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Gerald James Speyrer

1935 - 2023

Gerald James Speyrer obituary, 1935-2023, Labelle, TX

BORN

1935

DIED

2023

FUNERAL HOME

Broussard's Mortuary - Major Drive

1605 North Major Drive

Beaumont, Texas

Gerald Speyrer Obituary

Gerald James Speyrer, 88, of LaBelle, passed away on September 23, 2023. He was born on June 26, 1935, to Eva and Horace Speyrer.

He spent his early years in Port Arthur later moving to LaBelle in his early teens. He graduated from Fannett High School in 1954 and became a pipefitter/welder and member of Local 195.

Gerald was a proven outdoorsman. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and was a radio-controlled model airplane enthusiast.

Survivors include his wife of 54 years, Jeri; children, Lindy Goodwin (Mike), Dana Kahla, Joni Barrow (Ricky), and Greg Askew (Julie); grandchildren, Christopher Goodwin, Quinten Kahla, Cullen Barrow, Jake Askew (Crystal), and J.T. Askew; 2 great-grandchildren; extended family and family and friends; and faithful dog, Buddy.

He is preceded in death by his parents and brother, H.J. Speyrer.

A gathering of Mr. Speyrer's family and friends will be from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m., Thursday, September 28, 2023, at Broussard's, 1605 North Major Drive, Beaumont. A private interment of his cremated body will be held at Burrell Cemetery, LaBelle.

Complete and updated information can be found at: broussards1889.com.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Beaumont Enterprise from Sep. 26 to Sep. 27, 2023.

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