was the founder of the Brenham Choral Society and served for many years with the Brenham Maifest and the Bread Partners of Washington County. At the Choral Society, Dick was particularly proud of creating the very first production of Handel's Messiah in Brenham. Additionally, he served as the Choir Director at the Brenham Presbyterian Church for more than 30-years. Dick even made time to appear in spot acting roles around town playing the Grinch, Ebenezer Scrooge and also appearing in the first Blue Bell tour documentary. Particularly of note, Dick was a loyal blood donor for decades and sang at countless special occasions around Brenham and in Houston.

Throughout their marriage, Dick and Eloise traveled extensively throughout Europe, the Caribbean and Mexico. They also enjoyed their travels across the United States in their travel trailer.

In addition to Eloise, Dick is survived by his children Jeff Damon (Donna), Jamey Damon (Cathy), Jenifer Hungate (Rob) and Julie Wolff (David). Grandchildren Nickolaus Damon (Auna), Cory Hungate, Claire Batson (Conrad), Mary Catherine Alford (Ryan), Elyse Morgan (Jackson) and Hannah Damon. He also has five Great-Grandchildren.

Pallbearers will be Bruce Bigelow, Nickolaus Damon, Cory Hungate, Rob Hungate, Kirk Hutcherson and David Wolff. Honorary Pallbearers are Axel Baehren, John Barnhill, Tom Currie, Marshall Harrell, III, Rodney Honerkamp, Charles Moser, Milton Tate, James Williams and Camron Wolff.

The family wants to thank Dr. William Loesch for his kindness and attention. Memorials may be sent to Hospice Brazos Valley who provided excellent care during this time for Dick and his family.