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"More Than 125 Years Of Time Honored Values"

EST. 1889

A Family Concern

In the late 1800's, Alex Broussard, owner of A. Broussard Livery Stable, opened the first funeral parlor in Southeast Texas. That first wood framed parlor was soon replaced by a large brick facility in downtown Beaumont which still stands today. Later, the family firm moved to a large, stately home at the corner of Calder Avenue and Forest Street. In 1958, they moved to one of their present locations in a quiet neighborhood on McFaddin in Beaumont.

Continuing Our Traditions

In this age of constant corporate funeral home buyouts and takeovers, families find comfort in knowing there is still a family owned and operated firm with five generations of compassion, continuity, and dignity. The Broussard family feels strongly about their traditions and their family's obligation to maintain both the high standards of excellence in service and their ability to serve the entire community by always keeping their services affordable.

Clyde Hermon Bell

Clyde Hermon Bell, 83, of Beaumont, died Tuesday, February 19, 2019, at Baptist Hospitals of Southeast Texas, Beaumont. He was born on August 23, 1935, to Edna Sullivan Bell and Clyde Bell, in Chattanooga, Tennessee. He graduated from the University of Tennessee at Knoxville with a BS degree in Chemical Engineering. Clyde was transferred to Beaumont, Texas, in 1974 as an Engineering Manager with Velsicol Chemical. Just a few years later Clyde formed Bell Engineering, where he continued to work until his passing. Survivors include his wife of fifty-three years, Kaz Bell; daughter, Denice Kiesling and her husband, Brad, of Dallas; son, Chris Bell and his wife, Michelle, of Houston; sister, Betty Eller of Chattanooga, Tennessee; grandchildren, Colin Kiesling, Corinne Kiesling, Claire Kiesling, Ayden Bell, and Cali Bell; and nephews, David Eller and his wife, Terri; Tony Eller and his wife, Lori; and Mark Eller and his wife, Crystal, all of Chattanooga, Tennessee. These are just a few of...

Garrett Lee Turk

Garrett Lee Turk, 39, of Beaumont, died Tuesday, February 19, 2019, at Baptist Hospitals of Southeast Texas, Beaumont. He was born on November 10, 1979, to Evelyn Lorraine Henson Turk and James Matt Turk, Jr., in Beaumont. Garrett was an avid coin collector. He loved his daughter, niece, and nephews. Survivors include: his mother, Lorraine Turk of Bevil Oaks; daughter, Bailynn Olivia Turk of Frisco; brother, M. Brent Turk and his wife, Erin, of Beaumont; niece, Addison Turk; nephews, Matthew Turk and Cole Turk; aunt, Judy Turk Russell and her husband, Joe, of Denton; uncles, Ed Henson and his wife, Sandra, of Mississippi and Charles R. Henson and his wife, Judy, of New Mexico; numerous cousins; a host of family and friends; and special family friends, the Tew and Blundell families. He is preceded in death by his father, James Turk, Jr.; paternal grandparents, Eulalie and James Turk, Sr.; and maternal grandparents, Lenora “Nora” and Charles “C.E.” Henson. A ga...

Henry "Dave" Thornton, Jr.

Henry David “Dave” Thornton, Jr., 80, of Port Neches, died Tuesday, February 19, 2019. He was born on August 30, 1938, in Haynesville, Louisiana, to Inez Crocker Thornton and Henry David Thornton, Sr. Dave served in the United States Army Reserves. He retired from Goodyear as a Lab Operator after 40 years of service. He loved to hunt and fish and was an avid reader, but most of all he loved his family. He was a devoted husband to Donna for fifty-three years. His dedication to his family knew no limits. His four grandchildren were the center of his universe; no event was too small or too far away to attend. Their pa-pa was their biggest fan, always there to cheer them on and give positive encouragement, no matter the outcome. Survivors include his wife, Donna Thornton of Port Neches; son, Ken Thornton and his wife, Stacy, of Cypress; daughter, Kim Garza and her husband, Melchor, of Pearland; grandchildren, Zach Thornton, Cale Thornton, Caleb Garza, and Ainsley Garza; and b...

Richard Gore

Richard “Rocky” Gore, 61, of Lumberton, lost his courageous battle with cancer on Tuesday, February 19, 2019. He was born on September 10, 1957, in Beaumont, to Nancy Simmons Gore and C.W. Gore. Survivors include his parents, Nancy and C.W. Gore of Lumberton; sister, Molly Gore Lindsey and her husband, Chris, of New Orleans, Louisiana; aunt, Sheila Smith and her husband, James, of Conroe; uncle, Dickie Simmons and his wife, Pat, of Kountze; nephew and nieces, Christopher Lindsey, Olivia Lindsey, Catherine Lindsey, Claudia Lindsey, and Ella Lindsey, all of New Orleans, Louisiana; his beloved companion, Sue Baker of Lumberton; numerous cousins; and his faithful dog, Speckles. He is preceded in death by his grandparents, Hazel and Claud Gore, and Opal and Richard Simmons. A gathering of Rocky’s family and friends will be 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m., Thursday, February 21, 2019, at Broussard’s, 490 Cemetery Road, Silsbee. His funeral service will be 10:00 a.m., Frid...

Linda Paine

Linda Diane Paine, 64, of Silsbee, died Tuesday, February 19, 2019. She was born on April 12, 1954, to Gladys Evans Patchin and Clarence Patchin. Survivors include her husband, Ricky Paine; daughter, April Creel of Silsbee; sister, Betty Lou Austen and her husband, Stan, of Silsbee; nieces, Brook Whitmire and Shannon Smallwood; and great-nieces, Kaylee Lyle and Madilyn Smallwood. She is preceded in death by her parents; brother, Jimmy Roy Patchin; and sister, Karen Adams. A gathering of Linda’s family and friends will begin at 8:00 a.m. with her memorial service at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, February 23, 2019, at Broussard’s. Her committal was handled by Broussard’s Crematorium. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made in Linda Paine’s name and mailed to PHC Foundation, 4377 Crow Road, Beaumont, Texas 77706, in order to help pay for the next family in need of their services....