Wayne Thomas Outhouse, 66, of Bridge City, died Wednesday, February 26, 2014. He was born February 3, 1948, to Betty Marie and Bill Thomas Outhouse in Port Arthur, and was a lifelong resident of the area. Wayne was a veteran of the United States Marines. He worked for many years as an electrician with I.B.E.W. Local Union 479, before his retirement. Wayne, in his younger years, was known as an avid hunter and fisherman. He also enjoyed attending motorcycle rallies, drag races, dancing and studying his family’s history. Wayne was very much a family man who above all preferred spending time with his family and friends. His favorite time of the year was always this time of year, around Mardi gras.
Wayne is survived by his children, Anne Marie Dixson and her husband, Steven, Tommy Outhouse and his wife, Cher, all of Bridge City, Billy Don Outhouse and his wife, Yedrah, of Orange, and Emily Outhouse of Bridge City; six grandchildren; sister, Pam Smith and her husband, Rusty, of Bridge City; mother’s to Wayne’s children, Judy Morrow of Orange and Connie Lancon of Groves; and numerous other beloved family members and friends.
He is preceded in death by his parents; and grandparents.
A gathering of Mr. Outhouse’s family and friends will be from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m., Saturday, March 1, 2014, at Broussard’s, 505 North 12th Street, Nederland. His funeral service will be 1:30 p.m., Sunday, March 2, 2014, at Broussard’s, with interment to follow at Greenlawn Memorial Park, Groves.
Memorial contributions may be made to I.B.E.W. Local Union 479, 1430 Spindletop Road, Beaumont, Texas 77705.
The family would like to extend special thanks to the staff at St. Lukes Hospital and Kindred Hospital, both of Houston, for their compassionate and loving care towards Mr. Outhouse and his loved ones.
