Joseph Benjamin Srnensky

Joe B. Srnensky was called to his eternal home on Thursday, March 14, 2019, at the age of 92 years.

He was born in Beyersville, Texas on May 1, 1926; the 6 ^th of 10 children born to Joe F. and Rosie Simcik Srnensky. Joe was raised on the family farm and went to Beyersville school located on Brushy Creek. He served during World War II aboard the U.S.S. Sheliak as a fireman first class and was involved in both the Atlantic and Pacific theatres. Upon returning home, Joe opened a service station with his brother-in-law in Taylor. He married Mildred Senkel January 16, 1949 at St. John Lutheran Church in Bartlett, Texas.

After working 6 years at ALCOA he joined the USPS in 1959 and carried mail in the City of Taylor. Joe and Mildred moved to the country in 1966 not far from his birthplace. Farming was Joe’s hobby until he retired from the Post Office in 1989, then farming and raising cattle became his full-time occupation. He was awarded a soil conservation award, produced the first bale of cotton in Williamson County, and enjoyed meeting all his buddies at Williamson County Grain for coffee.

Joe and Mildred were both active in the Taylor Brethren Church serving as Sunday School teachers and other roles. It was important to Joe for the families to get together; they enjoyed many road trips all over the United States. Joe is survived by: Sidney Srnensky, Sharon & husband Doug Wilkerson, Stephen & wife Jackie Srnensky, Rhonda & husband Alan Carnley, Shelia & husband Warren Devore; 11 grandchildren; 12 greatgrandchildren; and 4 sisters: Albina Kerlin, Martha Minzenmayer, Agnes Eschberger, Jean & husband William Griffin.

Funeral Services will be held at the Taylor Brethren Church on Wednesday, March 20, 2019 at 10:00 am. Visitation at Providence Funeral Home in Taylor from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm on Tuesday, March 19, 2019.

In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Taylor Brethren Church.