Wilbur Glenn McCown

1931 ∼ 2011

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Wilbur Glenn McCown, 80, of Silsbee, passed away August 10, 2011.

Mr. McCown was born on February 1, 1931 in China, Texas to Enos and Nannie Murff McCown. He retired as a mechanic with Texas Gulf Sulphur after 35 years.

Funeral services will be held at Claybar Kelley-Watkins Funeral Home on Saturday, August 13, 2011 at 10:00 a.m. with Pastor Shannon Kilpatrick and Pastor Sidney Woods officiating. Interment will follow the service at Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Beaumont. Visitation will be Friday from 5:00 ? 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home and again Saturday from 8:00 a.m. until service time at 10:00 a.m.

Mr. McCown is preceded in death by his parents and six brothers.

Those left to cherish his memory are his wife of 61 years, Elodie McCown, daughter, Connie Smith and husband Gordon of Silsbee; sons, Ronnie McCown and wife Cheryl of Lumberton, Doug McCown and wife JoVonne of Scurry and Doyle McCown and wife Milissa of Kountze. He is also survived by 9 grandchildren, 8 great-grandchildren and his sister-in-law Joyce McCown of Lumberton.

Condolences

Anonymous August 15, 2011

Doug: I never had the opportunity to meet your father but from your stories and conversations we had I could only imagine the kind of man he was. I feel God has lost the mold for our fathers' generation. Today we can not find the hard working, dedication ##imported-begin##Marty Hodge##imported-end##

Anonymous August 14, 2011

Hey Mrs McCown, Iam sorry to hear, sorry we were unable to make it to any of the services. If you need anything let me know. I hope we stay in contact. My phone number is 409 659-1881. Love and God bless, Cj and Ashley##imported-begin##Cj & Ashley Brinkley##imported-end##

Anonymous August 13, 2011

Aunt Dee and family.I love you like family.We'll all be together again soon.So glad we grew up together at Glad Tidings.I'll never forget those days.Daddy was sad to see his friend go but is so ready himself.Love you guys.##imported-begin##connie jackson franklin##imported-end##

Anonymous August 13, 2011

My heart, thoughts, prayers and love go out to you all. Wilbur was such a sweet and kind gentleman and will be missed. I would bet anything that mom, grandma, Aunt Leola, Aunt Venona, Aunt Elwynn and all of them were there to welcome him into heaven. I##imported-begin##Robin Rene Ogden##imported-end##

Anonymous August 12, 2011

I am so sorry for your loss. Mr McCowan was such a good and funny man. He will be truely missed. My prayers are with all of you. If you need anything let me know. Love yall!##imported-begin##Sonya Forse##imported-end##

Anonymous August 12, 2011

My Paw-Paw is one of a kind and will be missed dearly. I will never forget all the good times we shared,the back scratches,and most of all the LOVE he showed to all of us! I LOVE YOU and will miss you forever! I know you are in a better place and I can't ##imported-begin##Shanna McCown Smart##imported-end##

Anonymous August 12, 2011

So very sorry for your loss. I know that God will hold you in His hand and comfort you in your grief. I know that my mother would have been right by your side. If I can do anything for you please don't hesitate to ask. Iris Annette##imported-begin##Iris Annette Ogden-Roubique##imported-end##