Sidney P East, 90, of Fannett, died Friday, August 15, 2014. He was born on June 8, 1924, in Mauriceville, and had been a long time resident of the Fannett area. He was a World War II Navy veteran and was a retired operator with Jefferson County, Precinct 3.
Sidney is survived by his children, Carolyn Johnson and Peggy Enea of Fannett; Shyrell Frazier and her husband, Dennis, of Hamshire; Darryl East of Fannett; Royce East of Hemphill; and Melissa East of Fannett; grandchildren, Steve Racca, Stacy Jones, Woody Trahan, Jr.; Monica Blackmore, Natalie Neace, Amber McEvoy, Clay Frazier, Rachel Tate, and Tiffany Holmes; twenty-three great-grandchildren; two great-great children; numerous nieces and nephews.
He is preceded in death by his wife of sixty-six years, Ruth East; four brothers; three sisters.
Sidney was an avid deer hunter and fisherman. He enjoyed sitting in the front of his shop with his buddy’s reminiscing.
A gathering of Mr. East’s family and friends will be from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m., with his Christian Vigil at 6:00 p.m., Tuesday, August 19, 2014, at Broussard’s, 134 West Buccaneer, Winnie. His funeral service will be 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, August 20, 2014, at Broussard’s, with interment to follow at Fairview cemetery, Winnie.
Memorial contributions may be made to Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1806, 1882 Park Street, Beaumont, Texas 77701.
