John Thomas DeBault, 75, of Inez passed away March 6, 2019. He was born December 21, 1943 in Yoakum to the late Lawrence and Marie Sanders DeBault. As a graduate of Calhoun High School he was a member of the 1960 State Sandcrab football team. He married his high school sweetheart, Donna Kinder July 11, 1964. John retired as a superintendent for Alcoa after 36 years. He was a very active member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, and a 4th degree Knight. He will be remembered as a wonderful husband.
Survivors include his wife, Donna DeBault of Inez; sons, Scott (Traci) DeBault of Point Comfort and Kevin DeBault of Inez; sisters, Martha Stewart of Greenville, Joan Dees of Edna and Kathleen (John) Blakeney of Florida; brother, Larry (Magdalen) DeBault of Oklahoma City; sister-in-law Pam (Lee) Dean; grandchildren, Alex and Allen DeBault and numerous wonderful nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his brother, Ray DeBault.
Visitation will be Sunday, March 10, 2019 from 6 – 7 pm at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church. Rev. Tommy Chen will offer a Eulogy at 7 pm followed the Rosary. The Mass of Christian Burial will be Monday, March 11, 2019 at 10 am at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Inez. Burial will follow in Memorial Park Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Stephen Griffin, Lee Dean, Anthony Hermes, Mark Kolb, Bill Kloesel, Harvey Kocian and Robert Hairell.
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