Jason Milus Luby went to his heavenly home on February 2, 2012 in Corpus Christi, Texas. He was born April 3, 1929 to James P. and Mabel Wright Luby in San Diego, Texas and was a fifth generation South Texan. His grandfather was Judge James O. Luby of England and grandmother was Mary Josephine Hoffman Luby of Austria.
He is preceded in death by his parents; brothers: James O. "Sonny" Luby, Jr., and twin brother, John "Johnny" S. Luby; also sisters: Lucille "Boogie" Luby Thompson, Willie Corinne "Angel" Luby, Patricia "Patsy" Luby Zinn Fleming, Anna Marie "Tootie" Luby Harris, and Catherine "Catty" Luby Davis.
He leaves behind his wife, Betty; sons: Jason Luby, Jr., and Larry Luby of Corpus Christi, and Dennis Luby and his wife, Janet of Bellaire; also younger brother, (former commissioner and Nueces County sheriff), J.P. Luby and beloved nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Jason attended Texas Military Institute and graduated from the Corpus Christi College Academy (where he and Johnny were co-captains of the football team and earned the honor of being selected All South Texas). In addition, he attended St. Mary's University.
Jason and Johnny served as paratroopers in the 82nd Airborne division during the Korean Conflict.
Jason was extremely patriotic and served his country and his community with passion and dedication. As a result, Jason entered politics and in 1973, he won election as Corpus Christi's first independent mayor. He was re-elected in 1975 and again in 1977.
He loved South Texas and was also a member or leader of many of its organizations including St. Peter's Catholic Church, Roper Post VFW, South Texas Trail Riders, President of Texas State University Parent's Club, and Tuloso-Midway Booster Club. |
As mayor, Jason was
outspoken in his beliefs and sought to limit
government, while championing such causes as moving
elections from Tuesday to Saturday to allow people
more time to vote. He made time for people and
emphasized accessibility and responsiveness. Jason
was a gifted communicator and used intelligence, wit
and humor to get his point across in both English
and Spanish. When not in politics, Jason
was engaged with farming and ranching in Nueces, Jim
Wells and Duval counties and also held a small
business. He was able to design, engineer and build
almost anything and enjoyed working with his hands
and putting things together. He was also an avid
outdoorsman who appreciated all things associated
with the water. He could often be seen on the T-Head
enjoying his boat (the 'Marguerite' affectionately
named after his mother-in-law) or sailing out on
Corpus Christi Bay. More than anything, Jason loved people, he loved his family, he loved life, and he adored humor. Jason was known for his jokes and storytelling and delighted in both. He seemed to be able to remember every joke he had ever heard and encouraged and cheered anyone who came his way with an idea, a joke, a story, a song, or pretty much anything done from the heart. We are so grateful for the time we had with him and for his legacy of love and laughter. He will be greatly missed and remembered until we meet again.
With special thanks to Dr. Philip Berman and his wonderful staff at Memorial Cardiology Associates in Houston, donations to the American Heart Association are appreciated in lieu of flowers.
Visitation will begin at 6:00 p.m., Monday, February 6, 2012 at Corpus Christi Cathedral with a Rosary to be recited at 7:00 p.m., that evening.
A Graveside Service will be conducted at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, February 7, 2012 at the San Diego Cemetery in San Diego, Texas
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