Ben Earsel Salisbury

Born to Earsel and Nancy Salisbury in April 1940 in Rockdale, Texas. Ben passed away peacefully at his home in April 2016 at the age of 75 years young. He grew up in Freeport, Texas graduating from Brazosport High School in 1959. He ran track and set several records for the school. He then served in the United States Army and played on the Army’s golf team as a scratch golfer. Following an honorable discharge from the service, Ben attended Lamar University in Beaumont Texas where he received a degree in mechanical engineering while working full time and graduated at the top of his class in 1967. Upon graduation, Ben accepted a job with Exxon in 1967 as a petroleum engineer and went on to work in the oil industry over the next 20 years until his retirement. He enjoyed playing golf, photography, traveling, hiking and spending time with his family. He was a very involved family man and is survived by his children Benjamin Salisbury and Theresa Salisbury of Houston – he always said his kids were his biggest accomplishment. Also survived by his sisters Earline Greer of Florida, Doris Owens and Nancy Montgomery both from College Station, Texas and all their families. We take comfort that he is now in a better place and finally at peace. Please make donations to the Mental Health Greater Houston, www.mhahouston.org in his memory.