William (Bill) Everett O'Connor

William “Bill” Everett O’Connor, age 65, of Brenham passed away Sunday, November 20, 2005 at his home.

Bill was born November 30, 1939 in Osborne, Kansas to Elvin and Opal Broox Maupin O’Connor. He was baptized in 1949 at the First Christian Church in Osborne, Kansas. He was a graduate of Osborne High School. On December 18, 1959, he was married to Irene Ann McNerney. Bill was retired from the Washington County Road and Bridge Department. He was an avid hunter, fisherman, woodworker, and gardener. He loved to spend time with his grandchildren, who called him “Papa Bill.”

He was preceded in death by: his parents; sister, Eldora Becker; brothers, Ora J. O’Connor, Robert O’Connor; and granddaughter, Emily O’Connor.

Survivors include: his wife, Irene Ann O’Connor of Brenham; sons and daughters-in-law, Robert and Lori O’Connor of Bleiblerville, James and Susan O’Connor of Brenham; grandchildren, Lane, Logan, Landon, Patrick and Nicholas O’Connor; sister and brother-in-law, Betty and Don Ayres of Brenham; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Allen and Marlene McNerney of Manhattan, Kansas; nephews and nieces, Wylie and Sissy Bass, Don and Dani Sue Ayres, Victor McNerney, Curtis and Annie Wolfe. Several great-nieces and nephews also survive him.

The family will receive friends Tuesday, November 22, 2005 from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. in Brenham Memorial Chapel.

Funeral services will be held Wednesday, November 23, 2005 at 10:00 a.m. in Brenham Memorial Chapel, with Rev. Gary Jeter officiating. Burial will follow in National Cemetery in Bleiblerville.

Pallbearers will be Wylie Bass, Jud Bass, Douglas Bass, Elmer Marburger, Richard Forst, and Woodrow Free.

Memorials may be given to First Christian Church, 306 Cottonwood, Brenham, Texas, 77833.

Funeral services are in the care of Brenham Memorial Chapel, 2300 Stringer St., Brenham. 979-836-3611 www.brenham-memorial-chapel.com