Thomas “PePaw” L. Dearbonne
Thomas “PePaw” L. Dearbonne, 97, of Fannett, died Tuesday, October 3, 2023. He was born on July 27, 1926, in China, Texas, to Ida Forest and Anton Dearbonne.
Thomas loved yardwork and enjoyed mowing his four acres. He enjoyed hunting and was a family man that loved his family dearly. Thomas was generous with his time and money. He retired from Amoco Oil in 1985 after thirty-five years. Thomas was a United States Air Force veteran. He was a member of Knights of Columbus and was the first Grand Knight at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Fannett. Thomas also supported the St. Vincent de Paul Society and donated to veterans.
Survivors include his children, Jerry Dearbonne and his wife, Vernie, of Spring; Janell Hardy and her husband, Bill, of Silsbee; George Dearbonne and his wife, Judy Boudoin, of LaBelle; and Ida Brevell and her husband, Randy, of Nederland; caretaker and companion, Ann Harris, of Fannett; grandchildren, Patrice and her husband, Josh; Jackie and her husband, Kevin; Aimee; Zachary and his wife, Kali; Joseph and his wife, Misti; Brad and his wife, Melissa; Nikki; Lauren and her husband, TJ; and Jordan; twenty-three great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; sisters, Bobbie Foster and Carol Guidry; and fur baby, Lizzi.
He was preceded in death by parents; wife, Bessie Mae Dearbonne; and siblings, Bill Dearbonne, Lois Lacaze, and Danny Dearbonne.
Memorial contributions for Mr. Dearbonne may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, Tennessee 38105 or St. Vincent de Paul Society, PO Box 2213 Winnie, Texas 77665.
A gathering of Mr. Dearbonne’s family and friends will be from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m., with his Rosary to be recited at 7:00 p.m., Thursday, October 5, 2023, at Broussard’s, 2000 McFaddin Avenue, Beaumont. His funeral service will be 10:00 a.m., Friday, October 6, 2023, at Broussard’s, with his interment to follow at Landrum Cemetery, Fannett.
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Gathering of Family and Friends
Broussard’s Mortuary McFaddin Ave.
- 2000, Mcfaddin Avenue, Beaumont, Texas, 77701,
- October 5, 2023
- 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Rosary
Broussard’s Mortuary McFaddin Ave.
- 2000, Mcfaddin Avenue, Beaumont, Texas, 77701,
- October 5, 2023
- 7:00 pm
Funeral Service
Broussard’s Mortuary McFaddin Ave.
- 2000, Mcfaddin Avenue, Beaumont, Texas, 77701,
- October 6, 2023
- 10:00 am
Interment
Landrum Cemetery-Fannett
- 14181, Texas 124, Beaumont, Texas, 77705,
Just found out about your dad George , so sorry Tommy was a great person , he was the last of the cookout gang. !!! Prayers to your family , we will miss him
We send our condolences and your family is in our thoughts and prayers.
May God give you comfort. We are sorry to hear of your family’s loss.
Tommy was a dear friends. my condolences to the entire family.. God’s grace and mercy upon him always, may he rest in peace.
I am so saddened for your loss! We did not know he had passed! What a wonderful life he had. May peace be with you and your family.
RIP Mr Tommy.. neighbor.. childhood memories in the 60s between our house and yours with all the Hargraves kin. Those days were so special.. forever remembered..
So very sorry for your loss
So sorry for your loss he was such a good man, everytime I would visit him all he talked about was Daddy, he will be missed. Loved him so much💙🙏
Sincere condolences to the family. I am so very sorry for your loss. May God provide the necessary peace and comfort to your family and friends during this difficult time. Please remember these words of encouragement from the Bible: “ Jesus plainly told her: “I am the resurrection and the life. He that exercises faith in me, even though he dies, will come to life.” —John 11:20-25.
Sorry about the loss of your dad.
Sorry for Y’alls Loss Prayers and Hugs from Maureen and I
Ida I am sorry to hear of your Dad’s passing. May God wrap His Arms around you and give you a peace that passes understanding.
Love, Cindy Jefferson.
Sorry for your lose
We are so sorry for your loss. May God wrap His arms around all of you. May you find peace and keep your memories near your heart. God Bless.
Sorry for your loss great man
Prayers for the Dearbonne family. May the Lord grant peace beyond measure during this time. May each sweet memory give you all comfort.
I am sorry for your loss I will be at a acts retreat Thursday thur Sunday I will keep the whole family in my prayers and if you need anything let me know
Sending love, thoughts, and prayers to you all during this difficult time. PePaw was such a sweet sweet man.
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family. He was such a sweet man. God Bless your family.🙏🏻
I knew Mr.Thomas for a long time he always had something good to say.He treated me like a son.What a special person he was.We had a lot of fun in mine and his younger years.He will be missed.,rest in peace Mr. Tommy.
Dear Dearbonne,
So sorry to hear of the passing of your dad. He was such a nice man. I remember him from church. May God bless you and give comfort and peace.
Susan Keneson LeBlanc
We are so sorry to hear of Mr. Dearbonne’s passing but we know he is in a better place. He was such a friendly and kind person. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
RIP Uncle Tommy!!🙏🙏❤️
Rest in peace my friend prayers for you
Sorry for the Dearbonne loss, Kim.
Love,
Kay