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William T. Ervin Sr., passed away July 24, 2014. Born November 26, 1920 in Galveston, Texas. Married 61 years to his love Rose Jean. Survived by two sons, Michael A. Ervin and wife Judy and William T. Ervin Jr. and his wife Stacy. Four grandchildren, Josh, Brian, Jenny and Justin. Two great grandchildren Eli and Toby. One brother Robert and wife Sandra. He is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by his sister, Lillian Billingsley.
"Wild Bill" retired from Shell as a supervisor after 35 years. Member of First Baptist Church of Deer Park since 1957. Served as Corporal in U.S. Marine Corps. during WWII.
In lieu of flowers, donations to Houston Hospice or Autism Speaks would be appreciated.
Visitation will be held Tuesday July 29, 2014 from 5:00pm to 8:00pm at Grand View Funeral Home. Funeral Service will be held on Wednesday, July 30, 2014 at 12:30pm also at Grand View Funeral Home. Interment to follow at Grand View Memorial Park/Bethany.
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Lillian, Robert and William
Joannie McCammon Walker
August 12, 2014
Love and prayers for Mike and Bill and their families. I loved my Uncle Bing Bing, and he has always had a special place in my heart. He and Aunt Jean were wonderful to me their niece. I know he is so happy to be home with Jesus and his Rose Jean. I miss you. I've already had thoughts to call you about different things. I'll miss our phone conversations. I love and miss you. I Look forward to the day we will All be together again.
Nell Rae(Anderson) & Larry Retta
July 28, 2014
What wonderful next-door neighbors, The Ervin's: Mr. & Mrs. Ervin, Mike & Bill & Sam the dog! After leaving Deer Park and throughout my married life, Christmas Cards from Jean & William, and later, emails kept us in touch. Oh how I treasure the kindness and care shown by the the sweet neighbors from my childhood! Mike and Bill and Family: we send our sincere sympathy in the passing of your Dad! He was "one of a kind!"
SanDee Rhame Thompson
July 28, 2014
The Ervin family moved to Deer Park about the same time the Rhame family did. Our families became close friends through our association with First Baptist Deer Park and school. I admired your folks very much. We had a lot in common, except for the boys/girls. Our dad's both retired from Shell Oil and were members of the Greatest Generation. Above all, they were awesome fathers. Heaven grows sweeter every day!
July 27, 2014
Wonderful memories of cousin William, Lillian, and Bob & Sandra. To Mike and Bill you had a great Dad and know you will miss him. Love, Sissy
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James "Jim" HART
July 27, 2014
Mr. "Bill" Ervin was the finest Supervisor I ever worked for, at Shell or anywhere else. We were both former "Marines," he in WWII and me in Vietnam. I knew of no one who didn't respect Mr. Ervin to the utmost. He will be missed!
Judy Smith
July 27, 2014
I enjoyed knowing and laughing with Mr. William (Bill). Lillian, his sister was a great friend of mine for many years and I often saw him and Robert at her home. He was a fine gentleman and his sister loved him very much. I am so sorry to hear of his passing and now they are together to watch over us all. Condolences to the family and my prayers are being sent your way.
Janice Blake McSpadden
July 27, 2014
One of the great Dads in our Manchester neighborhood growing up. My condolences to Mike and Bill.
Kristal Nunley
July 27, 2014
Sweetest, kindest next door neighbor anyone could ever have! Always had a kind word to say with a sweet smile. Thursday morning I was looking out my window at my home now in Centerville Tx and saw a humming bird at my bird feeder and decided to fill my feeders a lil early. I remember being on Mr. Ervin's back patio and there were a good 50 hummingbirds flying around his feeders. So every time I see a humming bird I think of our sweet neighbor Mr. Ervin. He's in such a better place now holding sweet Mrs. Ervin in his arms once again. :-)
Cindy & Robert Shults
July 26, 2014
Love and miss you so very much our sweet friend and neighbor.
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