Clyde “Monk” Kimbrough, 80, of Houston died September 3, 2006 at his residence. He was a native of Beaumont and has been a resident of Houston for the past two and a half years.
Monk played catcher for a semi pro for Beaumont League Baseball Team, retired from Mobil Oil as an operator and was a veteran of the United States Army having served during World War II Battle of the Bulge.
He is survived by his wife, Barbara Kimbrough of Houston; daughters, Karen Latta and her husband Mike of LaBelle and Kathy Aboyhalkah and her husband Yusha of Houston; brother, Bill Kimbrough and his wife June of Beaumont; sister in law, Hallie Kimbrough of Lumberton; grandchildren, Melissa Slater and Chris Latta both of LaBelle, Robert De Los Reyes of Houston and Richard De Los Ryes of Baltimore, Maryland; and seven great grandchildren.
Graveside services will be 10:00 A.M. Wednesday, September 6, 2006 at Magnolia Cemetery under the direction of Broussard’s, 1605 North Major Drive. A gathering of family and friends will be Tuesday evening September 5, 2006 from 5:00 P.M. until 7:00 P.M. at the mortuary.
Memorial contributions may be made to American Cancer Society, 755 South 11th Street, Beaumont, Texas 77726.