Delbert Lee Holstead

1936 ∼ 2015

Delbert Lee Holstead

Delbert Lee Holstead February 3, 1936 - December 25, 2015

Delbert Lee Holstead passed away peacefully December 25, 2015 at home surrounded by family.

A native of Port Arthur, he was an avid golfer and hunter. He served on the Port Arthur Country Club Board of Directors and was active in the Port Arthur Rotary Club, Port Arthur Chamber of Commerce and the Independent Insurance Agents of Texas Association (IIAT). He was a longtime member of First Baptist Church in Groves.

Survivors include his beloved wife, Louise Holstead, daughters, Wendy Holstead (Mark) Irwin and Christi Holstead Chambers, son, Benny Epperson and brother David Holstead. He is preceded in death by wife, Phyllis Holstead and daughter, Lisa Holstead (Michael) Dorbandt. He was lovingly known as “Big Daddy” to his grandchildren Alana Dorbandt (41), Christian Dorbandt (39), John Douglas Irwin (24), Lisa Anne Irwin (22), Laura Reagan Irwin (20), Emily Duncan Irwin (18) and Reagan Frederick Chambers (13).

Services will be held Monday, December 28 at Clayton Thompson Funeral Home, 5200 W Parkway, Groves. Visitation: 2 – 4, Funeral service: 4pm.

The family requests in lieu of flowers, donations be made to the First Baptist Church of Groves Collage Scholarship Fund, 4000 Grant, Groves, Tx, 77619.

Condolences

David Holstead December 30, 2015
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James Overstreet December 28, 2015
Louise, So sorry for your loss. I always enjoyed Delbert and his humor. May God bless you and comfort you. Jim
Laura Mcgill December 28, 2015
My prayers are with you Louise and your family at this difficult time. At Provost & Umphrey Law Firm when Delbert was around there was always laughter. Just thinking about some of the things he would say brings a smile to my face. He will be greatly missed. May God bless you and keep you! Love you Weezie!
Terry Nash Brooks December 28, 2015
Louise & Family. Im so sorry to hear about Delbert. He was something else and loved by everyone. My prayers are with you and your family. Love you.
Wayne Taylor December 27, 2015
R.I.P. Thomas Jefferson High School Class of 1954 Graduate. From the TJ Class of 1962.
Melissa (Penuell) Nelson December 27, 2015
Dear Louise and Family, I was so saddened to hear from Krystal about Delberts passing. I will always remember his wit and warmth. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Love, Melissa