Gaylyn Kellum
Gaylyn Kellum, 69, of Winnie, died Friday, February 23, 2018, at Baptist Hospitals of Southeast Texas, Beaumont. He was born on August 24, 1948, in Jasper, to Dorothy Mae Smith Kellum and Travis Charlie Kellum, and was a United States Army veteran.
Gaylyn worked for Motiva for over forty years as an Operator. He loved to read and do yard work, and was always more than willing to help others.
Gaylyn is survived by his wife, Marilyn Kellum; son, Eric Kellum, and his wife, Shontel; step-sons, Brandon Perez and his wife, Sherry; and Juan Mora and his wife, Tiffany; grandchildren, Connor Kellum, Kinley Kellum, Caraline Kellum, Avery Trail, Jordan Trail, Braydon Perez, and Luke Perez; uncles, Michael Smith and his wife, Jennifer; and David Smith and his wife, Judy; aunts, Linda Kellum and her husband, Tommy; Kathy Pressley and her husband, Michael; and Nita McBride and her husband, Ronny; mother of his son, Rhonda Drake; and friends, Matt Touche; Benita Criss; Larry and Rosemary Simon; Delta and Larry Meaux; Vicki and John Gaulding; and Jim and Molly Copeland.
He is preceded in death by his parents; and wife, Linda Kay Kellum.
A gathering of Mr. Kellum’s family and friends will be from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m., Tuesday, February 27, 2018, at First Baptist Church – Winnie, 120 East Pear Avenue, Winnie. His funeral service will be 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, February 28, 2018, at First Baptist Church – Winnie, with his interment to follow at Fairview Cemetery, Winnie.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 4 Bayou Brandt Drive, Suite B, Beaumont, Texas 77706.
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- 4 bayou brandt drive suite b beaumont tx 77706
Fairview Cemetery
Fairview Cemetery
- 223 cemetery dr winnie tx 77665
Funeral Service
Funeral Service
- 120 east pear winnie tx 77665
- 02/28/2018
- 10:00 am
Broussard's Mortuary - McFaddin Avenue
Broussard's Mortuary - McFaddin Avenue
- 120 east pair street winnie tx 77665
- 02/27/2018
- 3:36 am
Broussard's Mortuary - McFaddin Avenue
Broussard's Mortuary - McFaddin Avenue
- 2000 mcfaddin avenue beaumont tx 77701
Comments
Michael Bickerton
The many times that Eric, Mike Graham, Joe Blanchard and I would wind up at Gaylyn’s (Dad’s) house after being out all night. He worked a lot of shift work and would sometimes be there, sitting and watching tv. No matter the time or the situation, he would always take a moment and ask how things were, what had I been up to, or just make polite conversation. As a kid, usually coming in from doing some manner of something I shouldn’t have been doing, it always struck me as special that he would care enough to ask and never judge...no matter how ridiculous my answer would be. He was always nice and even though we never really gave him reason to have to come and save us from one of our misadventures, I have no doubt that he would have done so without judgement and would never have held it against any of us boys. I love and will miss him, even though I haven’t seen him in years. Thank you Dad for always being there in your own way. God bless you and may you sleep forever in the arms of angels.
Russell Duplantis
Eric: I'm so sorry for your loss our prayers are with you.
NL
My sincere condolences to the family at this difficult time. May you all seek God for comfort, peace, strength and support (2 Cor 1:3).