Pat J. Gilbert, 87, of Beaumont, died November 22, 2008 at Christus Hospital St. Elizabeth. Pat was a 1938 graduate of South Park High School and a 1940 graduate of Lamar Junior College. He retired from Texaco, Inc. where he worked in employee relations and was a member of St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church where he was an elder and delegate to the general assembly.
Pat was involved in and very faithful to many organizations such as Lions Club where he received 60 years of perfect attendance, South Park High School Heritage Association, Texas Gulf Historical Society, Beaumont Heritage Society, Tyrrell Historical Library Association, and Scout Old-Timers Association. He was also a past chairman of the Jefferson County Historical Commission for four years and the North Jefferson Cancer Society.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Floyd R. Gilbert and Mallie White Gilbert; and sister, Catherine. He is survived by his wife, Pat Gilbert; cousin, Jack Alford; and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Funeral service will be 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, November 25, 2008 at St. Andrews Presbyterian Church with burial to follow at Magnolia Cemetery under the direction of Broussard’s, 2000 McFaddin, Beaumont. A gathering of family and friends will be 4:00-6:00 p.m., Monday, November 24 at the Church.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. Andrews Presbyterian Church, 1350 N 23rd Street, Beaumont, Texas 77706 or Parkinson’s disease Center, Baylor College of Medicine, 6550 Fannin, Suite 1801, Houston, Texas 77030.
