Clyde Woodrow Hotman Jr.
Clyde Woodrow Hotman Jr., 77, was born July 18, 1940 in Houston, TX and passed away October 25, 2017 in Pearland, TX. Mr. Hotman served his country in the U.S Army during Vietnam. Mr. Hotman was a resident of Pearland, TX for three years and was formerly of Kingwood, TX, he retired after serving twenty-two years at Exxon Mobil. Mr. Hotman was a member of Huffman First Baptist Church.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Clyde and Frances Hotman Sr.; brother, Charles Essler.
Clyde is survived by his wife of nineteen years, Judy Hotman; sons: Clinton Hotman and Robert Hotman; step daughters: Angela Baker, husband Thomas and Stephanie Burnett, husband Beau; grandchildren: Chloe Baker, Camden Baker and Marshall Burnett; sister, Susan Snider, husband Mark; brother, Leslie Hotman, wife Cynthia.
Visitation will be held from 5-8pm on Sunday, October 29, 2017 at Crowder Funeral Home in Pearland. Funeral Service will begin in the chapel of Crowder Funeral Home Monday, October 30, 2017 at 10:30 a.m. Mr. Hotman will be buried at Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, VA at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, memorial may be made to: Michael J. Fox Foundation.
My brother was a warrior. His greatest battle was with the terrible affliction Parkinson’s disease. He was a West Point graduate and received the Silver Star for his bravery during the Vietnam conflict. He was my mentor and my role model. His was my older brother, and I spent my youth trying to emulate him. I could never match his many accomplishments. I will miss him terribly. May he rest in peace and may his family find comfort in his memory.
Fine tribute, Les. Well said.
Woody and I were in graduate school together, then after tours in Vietnam, taught physics for 3 years at West Point. We both left the army in 1971, and I lost contact with him and Bernice. They were solid people; Woody, I think had gone to Rice before he entered West Point. I am sorry we didn’t keep up with each other, and I did not know he had died. My sincere condolences to his extended family. Woody, be at peace.
Jim Stokes
Bernice (Bee) —
Out of the blue something told me today to Google Woody’s full name. I found what I was afraid I might find, and it makes me sad.
So much time has gone by that it is unlikely this note will reach you, but if it does and if you are in the mood, I would be honored to hear from you. — Don
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family
My brother was a warrior. His biggest battle was against the terrible disease of Parkinson’s. He was a West Point graduate and was awarded the Silver Star for bravery. He was my mentor and my role model. As his younger brother, I tried to emulate him. I never was able to match his accomplishments. I miss him terribly, and may he rest in peace. I wish his family in their time of grief, gain everlasting peace in his memory.
I remember my Uncle Woody, my Dad Les Hotman, brother Jason, cousin Clinton and cousin Robert all going to the Astros games together at the Astrodome when we were young, enjoying Crackerjacks, hot dogs and watching the baseball game. Spending that time together as family was priceless. Large part why I’m an Astros fan now growing up doing that. Nice to see the Stros in the World Series. Please win it all for the folks in Houston displaced by Harvey and for Uncle Woody! I appreciate your service to our country, wow Arlington Cemetery. Will miss you Uncle, RIP.
Woody was a Hero and Mentor to many of us at ExxonMobil and GREF. He was always there to lend a hand and always a true Gentlemen and a man a Man of Honor and Respect. We will miss Woody and his Wise and Sage advice. Arlington should be honored, ours thoughts and prayers are with you my friend.
Woody was one of my three brothers. My most precious memory of him occurred when I was 12. He was going away to attend West Point in New York and was fearful that I might forget him. To prevent this, he bought me a black, toy Poodle puppy. He knew I longed to have a dog and he made my dream come true. No, I never forgot my special brother, nor his thoughtfulness and generosity. What I most admired about Woody was his great faith in God. His love for Jesus Christ was evident in his peace and in the lovely wood carvings he created. Each piece was outstanding! I am so thankful for the cherished memories we made growing up together. I miss you, Woody.
For years and years I thought Woody was my cousin. He had two aunts he and his siblings called aunt and when I was very young I joined in calling Lottie and Estelle my aunts also. Once he and I went to the Fort Worth Stock show and we ate corndogs and I got food poisoning. We were good friends along with his brother, Les. I wish I would have known his family, but I moved several times and lost connections. My husband died May, 2017. I will pray for this family.
Woody and I were USMA 1963 classmates. We both served in Company H-1 and had many classes together. He was smarter than me and should have worn stars. While he was teaching at the USMA Physics Department, he was very gracious and let me visit three years in a row during alumni weekends. The last visit was with my current wife Donna Hall. I was also very good friends with his roommate – Dave Knowlton. I am sorry that I never had the chance to repay him for the kindness that he showed me over the years. I look forward to attending his funeral at Arlington.