In Loving Memory

Lionel Andrew Barbosa, Sr.

2/4/1955 — 2/12/2023

Clayton-Thompson

A Life Remembered

Obituary

Lionel Andrew Barbosa Sr. died Monday, February 13, 2023 at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont, TX at the age of 68 years old.

Lionel is preceded in death by his parents – Mike S. Barbosa and Simona DeLaCruz Barbosa, Brother – Roland Barbosa Sr., Sister – Sylvia Barbosa Castillo, Sister-In-Law – Sharon Gibson Adams and Father-In-Law – Vernon Gibson, Sr.

He is survived by his loving wife of 46 ½ years June Gibson Barbosa of Port Arthur, mother-in-law Irene Menard Gibson of Bridge City, TX, sons Lionel (Andy) Barbosa, Jr. (Shelly) of Burbank, CA, Brandon (Abby) Barbosa, Sr. of Bridge City, TX, Adam (Andrea) Barbosa of Orange, TX. Lionel is also survived by his grandchildren Madison Barbosa of Woodlands, TX, Aaliah Bruner, Alexis and Austin Barbosa of Orange, TX, Brandon Jr. and Caleb Barbosa of Bridge City, TX, Matthew and Lauren Keller of Burbank, CA. His brothers Gabriel (Cristina) Barbosa of Arlington, TX, Henry (Pam) Barbosa of Port Arthur, TX, sister-in-laws Cynthia Barbosa (Kenneth LaCour) of Groves, Patricia (Leonard) Nolan of Hemphill, TX, Janice (George) Bucklin of Port Arthur, TX, brother-in-laws Vernon (Vicki) Gibson, Jr. of Silsbee, TX and Larry Adams of Spurger, TX.

Lionel Andrew Barbosa, Sr. was born February 4, 1955 at St. Mary Hospital in Port Arthur, TX to parents Mike S. and Simona (DeLaCruz) Barbosa.

He graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School in 1973. He was employed with Texaco Oil Refinery/Motiva for 42 years as a process operator and retired in 2015.

He was a member of First Baptist Church of Nederland in Nederland, TX.

Pallbearers will be Brandon Barbosa Jr., Caleb Barbosa, John Barbosa, Joseph Barbosa, Roland (R.B.) Barbosa Jr., Arturo (Gabe) Castillo, Darrel McNiel, Jr., Leonard Nolan Jr. and Honorary Pallbearer Austin Barbosa.

Visitation will be on Monday, February 20, 2023 from 5:00 PM till 8:00 PM at First Baptist Church in Nederland. Service to honor Lionel’s life will be at 10:00 AM Tuesday, February 21, 2023 at First Baptist Church in Nederland. Burial will follow in Memory Gardens in Nederland under the direction of Clayton Thompson Funeral Home in Groves.

Service Details

Gatherings in remembrance

Visitation

Monday, February 20, 2023 · 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM

First Baptist Church-Nederland, 1911 Nederland Avenue, Nederland, 77627

Funeral Service

Tuesday, February 21, 2023 · 10:00 AM

First Baptist Church-Nederland, 1911 Nederland Avenue, Nederland, 77627

Burial

Tuesday, February 21, 2023 · 11:15 AM

Memory Gardens, Highway 69 North, Nederland, 77627

In Memory

Moments to treasure

Messages of Love

From family and friends

Phyllis Ann Theriot February 17, 2023

I did dialysis with him anwe had wonderful chats during this time. He and my husband had same Birthday. He will be miss by many

Johnny & Debbie Collazo February 17, 2023

Prayers ascending in the memory of my longtime friend, Lionel. No matter how much time went by without seeing each other we knew we were always like brothers. We had many great memories of growing up together. My heart rejoices in knowing you are no longer having to endure the many health setbacks. Prayers to you, June and the boys. RIP my friend!!!🙏🏼💙🙏🏼

Glenn And Janice Shelden February 17, 2023

We were so sorry to hear of Lionel’s passing and we often remember, with fondness, the good times when we visited with you two on various occasions! Will continue to remember you in our prayers.

Ronald Elizondo February 16, 2023

June, I’m so very sorry for your loss! I considered Lionel a really good friend! Even though I only worked with him for two years we became really good friends! I’ll continue to keep you in my prayers! God Bless.

Mary Wright February 16, 2023

So very sorry for your loss. My condolences & prayers for his family & friends.

Anthony Cooper February 15, 2023

With deepest condolences to the Barbosa family. Lionel was a awesome person to work with, we will forever miss his humor and always checking on us after he retired. We are family at Motiva. Eternal rest grant unto him O Lord. And let perpetual light shine upon him. May the soul of the faithful departed through the mercy of God rest in peace. Amen.

Charlotte Domingue Terrier February 15, 2023

I am so sorry to hear of Lionel passing, he was a dear patient of mine at Dr. Faselers .

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