GREGG STEVAN PRIESS, age 56, of Houston, Texas passed away November 5, 2008 after a long and courageous battle with Cancer. Gregg was born March 26, 1952 in Seguin, Texas.
Gregg was a homebuilder who built and re-modeled numerous homes in the Houston Memorial area after graduating from the University of Houston with a BS in Civil Engineering. Gregg was an avid surfer for over 40 years and always up for a prank or an adventure with his life-long friends. He loved the Texas Hill Country and was a passionate photographer and gardener. He was a member of Grace Presbyterian Church.
Gregg is survived by his parents Clint and Cordy Priess, his sister Renee Pryor, her husband Bob and their sons, David and Stephen.
Services will be held at 1:00 PM Tuesday November 11, 2008 in the Grace Presbyterian Church with the Rev. Dr. Michael L. Fry officiating. Interment will follow at Memorial Oaks Cemetery.
You may honor Gregg by making donations to either MD Anderson Cancer Center PO Box 4486 Houston, Texas 77210-4486 or Grace Presbyterian Church, 10221 Ella Lee at Sam Houston Toll Way, Houston, Texas 77042.
Published by Houston Chronicle on Nov. 9, 2008.
BIRTH
Seguin, Guadalupe County, Texas, USA
DEATH
5 November 2008 (aged 56) Houston, Harris County, Texas, USA
BURIAL
Memorial Oaks Cemetery Houston, Harris County, Texas, USA
Wow....so many things to say. Mom, Dad, Keri and I all loved GREGG! We recall a family arguement about giving Gregg an "A" no matter what he made in Dad's class.....then we recall Gregg shooting baskets with me in our driveway as he awaited Dad to come home so he could ask Dad a question. Gregg was THE BEST!!! We will all miss him - you all have all of our love!
marc ostrofsky November 17, 2008
Gregg you are missed...
We will always remember you and tell of your stories around the campfire with friends.
James Arvanetakis November 14, 2008
Gregg and I went jogging after each of his lung surgeries and he ran me into the dirt both times. I'll miss his warped sense of humor, his intelligent conversation about almost everything, but most of all I'll miss the lost surf sessions that we all should have shared until we got too old to paddle out. Gregg was taken from us too soon. Bye, Gregg.
Michael Arvanetakis November 12, 2008
Hi Clint, I am sorry about your loss. I've been told by my parents that there is nothing worse than losing a child. I don't doubt that being true. Please accept my sincere condolences to you and Mrs. Priess.
John Connally November 11, 2008
To Gregg's Family and Friends,
We were fortunate to have Gregg's time and attention to construct an addition to our home. He was a credit to his trade, and will be missed.
Marsha and Michael Bourque
Marsha Bourque November 10, 2008
To the family and friend of Mr. Priess,
I was lucky to get to know Mr. Priess during his treatment with phase 1 clinic. We discussed life and surfing. He was a wonderful man. He was brave and fought the good fight against cancer!
Marilise Marancik PA-C
