Thomas E. Neff, Sr., 85, of Beaumont, died Thursday, June 4, 2009 at Memorial Hermann Baptist Beaumont Hospital.
A native of Mobile, Alabama and resident of the area since 1935, Thomas started Neff Brothers in 1950 with his brother John as his partner. He was a United States Army veteran having served in World War II.
He had a passion for aviation, and was very proud to have his pilot’s license. Thomas was an avid fisherman and loved fishing with his grandsons. He was a member of St. Anthony Cathedral Basilica.
Survivors include his wife of sixty-three years, Kathleen Neff of Beaumont; sons, Thomas E. Neff, Jr. and his wife Linda of Silsbee, Mark C. Neff of Lumberton, John G. Neff and his wife Patricia of Lumberton, and Patrick E. Neff and his wife Erica of Beaumont; twelve grandchildren; seven great grandchildren; and seven great great grandchildren; brother, John Curran Neff and his wife Jackie of Beaumont; and sister, Gloria Rantasha of Lumberton.
His son, David H. Neff preceded him in death.
A Christian Vigil will be 6:00 p.m. Saturday, June 6, 2009 with a gathering of his family and friends to follow at Broussard’s, 1605 North Major Drive, Beaumont.
Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Broussard’s.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Make-A-Wish Foundation, 1604 Bissonnet, Houston, Texas 77005.
