Benjamin Elms

Benjamin Marshall Elms, 88, of Brenham, died October 16, 2010, at his residence. Visitation with the family will be from 5:00-7:00 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 19 at Memorial Oaks Chapel in Brenham. A private graveside service has been scheduled. Mr. Elms was born August 9, 1922 in Bettie, Upshur County, Texas, to William Clinton and Mittie Little Elms. A graduate of the University of Texas in Austin, he received a Bachelor of Science degree in Geology. Mr. Elms was very proud of his military service to his country in the Air Force. He served during World War II, and was held as a prisoner of war in Germany. He was a retired Lt. Colonel in the Air Force Reserve. On May 25, 1947, he married Dorothy Urban in First Baptist Church of Buckholtz. He was confirmed in Mount Olive Lutheran Church in 1952. Mr. Elms was a geologist for Union Oil Co. for 35 years, and was a member of Grace Lutheran Church of Brenham. Survivors include his wife of 63 years, Dorothy U. Elms of Brenham; sons and daughters-in-law Clinton and Patty Elms of Houston, and Steven and Karla Elms of Burton; daughter Rhonda Elms of Spring, and daughters and sons-in-law Kaaren and Leon Cummins of Bryan, and Marsha and Bob Hannett of Rockwall, as well as ten grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. Serving as honorary pallbearers are Gavin Cummins, Alan Goode, Ryan Cummins, Paul Goode, Andy Marland, Leon Cummins, and Bob Hannett. Memorial contributions may be made to the Veterans Administration of Waco. The address is VA Regional Office, One Veterans Plaza, 701 Clay Ave., Waco, Texas 76799. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Memorial Oaks Chapel, 1306 W. Main, Brenham. 979836-4564. Visit www.memorialoakschapel.com to post a tribute to the family.