W.E. Brinkman Sr

W.E. "Eddie" Brinkman Sr., age 84, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family, on March 23, 2015 in Corpus Christi, Texas. Eddie was born in Eldorado, Oklahoma to Frederick William Brinkman and Essie Irene Cowling. Growing up on a dusty farm in Oklahoma he learned the value of hard work and determination. It served him well in life as he went on to build his own electrical contracting business. He was well respected and instrumental in helping others in his profession. After retirement, he turned his energy and skills into property renovation. Eddie's love of tinkering continued; always starting new projects, spending endless hours in his garden, and tending to his cats, dogs, and elaborate fish pond. He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 49 years, Peggy Brinkman; daughter, Melissa James; son, James Brinkman; granddaughter, Sara Marshall; grandson, Dylan Moulder; two sisters, Mae Watts, Ophelia Street; and one brother, Elmo Brinkman. Left to cherish his memory are his children: Sheri (Marc) Marshall, Elizabeth (Steve) Holder, Sandra (Glen) Williams, Justin (Kelli) Moulder, Trina (Frank) DiPerna, Sally Brinkman, Jeff (Melaine) Moulder, and William Edward (Dianna) Brinkman Jr.; twenty grandchildren; six great grandchildren; many nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held on March 26, 2015 from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. at Sawyer-George Funeral Home. Graveside services will be conducted on March 27, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. at Memory Gardens.