Selman Spell

1911 ∼ 2008

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Selman Wier “Dub” Spell passed away in Beaumont on January 27, 2008, just after his 97th birthday. He was born on January 24, 1911 in Beaumont, where he attended South Park High School. “Dub” has always been known for his dedication and hard work. During World War II, he became a member of the Army Corps of Engineers. Later in life, he built many Best Western motels throughout Texas and Louisiana and remained on their Board of Governors for many years. He was a longtime member of Roberts Avenue Methodist Church. He was also a 32º Scottish Rite Mason, having been a member in good standing of the Valley of Houston, Orient of Texas for 51 years. He graciously supported the family, friends, and organizations that he cherished. He is survived by his niece Pat Garb, his nephew Joe Max Guillory, and his great-nephew Garrett Guillory. He will be dearly missed.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, February 2, 2008, at 9:00 a.m. in the Claybar Kelley-Watkins Funeral Home Chapel with interment to follow in Forest Lawn Memorial Park Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Friday, beginning at 4:30 p.m.

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Anonymous February 1, 2008

We will miss at Braud, Vaughn and Williamson Ins. Agency. He was a pleasure to talk to and service his insurance. Jo-Ann Breaux ACSR and Franklin Williamson##imported-begin##Jo-Ann Breaux##imported-end##

Anonymous January 29, 2008

We were so sorry to hear of Dub's death. We talked to him on a regular basis by phone and knew that he really never got over Dorothy's death. He loved her so much and called her his "dear, dear, Dorothy". Dub and his first wife, Marguerite, were li##imported-begin##Laura Lee & Paul Bloebaum##imported-end##

Anonymous January 29, 2008

Sam & I have been truly blessed to have been part of Dub's life. I have know him most of my life through my family, The Griffins. However, Sam and I became closely involved with Dub after my aunt's, Anna Lee Griffin, death. We went to the casinos in Lo##imported-begin##Susie and Sam Burnett##imported-end##

Anonymous January 29, 2008

I'm so glad I got to know Dub! His first wife, Marguerite, was a friend of my wife's family, and I always saw Dub at Christmas the many years my wife and family and I visited Beaumont at that time of the year. In these later years, we enjoyed visiting e##imported-begin##Alan P. Bloebaum##imported-end##