Thomas Joseph LeMire, 91, of Groves passed away on Monday, October 31, 2022 at his home.

He was born on May 15, 1931 in Port Arthur, Texas to Frank and Buelah LeMire. He began his education at St. Mary’s grade school and graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School in 1949. He began his working career at Texaco refinery in 1949 and later was employed as a lab technician at Dupont Beaumont Works, where he retired in 1989. Thomas proudly served in the U. S. Air Force for four years during the Korean Conflict. After his honorable discharge, he attended Lamar College and successfully earned his Bachelor Degree in Business Management in 1958.

Thomas was a active member of St. Peter Catholic Church Choir for many years. He faithfully sang for those who departed from this life. His main hobby was his love for golf, which remained a learning experience for over fifty years. The many friends he met through golf truly made his life a blessing.

Thomas was preceded in death by his parents; his brothers, Frank A. LeMire, Jr. and James Peter LeMire; his loving wife of 60 years, Geraline “Jerry” LeMire.

Thomas leaves behind his loving daughter, Michelle and his fine son-in-law, Ross Borel; his sister, Helen Boudreaux along with numerous nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be on Thursday, November 3, 2022 from 9:00 AM till 10:30 AM at Immaculate Conception/St. Peter the Apostle Catholic Church in Groves. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30 AM Thursday at the church with Rev. J. C. Coon serving as celebrant. Entombment will follow in Greenlawn Memorial Park.