Whitney B. Barras, 75, of Vidor died Friday, May 21, 2004 at Christus St. Elizabeth Hospital. A native of Krotz Springs, Louisiana, and long time resident of this area, Mr. Barras has lived in Vidor for the past three years. He retired as Operations Manager for Texaco in Port Arthur.
Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m. Sunday, May 23, 2004 at Broussard’s, 2000 McFaddin, Beaumont followed by burial in Forest Lawn Cemetery. A gathering of family and friends will be from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. with a Rosary being recited at 6:30 p.m. Saturday evening, May 22, 2004 at the mortuary.
Survivors include his wife, Barbara Barras of Vidor; sons, Mike Barras and his wife Cindy of Driftwood, Gary Barras and his wife Dawn of Nederland, Orval Lombardo and his wife Beverly of Beaumont, Jake Lombardo and his wife Terri of Lumberton, and Frank Lombardo and his wife Karen also of Lumberton; daughters, Connie Rasberry and her significant other, Hildy Jacobs of Humble and Sheryl Armstrong and her husband David of Plano; seventeen grandchildren; seventeen great grandchildren; and sister, Lucille Barras of Krotz Springs, Louisiana. His daughter, Lily Bodine, preceded Mr. Barras in death.
Memorial contributions may be made to American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 5144, Beaumont, Texas 77726-5144.
