James “Jim” Gilbert
James “Jim” Gilbert, 75, of Carrollton, Texas, formerly of Beaumont, died Saturday, July 13, 2019. He was born on January 26, 1944, in Brownsville, Texas, to Lois Alberta May and Lois Marion Gilbert.
Jim earned a Bachelor of Business degree from University of Texas in Austin. He started off working for American National in Beaumont and retired from Community Bank in Houston. Jim served on the boards of the YMCA and Texas Chiropractic College, as well as serving three years as President of Economic Alliance. He was a cofounder of North Channel Area Chamber of Commerce, and president of Galena Park and North Shore Area Rotary Clubs.
Survivors include his wife of fifty-three years, Mary Anne Gilbert; son, Christopher Gilbert; daughter, Taressa Anderson and her husband, Brady; grandsons, Josh Anderson and Rusty Anderson; aunt, Myrtle Watkins of Carrolton; and many cousins and friends.
Memorial contributions for Mr. Gilbert may be made to The Rotary Club of North Shore Scholarship Fund, P.O. Box 9635, Houston, Texas 77213-0635.
A Rosary for Mr. Gilbert will be recited at 5:00 p.m., with a gathering of family and friends to follow, Friday, July 19, 2019, at Broussard’s, 2000 McFaddin Avenue, Beaumont. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, July 20, 2019, at St. Anne Catholic Church, 2715 Calder Avenue, Beaumont, with his interment to follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Beaumont.
Forest Lawn Memorial Park
Forest Lawn Memorial Park
- 4955 pine st beaumont tx 77703
Mass of Christian Burial
Mass of Christian Burial
- 2715 calder beaumont tx 77701
- 07/20/2019
- 10:00 am
Broussard's Mortuary - McFaddin Avenue
Broussard's Mortuary - McFaddin Avenue
- 2000 mcfaddin street beaumont tx 77701
- 07/19/2019
- 5:40 am
Broussard's Mortuary - McFaddin Avenue
Broussard's Mortuary - McFaddin Avenue
- 2000 mcfaddin avenue beaumont tx 77701
Comments
Judy and Tommy Lochridge
Jim will be truly missed by many, and will forever be a part of the years he so honirably represented those who called him a friend. Sending our sincere condolences to the family.
Bill & Connie Hendrix
Jim was one of the GOOD guys. who was always fair and treated everyone respectfully. He and Mary Anne have always been a lot of fun and were great hosts.. We pray that GOD will comfort her and family in this difficult time. R.I.P ole' friend, you will be missed!
Sara Cusick
Our dear Jim, there are not enough words to express how much you are loved and how much we will miss you. You always put others first, always were anxious to help, always treated others with kindness. May God keep you in his everlasting care and may God comfort you, Mary Anne, In your grief.
Cicely Wynne
Jim personified grace and kindness. What a great family he shared with Mary Anne. May your faith and family give you strength in this difficult time. Your family is greatly loved.
Mary Bood Lee
Mrs. Gilbert, Chris and Taressa, I'm so sorry for your loss. Jim was such a dear friend of my parents, and I have such fond memories of the Gilbert Family visiting us when you would come to Beaumont. Praying for your peace and comfort at this time. With deepest sympathy.....Mary
Dorothy Carroll
Jim was an admired, kindhearted, well-loved and generous man. He will remain in our hearts forever. Mary Anne, we share in this time of grief and pray in the midst of your sorrow you find peace and comfort and lean on family and friends for strength. Never forget how much you are loved.
Jerry Boynton
What a fine gentleman and friend Jim was. We had not had personal contact in many years but the great memories of Jim and Mary Anne are so vivid for both my wife Mary and me. I remember his quiet kindness to all and his professional attitude as a banker and worker in the community. Our lives were lovingly touched by this sweet couple. We send blessings and love to the family.
Mike Patterson
My wife and I knew Jim both professionally and personally. He was our banker for almost 30 years, for our business and personal accounts. In addition, Jim and I were in the same Rotary Intl. club in North Shore (Houston) for almost 20 years and served together in many capacities. Jim was the 25th Anniv. President of Galena Park Rotary before transferring to the North Shore club where he became the 50th Anniv. President of that club. He was known by many and like and respected by all. After my wife passed away in 2014, Jim and Mary Ann "adopted" me and included me in many of her families events in Carrollton. Each Easter, Jim and Mary Ann hosted a crawfish and shrimp boil at their home the Saturday before Easter Sunday. It was at those events and also a few Christmas and/or New Years visits that I became familiar with Mary Anne's close cousins in Carrollton. Being an only child like myself, Jim quickly got absorbed into Mary Anne's family as though he had always been part of it, as have I. He was my best friend and I shall miss him a lot.