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1928 - 2004
GEORGE DEWEY
BARCLAY, JR,
Funeral services for George Dewey Barclay, 76 of Silsbee will be 4:00 p.m. Saturday August 14, 2004 at Farmer Funeral Home in Silsbee with Masonic graveside rites to follow at R. S. Farmer Memorial Cemetery also in Silsbee. Visitation will begin 5:00 P.M. Friday August 13, 2004 at the funeral home.
Mr. Barclay died August 12, 2004 at Dubuis Hospital in Beaumont.
A native of Sarepta, LA Mr. Barclay was a longtime resident of Silsbee. He was a rancher and a retired welder for Brown & Root. After graduating from Chester High School Mr. Barclay attended SFA College, was an Army veteran of WW II and a member of Silsbee Masonic Lodge #927.
Survivors include wife Jean Barclay of Silsbee’ sons Jack Flowers & wife Donna, Hal Barclay, and Marc Barclay & wife Paula all of Silsbee; seven grandchildren and one great grandchild.
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There are currently 1 condolences.
Eric W. Ray
fakeplastikme@hotmail.com
Friday August 13, 2004 at
11:47 PM
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It is with great sadness that I must send condolences to the family of Mr. George Barclay. Although I only had the pleasure of meeting Mr. Barclay once, the character of his family and the reputation he built within this community speak with much confidence of a life lived honorably. If a man is to be known by his works, the gentleman we mourn today was famous. As each grieve in their own way, may all take some comfort knowing our shared world becomes a better place through the hands and hearts of people such as George D. Barclay.
It is foolish and wrong to mourn the men who died. Rather we should thank God
that such men lived.
---George S. Patton, Jr.
Though not personally acquainted with many of you, I pray that each individual facing sadness today can look to one another for comfort despite any passing differences. I wish to extend my deepest sympathies to Mrs. Jean Barclay: who now faces a loss she will feel and understand unique from any others. With empathy for others also experiencing a great loss, I pray for the sons, daughters, and grandchildren who survive Mr. Barclay. I know from experience that losing a father or grandfather, especially one with whom you’ve shared close bonds, can be among the most difficult losses to endure and overcome. I’m not certain the grief disappears with age, but it can fade with time and recollection of the fondest memories.
Blessed are they that mourn, for they shall be comforted.
-Matthew 5:4
May God be with you now and always,
Eric W. Ray
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