IN MEMORANDUM

George Stratford Gennin

1944 - 2023

"He served as a member of American Legion, Order of Daedalians, Air Force Association, Veterans of Foreign, Texas Longhorn Breeders Association, co-founder of Texas Longhorn Marketing Association, and Madison Boys & Girls Club. As Waylon and Willi sang “Mama Don’t Let your Babies Grow Up to Be Cowboys” the purchase of a farm estate in 1999 allowed George at the start a new career-hobby as a breeder of registered Texas Longhorn cattle on his Virginia ranch “Chimneys” with his wife, Laureen Their farm in the Virginia countryside enabled them to enjoy a busy lifestyle developing their estate raising livestock (Texas Longhorns, Heritage Tennessee Fainting Goats, Bulgarian Karakachan dogs, - another international program!) Over the years they attended and hosted many auctions, sales and gatherings with a fabulous cast of fellow longhorn breeders across America. The Gennin’s were members and active in the TLBA, ITLA, cofounders of the Texas Longhorn Marketing Association (TLMA). Laureen wrote a feature in the Texas Longhorn magazine for eight years, served on Longhorn boards, and making it a family affair; they introduced their grandchildren, (Sierra, Caylie, G3 and Raquel); to the cattle management breeding programs with their own stock, which allowed them to travel with their grandparents to many Longhorn events "

LESLIE “LES” CRAFT 1960

- 2023

"Les had a larger than life personality and a unique ability to make everyone around him feel loved. He had a heart of gold and a passion for helping others. He loved to see people happy and smiling and did his very best to lend a helping hand to those in need. Of course, Les’ family always came first! He adored his wife and children and he was overwhelmed with joy when he became a grandfather to “little” Les and Chita Les leaves a legacy of love that will be remembered and treasured for generations to come Professionally, Les started Admiral Glass Company in 1984 Under his leadership, the Admiral Glass Company grew to be recognized as one of the top glazing contractors in the United States, successfully completing many of the most high-profile projects in Texas. Les was proud of his company, but even more proud of the employees who worked alongside him to make it a success. One of Les’ greatest passions was his ranch, Craft Ranch, where he bred and sold award winning Texas Longhorns. He also loved breeding high quality whitetail deer for his children and friends to enjoy He loved fishing along the Gulf Coast, cooking, classic cars, and his dogs, especially Humphrey Les will be greatly missed by all "