Background
Fondren, Herbert Ray was born on December 2, 1929 in Corpus Christi, Texas, United States. Son of Walter Silas and Evy Lenora (Roper) Fondren.
real estate investor Glass company executive
Fondren, Herbert Ray was born on December 2, 1929 in Corpus Christi, Texas, United States. Son of Walter Silas and Evy Lenora (Roper) Fondren.
Glazier Pittsburgh Plate Glass, Corpus Christi, 1946—1951, 1955—1959. Glazing superintendent Horton Glass Company, 1959—1962. Vice president Thurman Fondren Glass, 1962—1980, president, since 1980.
Partner Padre Weber MiniStorage, Crosstown MiniStorage, Padre Palms Office Building. Secretary F.D.C. Development, Corpus Christi. President Thurman Fondren Properties, Corpus Christi, since 1967.
With United States Navy, 1951-1955.
Board directors Christian Education Activities Corporation, Corpus Christi, 1979—1983. Deacon Gardendale Baptist Church, 1963—1983. Member of Corpus Christi Chamber of Commerce, United States Chamber of Commerce, National Association Home Builders, National Association Small Business, Home Builders Association, National Glass Dealers Association, Associate General Contractors (executive board, political action committee 1982-1983).
Married Joyce Ann Herron, September 7, 1956. Children: Patti, Denise, Raelene, Misty.
