Billy Ed (HARLAN) Harlan (1930 - 2015)

Born 28 Jun 1930 in Marlin, Falls, Texas, United States

Ancestors

Husband of Alice Sue (TURNER) Harlan — married 9 Jun 1951 in Angleton, Brazoria, Texas, United States

Died 21 May 2015 at age 84 in Clute, Brazoria, Texas, United States

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Biography

Billy was born in 1930. He was the son of Earl Harlan and Helen Higgins. He passed away in 2015.

Sources

• Marriage of Turner / Harlan

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Turner Harlan Vows Exchanged. The wedding of Miss Alice Sue Turner and Billy Ed Harlan was solemnized Tuesday, Jan. 9, in the parsonage of the First Baptist church, of Chile by the Rev. O. T VanMeter, Pastor. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Turner of Clute and the bridegroom's parents are Mr. and Mrs Earl Clifto Harlan of Angleton. Mr. and Mrs. Lee Cook, sister of the bridegroom, were attendants. The bride chose a navy tailored suit, white accessories and a corsage of orange gladioli. The couple will make their home in Clute. Last Thursday evening a wedding shower was given for them in the home of Mrs. A. R. Turner. Co-hostesses were Mrs. Snllle Harge; Miss Tommy June Hiirger, Mr Charles VanMeter and Mrs. Lloy Hnrger. The bride was presented an attractive corsage made of tiny ivy leaves entwined around measuring spoons. Punch, coffee and cake were served to the guests.

• Obituary originally shared by schappe111 on 27 May 2015 on Ancestry.com.

The Facts, Clute, Brazoria Cnty, TX, Wed, 27 May 2015 Billy Ed “Wild Bill” Harlan

Billy Ed Harlan, 84 years young, passed away Thursday, May 21, 2015, at his home surrounded by family. He was born on June 28, 1930, in Marlin, TX, to Earl and Helen Harlan. In the early 40’s he relocated to Clute, TX, where he spent the remainder of his life. On January 9, 1951, he married Alice Sue, the love of his life, and they went on to have three children.

He began his career in the oil fields before switching to ironworking, a job he worked for 35 years. He also worked for Precinct 1 for six years. In the early 50’s, his hobby was racing and working on dirt track stock cars. In 1966, he began his ranching career which he continued until his death. Billy Ed believed in a hard day’s work; nothing should be given, only earned; the integrity of a man could be determined by the strength in his handshake; and family always comes first.

He leaves behind his beloved wife of 64 years, Alice Sue (Turner) Harlan; two children, Billy Ray “Tinker” Harlan and wife, Sonja, of Clute, Robert Harlan and Carolyn Huisman, of Clute; six grandchildren, Stephanie and Sean Croft, Steven and Dallas Harlan, Jamie Eaves and Steven Wade, Nicole Harlan, Erin and Nick Dayton, and Natalie Harlan; and five great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Earl and Helen Harlan; siblings, Marie Rhodes, Earl “Doc” Harlan, Mildred Brothers and Georgia Cook; and daughter, Mary Sue Eaves.

Visitation is scheduled for 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Wednesday, May 27, 2015, at Lakewood Funeral Chapel. A funeral is scheduled for 3:00 p.m. Thursday, May 28, 2015, at Lakewood Funeral Chapel, the burial to follow at Restwood Memorial Park. Rodney Coates from Emmanuel Baptist Church will officiate the ceremony. All are welcome to attend and celebrate Billy Ed’s life.

Pallbearers are Don Greek, Tyrus Jeffers, Sean Croft, Steven Harlan, Nick Dayton and Steven Wade. Honorary pallbearers are Zack Evans, W.F. Gonzalez, Don Davis, Dan McDougal, Bob Kyle, and Wade Cook.

The family would like to thank Shirley Blackmon for her loving care and support and IPH Hospice for their service.