Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Mario married Sammy Jean KESEL. Sammy was born on 27 Jul 1940 in Galveston, Galveston, Texas, USA; died on 23 Mar 2017 in Texas City, Galveston, Texas, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Residence: 23 Mar 2017, Galveston, Galveston, Texas, USA

Notes:

Died:
at Mainland Medial Center

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Also Known As: Bill
• Education: Austin High School, 1940
• Occupation: Building Supply Business Owner
• Census: 7 Apr 1930, Austin, Travis, Texas, USA
• Residence: 1 Apr 1935, Austin, Travis, Texas, USA
• Census: 26 Apr 1940, Austin, Travis, Texas, USA
• Residence: 1 Sep 2007, Austin, Travis, Texas, USA
• Residence: 18 Apr 2013, Austin, Travis, Texas, USA

Notes:

“Bill and his sister grew up in the north central part of Austin. He attained a height of 6’2” and was very athletic. He graduated from Austin High School in 1940. During high school he joined the Texas National Guard only to be honorably discharged before the Guard was mobilized because he was underage. Shortly after marrying Betty Jo Brown in the fall of 1942, he reported for the military but was rejected due to a heart murmur. Anxious to have a part in the War effort, he went to work for the Air Force as an aircraft mechanic progressing quickly to Senior Aircraft Electrician. He became pre-flight foreman of the civilian portion of the Air Base. When the war ended he was employed by a building supply company. Nine years later he opened his own business which prospered for forty years when it was closed when Bill retired at age 69. Bill loved hunting and fishing with his two sons. During the business years he was active as an associate member of the General Contractors of America, Optimist Club and the Elks Club. Bill joined the Masonic Lodge and became a 32° Mason.”

“If Bill could not repair something, he fashioned a new piece. As a master of all trades, he was a tailor, an electrician, an architect, a mechanic and a life-long learner. At the age of 82, he became a computer whiz; there was nothing he could not do. He built his business from nothing, and it became one of the most successful businesses in Austin. But most of all, he adored his family … He and Carol loved to travel and spent many happy years traveling with an RV club. In addition, they enjoyed visiting global destinations such as Africa and China.”

Census:
518 West 34th St.

Residence:
3102 King St.

Census:
3102 King St.

William married Betty Jo BROWN on 17 Oct 1942 in Austin, Travis, Texas, USA, and was divorced on 10 Mar 1972 in Travis County, Texas, USA. Betty (daughter of Joe Rogers BROWN and Hattie Mae FRYMIRE) was born on 4 Mar 1925 in Buda, Hays, Texas, USA; died on 10 Aug 1999 in Travis County, Texas, USA; was buried in Live Oak Cemetery, Manchaca, Travis, Texas, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Census: Apr 1930, Hays County, Texas, USA
• Residence: 1 Apr 1935, Buda, Hays, Texas, USA
• Census: 20 Apr 1940, Buda, Hays, Texas, USA
• Residence: 10 Aug 1999, Austin, Travis, Texas, USA

Notes:

“Betty Jo was an only child. She attended Buda, Texas public schools where she graduated from Buda High School. She married Bill in the fall of 1942. Her main interest was her home and family and was an excellent mother. She loved family gatherings, reading, and cooking. After she and Bill divorced, Betty Jo married Clyde A. Lake and lived a quiet life until her death.”

Census:
Justice Precinct 5

Buried:
Plot: Old Cem, NE Sec, Row 9, Grave 3

Other Events and Attributes:

• Occupation: Captain, U.S. Air Force
• Military: “Captain Hawkins was the pilot of a B-26B Invader bomber with the 13th Bomber Squadron, 3rd Bomber Wing. On May 24, 1952, while on a night intruder mission at "Purple Four", there was an explosion aboard the aircraft. He was listed as Missing in Action and was presumed dead on February 28, 1954. For his leadership and valor, Captain Hawkins was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross, the Air Medal, the Purple Heart, the Korean Service Medal, the United Nations Service Medal, the National Defense Service Medal and the Korean War Service Medal.”

Notes:

Died:
Missing in Action - Presumed Dead

Luther married Living. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]