Dewey Gene Foote, 85, of Lake Sam Rayburn, went to be with the Lord Friday, December 11, 2015, in his home, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on February 6, 1930 in LeCompte, Louisiana, to Dewey and Ruby Mae Foote, of Cheneyville, Louisiana.
Growing up in Cheneyville, Dewey was introduced to the outdoors by his father and that’s where his love for hunting and fishing began. His love for the outdoors was a passion of his and he spent as much time as possible living his dream: " Hunting Mule Deer in Colorado or Catching Largemouth Bass in Mexico with his close friends." Dewey's first love was his family and close friends. He loved his mother, daughter, and grandchildren more than anything in this world. He was always willing to give a helping hand to anyone, especially his family and friends. He always had that loving smile on his face which expressed his love for everyone he knew. Dewey attended Cheneyville High School. He played baseball and excelled as a centerfielder. He was small but very very fast. He also enjoyed boxing, and there were several times he would listen to fights on the radio as a child. He graduated from Cheneyville High School in 1947 and went on to serve his country by joining the United States Navy. After an honorable discharge from the Navy he was employed by Gulf Refinery in Port Arthur as a bricklayer, and retired after a long and successful career. After retirement he had a lot more time to do things he loved hunting, fishing, and spending time with his family. Dewey bought a very nice lot on Lake Sam Rayburn and built a lovely house with his own hands, which he also loved to do. Now he had the opportunity to spend time fishing, hunting ducks and deer, and visiting his daughter and grandchildren who lived fairly close.
Dewey is survived by his daughter, Patty Wilkerson and her husband, Cody; sister, Betty McNutt; stepsons, Kim, Kurt, and Keith Northern; grandchildren, Josh O'Rourke, Katie O'Rourke, and Cameron Wilkerson; nieces and nephews, Carol Desonier, Miriam Tate, Jimmy Thibodaux, Jr. Nancy Welch, Janice Curtis, and William Tate.
He is proceeded in death by his parents, Dewey and Ruby Mae Foote; sister, Dorothy Tate; bother-in-laws, Jimmy Thibodaux, Sr. and Walter McNutt.
A gathering of Mr. Foote’s family and friends will be from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m., with a remembrance at 6:00 p.m., Friday, December 18, 2015, at Broussard’s, 2000 McFaddin Avenue, Beaumont. His committal will be held at Broussard’s Crematorium, Beaumont.
