BYRON R. "B.R" GOSSETT Jr.

BYRON R. "B.R". GOSSETT, JR., 85, of Mont Belvieu, passed away on Tuesday, November 17, 2009, in a local hospital. He was born On November 24, 1923, in Hull, Texas, to Byron R. Gossett, Sr. and Nannie Mae Wright Gossett. He graduated from Webster High School and attended South Park Junior College, now known as Lamar University. He proudly served his country during World War II in the United States Army. Mr. Gossett worked in the oil and gas industry and retired in 1982 after 36 years of service with Exxon Company, U. S. A. At his retirement, he was an Operations Superintendent in the Production Department. Prior to moving to Mont Belvieu, Mr. Gossett was a resident of Lindale, Texas. Besides his family, he enjoyed fishing, hunting, gardening and traveling. He was a beloved father, grandfather, uncle and friend.Preceded in death by his parents and his wife, Evelyn, two brothers, Peavy and Clark and two sisters, Allie Mae and Doris, Mr. Gossett is survived by his son, James Byron Gossett and wife, Connie Sandberg Gossett, of Spring; two grandchildren, Carol Beth Gossett and Craig James Gossett; and numerous nieces, nephews and friends who will miss his presence in their lives.The family will receive friends from 3 to 5 p.m. on Saturday, November 21, 2009, at Crespo & Jirrels Funeral and Cremation Services. A graveside service, with military honors, will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, November 28, 2009, at Forest Park Lawndale Cemetery, 6900 Lawndale, Houston.Arrangements have been entrusted to Crespo & Jirrels Funeral and Cremation Services, 6123 Garth Rd., Baytown 77521, 281.839.0700. To view the obituary or post a tribute to the family, visit www.crespo andjirrels.com