Herbert Henry York, 94, of Beaumont, died peacefully with his family by his side Sunday, May 4, 2008 in Huntsville.
Herb was born on July 9, 1913 in Beaumont to William Martin York and Mable Victoria Drake York. He lived in Beaumont his entire life and attended public school there. Herb was a well known landlord, businessman, beef producer, horseman and timber producer in the Southeast Texas area. He loved his family deeply and enjoyed taking them on hunting and fishing outings.
His parents; his wife, Hazel of forty-seven years; a brother, William Wesley York; and grandson, James Britton Butts preceded him in death.
He is survived by three children and their spouses, Patricia Ann York Lanier and her husband James of Huntsville, Mary Linda York Butts and her husband Tommy of Vidor and Herbert Henry York, Jr. and his wife Claire of Buna; grandchildren, Melissa Ann Lanier Williamson of Amarillo, Monica Lynn Lanier Chapman of San Antonio, Melinda Elizabeth Butts Hudson of Vidor, Brenda Kathleen Butts Mobley of Lumberton, Thomas Eugene (Jay) Butts of Vidor, Trudi York Freeman of Beaumont, and Tassie York Ferrill of Burkeville; great grandchildren, John Garrett Williamson and Macy Elizabeth Williamson both of Amarillo, Mason Howard Chapman and Logan James Chapman both of San Antonio, Britta LaN’ae Hudson and Brennan Ray Hudson both of Vidor, Brook RaShell Driscoll, Brittney Renee Driscoll and Christopher Lee Mobley II all of Lumberton; Rodney Thomas (Hunter) Butts, Lance Britton Butts and Logan Bryce Butts all of Vidor; Jonathon Sanders of Burkeville, Doughton Reeves of Beaumont; one great great grandson, Trenton Wayne Grissin of Vidor; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral service will be 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, May 7, 2008 at Broussard’s, 1605 North Major Drive, Beaumont with John M. Davis, minister of Ridgewood Church of Christ, officiating. Burial will follow at Magnolia Cemetery with Thomas Eugene (Jay) Butts, Mark H. Chapman, Roy Gene Ferrill, Brennan Ray Hudson, Robin Hudson and Dr. John B. Williamson serving as pallbearers. A gathering of family and friends will be from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Tuesday, May 6, 2008 at the Mortuary.
Memorial contributions may be made on behalf of Henry H. York to, Town Creek Methodist Retirement Community, 1115 Avenue O, Huntsville, Texas 77403
