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BEN DAVID TERRAL, age 80, of Livingston, Texas, passed away Friday, February 18, 2011, in Houston, Texas.
Ben was born to the late Cordie and Tracy Terral, on August 2, 1930, in Malta, Texas. He graduated from San Jacinto High School in Houston, Texas. Ben married his high school sweetheart, Joyce McCarley in 1951, where they lived and raised two children together in Houston, Texas, before relocating to Huntsville, Texas, and then retiring on Lake Livingston.
As a mechanical engineer in the petroleum industry, he enjoyed a career that spanned over 50 years. He holds twentyseven U.S. Patents for the designed and redesign of methods and equipment related to sidepocket mandrels, a combined well casing spider and elevator apparatus, retrieval devices, downhole safety tools and wireline tools. His patents are also used as a reference in dozens more U.S. Patents held within the oilfield industry. Ben worked for prestigious companies such as CAMCO Inc., as Department Chief and MACCOSchlumberger, as Product Manager, and Engineering for Senior Vice President of Wireline Equipment Manufacturing Company in Houston, Texas. He was also Senior Vice President of Engineering for McMurray Oil Tools in Huntsville, Texas.
He loved spending time with his family and friends and spent time fishing, reading, designing and building outbuildings, desks, chairs and even freshwater fishing lures. His fried fish, waffles, and chocolate pies were favorites with his family and the neighborhood. His awardwinning chili recipe was a favorite from Louisiana to Huntsville
Ben was a member of the First Baptist Church of Livingston, Texas, a 32 Scottish Rite Mason, and was honored to serve with Forrest Lodge 19, in Huntsville, Texas. He was also a member of the Society of Petroleum Engineers.
Ben is survived by: Wife, Joyce Terral son, Bob and wife, Jamie Terral, of Spring, Texas and daughter, Kimberley Ann Terral of Livingston, Texas grandchildren, Kathryn Renee Terral, Robert Benjamin Terral, Christine Michelle Terral and Shawn David Terral and greatgrandchild, April Renee Young. He is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, friends, colleagues and neighbors. He was predeceased by: Siblings, Quincy Terral, Winnie Cornelius, Francis Schoaps and Jean Hutchison.
Those who wish to express their condolences may join the family at 1:00 p.m. for a graveside service, on Tuesday, February 22, at Midway Cemetery.
Gifts may be made in Bens honor at First Baptist Church of Livingston, Texas, P.O. Box 2077, Livingston, Texas. Alternatively, give someone a hug, say a prayer for another in Bens honor, or share your favorite story by going to www.pacefuneral.com and sign the online guestbook.
Love your neighbor as yourself. Lev. 19:18 Love does no harm to its neighbor. Therefore love is the fulfillment of the law. Romans 13:910 NIV.
Ben was born to the late Cordie and Tracy Terral, on August 2, 1930, in Malta, Texas. He graduated from San Jacinto High School in Houston, Texas. Ben married his high school sweetheart, Joyce McCarley in 1951, where they lived and raised two children together in Houston, Texas, before relocating to Huntsville, Texas, and then retiring on Lake Livingston.
As a mechanical engineer in the petroleum industry, he enjoyed a career that spanned over 50 years. He holds twentyseven U.S. Patents for the designed and redesign of methods and equipment related to sidepocket mandrels, a combined well casing spider and elevator apparatus, retrieval devices, downhole safety tools and wireline tools. His patents are also used as a reference in dozens more U.S. Patents held within the oilfield industry. Ben worked for prestigious companies such as CAMCO Inc., as Department Chief and MACCOSchlumberger, as Product Manager, and Engineering for Senior Vice President of Wireline Equipment Manufacturing Company in Houston, Texas. He was also Senior Vice President of Engineering for McMurray Oil Tools in Huntsville, Texas.
He loved spending time with his family and friends and spent time fishing, reading, designing and building outbuildings, desks, chairs and even freshwater fishing lures. His fried fish, waffles, and chocolate pies were favorites with his family and the neighborhood. His awardwinning chili recipe was a favorite from Louisiana to Huntsville
Ben was a member of the First Baptist Church of Livingston, Texas, a 32 Scottish Rite Mason, and was honored to serve with Forrest Lodge 19, in Huntsville, Texas. He was also a member of the Society of Petroleum Engineers.
Ben is survived by: Wife, Joyce Terral son, Bob and wife, Jamie Terral, of Spring, Texas and daughter, Kimberley Ann Terral of Livingston, Texas grandchildren, Kathryn Renee Terral, Robert Benjamin Terral, Christine Michelle Terral and Shawn David Terral and greatgrandchild, April Renee Young. He is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, friends, colleagues and neighbors. He was predeceased by: Siblings, Quincy Terral, Winnie Cornelius, Francis Schoaps and Jean Hutchison.
Those who wish to express their condolences may join the family at 1:00 p.m. for a graveside service, on Tuesday, February 22, at Midway Cemetery.
Gifts may be made in Bens honor at First Baptist Church of Livingston, Texas, P.O. Box 2077, Livingston, Texas. Alternatively, give someone a hug, say a prayer for another in Bens honor, or share your favorite story by going to www.pacefuneral.com and sign the online guestbook.
Love your neighbor as yourself. Lev. 19:18 Love does no harm to its neighbor. Therefore love is the fulfillment of the law. Romans 13:910 NIV.