William Robert Ellwood III

William Robert (Bob) Ellwood, III, 78 of Midland, Texas, passed away on January 26, 2015. Bob was born in Houston, Texas on July 2, 1936. He graduated from Brownwood High School in 1955 and continued on to receive a B.B.A. degree from The University of Texas at Austin. Bob was married to Sandra (Ginger) Ellwood on September 13, 1969. They were married 45 years. Bob was an extremely devoted and loving husband, father, and grandfather. Bob served honorably in the Army National Guard of Texas and in the United States Army. Bob worked as a comptroller for Texaco for 35 years. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, golf, and camping with family and friends. He was also actively involved with the Masons and Shriners. He was an endowed member of C.O. Jones Chapter #141, Grand Royal Arch Chapter, Eastern Star #253, Midland Lodge #623, Midland Centennial Lodge #1448, and Tranquility Lodge 2000 which was founded on the moon by Neil Armstrong, Knights Templar, Brownwood Commandery # 22, Suez Shriners, and Midland Shriners. Bob served as Master of Lodge #1448 and served as Lodge Secretary for 25 years. Bob was awarded the Golden Trowel Award for Lodge # 1448. He was a faithful and dedicated Mason and Noble of the Mystic Shrine for more than 50 years. Bob was preceded in death by his parents, William Robert Ellwood, Jr. and Mattie Mae Ellwood. Bob is survived by his wife, Sandra (Ginger) Ellwood; son, Mark Ellwood and his wife Michelle Ellwood and their son Cooper William Ellwood; daughter, Andrea Ellwood and her husband Errol C. Anderson, M.D.; and other family and friends. Funeral services will be held Friday, January 30, 2015, at 10 a.m. in the Glass Chapel of First United Methodist Church of Midland, with Dr. Tim Walker officiating with a reception to follow in the Church Parlor. The Masons will close the memorial service with their traditional modified grave side ceremony. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be given to Shriners Hospitals for Children, Hospice of Midland, or Meals on Wheels. Online condolences may be offered at www.ellisfunerals.com.