Todd East
Todd East passed away on December 1, 2023, in Beaumont, Texas surrounded by his family and loved ones. He was born on January 13, 1962, in Anahuac, Texas to Mazie and Donald East.
Todd was a career history teacher and coach beginning in 1985 in Groveton, Texas. It was there where he married the love of his life, Brenda Golding East in 1987, and where their first born, Keaton, arrived in 1991.
From there the family moved to High Island, Texas where he continued his coaching and teaching and where they welcomed their second child, Mattie, in 1994.
In 1995, they made their way back home to Winnie, and Todd settled in at East Chambers High School teaching and coaching for twenty-five more years before retiring in 2021.
Left to cherish his memory are countless friends and a loving and devoted family; his wife, Brenda; daughter, Keaton Ballard and son-in-law, Aaron Ballard; grandchildren, Blaize and Goldie; daughter, Mattie and grandchildren, Paxton and Sawyer. He is also survived by his parents, Mazie and Donald East and siblings, Brian East, Daphne Matthews, and Nicole Touchet, along with their families. Also, his mother-in-law, Beth Golding and sisters-in-law, Lynda Hoffpauir and Gena Campbell, along with their families.
He is preceded in death by grandparents, Blaize and Matile Guidry and Walter and Marie East, along with step grandmother, Anite East and father-in-law, Eddie Golding.
Todd loved life, his family, his home, all of the many colleagues from the three districts where he worked, and the hundreds of former students he mentored, taught, and coached. His extended family was large and there are simply too many to name who meant so much to him. His life was full and complete.
Todd enjoyed hosting countless guests in the outdoor man-cave Brenda and he built so they could entertain the large circle of friends and family who surrounded them on a regular basis. He had an exceptional green thumb and kept a beautifully landscaped yard year round. Being with family and friends visiting in his backyard is what he enjoyed most in life.
Coach East was the model husband, father, grandfather, son, brother, uncle, and friend anyone could aspire to be like. He was the best “Bop” to his beautiful grandchildren, and they were with him most of the time outside in that yard he built for them.
There are so many left to cherish and celebrate his life that his legacy will endure for generations to come. He will be so deeply missed, and what little comfort we can find is that his suffering is over and he is now in Heaven looking out for those precious babies.
The family wants all of you to know we shall never forget how you “Huddled Up For Coach East” just one month ago. He could feel the outpouring of love from his hospital bed in Houston, and it gave him the strength he needed to fight. He gave it his all for his friends and his family until the very end.
A gathering of Coach East’s family and friends will begin at 4:00 p.m., with a Rosary recited at 7:00 p.m., Wednesday, December 6, 2023, at Broussard’s, 134 West Buccaneer Drive, Winnie. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 a.m., Thursday, December 7, 2023, at St. Louis Catholic Church, 315 West Buccaneer Drive, Winnie, with his interment to follow at Fairview Cemetery, Winnie.
Memorial contributions in Coach East’s honor may be made to East Chambers Education Foundation, 270 School Road, Winnie, Texas 77665 or online at ecisdef.com.
Gathering of Family and Friends
Broussard’s Mortuary Winnie
- 134, Buccaneer Drive, Winnie, Texas, 77665,
- December 6, 2023
- 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Rosary
Broussard’s Mortuary Winnie
- 134, Buccaneer Drive, Winnie, Texas, 77665,
- December 6, 2023
- 7:00 pm
Mass of Christian Burial
St. Louis Catholic Church
- 315, W Buccaneer Dr, Winnie, TX, 77665,
- December 7, 2023
- 11:00 am
Interment
Fairview Cemetery-Winnie
- 213, Fairview Cemetary Drive, Winnie, Texas, 77665,
- December 7, 2023
I referred to Coach East many times over the years, but everyone always thought I was saying Cochise, also an Indian leader, and that is what he will always be in Groveton! Cochise, you are loved, and will always be missed! Always a favorite teacher and coach, and a friend to all! Prayers for all of his family and friends! I wish I could say he made me an athlete, but he mostly just threatened to fail me if I didn’t stop reading in PE, made me dress out, and then was smart enough to put me in the least athletic activities he could find!😁
“Donnie, go play flag football— when you hear ‘hut-hut,’ just move out of the way!” Awesome man! “No, Donnie, don’t just stand there with your hands covering your head, MOVE!!” Funniest teacher and coach we ever had!
Brenda, I just found out about Todd’s passing. I am so sorry for your loss! My prayers go out for you and your family. God bless you.
My sympathy and prayers for all the family.
Prayers to all of you at this time of sorrow. My heart goes out to your family.
Our deepest condolences to Mr. & Mrs. East, Brenda and all of his sweet family.
Todd was a standup guy and loved by so many.
Our prayers are with you all.
Brenda and Girls, I’m so very sorry for your loss! Todd was such a nice person and obviously loved by the entire community! The outpouring of love for him on Facebook is more than I have ever seen! Praying for your peace and comfort in these difficult days!
Dear Easts
We will be praying for your dear family. May the Lord watch over you all and guide you.
I cannot believe this. You were an amazing coach and human being. My prayers are with you and your family. You will be missed!
God bless your family. You are missed by many. I only hope i can be half the man you lived up to be. Thank you for contributing a devoplment to my youth.
Chris Tribble High island school.
Brenda, so very sorry on you and your family’s loss.
Our love and prayers are with you in your time of sorrow. Love, Suzie and Kenny Ortego
Our condolences to the East family. You are in our prayers during this difficult time. Cherish those beautiful memories and always know you have an angel taking care of all of you. Sending lots of hugs and love to the family and friends.
Brenda our prayers are with you and all of the family that God’s peace and sweet memories get yall through the difficult days.
Prayers for all the family. He will be missed by many. May God Bless .
Sorry to hear of Coach East passing. I am praying for his family, friends, and all of his past students. He touched many lives.
RIP Coach
So sorry to hear of Todd passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
I am so sorry for your loss. Prayers covering you today.
We are so very sad to hear of Todd’s passing, he will be missed by all. You are in our thoughts and prayers..
I am so very sorry for your loss . I am praying God will surround your family with His grace, peace, and strength.
So sorry to hear the loss of Coach East. My thoughts and Prayers are with the family. I won’t tell you that it will not be hard days ahead. However, I pray for your strength and that God covers you in his loving Grace and Mercy, to make things just a bit easier. Rest easy, Coach.
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Todd was a great teacher, coach but most of all a man that loved the Lord. He will be missed by many and remembered by all the people that knew him. May you rest in peace, your job on earth is done. My God comfort all of the family.
Todd East made a huge, positive impact on this world. I know that I’m a better person because of him. He and his family are as good as they come.
I’m certain that Todd was greeted in Heaven with a “Well done, my good and faithful servant.” And it doesn’t get any better than that.
I love you buddy.
You fought hard coach, all round great man,prayers for your family and may you rest in peace.
Thoughts and Prayers to the family, Coach East was a wonderful person as well as a mentor to his students. R. I.P. Coach.
Brenda we are praying for your family at this time of sorrow. May god be with you.
What can I say? Todd was my student, my colleague, my friend. He was a treasure and will be greatly missed. The tribute to him on this site says it all. Love & prayers to all his family.
So Very sorry to hear of Todd’s passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.