J.C. Dettling

August 18, 1938 - October 23, 2018

Johnie Clyde (J.C.) Dettling, 80, of Chappell Hill, Texas passed away peacefully October 23, 2018. J.C. was born August 18, 1938 in Beaumont, Texas to Johnnie William Dettling and Ollie Rook Dettling. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Sharon Dettling; sons, David Dettling & wife Deanne, Todd Dettling & wife Tammy; grandchildren, Jack Dettling, Ross Dettling & wife Kim, Austin Dettling and Claire Dettling. J.C. grew up in the Bellaire area and attended San Jacinto High School, class of 1954. He excelled in long distance running and baseball as a young man. He married the love of his life Sharon in 1960 and began his career in the automotive industry, owning several auto parts stores in the Houston area including Westbury Auto Parts, West Gray Auto Parts and Montrose Auto Parts. He retired from the automotive industry in the late 1980’s and began a new career in the Cell Tower construction industry, spending the next 15 years in South Florida where he and his son, Todd, built hundreds of cell towers. He retired from the tower construction business in 2008 and spent the remainder of his life in Chappell Hill where he enjoyed his friends and family. J.C. loved to fish in west bay and spend time in his getaway home in Bayou Vista and Tiki Island in the Galveston area. He also loved to buy and sell cars as a hobby. Because he was an entrepreneur, he worked a lot, but he always made time for Sharon and the kids. Retirement was good to J.C., he loved spending time with Sharon, his sons and his grandchildren, attending many functions, family days and special events with them. He was a kind, caring man with a huge heart. He was dearly loved by those who knew him and will be greatly missed. The Dettling family cordially invites family and friends to join them as they celebrate J.C.’s life Sunday, October 28, 2018 from 2:00 PM until 5:00 PM at Dettling Funeral Home, 14094 Memorial Drive, Houston, TX 77079. In lieu of flowers please consider contributions in J.C.’s memory to Compassionate Care Hospice, 3833 South Texas, Suite 200, Bryan, TX 77802.