Dewey D. Labay, 83, of Hamshire, passed away from this earthly life on Sunday, April 3, 2016, at Riceland Community Hospital. He was born on August 18, 1932, in Wharton, the third of six children, to Leona Louise Myer Labay and William Charles Labay.
Dewey was a United States Air Force veteran. In 1959, he married Janell Dressler. They moved to Hamshire, where they remained until his death. Dewey worked for Texas Gulf as a heavy equipment operator for thirty-four years until he retired in 1989. He was a member of Knights of Columbus Council #6763 and St. Mary Catholic Church in Fannett. Dewey always enjoyed working the fish frys. He had a special love for his cat, “Baby Girl”.
Survivors include his wife, Janell Labay; son, Kevin Wayne Labay, both of Hamshire; brothers, William Charles Labay and his wife, Joyce, of Nome; Lewis George Labay and his wife, Loretta, of Rosenberg; and Glenn Eugene Labay and his wife, Lynn, of Fort Stockton; sister, Joan L. Yates of Beaumont; sisters-in-law, Lorraine Kana, of El Campo and Charlyne Labay of East Bernard; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents.
A gathering of Mr. Labay’s family and friends will be from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, April 6, 2016, at Broussard’s, 134 West Buccaneer Drive, Winnie. His Rosary will be recited at 9:30 a.m., followed by a Mass of Christian Burial celebrated at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, April 7, 2016, at St. Philip the Apostle Catholic Church, 304 West Church Street, El Campo. His interment will be at Holy Cross Memorial Park, El Campo.
