On monday, September 4, 2017 John doe , loving husband and father of four children passed away at the age of 74. John was born on july in Houston texas to Bob and jane (Smith) Doe . He received his law degree from the University of Texas in Austin in 1971, and he practiced business law for 31 years in Houston. On may 28, 1975 he married Grace  Anne Lewis. They raised two sons nick, and joel. He also had two daughters Alice and Lisa. John had a passion for painting. He also loved to bird watch, he combined his two favorite hobbies to create extraordinary art. His paintings of various birds were much admired not only by friends and family , but also by who frequented the coffee shops we\'re his paintings were displayed . He was also a avid music lover and collector of Beatles memorabilia . He was known for by his quick and wit , his infectious smile and his kind and companionate spirit. John was preceded in death by his father , Bob and his mother Jane . He is survived by his wife, grace , his four children, Nick, Joel, Alice and Lisa and several cousins , neices , nephews. Pallbearers : Paul, Nick , Joel , Joe, Brad, brian. Honorary pallbearers bill, Austin, blake, drake, bryce, Betty Hanlon . A funeral service will be held on Thursday , September 7th , 2017 at wilkes funeral home and cremation on main street at 1:00 p.m. flowers or donations may be sent to the family of John doe