Carl Dubose Jr.

Carl DuBose, 93, was born in Gonzales, TX on August 7, 1922 to Carl Louis DuBose, Sr. and Nina Houston DuBose. Carl graduated from Gonzales High School in 1939 at age 16 and with money from a job making $1/day, he enrolled at Southwest Texas State Teacher’s College. After a year, he ran out of money and followed a traveling beekeeper to Red Wing, MN and worked tending bees for a year. He returned to college and earned his Bachelors of Science and later a Master’s in Education.

Wanting desperately to be a pilot, Carl enlisted in the Army Air Corps in June 1942. He was called to active duty in 1943 and piloted B17 aircraft during World War II. He flew 36 missions over Germany and was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross, Air Medal with three Oak Leaf Clusters, ETO Ribbon with three bronze stars, Victory Medal, and EAME Medal. He continued in the Air Force Reserves, retiring in 1983 with the rank of Lieutenant Colonel. He and his wife later became active in the 303rd bomb group reunions and he served as president of the group for a year. In 1947,

Carl married the love of his life, beautiful Angele Schoenleber, and the two of them moved to Bloomington. He had tremendous affection for the small community and he taught math and science, coached various sports and became principal of Bloomington High School. He attended many reunions and his former students and loved and admired him.

In 1964, the family moved to Victoria, where Carl took a position at Victoria College, teaching chemistry and math. He eventually became dean of the Night School and Vocational Programs. He was instrumental in helping the nursing program grow and expand at the college.

A true nature lover, Carl loved tending his small herd of cattle, growing an impressive garden and keeping his mind acute with crossword puzzles, dominoes and bridge. He was a member of the Victoria Northside Rotary Club, serving as president and treasurer for many years. He was a fixture backstage for over 25 years at all of the Victoria Ballet productions, working with the crew and his friend Bill Busby. Carl was also a Freemason and a member of First Methodist Church.

Carl was preceded in death by his parents, siblings, Dell DuBose Scholz, FB Houston DuBose and Nina Barbara DuBose Klein.

He is survived by his wife of 68 years, Angele Schoenleber DuBose; children Debra DuBose Busby (James) and Carl Louis DuBose III; grandchildren Heather Busby (Dan Mowery), Jared Busby (Ashley), Shannon Gutierrez (Christopher), Jade DuBose (Chad Finch) and Justin DuBose; and great-grandchildren Hunter, Sage, Oriyana, Emerald, Lilia, Jasper, Herman and Luciana.

Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 pm on Wednesday, May 4, 2016 at Colonial Funeral Home. The Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 am on Thursday, May 5, 2016 at First United Methodist Church with Rev. Tim Brewer officiating. A private family burial will be held with full Military Honors under the auspices of the Victoria County Veterans Council. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Victoria Ballet Theatre or a charity of the donor’s choice. Words of comfort may be shared with the family at www.colonialfuneralhomevictoria.com