Albert Byrd Tourne, 49, of Beaumont, Texas died Friday, November 25, 2005 at Memorial Hermann Baptist Hospital in Beaumont. Albert was originally from Sweet Water, Alabama. He lived for a number of years in the Houston area, but for the last two years resided in Beaumont. He was employed at Goodyear in the accounts payable department until shortly after Hurricane Rita.
Albert graduated from Sweet Water High School in 1974. He served in the United States Army from 1975 to 1978. During this time he was stationed in Germany and California.
Albert was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph Martinez and Willie Mae Tourne. He is survived by his sisters, Freddie Costlow of Evadale, Mary Jane Miley of Fayetteville, Texas and Barbara Hamm and husband Robert of Sour Lake; and his brother, Joseph David “Joey” Tourne and his wife Cena of Sweet Water, Alabama. He is also survived by a number of nieces and nephews, great nieces and great nephews; and last but not least his beloved dog “T” Albert will be missed by everyone that knew him, we all know he is in a better place.
A gathering of family and friends will be Sunday evening, November 27, 2005 from 4:00 until 6:00 p.m. at Broussard’s, 1605 N Major Drive, Beaumont. Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Broussard’s Crematorium.
Memorial contributions may be made to Humane Society of Southeast Texas, P OBox 1629, Beaumont, Texas 77704.
