Jack Everett Follmer, 87, of Beaumont, died Thursday, March 10, 2016. He was born on September 1, 1928, in Beaumont, to Frances Reville Follmer and Henry E. Follmer, and was a lifelong resident of Beaumont.
Jack graduated from Beaumont High School and attended Texas A&M University. During his lifetime he was a Scoutmaster of Troop 78, an auctioneer, and a Master Gardener. Jack enjoyed woodworking, making clocks and toys for children. Later in life, he volunteered at Christus St. Elizabeth Hospital for several years until his health prevented it. Jack enjoyed his family and friends and always found humor in life.
Jack is survived by his wife of sixty-six years, Jerry Follmer, of Beaumont; children, Butch Follmer and his partner, Arnel Punongbayan, of East Hampton, New York; Lea Anne Harvey and her husband, Bubba, of Beaumont; and Mark Follmer and his wife, Caroline, of Beaumont; grandchildren, Patrick Follmer, Jr. and Caitlin Harvey; great grandchildren, Seth Follmer and Gavin Follmer; brothers, Richard Follmer and his wife, Camille, of South Padre; and Roy Follmer and his wife, Lynda, of Beaumont; sister, Mary Follmer of Missouri; nephew, Joel Follmer; and niece, Stacy Ribbick.
He is preceded in death by his son, Patrick Follmer; and brother, Ellis Follmer.
A gathering of Mr. Follmer’s family and friends will be from 2:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m., Sunday March 13, 2016, at Broussard’s, 2000 McFaddin Avenue, Beaumont. His funeral service will be 11:00 a.m., Monday, March 14, 2016, at Broussard’s, with interment to follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Beaumont.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. Pius X Catholic Church, 5075 Bigner Road, Beaumont, Texas 77708; or to M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, P.O. Box 4486, Houston, Texas 77210.
