Thomas Jerome Winstanley passed away on Sunday, January 11, 2009 after a brief illness. He was born on April 10, 1927 in Denver, Colorado to Roy and Lillian Winstanley.
Tom was a World War II veteran having served in the United States Navy. He met his wife Betty of fifty-nine years, while on leave and later made Beaumont his home. He worked for Mobil Oil Corporation as a truck driver for over thirty years before his retirement.
Tom was a member of Wesley United Methodist Church and the Grumpy Old Men Sunday school class. He was preceded in death by his parents; and his wife Betty.
Tom is survived by his daughters, Linda Winstanley of Beaumont, Kathy Winstanley Campbell and husband Gary Campbell of Brenham; grandchildren, Jason Campbell of Dallas, Bonnie Campbell and Jacob Campbell of Brenham; brothers, Dave Winstanley of Fresno, California and Art Winstanley of Denver, Colorado.
Tom was a devoted husband, father and grandfather. The family wishes to extend a thank you to the doctors, Dr. Sidney Marchand and staff of Christus Hospital St. Elizabeth and staff of Harbor Hospice for their excellent medical care and kindness.
His funeral services will be 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, January 14, 2009 at Broussard’s, 1605 North Major Drive, Beaumont with burial to follow at Magnolia Cemetery. A gathering of family and friends will be from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, January 13, 2009 at the Mortuary.
Memorials in his honor can be sent to Wesley United Methodist Church, 3810 North Major Drive, Beaumont, Texas 77713 or to Harbor Hospice Foundation, 2450 North Major Drive, Beaumont, Texas 77713.