Kenneth Glynn Biddle
Kenneth Glynn Biddle, 82, of Lumberton, Texas passed away Thursday, May 5, 2022. He was born on May 17, 1939, in Overton, Texas, to Beulah Andrus Biddle and Carl Jackson Biddle.
After graduating from French High School in 1958 Kenneth proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy aboard the USS Forrestal. After his tour of duty, he worked 40 years as an operator at a chemical plant and retired from Lyondell-Basell in 2009. Kenneth was very passionate and knowledgeable about music, history, airplanes, and firearms. Some of his hobbies included building and flying radio control airplanes and collecting guns and reloading his own bullets for target and practice competitions. Kenneth also loved to spend time camping and fishing with his family. Educating himself about gardening, he produced countless vegetables and fruit trees. He enjoyed making Gumbo for the family, spending time with his two cats, Jock and Stella, and being around his grandchildren and great grandchildren. Kenneth was a loving and caring Husband, Father, Grandpa, and Great Grandpa.
Survivors include his wife, Sue Biddle; daughter, Melinda Garsee and her husband, Mark, of Katy; son, Barry Glynn Biddle of Katy; grandchildren, Garrett Garsee and his wife, Sarah, of Shore Acres; and Christen Biddle, Hannah Biddle, and Emily Garsee, all of Katy; great-grandchildren, Jonah Stalnaker, Olivia Sue Varga, Anniston “Annie” Stalnaker, and Penelope Schoolcraft; sisters, Doris Blackwell and Betty Sue Biddle, both of Beaumont; numerous nieces and nephews; and two beloved cats, Jock and Stella. He is preceded in death by his parents; brother, Bill Biddle; and sister, Patricia Ann Matte.
A gathering of Mr. Biddle’s family and friends will be 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Tuesday, May 10, 2022, at Broussard’s, 490 Cemetery Road, Silsbee. His funeral service will be 1:00 p.m., Wednesday, May 11, 2022, at Broussard’s, with his interment to follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Beaumont.
Complete and updated information may be found at: broussards1889.com.
Video
Gathering of Family and Friends
Broussard’s Mortuary Silsbee
- 490, Cemetery Road, Silsbee, Texas, 77656,
- May 10, 2022
- 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Funeral Service
Broussard’s Mortuary Silsbee
- 490, Cemetery Road, Silsbee, Texas, 77656,
- May 11, 2022
- 1:00 pm
Interment
Forest Lawn Memorial Park
- 4955, Pine St, Beaumont, TX, 77703,
I just saw on iPad that Kenneth passed. We were childhood neighbors for years. I miss all the Biddles and the memories.
Pawpaw, I miss you so much. I miss your hugs, your great wisdom, your tender heart, and your quiet laughter. I feel so lucky to have known such a great man for half of my life. You will never be forgotten. I love you and I will see you later.
Sue I’m so sorry to hear of the passing of Kenneth. You and your family are in my prayers for comfort and peace. I’m heartbroken to know you have to go through this but know that you will be with him again. Love, Jeanette & Ronnie Sterling
When I die
Give what’s left of me away
To children
And old men that wait to die.
And if you need to cry,
Cry for your brother
Walking the street beside you.
And when you need me,
Put your arms
Around anyone
And give them
What you need to give to me.
I want to leave you something,
Something better
Than words
Or sounds.
Look for me
In the people I’ve known
Or loved,
And if you cannot give me away,
At least let me live on in your eyes
And not on your mind.
You can love me most
By letting
Hands touch hands,
By letting
Bodies touch bodies,
And by letting go
Of children
That need to be free.
Love doesn’t die,
People do.
So, when all that’s left of me
Is love,
Give me away.
I’ll see you at home
In the earth.
So sorry for your loss. Keeping the family in out prayers.