Sylvan “Tito” Carlin, 81, of Beaumont, died Friday, August 26, 2016, at The Oaks of Beaumont. A native and lifelong resident of Beaumont, he was born May 4, 1935, to Rafaela Daniels Carlin and Antonio Carlin. Mr. Carlin was a veteran of the United States Army and United States Marine Corp. During his service, he developed a skill and love for the sport of boxing. He boxed professionally for several years. Mr. Carlin was a retired machinist at Oil City Brass Works.

Survivors include his wife, Romona Carlin of Beaumont; sons, Edward Carlin and his wife Ursela and Anthony Carlin, all of Beaumont; grandchildren, Marcedez Carlin, Zachary Carlin, Joshua Carlin, and Unise Carlin, all of Beaumont; and numerous nieces and nephews.

He is preceded in death by his parents.

A gathering of Mr. Carlin’s family and friends will be from 12:00 p.m. until 1:30 p.m., with a Rosary recited at 12:30 p.m., Thursday, September 1, 2016, at Broussard’s, 2000 McFaddin Avenue, Beaumont. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, at Cristo Rey Catholic Church, 767 Avenue A, Beaumont, with interment to follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Beaumont.