Herbie James Stutes
Herbie James Stutes, 79, of Kountze, died Tuesday, November 12, 2019, at Baptist Hospitals of Southeast Texas, Beaumont. He was born on December 13, 1939, to Edith Constantine Stutes and Hector Stutes, in Crowley, Louisiana. Herbie was a professional musician since he was sixteen years old. He was a beloved and dedicated musician in the community and enjoyed filling the dance floor with dancers, and “he loved his Saturday nights”. Herbie was inducted into the Louisiana Music Hall of Fame. Herbie was also an avid animal lover who loved horses and dogs.
Survivors include his wife, Geraldine Stutes; son, Tryan Stutes of Denton; three brothers; one sister; and grandsons, Alec Stutes, Corey Stutes, and Cameron Stutes.
He is preceded in death by his parents and daughter, Mary Elizabeth Stutes.
A gathering of Mr. Stutes family and friends will be from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m., Thursday, November 14, 2019, at Broussard’s, 490 Cemetery Road, Silsbee. His funeral service will be at 10:00 a.m., Friday, November 15, 2019, at Broussard’s. A graveside service will follow at 2:00 p.m. Friday afternoon at Consolata Cemetery, 2300 Country Club Road, Lake Charles, Louisiana.
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Graveside Service
Graveside Service
- 2300 Country Club Road, Lake Charles, Louisiana 70605
- 11/15/2019
Funeral Service
Funeral Service
- 490 cemetery road silsbee tx 77656
- 11/15/2019
- 10:00 am
- 490 cemetery road silsbee tx 77656
- 11/14/2019
- 11:12 pm
Comments
Becky(Fowler) sangwin
So sorry for your loss herbie will be missed lots of great memories at starlite loved his music. Sending my love and prayers
Richard & Brenda Stutes
All our adult lives Herbie would dedicate the song Matilda for us to dance to. Sweet memories. You will be missed
Judy Fontenot
Jerry I’m so sorry to hear about Herbie May God comfort you and give you peace I love you ❤️. Judy
charlene baham
Herbie had an amazing talent and love for music. Most of all Herbie had a beautiful smile. Jerry you are in our prayers. Love, Charlene and Dana.
Kurtis Marshall
He's gone but not forgotten loved him like a Dad argued with him like a brother Have to many memories with him Love you may you RIP and tell Dale I miss him so much ????
Pete Williams
Spent lots of weekends at the starlight! Nothing but great dance music! Everybody loved Herbie
Doris Haines
So sorry for your loss. Harvey loved Herbie. They had many laughs together.
Darlene Burleigh
May You Rest In Peace My Friend
Joe & Cheryl Simpson
Herbie you will be missed..So enjoyed dancing to your music.Prayers for all.
Lynda Sonnier Cavalier
Rest in peace Herbie. I regret I will be unable to attend the services. My condolences and love to all!
Linda Reyes @ Hardin County Tractor
My Dear Friend, you will be missed but your memory forever. Praying for this Family, may you find joy in his memory and know how many lives he touched.
Carol Cash
It was a pleasure to have had a chance to meet Mr. Stutes.