That was probably someone else, which surprises me because I think most of my family must have been shot as cattle rustlers or by jealous husbands. It's not a very common name.
Dad worked for TxDOT for about 40+ years and didn't venture far from Dallas except on vacations.
In this line of work, you never know where the next phone call will take you. If I get down that way, I'll give you a shout.
Rick