Thomas "Tom" Franklin Bean

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.