Josh J. Esslinger, 82, a retired physician, of Beaumont, died Wednesday, January 19, 2005 at Dubuis Hospital in Beaumont.
A native of Florence, Alabama, he lived in the Beaumont area since 1940. He was a United States Army World War II veteran and had also served in the Korean Conflict. Josh was a graduate of Tulane Medical School and had practiced medicine in Beaumont for forty years.
Survivors include his wife of twenty six years, Joyce Esslinger of Beaumont; his sons, John Esslinger and his wife Diana, Jeffery Esslinger and his wife Kathy, and Joe Esslinger and his wife Donna; four grandchildren, Kelly Esslinger, Robert Esslinger and James Esslinger and Bruce Thielen all of Houston.
His son, Josh J. Esslinger preceded him in death.
Funeral Services will be 1:00 P.M. Saturday, January 22, 2005 at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church under the direction of Broussard’s, 2000 McFaddin, Beaumont. A gathering will be held in the Cloister at St. Mark’s immediately following the service.
Memorial contributions may be made to The Pantry Fund, c/o St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, 680 Calder, Beaumont, Texas 77701.
