Dale Erwin Temple, Sr., 88, recently of Jersey Village, Texas went to be with his Lord March 5, 2017. Dale was born in Hamilton, Texas to parents Jessie Jewel Rayburn and Willie Washington Temple. Dale married the love of his life, JoAnn Fortune and had two wonderful children Dale, Jr. and Donna Ann. They lived out there days in Houston, Texas where Dale worked and operated his own business DETSCO, Inc. for over 30 years in the oil and gas industry. Dale had a passion for baseball and loved to watch his home town team The Houston Astros. He was a diehard fan, never missing a game. He loved to go on vacations with his beautiful wife in their RV to where ever the road lead them. Dale is survived by his wife, brother, , daughter and grandchildren. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Klein Funeral Home, the service will be at 10 A. M. on Thursday, March 9, 2017 at 9719 Wortham Blvd, Houston, TX 77065. The graveside service is to be held at Forest Park Lawndale, 6900 Lawndale St. Houston, TX 77023. Dale will be greatly missed by his loved ones and may he rest in peace.