William England

1932 - 2023

William England
08/07/1932 - 09/11/2023
William (Bill) England, 91, Houston Texas, entered into God's kingdom on September 11, 2023. He was born in Galveston Texas on August 7, 1932, to Martha and William England.
He was the most loving and devoted husband, father, and grandfather. He is survived by his wife, Elaine; son, Michael and his wife Therese, and daughter, Marcia Faden and her husband Cary; and grandsons Chris England, Bryan England, Garrett Faden and Brent Faden.
Upon graduation from Groesbeck High School in 1949. He attended and graduated from Texas A&M University in 1953. He was a member of the Corp of Cadets and a Ross Volunteer. He joined the Army in 1953 to serve his country during the Korean war. He was in the Chemical Corp during his two-year service. Upon leaving the military he relocated to Houston Texas, and met the love of his life, Elaine Schwinger, in 1958.at St. Luke's Methodist Church. They were married for 62 years.
He had a long sales career with stops at Mobil, Phillips, Goodyear and Milmaster Onyx .
At the center of his life was community service. He was a long-time member of St. Luke's Methodist Church. He was a Sunday School Teacher, Church Usher and Church Fundraiser. He was a Little League Coach, Little League Umpire, Meyerland Community President and Board Member. He was also a Volunteer at Herman Hospital, President of the Southern Rubber Group. Later in his life he was a caretaker for many elderly people in his family.
Bill was an outdoorsman that loved to hunt, fish, exercise and play tennis. He had the personality that could talk to anyone about any subject. He was an avid reader, history buff and longtime Texas A&M sports fan. A man of many stories, all that would draw out inspiring conclusion.
Bill was a truly great man whose impact will be forever felt by his family that loved him dearly. He was a selfless man whose passing left an unfillable gap in the hearts of his loved ones. His ability to sacrifice, provide, support, forgive, and love will be forever engrained in all he knew.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. Lukes UMC P.O. Box 22013 Houston Texas 77227