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Birth:          24 Sep 1921 Claytonville, Tex.
Death:          25 Jun 2006 Rotan, Tex.
Burial:         Camp Springs Cemetery, Camp Springs, Tex.

Notes
!PUBL
1981 book:
	George is a rancher and a farmer.
	In 1981, George and Josephine lived at R 2, Hermleigh, Tex.
Source: Jim Maule (1E5561391); Linda Halder (1E5561371); George Maule (him)
Descendants of William Patton Davidson and Frances Elizabeth Kellis
1930 in Precinct 1, Scurry Co., Tex.

death info from mom

Abilene Tex. Reporter-News
June 28, 2006

George Edward Maule 

HERMLEIGH – George Edward Maule, 84, died Sunday, June 25, 2006, in the Heritage 
House in Rotan. Services will be 10:00 a.m., Thursday, June 29, 2006, at the First 
United Methodist Church in Rotan. Burial will be in the Camp Springs Cemetery 
directed by Weathersbee — Ray Funeral Home. 

George was born September 24, 1921 in Fisher County to the late James Edward and 
Almeda Ann (Davidson) Maule. When George was eleven, he rode his horse to Snyder 
to see a rodeo. The legendary cowboy, Joe York, let him ride in the gate with him so 
he would not have to spend his dime, and later bought him lunch. Ever since, he has 
loved horses, fat cattle and good rain. George took over the farm at the age of 13, 
bought his own saddle and began breaking horses for his dad, so he could trade them 
(he broke his last horse at the age of 75). He married Josephine Holt at Camp Springs 
April 19, 1941. 

George served in the Navy during WWII and was involved in the "Battle of Bari, 
Italy". During the three weeks of this battle with the Germans, the United States lost 
23 out of 27 ships docked and trapped in the Bari Harbor. George was a gun captain 
of twin 5" guns and shot down a German fighter trying to bomb their ship. He was 
injured with shrapnel at this time and was awarded the Purple Heart. His ship was able 
to escape to freedom during the daylight hours at the end of the three long and 
exhausting weeks and because of George’s successful knowledge and experience 
with the new 5" guns, the Navy stationed him at Treasure Island where he started a 
gunnery school and taught officers how to use this new weapon. 

After the war, George bought a farm near Camp Springs and made it his home with 
Josie and their family for sixty years. He continued to farm and ranch and perfected 
his roping and heeling skills. He won numerous belt buckles and a saddle for his 
championship roping in 1979. George was a member of the First United Methodist 
Church of Rotan. 

He is preceded in death by his wife (2003), a son (Steve Maule 1965), two brothers 
(Homer and Boyd Maule) and two sisters (Minnie Jewel Barbour and Marie Willsie). 

Survivors include: two daughters and sons-in-law, Linda and Ronald Halder of Fort 
Worth, and Charlotte and Scott Carey of Merkel; a son, Brad Maule of Nacogdoches; 
two sisters, Clara Belle Sumruld of Tulare, CA and Eva Storey of Visalia, CA; six 
grandchildren, Sunne Schaake and husband Scott, Tracey Carey, Vince Halder and 
wife Beverly, Stephanie Cralley and husband Rich, Hunter Maule and Lily Maule; and 
five great grandchildren. 

Visitation will be Wednesday, June 28, from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. at Weathersbee — Ray 
Funeral Home. 

Memorials may be made to Heritage House in Rotan or West Texas Rehabilitation 
Center. 


Parents
MAULE James Edward (26 Jun 1886 - 3 Aug 1948)
DAVIDSON Almeda Ann ("Allie") (2 May 1893 - 21 Aug 1973)

Siblings
MAULE Elzie (26 Jul 1907 - 24 Dec 1907)
MAULE Elvis (26 Jul 1907 - 22 Dec 1907)
MAULE Clara Belle (15 Feb 1910 - 5 Nov 2016)
MAULE Minnie Jewel (12 Nov 1911 - 23 Jul 1995)
MAULE Eva Amelia (22 Dec 1914 - )
MAULE Marie (30 Apr 1918 - 26 Feb 2006)
MAULE George Edward (24 Sep 1921 - 25 Jun 2006)
MAULE Homer Ray (11 Dec 1923 - 27 May 1968)
MAULE Vernon Boyd (28 Aug 1927 - 26 Nov 1979)

Marriage To HOLT Margaret Josephine ("Josephine") (29 Mar 1923 - 19 Aug 2003)
    m. 19 Apr 1941 Rotan, Tex.

Notes

Parents
HOLT John Harvey ()
HAWKINS Maggie A. ()

Children by HOLT Margaret Josephine ("Josephine") 29 Mar 1923 - 19 Aug 2003
MAULE Linda Louise ()
MAULE Charlotte Ann (13 Apr 1945 - 1 Apr 2017)
MAULE Steve Leon (26 Nov 1947 - 27 Mar 1965)
MAULE George Bradley ("Brad") ()

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