Basil Charles Smith, Jr. Port Neches, Texas Obituary

Basil Charles Smith, Jr.

Basil Charles Smith, Jr., 83, of Port Neches, Texas passed away Sunday, December 11, 2016 at Cypress Glen in Port Arthur, Texas. Basil was born November 10, 1933 in Savannah, Georgia to Basil Charles Smith, Sr. and Virginia Wiggins Smith. He was a resident of Port Neches for forty-two years and retired from Neches Butane with 35 years of service as a Carpenter. Basil was a member of St. Elizabeth Catholic Church and Port Neches Knights of Columbus #2461. He was also a US Army Veteran serving during the Korean War. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Thursday, December 15, 2016 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Elizabeth Catholic Church with Reverend Shane Baxter officiating. Burial will follow at Oak Bluff Memorial Park. Visitation for family and friends will be from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. Wednesday, December 14, 2016 with a Rosary to begin at 6:00 p.m. at Levingston Funeral Home in Port Neches. Surviving relatives include his wife, Mary H. Smith of Port Neches, Texas; daughter, Philippa Smith of Houston, Texas; sons, Anton Smith of Port Neches, Texas; Albert Smith and wife Jennifer of Groves, Texas; Basil C. Smith III and wife Nikki of Port Neches, Texas; sister, Barbara Hilal of Savannah, Georgia; grandchildren, Jacob, Jonah, Emily, Caleb, Jamie, Jordan, Johna, and Jessica Smith and numerous nieces and nephews.
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Levingston Funeral Home
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Woodie Williams
December 15, 2016
Mary Helen & family we are so sorry for your loss. He was a good man. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family during this sad time. Love all of you, Woodie & family
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Paul Cannatella
December 15, 2016
God Bless; and yall are in our prayers.
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Gregory Jerome
December 14, 2016
My Uncle Carlo was a good man. When I was young he was like a father to me, through the good times and the bad. He taught me how to hunt, how to fish, how to play sports, how to play chess. He was always generous with his attention and his time. I'll always be grateful f... Continue Reading
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Miriam Conner
December 14, 2016
Barbara i's so sorry to see you have lost your sweet brother. I do remember him even tho i was young he always brought a smile to me and Dennis with his many stories he told us . May you find peace in knowing he is no longer suffering and is in the arms of Our Lord Jesus...
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Neal Frankin Jerome
December 14, 2016
My condolences for your loss. I will always treasure my memories of Uncle Carlo. His mannerisms and wit were unsurpassed, He was a close family member for many years and was there for us when we needed him. May God bless his eternal soul and guide him to the afterlife.
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June Runaldue
December 14, 2016
So sorry for your loss...I remember Charles visiting with my Mother and with his Mom when in Savannah...very nice man!
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barbara hilal
December 14, 2016
Basil was my little brother, we shared the same birthday 2 years different. We shared many joys and sorrows He was a very unique person and a wonderful father to his children and wife..He remains in my heart.
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Ivan Watson
December 13, 2016
Rest easy my old friend.
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Sondra LeBlanc
December 13, 2016
I know God surely welcomed another angel home. With tears in my eyes I can't help but smile thinking about all the wonderful memories I have of Charlie. He brought so much joy to our family. He was there when my Dad "Mickey Smith" needed him the most during the time my M... Continue Reading
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