Reverend W. J. Treece
Reverend W. J. Treece, 87, of Beaumont, died Friday, December 28, 2018, at Harbor Hospice, Beaumont. He was born on May 22, 1931, in Hope, Arkansas, to Mamie Miller Treece and Elick Treece. Reverend Treece pastored several churches before he took the pastorate at Gospel Tabernacle of Beaumont in January of 1975. He served in this capacity until he retired and continued as Pastor Emeritus until his death.
He is survived by his wife of sixty-eight years, Emma Louise Treece; children, June Jones and her husband Danny; Jeanette Smith and her husband, Mark; and Debbie Treece; grandchildren, Jared Jones and his wife, Amy; Misty Smith; Dustin Smith and his wife, Rachel; Logan Moffatt; and Demi Moffatt; great-grandchildren, Layla Jones, Jackson Jones, Marley Jones, Brandon Loupe, and Treece Smith; and honorary daughter, Joleen Morgan, all of Beaumont.
Reverend Treece is preceded in death by his parents; grandson, Jonathan Jones; and siblings, Leon Treece, Herbert Treece, Reverend Marvin “M. D.” Treece, and Thelma Bates.
Special thanks to Dr. J. P. and Tony Remeriz and staff, at Harbor Home Health, and Harbor Hospice. Special thanks also to dad’s nurse, LaDawn Watford.
A gathering of Reverend Treece’s family and friends will begin at 10:00 a.m., with his funeral service to follow at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, January 5, 2019, at Gospel Tabernacle, 7880 Washington Boulevard, Beaumont. His interment will follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Beaumont.
Memorial contributions may be made to Gospel Tabernacle, 7880 Washington Boulevard, Beaumont, Texas 77707.
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Forest Lawn Memorial Park
Forest Lawn Memorial Park
- 4955 pine st beaumont tx 77703
Funeral Service
Funeral Service
- 7880 Washington Boulevard, Beaumont, Texas
- 01/05/2019
- 11:00 am
Broussard's Mortuary - Major Drive
Broussard's Mortuary - Major Drive
- 7880 Washington Boulevard, Beaumont, Texas
- 01/05/2019
- 6:01 pm
Broussard's Mortuary - Major Drive
Broussard's Mortuary - Major Drive
- 1605 n. major drive beaumont tx 77713
Comments
Brenda Larson
To all the Treece family, so sorry for your loss! Love all of 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).
Kevin and Janetha martin
Prayers and big hugs to our friends who are like family! We will never forget the open arms that he extended to us when we moved to Beaumont and then the confindence to open his pulpit to a young man feeling the call to preach! We will always be grateful for the role he played in our ministry! Bro. Treece was always so good to us and was a wonderful pastor the 2 years we lived in Beaumont!
NANCY SAULTERS
I am so sorry for the families loss. He will be greatly missed by so many who's lives he touched. My deepest sympathy for all of his family.
NANCY SAULTERS
Brother Bill was one of the nicest men I have ever known. I will never forget that he called me "high pockets" ❤
Mark Smith
A truly great man who influenced his generation and family in a great way. Ministry and family was his heartbeat . A man of many interest , he was a hunter,artist, contractor of church building, played guitar and banjo, stone mason, and singer. A most diverse of interest and an avid reader and researcher of Bible subject matter and scripture. A parlor and leader of men and a minister of the Gospel. A true Renaissance man to be admired and cherish and cherish him we did. We will never forget you with your humor, love, whistle and pure spirit. Not once did I hear you speak a bad report of one saint, only hope concern and love. A true Christian in every sense of the word. Your family will miss you but who are we to stand in your way.... off to your reward on angels wings.
Pam Chapman Sheehan
Oh my, where do I ever begin? The Treece family has been long time friends and its hard to wrap my mind around the fact that this precious man is no longer with us, yet he's where he hoped for, preached about, lived for and he's now he's with our Lord and Savior. I've had the privilege to be in their home on many, many occasions and they always rolled out the "red carpet" for our family. Bro Treece loved to share his collection of huge real to real movies that were dear to his heart. We spent hours watching them and had such fun. A few years back he really wanted to go hunting just "one last time" as he stated. My husband invited June and Danny to bring him to the ranch to grant him that wish. He was beyond thrilled at the opportunity. He killed I believe two bucks, and I'm telling you, you could not have wiped the smile off of his face had you tried....He was so excited and spoke about that hunt for a very long time according to June. I'm so happy we were able to make that happen for him and also the great time we had in those few days. He was a man of great integrity, had a passion for winning souls and went far beyond his call of duty to help those that were hurting or needed something, whether he knew them well or not. I know there will be a HUGE VOID to so many, but especially his family. Just know, we are praying for all of you and pray God gives you peace and comfort as only he can. I pray you feel his arms holding you during this time. George and I love you all.....hugs....Big Hugs..... Pam and George Sheehan
Brenda Pippin
Where do I start? Our friendship has been way over 50 years from youth camps to camp meetings and local function here in Beaumont. My prayers are with you and your family at this time Always cherish the good times y’all spent together. Love and prayers!!!
Rev Billy Stanley
My prayers for you is that God’s awesome blessings will be with you continually as you remember the love Bro Treece had for you and his church.. This great man has gone home to his reward and we all will be with him again one day. He will be missed. God’s blessings to your!