William Gus Urban

William Gus Urban, 97, of Yorktown passed away Saturday  June 18, 2016.  He was born March 29, 1919 on a farm in Weesatche, TX to the late John and Isabel Dohmann Urban. William was one of ten children. He attended Evergreen Country School and joined the U.S. Army, serving as Staff Sergeant under General Patton in the 90th Infantry Division. He was awarded the Bronze Star for his meritorious service during WWII. He was honorably discharged on October 20, 1945.

On December 24, 1945, William married Lillie Seifert of Davy, TX. He worked for PPG Industries in Corpus Christi, and then moved to Yorktown and was employed by Hurst Lease Services, and the county precinct.  He was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church in Yorktown. He enjoyed spending time with his family, gardening, hunting, and fishing.

William is survived by his son James William and wife Joan Urban of Yorktown, two grandsons, Justin and wife Lindsey of San Antonio, Texas and Jarrett and husband Dr. Terrance Hines of Austin, Texas. He is survived by five great grandchildren: Ashlyn, Hannah, Hudson, Holden, and Lily Urban.

Pallbearers will be Justin Urban, Jarrett Urban, Terrance Hines, Kevin Seifert, Allen Machost, and Jerry Urban.

Visitation will be 5-7pm Monday, June 20, 2015 Massey Funeral Home.  Funeral services will be 10 am Tuesday June 21, 2015 at Massey Funeral Home.  Interment will follow at Westside Cemetery.

You are invited to sign the online guest book at www.masseyfh.com.

Memorials can be given to St. Paul Lutheran Church or donor’s choice.

Arrangement by Massey Funeral Home, Yorktown, Texas. 361-564-2900

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