Thomas “Tom” Barras
Thomas “Tom” Andrew Barras, 67, of Beaumont, died Saturday, June 23, 2018, at Baptist Hospitals of Southeast Texas, Beaumont. He was born on November 9, 1950, to Mary Elizabeth Austin Barras and Andrew James Barras, in Port Arthur, and was a member of the United States Army Reserves. Tom was in the banking industry for twenty-five years and owned Barras Insurance for twenty years. He was an avid hunter and enjoyed cooking. The kitchen was his favorite place. Tom was a member of the Rotary Club of Beaumont.
Survivors include his wife of forty-three years, Janice Barras; son, James Barras; sister, Ann Head of Tyler; niece, Holly Head of Tyler; nephew, Nicholas Head, of Austin; mother and father-in-law, Jean and Kenneth Jakino and sister-in-law, Deborah Terry, all of Beaumont; and brother-in-law, John Jakino of Diboll.
A gathering of Mr. Barras’ family and friends will be from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, June 27, 2018, at Broussard’s, 1605 North Major Drive, Beaumont. A private family graveside service will be held at Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Beaumont.
Memorial contributions may be made to The Humane Society of Southeast Texas, P.O. Box 1629, Beaumont, Texas 77704; or the Wounded Warriors Project, P.O. Box 758517, Topeka, Kansas 66675-8517.
Forest Lawn Memorial Park
Forest Lawn Memorial Park
- 4955 pine st beaumont tx 77703
- 1605 n. major drive beaumont tx 77713
- 06/27/2018
- 5:58 am
Comments
Marlene Jennis
Janice, so sorry for your loss. I lost my husband on June 17. I know what you are going through.
Brad Greig
So sorry for your loss, Janice. He was such a kind man. I can't tell you how much I appreciate all that you and Tom have done for my parents over the years. Please let me know if I can help in any way.
George and Donna Richmond
So sorry for your loss. Tom was always talking shop talk to George and I when he was with Farmers. Will miss his laugh.
Renee Flowers
So sorry for your loss., Janice. Tom was my favorite boss. He will be dearly missed by many. Your family will be in my thoughts & prayers , Love, Renee Flowers
Rita and Johnny smith
So sorry Janice we’re going to miss him. He was a great friend. We’re in Seattle until Sunday our condolences go out to you and your family god bless.
Veronica and Tom Swope
It has been such a pleasure to have Tom and Janice as our next door neighbors for so many years. He was a wonderful man and we will miss him.
Candyce M Edwards
Janice I am so sorry for your loss!!!! Praying for you and your family!
Teri Goforth
Tom was one of my favorite people. He will surely be missed.
NL
My sincere condolences to the family at this difficult time. May you all seek God for comfort, peace, strength and support (2 Cor 1:3).
Sandy McLaughlin
Janice, I'm so sorry for your loss. I don't know if you remember me, back then I was Sandy Martin, I worked for Tom in Beaumont and also in Houston,. Tom was also my agent for years. Tom was an awesome boss, friend and person and loved by many and will be greatly missed.
R.H.
Our condolence. ‘Pray constantly’. God hears and listens to our prayers. 1 Thessalonians 5:17; Psalm 10:17
Gail Foreman
So sorry Janice for your loss. My family and I were on vacation at one of you guys favorite places, Inverness in Galveston. Tom was a friend and enjoyed everytime he came in for haircut always had plenty to talk about and lots of laughs. He will be greatly missed. God bless you and your family. Our prayers are with you.