Originally Posted by FNARemGlock

Late to the discussion here unfortunately. Sheriff Vail Ennis is a great uncle of mine, so I’m glad I found this thread. Lucille “Oncie” Handly Ennis was the Bee County Sheriff’s wife. My grandfather was William Handly and my mother was his daughter, Roberta Louise Handly Pierpont. Lucille and William Handly were siblings, so Lucille and Vail were Mom’s aunt and uncle. I recall visits in the late 60’s to Beeville where my Dad and Mom would take Mr Handly to Beeville, so he could visit his sister and brother-in-law. I would tag along, as well, so I had face to face contact with this ex-lawman who definitely had a “shoot first, ask questions later” rep. As I recall, he seemed like a pretty nice, warm, level-headed old fellow, but I was only 12,13 or 14 at the time…only have fond memories of the Sheriff.