John Suits

GROVES - John Suits of Groves, Texas passed away August 14, 2009. He was a native of Norfolk, VA, born September 19, 1926. He served as a sergeant in the Army during World War II in the European Theater. He was a merchant marine and retired from the Seaman's Union. He sailed for Lyke Brothers, Gulf and Texaco, sailing on the Texaco California for many years. He also owned several area businesses over the years, a Fina Station in Bridge City, Gulf Station in Port Neches, LaVilla Car Wash in Port Arthur, and a former owner of the Golden Triangle Drag Strip, he was also a C.B. and Ham Radio Operator. He had a love for speed and cars and owned many exotic cars. He was very out going and made many friends everywhere he went, at Walmart riding the cart all hours of the night, drinking coffee at J.K. Chevrolet, Philpott Ford, Rick's Auto Body, and various other auto shops in the area. Thank you all for being his friend. We will miss him! He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Ruth Suits; daughter, Jackie Huckabay and husband, Glen; son, Mike Leinert; grandchildren, Travis Lee, Kelly Schrader, Lynde Lee; and great-granddaughter, LaRae Goss. A Memorial Service will be held on Tuesday, August 25, 2009 at 6:00p.m. at Groves First Baptist Church Family Center in the parlor. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Groves Beautification Committee.