Eugene Bryan Rawson, Sr.

Notes:

(Research):Census Listings:

1920 Census
Texas, San Augustine County, JP #2
Enumerated 21 Jan 1920
SD 326 ED 177 Sheet 15B
289-289
Rawson, Eugene Hd M W 22 M Tx La La Farmer
Rawson, Veva Wf F W 22 M Tx Tx
Rawson, Velton Dtr F W 2 1/12 S Tx Tx
Rawson, Junior Son m W 9/12 Tx Tx


1930 Census
Texas, San Augustine County, JP #2
Enumerated April 19, 1930
ED 203-4 SD 19 Sheet 7B
4/21-30
#118-118
Rawson, Eugene B Hd M W 32 M@18 La La La Farmer
Rawson, Veva Wf F W 32 M@18 Tx Tx Tx
Rawson, Velta A Dtr F W 12 S Tx Tx Tx
Rawson, Eugene B. Jr Son M W 10 S Tx Tx Tx
Rawson, Francis Son M W 9 S Tx Tx Tx
Rawson, Garrett P Son M W 7 S Tx Tx Tx
Rawson, Doris Dtr F W 5 S Tx Tx Tx

Eugene married Veva G. Garrett on 16 Aug 1916 in Ratcliff, San Augustine County, Texas. Veva (daughter of James Garrett and Mattie Gilbert) was born on 27 Oct 1897 in Ratcliff, San Augustine County, Texas; died on 13 Aug 1968 in Orange County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Sabine County Reporter
November 27, 2002. page 15

Velta Alnettie McLemore, age 85, passed away at the Shelby Regional Medical Center in Center, Texas, on November 20, 2002. She was born to Eugene Bryan & Veva Garret McLemore on September 20, 1917, in Denning, Texas. Her husband, Vessie Earl McLemore preceded her in death, along with one daughter, Wanda Kay McLemore. She is survived by: Sons: Donald Earl McLemore & Wife, Torah Lea, of North Zulch, Texas; Edward Bruce McLemore of San Augustine, Texas. Daughter: Nina Ross Weimmer of Spring, Texas Brother: Frank Rawson of Orange, Texas Grandchildren: Keith McLemore, Curtis McLemore, Sandy Moulds, Samantha Bell & Brandy McLemore. Four Great-Grandchildren. Funeral services were under the direction of Wyman Roberts Funeral Home, San Augustine, Texas, and were held on Friday, November 22, 2002, 10:00 A.M. at the Wyman Roberts Memorial Chapel with burial following at the Thomas Cemetery.

(Transcribed by Melinda McLemore Strong, November 2002)

Velta married Vessie Earl McLemore on 27 Aug 1938 in San Augustine, San Augustine County, Texas. Vessie (son of Vessie Eugene McLemore and Nina Ophelia Fuller) was born on 12 Sep 1916 in Bronson, Sabine County, Texas; died on 30 Apr 1997 in Lufkin, Angelina County, Texas; was buried on 2 May 1997 in Thomas Cemetery, San Augustine County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Obituary
San Augustine Tribune
November 19, 1998

Eugene B. Rawson Jr., 79, of Orange died November 12 at Baptist Hospital in Orange.

Funeral services were held at 10 am Monday, November 16, 1998 at Claybart Funeral Home in Orange with burial at 2:30 pm at Liberty Hill Cemetery in San Augustine. Services were conducted by Rev. Jerry McElhinny.

A native of San Augustine, he had lived in Orange 54 years and was the retired manager of Dupont Credit Union. He was a member of the Presbyterian Church, the Redland Lodge No. 3, AF&AM, the Shrine and was Golden K Kiwanian.

He was born in San Augustine April 11, 1919, a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Eugene B. Rawson.

Survivors include his wife, Ruth Mitchell Rawson of Orange; brother, Frank Rawson of Orange; sisters Velta McLemore of San Augustine and Doris Mills of Pleasanton.

Memorials may be made to First Presbyterian Church Building Fund, 902 Green Avenue, Orange, Texas 77630.

(Transcribed by Melinda McLemore Strong)

Family/Spouse: Ruth Mitchell. Ruth (daughter of Joe Lon Mitchell and Mary "Mae" Hines) was born on 3 Mar 1917 in San Augustine, San Augustine County, Texas; died on 30 Sep 2008 in San Augustine, San Augustine County, Texas; was buried on 2 Oct 2008 in Liberty Hill Cemetery, Bland Lake, San Augustine County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

The Sabine County Reporter
August 21, 2013, page 16

Francis Rawson
Francis Rawson, 92, of Orange, passed away on Tuesday, August 13, 2013, at his home.

Born on July 20, 1921, Frank was a native of Denning, Texas. He was the son of Veva Garrett Rawson and Eugene Bryan Rawson, Sr.

After serving in the South Pacific during WWII, Mr. Rawson became an educator. He spent the majority of his career in the Little Cypress ? Mauriceville CISD, serving as a teacher, coach and principal. Before joining Little Cypress, Mr. Rawson worked for several years in the West Orange schools. After leaving Little Cypress, he served as a junior high school principal in Buna until his retirement.

Following his retirement, he spent many years as a security guard at Delta Downs. Mr. Rawson was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, uncle and friend to many. Affectionately known as "Faw Frank" or "Uncle Frank", he will be greatly missed.

He was preceded in death by his wife of 65 years, Jane Pate Rawson; his parents; and his siblings, Velta Mclemore, Eugene B. Rawson, Jr., Doris Mills, Mary Wickersham, Garrett Rawson and Neal Rawson.

Mr. Rawson is survived by his daughter, Fran Hulsey and husband, Larry of Hemphill; and son, Warren Rawson and wife, Patty DeLaney of Houston.

Memories will be cherished by his five grandchildren, Oscar DeLaney Rawson of Houston, David Hulsey and wife, Tammy of Orange, Darrin Hulsey and partner, Hillary Herndon of Knoxville, Tennessee, Daniel Hulsey of Orange, Karen Hulsey Fisher and husband, Kyle of Mauriceville. "Faw Frank" will also be remembered by his great-grandchildren, Brynne Hulsey of Bridge City, Dayla and Taylor Hulsey of Orange, Seaman Trevor Lawrence Hulsey of Panama City, Florida; and Airman 1st Class Theron David Hulsey of Lakenheath, England.

The family would like to give a special thanks to Kendra, Pat, Laura, Doll, Carlene and Professional Home Health and Hospice and others who graciously and lovingly cared for Dad.

Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Friday, August 16, 2013 at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. A Graveside Service, with military honors, will be 11:30 a.m. Saturday, August 17, 2013, at Isaac Low Cemetery in Hemphill. Officiating will be Reverend Karen Jones, pastor of First United Methodist Church in Hemphill.

Serving as Pallbearers will be Daniel Hulsey, Dr. Darrin Hulsey, David Hulsey, Larry Hulsey, Bill Skinner and Dr. Warren Rawson. Honorary Pallbearers will be Oscar DeLaney Rawson, Seaman Trevor Lawrence Hulsey, Airman 1st Class Theron David Hulsey, Kyle Fisher and Taylor Ray Hulsey.

Family/Spouse: Jane Pate. Jane (daughter of Oscar Perry Pate and Vera J. Bennett) was born on 26 Oct 1924 in Hemphill, Sabine County, Texas; died on 28 Jan 2012 in Orange, Orange County, Texas; was buried in Low Cemetery, Sabine County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Living. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Living. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

The following is excerpted from a cover story in "Services: The Magazine for the Building Service Contracting Industry" Volume XIV, Number 1, January 1999.

PROFILE: BSCAI's New President Donald McLemore, CBSE McLemore Building Maintenance, Inc.

Donald McLemore, CBSE, heads a major Southwest building service company. This year, he will lead the Building Service Contractors Association International. In this interview, McLemore describes his company, his philosophy, and his vision for BSCAI and the industry.

How did McLemore Building Maintenance get started? I first arrived in Houston in 1964 with $35 in my pocket and no automobile. After several types of jobs, sometimes three at the same time, I settled down to the pick up and delivery of laundry and dry cleaning for almost five years. However, I had been raised in an entrepreneurial family, and was continually looking around for something I could do on my own. We looked at a washeteria, a fast food restaurant, a bar, a laundry, and a fishing marina. I told Torah Lee---I got married in 1966--that I could be the fishing guide and she could run the store and take care of the bait. She didn't seem to like that idea or the one about owning a bar. She said I would drink up all the profits. Early one morning I was picking up Dr. Walker's office laundry, and he was complaining about his cleaning service. I told him that I could do what he needed done if he would let me try. He gave me the job and a week later I had bought several other small accounts from another contractor. That was September 1, 1970. The first month's total billing was $513.50 but we did all the work so it was a pretty good profit. Married, two very young children, a brand new home, and on July 3, 1971, I gave up the laundry business and went into the janitorial industry full time. It was one of the hardest decisions I ever had to make but one that I have never regretted.

MBM is a family-owned and run business. What roles or positions do your family members fill? Torah Lea retired after 26 years in January 1997 but still comes in whenever we are short-handed. Keith, our oldest son, started sweeping floors in our warehouse 12 years ago, and has been the Houston Operations Manager for the past five years. Curtis, our youngest son, came on board five years ago in Special Services and is Director of Marketing and Sales today. Stephanie, Curtis's wife, is the MBM Office Manager. Evita, Keith's new wife, started as an assistant to the Human Resources Manager. Then there is Nina, my sister. She is the Executive Secretary and has been with us for 13 years. Of course, there are many others who are just like my kids whom have been here for years.....Last year's BOMA Building of the Year in Houston was cleaned by MBM for Trammel Crow. We clean and cut the yards on several hundred phone company buildings in three states. A chemical plant that is spread out over six thousand acres with 124 buildings...

Obituary

Graveside services for Donald McLemore, 76 of North Zulch, Texas, will be held at 10:45 A.M., Monday, September 12, 2016 at the Houston National Cemetery in Houston, Texas. A visitation will take place from 6 P.M. to 8 P.M., Friday, September 9th at the Madisonville Funeral Home in Madisonville, Texas. Immediately following the services on Monday, a reception will be held at 110 Fargo, Houston, Texas 77006.

Donald Earl McLemore was born on January 26, 1940 in San Augustine, Texas to Vessie Earl & Velta (Rawson) McLemore. He was the owner of McLemore Building Maintenance, Inc. from 1970 to 2003 and a past president of Building Service Contractors Association International (BSCAI). Although Donald was retired, he continued raising cattle and working on his ranch, the Lazy M Ranch, which looked very much like a state park because of its pristine condition. Donald loved nature and feeding the deer and squirrels that made their home on the ranch. He also enjoyed spending time with his grandson and granddaughter. They each had their very own lake to fish in when they came to visit. Donald had lived in North Zulch for the past fifteen years, coming from The Woodlands, and he was a member of the Bethlehem Lutheran Church.

Donald passed away on September 7, 2016 at his home in North Zulch, Texas. He was preceded in death by both of his parents; brother, Edward Bruce McLemore; sister, Wanda Kay McLemore and daughter-in-law, Elvira McLemore. Surviving family members include wife, Torah Lea McLemore of North Zulch; sons, Keith Alan McLemore of The Woodlands and Curtis Eugene (Stephanie) McLemore of The Woodlands; sister, Nina Weimmer of Spring and grandchildren, Jake Ryan McLemore and Sarah Corinne McLemore.

Madisonville Funeral Home in Madisonville, Texas is in charge of all arrangements.

Copied from www.waltersfuneralhome.com

Donald married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

After graduating from High School in San Augustine, Wanda enrolled in a dental hygiene program at the University of Texas Health Science Center in Galveston. She was killed in an auto accident by a drunk driver one weekend when she was traveling home.

Notes:

Known as Bruce. He was a welder, and also loved to hunt and fish. He killed feral hogs to supplement his income.

Obituary

Mr. Edward Bruce McLemore, 54, of San Augustine entered into rest Wednesday, March 16, 2011, at his residence in San Augustine County.
Edward Bruce was born to Velta (Rawson) McLemore and Earl McLemore on November 28, 1956, in San Augustine County, Texas. He was a welder for Brown and Root, and was a operator Advanced Aeronautics. He was a member of the Baptist Church.

He is survived by: Daughter: Brandy and her husband, Craig Hutchins of Baytown, Grandchildren: Kendall and Cooper Hutchins of Baytown; Brother: Donald Earl McLemore and his wife, Tora Lea of Madisonville; and Sister: Nina Weimer of Houston.

Funeral services will be held Saturday, March 19, 2011, 10:00 A.M., Wyman Roberts Memorial Chapel with Bro. Randy Mills officiating. Visitation will be Friday evening, 5:00 til 8:00 P.M. in Wyman Roberts Funeral Home. Burial will be in Thomas Cemetery, San Augustine County.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Earl and Velta McLemore; Sister: Wanda Kay McLemore

Pallbearers will be Brad Stewart, Tim Sowell, Ken Lee, William Whitton and Robert Cartwright

Wyman Roberts Funeral Home
San Augustine, Texas
www.timeformemory.com

A nearly identical obituary was in the March 23, 2011 issue of the Sabine County Reporter, Page 14.

Edward married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Edward married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Edward married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]