So as we say good-bye to 2020, here’s a look at some of the prominent Houstonians and Texans we lost this year and a little about each one of them and their impact. Vickey Gibbs, an activist and associate pastor at Resurrection Metropolitan Community Church in Houston died in July at the age of 57. Jason Knox:Police escort body of Jason Knox, Houston officer who was killed in helicopter crashJason Knox is the Houston Police Department officer who died in a helicopter crash in May in north Houston. Robert Mendoza:Remembering Marine with Houston tiesThe Marine with Houston ties died in April at the age of 43 of coronavirus. Tommy Searcy, an 18-year Houston Fire Department veteran, died in September after battling coronavirus for weeks.

HOUSTON A local faith leader and beloved member of the Jewish community has died, according to the Congregation Beth Israel. Rabbi Karff led us by his conscience, his words and his many acts of loving kindness. " Karff recently recorded a video with two other religious leaders where they talked about fighting for respect, justice and equality. According to the release, there is no better tribute to who Karff was than this. Anyone interested can watch the full video here.