Edgar Allen Christy, Jr., 82, was born in Tulsa, Okla., on April 13, 1926, and died in Houston, Texas, on Jan. 5.

Christy moved to Houston in 1958 and founded Triangle Reproductions, which celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2008 and he remained active in the business until the time of his death.

Always active in industry affairs, Christy served as president of the International Reprographic Association and the Mid-South Reprographic Association.

Christy is a past chairman of the Board of Stewards of Chapelwood Methodist Church, former president of the Executives Association of Houston. He is also a 20-year board member of Goodwill Industries, former member of the Board of Stewards of St. Luke’s Methodist Church, active in The Colonneh Club, a member for many years of the Rotary Club of Houston and a lifetime member of the Texas Exes.

First and foremost, Christy enjoyed the good times of life with family and friends. He was happiest when involved with his grandchildren and their activities. He enjoyed flying, hunting, fishing and golf.

Christy is predeceased by his parents Edgar Allen Christy and Mabel Brooks Christy. He is survived by his beloved family: His loving wife of 62 years, Gloria Parker Christy, his son Robert C. Christy and wife Kathy, and grandchildren Rob and wife Emily, and great grandson Bo, Carolyn Anderson and husband David and great grandsons Will and Hank, and Sally Dillee and husband Jason; his son Edgar A. Christy III (Bud) and wife Kathy of San Antonio, and grandson Scott Christy of San Antonio, and Kay Harris and husband Mark of Fort Worth, and brother-in-law Robert L. Parker of Tulsa, Oklahoma and numerous nieces and nephews.