Eddy C. Scurlock

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Eddy C. Scurlock
Born(1905-01-13)January 13, 1905
Bronson, Texas, USA
DiedJanuary 17, 1988(1988-01-17) (aged 83)
Houston, Texas, USA
OccupationBusiness

Eddy Clark Scurlock (January 13, 1905 – January 17, 1988) was an American oil industry tycoon, entrepreneur, millionaire, and philanthropist, who founded the Scurlock Oil Company; the ; and the charitable organization Scurlock Foundation in Houston, Texas.

Early life[]

He was born in Bronson, Texas, the son of Robert William Scurlock (January 5, 1862–May 9, 1950) and Ella Octavia Clark (September 13, 1877–February 12, 1970). He had four siblings: Winona Scurlock (1902–1990), Willie Faye Scurlock (1907–1971), Juanita Clark Scurlock (1909–1985),[1] and Werter Chappell Scurlock (1911–1985).[2]

He grew up in the small town of Tenaha. After high school, he went to work at a Standard Oil pipeline construction site as a kitchen assistant. He later moved to Houston, where he bought a gas station.

Career[]

In 1936, Scurlock borrowed money and formed Scurlock Oil Company. A decade later, he bought a Houston refinery and renamed it .

His wife was Elizabeth Belschner (March 12, 1904–June 9, 2003), daughter of Andrew Belschner and Martha Quinn. They had one daughter, Laura Lee Scurlock (June 4, 1928–August 6, 1999).[3] Laura married Jack Blanton, who became a Scurlock Oil and Eddy Refinery executive.

Scurlock established and chartered the charitable Scurlock Foundation in April 1954. He was a chairman of St. Luke's United Methodist Church, an advisory director of Texas Commerce Bank, and a director of Lon Morris College and Texas Medical Center. Scurlock also benefited the Methodist Hospital System and the Institute of Religion in Houston.

Later years[]

In 1982, Scurlock Oil Company was sold to Ashland Oil. Eddy Refining Company and the Scurlock Foundation continue operations.

Eddy C. Scurlock died at age 83 in Houston.[4][5]

References[]

  1. ^ 1910 Sabine Co., TX, U.S. Federal Census, Precinct 6, May 2, Enumeration Dist. 133, Sheet 24 A, Page 140 A, Line 16, Will Scurlock; Line 17, Ella Scurlock; Line 19, Ettie [sic] C. Scurlock, Son, Male, White, 5, Single, TX, TX, TX, None.
  2. ^ 1920 Shelby Co., TX, U.S. Federal Census, Justice Precinct 5, Tenaha Town, February 2, Enumeration Dist. 192, Sheet 12 B, Page 187 B, Line 61. W.R. Skerluck [sic]; Line 62, Ella Skerluck [sic]; Line 64, Eddie [sic] C. Skerluck [sic], Son, Male, Whte, 14, Single, Y, Y, Y, TX, TX, TX, Y, None.
  3. ^ 1930 Guadalupe Co., TX, U.S. Federal Census, Seguin, Ward 2, April 8, Enumeration Dist. 23, Sheet. 12 A, Page 30 A, Line 31, E.C. Scurlock, Head, Rented, $30, Radio set, (Farm:) N, Male, White, 25, Married, (Age wh. first married:) 22, N, Y, TX, TX, TX, Salesman, Oil & Gas, Wages, Y, (Vet.:) N.
  4. ^ Texas Death Index, Name: Eddy Clark Scurlock, Date: 01-17-1988, County: Harris, Sex: Male.
  5. ^ Social Security Death Index, Name: Eddy C. Scurlock, Birth: Jan. 13, 1905, SSN: 456-24-7410, Issued: Texas, Death: Jan. 17, 1988, Last Residence: 77019 (Houston, Harris Co., TX).

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