Gilbert "Wayne" Charboneau

Gilbert "Wayne" Charboneau, Sr. died July 11th, 2023 in Beaumont, Texas, at the age of 91. He was born to Edwin and Stella Charboneau on February 23, 1932. Following his high school graduation, he enlisted in the U.S. Navy and served during the Korean War. Upon returning home, he married Elizabeth DeAnn Rice on September 25, 1955. After retirement, he and DeAnn enjoyed traveling, with some of their favorite places being Ouray Colorado, The Grand Caymans, Australia and New Zealand. Spent a number of summers riding Jeep trails throughout the mountains. To honor his wishes, his ashes will be scattered in the mountains that he so loved. Preceding his death were his parents, two brothers, and his wife of 58 years. Surviving are four children, Connie and Lloyd McBride of Vidor, Texas; Cheryl and Joey Peno of Point Blank, Texas; Wayne Charboneau, Jr. of New Braunfels, Texas and Lori Forey of Houston, Texas; Four grandchildren Lloyd McBryde, Jr. and Tina of Buna, Texas; Cathryn and Chris Dall of Snoqualmie, Washington; Courtney and Matt Blankenship of Palos Verdes Estates, California and Matt Peno and fiancee Nicole Oliver, Amarie and Elias of Pearland, Texas and two great grandchildren, Kaiden McBryde of Deweyville and future Blankenship due in December. Wayne was a 32 degree Mason and Member of the Local VFW. Special thanks to Lenrose Place in Beaumont and Gentiva Hospice for the care they provided him.