George T. LeBlanc
(Tommy), of Beaumont, passed away peacefully, Thursday, January 29, 2015, at
the age of 84, surrounded by his family.
Tommy was born in
Victoria, Texas, on October 23, 1930. He graduated from Beaumont High School
and continued on to receive a Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil Engineering
from Texas A & M University.
After completing
college, Tommy dutifully served his country in the Korean War and continued to
serve his country long after returning home as a member of the Army Reserves,
where he obtained the rank of Colonel.
Upon returning to
Beaumont, Tommy wed his beloved wife, Jan, on August 3, 1957. They were married
for fifty-two years.
Tommy cherished the
time he spent at home with his wife and kids.
Always there for them, he provided the “rock” on which they could build
their lives and futures. His family, in
return, loved and adored him for his unyielding dedication and unconditional
love.
Always referred to as
“Tommy” and never Mr. LeBlanc, he spent the next fifty-five years of his life
as first, Vice President and then President of Gulf Coast Machine and Supply,
where his number one priority was always
to take care of the employees, which he considered to be his extended family.
Tommy was an active
member of the community serving as President of the Beaumont Chamber of
Commerce, President of United Way, President of The Three Rivers Council of The
Boy Scouts, President of the Spindletop Little League, President of the YMBL,
President of Rotary Club of Beaumont, The Beaumont Lions Club, The Sales and
Marketing Executives Club, The Lamar University Cardinal Club, and a past
Steward of St. Mark’s Episcopal Church.
Tommy is preceded in
death by his parents, Eunice and Clifford LeBlanc, Sr., and his beloved wife,
Jan LeBlanc
He is survived by his
children, David LeBlanc and his wife, Nancy; Stacey Green and her fiancé, Steve
Haverin; and Terri Broussard; grandchildren, Daniel and
his wife, Jennifer Lynn; Jennifer Renee; Nelson; Logan and his wife, Kayla;
Trent; and Trace; and great-grandchildren, Emily, Lawson, and Kaygan; twin
brother, Clifford LeBlanc, Jr.; sister, Dr. Judith LeBlanc; and his two dogs,
Sam and Paco.
The family would like
to express their appreciation to Tommy’s nurses, the employees of Calder Woods and
Harbor Hospice, for their care and support over the past year.
A gathering of Mr.
LeBlanc’s family and friends will be from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m., Monday,
February 2, 2015, at Broussard’s, 2000 McFaddin Avenue, Beaumont. His memorial
service will be 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, February 3, 2015, at St. Mark’s Episcopal
Church, 680 Calder Avenue, Beaumont.
All present and former
employees of Gulfco are designated honorary pallbearers.
In lieu of flowers,
memorial contributions may be made in Mr. LeBlanc’s name to Humane Society of
Southeast Texas, P. O. Box 1629, Beaumont, Texas 77704.
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