Johnnie George Cardwell, Sr., 90, of Beaumont, died Friday, August 29, 2008 at Silsbee Convalescent Center.
He was a native of Alexandria, Louisiana and a resident of Port Acres for fifty years before moving to the Beaumont area. Mr. Cardwell was a retired operator with Gulf Oil and a United States Navy veteran having served in World War II.
His daughter, Beatrice Bearden; and granddaughter, Brandy Kay Philmon preceded him in death.
Survivors include his wife of sixty-eight years, Nadia Cardwell of Beaumont; son, Johnnie Cardwell, Jr. and his wife Pat of Dewitt, Arkansas; daughter, Nadia Philmon and her husband Ken of Silsbee; son, William B. Cardwell and his wife Lynda of Port Arthur; seven grandchildren; eight great grandchildren; and sister, Joyce Lofton of Pineville, Louisiana.
Funeral service will be 2:00 pm Sunday, September 7, 2008 at Broussard’s, 1605 North Major Drive, Beaumont with burial to follow at Oak Bluff Memorial Park in Port Neches. A gathering of family and friends will be from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Saturday, September 6, 2008 at the Mortuary.
Memorial contributions may be made to Bible Baptist Church, 1710 Highway 96 Bypass, Silsbee, Texas 77656 or Odyssey Health Care, 550 Fannin, Suite 1230, Beaumont, Texas 77701.
