Roy James Gaspard

1946 ∼ 2020

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Roy James Gaspard, 73, of Port Arthur, Texas passed away Monday, May 11, 2020 at Gulf Health Care Nursing Home. Roy was born October 17, 1946 in Anahuac, TX to the late Otto and Mernice Gaspard. He retired from Port Neches-Groves Independent School District after 17 years of service as a coach and teacher. Roy’s passion in life was coaching and teaching. He enjoyed crossword puzzles, golfing with his son and playing the guitar.

Roy was preceded in death by his parents, Otto Gaspard and Mernice Bertrand Gaspard and a brother, O.J. Gaspard.

Those left behind to cherish his memories are his loving wife of 48 years, Arlene Gaspard of Port Arthur, TX; sons, Brian Gordan Gaspard and Roy James “Jamie” Gaspard II of Groves, TX; sisters, Dolores Hunter of Winnie, TX; Betty Peebles and her husband, Corky of Hamshire, TX; Agnes Lynch and her husband, David of Corpus Christi, TX; brothers, Glen Gaspard and his wife, Delania of Port Neches, TX; Pat Gaspard of Beaumont, TX; sister-in-law, Diane Gaspard of Port Arthur, TX; and numerous nieces, nephews, friends and relatives.

A gathering of friends and family will be from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m., Friday, May 22, 2020, at Melancon’s Funeral Home. A Celebration of Roy and Jamie's Life will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, May 23, 2020, at Life Church; 4600 Jimmy Johnson Blvd., Port Arthur, Texas.

Due to Coronavirus-19 we request that friends and relatives practice social distancing while attending Jamie’s visitation and the Celebration of Life Service.

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Melancon'S Funeral Home May 21, 2020

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Betty Peebles May 20, 2020

Roy, I know you are joyful beyond belief, resting in the arms of Jesus. I love you, brother. Betty Jane

Montoe Foreman May 18, 2020

Sorry for the loss of Roy. What a great person. I knew him a long time and worked with him while we we in school a long time ago. Monroe Foreman

Judy Nicholson May 17, 2020

Coach Gaspard coached at Industrial High School for several years. He coached my son for one year and always cared deeply for all his players. He was a very kind, hard working man who had a great sense of humor and loved kids. Rest In Peace Roy :pray::pray:

Patrick Grivich May 17, 2020

Roy was one of my best friends and we shared so many memories together in high school. He was just an awesome person. When I saw the movie, The Blind Side, I immediately thought of Roy. As quarterback on the East Chambers football team and with Roy as my protective lineman, I always knew that I was safe!! To the Gaspard familes y'all were always so loving and good to me and I am so sorry for your loss. My life was so much the better because of Roy and his parents and siblings, thank you and God bless....

Erwin Leblanc May 16, 2020

Moose, you always treated me like a little brother. We need to stay in touch more. Prayers for your loss, I feel the families pain. We all will cross that river and see him again.

Richard Bethea May 14, 2020

I coached with Roy at PNG High School. Roy was a good man from a great family. He cared about the kids and was a great friend to work with. He was funny and smart. His Alvin Dupree joke was one of the best! I count myself lucky to have known him and his extended family at PNG. Rest In Peace Roy. Heaven gained a real saint. Prayers for his loving family. Richard Bethea

Caleb Harmon May 14, 2020

Coach Gaspard was absolutely one of my favorite coaches and teachers. There are so many fond memories from my past that involve Coach Gaspard. He was my track, football, and basketball coach, as well as my science teacher at Port Neches Middle School. Coach knew when it was time to be hard on us, but also never missed a chance to tell us how good of a job we were doing. I remember joking and laughing with him about his old beat up car he used to drive to practice like it was yesterday. I'll never forget how truly compassionate Coach Gaspard was about teaching his students and ensuring that his athletes stood out on and off the field. I can't explain how much of an honor it was to have known Coach Gaspard, and can truly say he made an impact on my life. I'll miss you coach. Caleb Harmon

Matt Burnett May 14, 2020

Coach Roy Gaspard was a fine man.I am totally heart broken about this news. I coached with him at PNGISD. He was a good role model for students and athletes.I love Roy ,he could tell the best Cajun jokes.I would encourage him to tell jokes to keep our coaches meetings fun.His facial expressions were classic..Roy was a scholarship football player at Lamar University.Roy played defensive end and was a tough competitor on the field and a wonderful caring man off.He taught my 3 children and they all loved him too. Roy made the world a better place. Matt Burnett

Dolores Hunter May 14, 2020

My brother Roy I Love you so much and will miss you but now you can rest in peace with the Angels !!!!! Your older sister Dolores

Loretta Findley May 14, 2020

Sometimes God takes some of the best people. Roy always made everyone feel secure in his friendship, yes he was my cousin but more than that he always made me feel more than that. God took an angel and I know a lot of you will probably laugh but angels come in many sizes and looks. He always made you laugh and made your world a little brighter. Arlene I am praying for all of you during this very difficult time. But if there is one thing I do know "God has his hands full in heaven with the bunch of family that is up there now". Love you Roy! Loretta "Retta" Findley

Leanne Grivich Woodward May 14, 2020

The Otto Gaspard Family and the Nick Grivich Family were next door neighbors during our growing-up years in Winnie, TX. My brother, Pat, and Roy were classmates and played all the sports together at East Chambers High School. I loved Roy. He always made me laugh with his GREAT personality. Everyone was drawn to Roy...he was a bright light!! And, he was always so nice and good to me...the neighbor kid that was always hanging around their house. God bless and comfort Arlene & family and the whole Gaspard Family... In prayer and with much love, Leanne Grivich Woodward

Lindsey Fountain (Weathersbee) May 14, 2020

Coach Gaspard was one of my favorite teachers in middle school, he made a big impression on me and you could tell how much he really cared for his students. He was so kind and funny, and a joy to be around.

Marilee Williams May 14, 2020

I enjoyed working with Roy at the Alternative Center. His wonderful sense of humor made our work place fun even when things were not going well. Marilee Williams

Megan Pellerin May 14, 2020

Rest In Peace Couch Gaspard you were one of my favorite teachers in middle school from your jokes to the fake brick you would throw at me and the rubber band gun you used lol never will forget you, you made school fun! :heart::heart:

Annabel Corona May 14, 2020

Rest In Peace Mr. Gaspard. You were an incredible teacher and substitute to have. I’m glad to have had a class taught by you in Middle school, and then to have had the chance to bump into you and reminisce on middle school memories in High school as substitute in Port Arthur. You were a very knowledgeable and humble man with a big heart and made an impact in so many students lives. May you Rest In Peace Sir.. my condolences and prayers goes out to his family.:pray::skin-tone-3:

David Gough May 14, 2020

Roy was a great guy. I worked with him at Port Neches Middle School. He always had great advice and a funny story to tell. You just had better have some time on your hands - he loved to talk !!The kids loved him too !!

Boyd Edwards May 14, 2020

Roy was a great guy to work with He always had joke or funny story to tell. Condolences to the family Boyd and Anne Edwards

event Visitation

location_on Melancon's Funeral Home, 1605 Avenue H, Nederland, 77627

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schedule Friday, May 22, 2020 at 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM

event Memorial Service

location_on Life Church, 4600 Jimmy Johnson Boulevard, Port Arthur, 77642