Edward W. “Bubba” O’Toole
LA MARQUE – Mr. Edward William “Bubba” O’Toole passed from this life Monday morning, January 4, 2010, in Texas City.
Born February 23, 1927 in Galveston, Mr. O’Toole had been a resident of La Marque for over 33 years, previously of Galveston. He had retired in 1991 as an auto mechanic finishing his career with Wallace Kaufman Ford and had served as a Merchant Marine. “Bubba” enjoyed flying remote controlled airplanes, water skiing, dancing and he avidly watched football.
He was preceded in death by his sons, Michael Patrick O’Toole and James Ruschenberg; parents, Arthur and Mary Elizabeth (Eberg) O’Toole and a brother, Arthur O’Toole, Jr.
Survivors include his loving wife of over 45 years, Verna Lee O’Toole of La Marque; son, Jack O’Toole of Evadale; daughters, Rhonda O’Toole of Texas City, Debbie Parker of Hitchcock; son Gary Eugene Ruschenberg of La Marque; 22 grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be conducted 10:00 a.m. Saturday, January 9, 2010, in the chapel of Hayes Funeral Home with Deacon Harold Eskew officiating. Interment will follow at La Marque Cemetery.
Casketbearers will be Craig Mason, Michael McVey, Ryan O’Toole, Shawn O’Toole, Geoff Roberts and T. J. Vasquez. Honorary bearers will be Eugene Ruschenberg and Joshua Ruschenberg.
Visitation will be from 5 - 8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home, 10412 Highway 6, Hitchcock (409) 925-3501, with a Rosary/Vigil beginning at 7:00 p.m.
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