FROM IRV SMITH, KK5QQ
From: kk5qq
Sent: Friday, June 20, 2014 09:59
To: [email protected]
Subject: Bill Dessens
Hi Cam,
I never got around to resubscribing to B-VARC listserv after returning from a
long trip, so don't know if word of Bill Dessens' passing reached the group. As
you know, he had been president ca 1990 -- when B-VARC was meeting in MCFD on
FM 2234.
Obit below:
Bill Dessens
(September 25, 1930 - June 16, 2014)
Bill Dessens, precious husband, father, grandfather, talented musician and
friend to many, was called Home on June 16th, 2014 by his Savior.
He was born to Joseph and Dovia Dessens on September 25, 1930. He grew up in
Rockdale, Texas and graduated from Rockdale High School in 1947. He and the
love of his life, Norma Eulenfeld, were married on November 22, 1953. After
serving in the United States Air Force, the Texas Department of Public Safety,
and the Houston Police Department, Bill worked for seven years for Alcoa in
Rockdale, and then made a career as an insurance agent with State Farm,
Allstate, and finally as co-owner of Axis Insurance Agency in Houston. Bill was
a proud member of the River Road Boys and the Texas Trio, where he entertained
many with his musical talent, earning induction into the Texas Western Swing
Hall of Fame, the Western Swing Society Hall of Fame (CA), the Northwest
Western Swing Music Society Pioneers of Western Swing (WA), and the Western
Swing Music Society of the Southwest Hall of Fame (OK). He and Norma spent much
of their retired time traveling, visiting family and friends, and enjoying
precious moments with their grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents and by his brother Frank.
He is survived by his wife, Norma; his son, Steven, son, David and wife, Lisa,
and son, Mark and wife, Yvette; his grandchildren Adrien, Derek, Kyle and Sean;
his brother Wayne; and many loving family members and friends.
Visitation will be held at Phillips and Luckey Funeral Home, 1041 W. Hwy. 79,
Rockdale, Texas from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, June 21, 2014 with
graveside services at 2:30 p.m. at the I.O.O.F. cemetery in Rockdale. A
memorial service will be held at Tallowood Baptist Church, 555 Tallowood Rd.,
Houston, Texas 77024 at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, June 23, 2014.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to Tallowood
Baptist Church or to the charity of your choice.
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Batesville, Inc.
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