Leroy Bean

Mr. Leroy Bean
Mr. Leroy Bean was a loving husband, father, brother, and friend affectionately known as "Papa".
He was born to parents Phillip "Bid" Bean and Gladys Rhyme Bean on the 13th day of November 1933.
He joined the Barlow Chapel Church as a young man and most recently united with God's Way House of Praise Church in Houston Texas. Pastor Larry Wayne Prince Sr. Pastor.
He is a graduate of the historic Scott High School Woodville Texas.
Leroy entered into holy matrimony with his soul mate Margie Ann Stewart 60 years ago and God blessed this union with 6 adoring children.
He was an employee with A&M Motors in Woodville for many years and retired from Texaco Oil and Gas in 1999.
Leroy enjoyed hunting, sports especially the Dallas Cowboys football team and relaxing vacation trips. Most important in his life was his family. He particularly loved the annual family get together also known as "The Bean Bash". He is preceded in death by his parents and daughter Kunya Renee Bean. He leaves to cherish heartfelt memories: Margie Bean his caring and devoted wife. Sons: Rodney Bean (Armelia) Houston, Tx, Ralph Bean (Gloria) Lufkin, Tx, and Robert Gilder (Cardina) of Detroit, Michigan. Daughters: Rhonda L. Bean, Houston, Tx, Meletra Bell (John Earl) of Plano, Tx and Carla Bean of Dallas, Tx. Grandchildren: John Bell, James Bell, Jamar Bean, Christopher Bean, Eahndrea Bell, Ashley Bell, Carnisha Gilder, and Courtni Bean. Great Grandchildren: Angel Ramos, Owen Lee Bean, Jasmyne Bell, Janae Roundtree, and Kaylee Bean. Brothers: A. J. Bean and Arthur Daniel Bean both of Woodville. A host of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Please join the family for a Memorial service on Friday, July 17, 2015 11 am at the Colonial Mortuary Chapel located at 1600 Sayers Street in Lufkin, Texas.