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     William Henry Emerson is the son of James William Emerson and Mina Ola Dodson. William Henry Emerson married Ima Lee Conger on 22 March 1948 at Nolan County, Texas.

     Gwynn Elaine Endler married Dewitt Ellison III, son of Dewitt Ellison Jr. and Vallie Maurine Franklin, on 28 May 1976 at Kurten, Brazos County, Texas. Gwynn Elaine Endler and Dewitt Ellison III were divorced.

     Lisa Ann Engel was Social Security Disablity Department. She married Thomas Kelly Self, son of James Forrest Self and Beatrice Lamb, on 17 December 1983 at New Blaine, Logan County, Arkansas.

     Helen Mae England was born on 29 June 1917 at Brown County, Texas. Her married name was Gober. She married Walter David Gober Sr., son of John Francis Gober and Lucy Mary Ford, on 15 October 1932. Helen Mae England died on 4 July 1999 at Lake Spence, Abilene, Taylor County, Texas, at age 82. She was buried on 6 July 1999 at Eastlawn Memorial Park Cemetery, Brownwood, Brown County, Texas.
Obituary

     Helen England Gober, devoted wife, mother and grandmother, age 82, of Abilene passed away Sunday, July 4, 1999, at her home.
     Funeral services were 2:00 P.M. Tuesday in the Davis-Morris Funeral Home Chapel. Interment was in Eastland Memorial Park.
     Helen England Gober was born June 29, 1917 in Brown County and was raised in Brownwood, Texas. On October 15, 1932 at age 15, she became the bride and life long partner of Walter Gober. In the early years of their marriage, they moved to Odessa. Throughout their marriage Helen balanced the roles of successful wife, mother and business-woman; a generation before her time. Side by side, they founded many business ventures, including Gober & Sons, Inc. and Odessa Venetian Blind Company, which is still operated by a nephew. In addition to their business activities, Helen was an active member of First Baptist Church and various PTA's.
Upon retirement, Helen and Walter moved to Lake Amstead, and then to Lake Spence, where she was a member of the Pecan Baptist Church. Helen taught Sunday School and participated in missions activities. Both lake homes served as family gathering spots where loving, life long memories were made and shared through generations.
     Anyone who knew Helen will miss her, as there will never be another like her, devoted wife, mother and grandmother.
     Survivors include her husband, Walter Gober of Abilene; brother Jack England and wife, Ruth of Gun Barrel City, TX; sister-in-law, Ina Bell England of Del Rio; sister, Margie Carter of Temple; half-brother, Jimmy England of Georgia; half-sister, Nancy Cotton of Cleburne; son David Gober and his wife, Grace of Abilene; son Jack Gober and wife, Maggie of Odessa; daughter, Anna Brazzel and her husband, Ray of Abilene; daughter, Margie Thornton and her husband Ron of Oklahoma City; grandchildren, Jana and Jubal Zimmerman, Dana and Andy Wilbarger, Rhonda Gail, Jack Gober, Tonya and Todd Tillman, Stephen and Julie Brazzel, Kim Brazzel, Leighana Thornton, Anthony and Raye Thornton, nine great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews.
     She was preceded in death by her parents, Charles Frances and Thelma England, and a brother, Charles Frances 'Bugs' England.
     Pallbearers were Jack W. Gober, Anthony Thornton, Jubal Zimmerman, Todd Tillman, DeWitt England and Finley England.

     Jason Alexander England is the son of Robert England and Bernice Dee Gober.

     John Erwin England married Tallulah Mary Brooks, daughter of Judge Dooley Brooks and Nancy A. R. Gober.

     Robert England married Bernice Dee Gober, daughter of John Dee Gober Jr. and Lena Juanama Strickland, in 1981 at Nevada Lode, Hidalgo County, New Mexico.

     Sophia Etta England was born on 10 September 1882. She was the daughter of John Erwin England and Tallulah Mary Brooks. Her married name was Bachman. Sophia Etta England married Aloys Charles Bachman. Sophia Etta England died on 7 October 1945 at Ft. Worth, Tarrant County, Texas, at age 63. She was buried at Rosehill Cemetery, Ft. Worth, Tarrant County, Texas.

     M. A. English was born at Mississippi. M. A. English also went by the name of Mollie. Her married name was Gober. She married James Madison Gober, son of Bushrod Washington Gober and Arrena Reed Wigington, on 27 October 1880 at Prentiss County, Mississippi.

     Mary English was born in 1885. She married Howard Enoch Ragsdale, son of Leonard J. Ragsdale and Margaret Jerusha Garrison. Her married name was Ragsdale. Mary English died in 1941.

     Ernestine Ennis married Ralph Iving Meaders, son of Alonzo Calvin Meaders and Anna Jane Hill, on 9 May 1926 at Meridian, Lauderdale County, Mississippi.

     Erin Michelle Epley is the daughter of Robert Preston Epley and Kathryn Anne Schwaemmle.

     Richard Preston Epley is the son of Robert Preston Epley and Kathryn Anne Schwaemmle.

     Robert Preston Epley married Kathryn Anne Schwaemmle, daughter of Richard Schwaemmle and Evelyn Burns Ward, in 1984.

     Robert Spencer Epley is the son of Robert Preston Epley and Kathryn Anne Schwaemmle.

     Harvey Ayline Eppler married Wilburn Farnsworth, son of James Robert Farnsworth and Mary Malinda Ballard.

     Arkie Epps married Auburn Owens, daughter of Arden Porter Owens and Mattie Texan Gober.

     Bernard Epps married Ida Lee Gober, daughter of James Fletcher C. Gober and Essie Pearl Culbertson, on 28 June 1919.

     Omer Epps married Mansanie Darline Gober, daughter of Newton Jasper Gober and Rachael Dobbs.

     Ariel Erben is the daughter of John Franklin Erben and Tara Shellman.

     Elizabeth Ann Erben is the daughter of Franklin Theodore Erben and Obinetta Williamson. Elizabeth Ann Erben married Robert Burton Johnson on 9 May 1947 at Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon.

     Franklin Theodore Erben was also known as Franz Theodor name on Baptismal Certificate. Franklin Theodore Erben also went by the name of Frank. He was born on 2 July 1898 at San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas. He married Obinetta Williamson, daughter of Marion Frederick Parks Williamson and Elizabeth Pugh Baldwin, on 31 August 1922 at Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon. Franklin Theodore Erben died on 11 March 1969 at Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon, at age 70. He was buried at Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon.

     Jill Francine Erben is the daughter of John Franklin Erben and Marvine Elinor Ekvall.

     John Franklin Erben is the son of Franklin Theodore Erben and Obinetta Williamson. John Franklin Erben married Marvine Elinor Ekvall on 6 March 1956 at Divorced, Stevenson, Skamania County, Washington. John Franklin Erben married Tara Shellman at Pasco, Franklin County, Washington.

     John Jeffery Erben is the son of John Franklin Erben and Marvine Elinor Ekvall.

     Justin Erben is the son of John Franklin Erben and Tara Shellman.

     Patricia Melle Erben is the daughter of Franklin Theodore Erben and Obinetta Williamson. Patricia Melle Erben married Harry Richard Bryant on 21 June 1946 at Portland, Washington County, Oregon.

     James Erdosy married Kathleen Ruth Gober, daughter of Benjamin Hardman Gober and Dorothy Watts. James Erdosy and Kathleen Ruth Gober were divorced.

     James Erdosy is the son of James Erdosy and Kathleen Ruth Gober.

     Stephanie Erdosy is the daughter of James Erdosy and Kathleen Ruth Gober.

     Bernard Lyle Erickson married Phyllis Ruth Gober, daughter of Marion James Gober and Maxie Myrtle Pardue, on 4 April 1945 at Seattle, King County, Washington.

     Jeffery Bernard Erickson is the son of Bernard Lyle Erickson and Phyllis Ruth Gober. Jeffery Bernard Erickson married Kathryn Kay Kimm on 10 July 1971 at Costa Mesa, Orange County, California.

     Loretta Phyllis Marion Erickson is the daughter of Bernard Lyle Erickson and Phyllis Ruth Gober. Loretta Phyllis Marion Erickson married Douglas Kim Harnish on 3 December 1977 at Westminster, Orange County, California.

     Terri Lynn Ernest married Thomas Arlis Bramlett, son of Frank Arlis Bramlett and Ruth Hanna, on 25 December 1973.

     Amanda Susan Ernst married Robert Marvin Moore Jr., son of Robert Marvin Moore Sr. and Shirley Ann Parker, on 27 August 1977.

     Edna Erskine married Ralph Parks Sewell, son of Marvin Patrick Sewell and Addie Estelle Parks, on 7 October 1939.

     Mary Lou Ervin married Asbury Hoke Hix, son of John Reuben Hix and Bertha O. Gober, on 5 July 1941.

     DeAnn Erwin is the daughter of Eddie Dale Erwin and Dana Ruth Hembree.

     Eddie Dale Erwin married Dana Ruth Hembree, daughter of Leslie Louis Hembree and Kathleen Gober, on 31 December 1964 at Odessa, Ector County, Texas.

     Eddie Scott Erwin is the son of Eddie Dale Erwin and Dana Ruth Hembree.

     Vellia Escovil married Clarence Ben Ferguson, son of Dennis J. Ferguson and Ruby Lee Peel, on 12 June 1971 at Houston, Harris County, Texas.

     Albert Connally Espinoza is the son of Ronald Borba/Espinoza and Karen Frances Burke.

     Branum Edward Espinoza is the son of Ronald Borba/Espinoza and Karen Frances Burke.

     Desiree Octavia Espinoza is the daughter of Ronald Borba/Espinoza and Karen Frances Burke.

     Bobbie Joe Estell married James Henry Gober, son of Wade Harvey Gober and Jimmie Lou Emma Price.

     Debbie Estep married Billy Clay Hodges.¹

     Emma Evelyn Etheredge married Carl Findley Gober Jr., son of Carl Findley Gober and Zelpha Baker, on 14 September 1940 at Pratt City County, Alabama. Emma Evelyn Etheredge married an unknown person on 8 December 1988.

     John Sanford Etheredge married Vesta Viola Haygood, daughter of William Lee Hagood and Minnie Lee Armistead.

     Marjorie McDonald Etheredge was born on 20 September 1916. She was the daughter of John Sanford Etheredge and Vesta Viola Haygood. Her married name was Maddox. Marjorie McDonald Etheredge married Kermit Burrus Maddox. Marjorie McDonald Etheredge died on 30 July 1979 at age 62.

     Cinda Rene' Ethridge was born on 7 April 1960. Her married name was Payton. She married James Stephen Payton, son of Zack Payton and Barbara Jean Evans, on 30 May 1980 at Slide, Lubbock County, Texas. Cinda Rene' Ethridge died on 29 January 1988 at Lubbock, Lubbock County, Texas, at age 27. She was buried on 1 February 1988 at Woodrow, Lubbock County, Texas.