Thomas Franklin ' Tom' Bean 70 of Kountze, Texas died Wednesday July 4, 2012 at M.D. Anderson Cancer Center of Houston. A service of remembrance will be held Saturday July 7, 2012 at 11:00 A.M. at First Baptist Church of Kountze with Reverend Michael Knight officiating. He was born to William Thomas Bean and Eloise Smith Bean on June 26, 1942 in Kountze, Tx where he was a lifelong residence. Tom had retired from Meade Westvaco plant in Evadale, and was a member of First Baptist Chuch of Kountze for many Years. He is survived by his wife Ellen C. Bean of Kountze, sons Wallace Bean of Kountze, Christopher Bean and wife Kimberly of Lawton OK. Daughter Robin Murray of Beaumont, sisters Linda Smith of Santa FE, New Mexico, Cheryl Bean of Kountze. Grandchildren; Alex Waller, Christopher Murray, and Emma Elizabeth Bean. Tom was a fighter up until the end loosing his battle with cancer, and now is gone on to be with his Lord and Savior. Those wishing to make memorial or floral contributions may be made to First Baptist Church 100 W. Monroe Street Kountze, Texas 77625. Cremation services under the care of Faith & Family Funeral Services of Batson. A wonderful husband father, grandfather, and friend Tom will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him very much.
Condolences
Brian Bean - Ca - Very Distant Cousin
May 4, 2024
It is very likely that T. F. Bean was a descendant of a family of Chieftains of the Clan MacBean / MacBain of Kinchyle, Loch Ness, Inverness-shire, Scotland. William Bean, son of Donald MacBean and grandson of Angus MacBayne, came to the states in the mid 1600's with his brother John. They were taken POW and exiled to the states with their fellow POW's and sold as indentured servants to cover the expense of shipping them over here. While John settled in NH, William settled in VA with the family eventually moving into TN & TX. To his family, condolences on your loss. If this connection is news to you and you choose to explore it, the traces are out there and I hope you will have as interesting a time pursuing it as I have.
Kenneth Edlund - Santa Fe, Nm
May 4, 2024
My wife and I were introduced to Tom Bean by his sister Linda at a celebration of family and friends here in Santa Fe. That was almost 5 yeras ago, but we still remember our brief visit with Tom, of how kindly he was, how he went out of his way to spend some time with us though we were perfect strangers. Our being friends with his sister and brother-in-law seemed to be the only introduction he needed and we felt immediately we were on our way to becoming his friends too. Though we only enjoyed one visit with him, we also feel a loss. Our hearts go out to all his family. We're sure our Lord has prepared a fine place for him!
Cheryl Bean - Sister
May 4, 2024
Check out kountzeonline.com to read my comments. It will be comments I made during the service yesterday. I am crushed and need your continued prayers - as all his family does. Beans live to be old. Daddy was nearly 95. Mama was 84. My grandparents were in their 80s. How did this happen to him?
Laverne Crysel - Kountze , Tx - Co-Worker
May 4, 2024
Dear Ellen and Family: Please accept our heartfelt condolences for your loss. Mr. Bean will be greatly missed. Laverne & Danny, Jennifer, Marilyn, Carolyn & Don