LTC CARL B ARDS, JR (RET), 73, entered into Heaven on June 27, 2008.

Carl born in Crockett, TX on October 23, 1935. He leaves to cherish his memory his wife, Dr. Brenda McNeese Ards, son Carl Ards III & wife Bridgett, a step son, Marcel McNeese & wife Syretta,: one granddaughter, Gabrielle; and two step-grandsons, Marcel Jr and Alijah; and two god-sons, Trevor and Seth.

His passing is mourned by his god-sister Dr. Bettye Lewis and his cousin Lloyd George English.

He will continue to live on in the memories of a multitude of relatives, acquaintances and dear friends.

Visitation will be 9-11 am and services at 11 am Saturday July 5, 2008 at St James Episcopal Church 3129 Southmore, Houston, TX. Interment Brookside Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, the family request donations in his memory to The LTC Carl B Ards, Jr Scholarship Fund for the homeless and drug abuse ministry of St James Episcopal and Wheeler Avenue Baptist Church in appreciation for his kindness and caring.