Albin C. Pavelka

Albin Charlie Pavelka, 82, passed away on November 13, 2024.

 Albin was born in West, TX and graduated from Tuloso Midway HS in 1960. He retired from Reynolds Aluminum after 38 yrs. He was an avid hunter who loved the Dallas Cowboys, his friends and family with his whole heart. He will be missed by many.

 He was preceded in death by his parents, Joe and Henrietta (Kucera) Pavelka, and siblings Dorothy Pertru, Joe Pavelka, Edward Pavelka, Irene Havelka, Eugene Pavelka; daughter Jane Ann Howard, and beloved wife of 44 years Jo Ann Pavelka.

 Albin is survived by his sisters, Gladys Mayne (Don) and Evelyn DeAtly; son Bobby Howard (Sandra); daughter Vanessa Mueller; grandchildren Robert Howard (Krista), Mark Howard (Erin), Darian Pavelka, Taylor, Dillon, and Adam Mueller and his great grandchildren Charlie and Riley Howard, Teagan and Owen Scally, and Eleanor Howard. 

 Visitation will be held from 9:00-10:00 AM Monday, November 25, 2024 at Winsteads’ Funeral Home. Chapel service will begin at 10 AM. Burial service to follow at Palms Memorial Garden Cemetery. There will be a reception after, TBA. 

 Arrangements are under the direction and personal care of the professionals at Winsteads’ Funeral Home. 500 Wildcat Dr., Portland (361) 643-6564 www.winsteadsfuneralhome.com