Gilbert Stewart Spencer, 54, of Beaumont died April 14, 2005 at Christus St. Elizabeth Hospital. A native of New Orleans, Louisiana, Gilbert lived in Baton Rouge for many years before moving to Beaumont in 1985. He was employed by Turner Industries for over 30 years and currently held the position of Manager of the Estimating Department- Western Division. He will be remembered for his love of bass fishing with family and friends.
Gilbert is survived by his wife, Karen Spencer of Beaumont; daughter, Ginger LeBlanc and her husband Chad of Baton Rouge; sons, Jeff Spencer and his fiancé Kathleen Daleo and Brad Spencer all of Beaumont; mother, Peggy Spencer of Baton Rouge; brothers, James B. Spencer and his wife Diane of St. Croix and Bruce A. Spencer and his wife Sandy of San Antonio; grandsons, Trevor and Collin LeBlanc; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m. Monday, April 18, 2005 at Broussard’s, 1605 North Major Drive, Beaumont followed by burial at Forest Lawn Memorial Park. A gathering of family and friends will be Sunday evening, April 17, 2005 from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at the mortuary.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Autism Society of America Foundation, 7910 Woodmont Avenue, Suite 300, Bethesda, Maryland 20814-3067 or www.autism-society.org.