Marvin “Ed” Edgar Weems, 95, of Beauxart Gardens, died Monday, August 19, 2013. He was on born January 11, 1918, in Tennessee Colony, Texas, to Katherine and John Weems. Ed enjoyed sharing vegetables from his garden and was passionate about working in his church. He served as Deacon and was known as a greeter and a hugger. Ed worked in his earlier years in the oil industry, at his dairy and finally as an operator in the refinery industry before his retirement. He was also a Mason for many years.  

He is survived by his children, Blinda Gaspard and her husband, Phillip, of Beauxart Gardens; Jed Weems of Port Arthur; Gail Holder of Frierson, Louisiana; and Burke Weems and his wife, Ramona, of Beaumont; thirteen grandchildren; twenty-one great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren.

Ed is preceded in death by his parents; wife of seventy years, Adley Weems; and son, Briggs Weems.

A gathering of Mr. Weems’ family and friends will begin at 1:00 p.m., with his funeral service to follow at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, August 22, 2013, at First Baptist Church 17019 Highway 124, Fannett, with interment to follow at Memory Gardens of Jefferson County, Nederland.

Memorial contributions may be made to First Baptist Church, 17019 Highway 124, Beaumont, Texas 77705 or First Baptist Church, Beauxart Gardens, 8230 Holmes Road, Nederland, Texas 77627.