Ulysess Grant "U.G." Rozell Jr.

Services for Ulysess Grant “U.G.” Rozell, Jr., 89, of Tyler, will be held on Friday, March 28, 2014 at 10:00 AM at Stewart Family Funeral Home Chapel with Dr. Chris Pulliam and Bro. Tommy Weems officiating. Burial will follow at Tyler Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Stewart Family Funeral Home. Mr. Rozell passed away March 24, 2014 at The Hospice of East Texas. He was born November 15, 1924 in Tyler to the late U. G. and Dora Blair Rozell. U. G. was a member of University Church of Christ. A graduate of Tyler High School, class of 1942 and Tyler Commercial College, Mr. Rozell was the owner of Henderson Glass Company and was a prominent businessman in the community. He was a member of the Tyler Jaycees, Kiwanas Club and a Master Mason, as well as a lifelong resident of Tyler. He was also a veteran of the Army Air Force, proudly serving his country during World War II as a navigator and radio operator. Mr. Rozell enjoyed frequent trips to Colorado, fishing and hunting and spending time with his family. He also had a love for photography and always looked forward to the beautiful azalea trail. Mr. Rozell was preceded in death by his parents, his beautiful wife of 59 years, Allie Lorene Fox Rozell, sisters, Yvonne “Bonnie” Rozell Frazier and Cloetis Vickery of Tyler and brother Leonard Rozell of Tyler. Survivors include, sons, Grant Rozell and wife Ann of Chandler, David M. Rozell and wife Linda of Tyler; daughter, Susan Hufstedler and husband Doug of Crescent, Oklahoma; brothers, Clyde Rozell of Jacksonville, Paul Rozell and wife Nancy of Chandler; sister, Barbara Chambless and husband Harrell of Katy; nine grandchildren, David G. Rozell, Amanda Rozell Bishop, Brian Bell, Kimberly Bell, Amy Rozell Maggard, Laurie Rozell, Sarah Hufstedler, Caleb Hufstedler and Alexi Hufstedler; eight great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be David G. Rozell, Gary Fox, Tommy Vickery, Jerry Don Vickery, Bobby Vickery and Lynn Roberson. Honorary pallbearers will be Caleb Hufstedler, Brian Bell, Bobby Joe Rozell and Harrell Chambless. The family will receive friends from 6:00 – 8:00 PM on Thursday, March 27, 2014 at Stewart Family Funeral Home, 7525 Old Jacksonville Highway, in Tyler.

Ulysess Grant "U.G." Rozell Jr.

November 15, 1924 - March 24, 2014