Patrick (Pat) Henry Small, 69, of Bridge City passed away on January 19, 2018 in Newton, Texas. A memorial service was held March 30 at his home on the bayou in Bridge City. At his request, desserts were served to a small group of family and friends. Pat donated his body to the Baylor College of Medicine in Houston. Pat was born on August 4, 1948 in Orange, Texas to Seldon Ballard Small and Katy Lee Small. He was a graduate of Stark High School in Orange and a retiree of DuPont Sabine River Works. Pat loved to fish, hunt deer and tinker in the yard.
Pat was proceeded in death his parents Sheldon and Katy Lee Small, and by his grandson Indy Parkhurst. He was survived by his wife Marian Schexnider Small of Bridge City, his sister Katy Small Hancock and husband Hubert Hancock, his daughters Jennifer Parkhurst and husband Steve and his daughter Kerri Vines. He was survived by his grandchildren Brac and Kai Parkhurst, Karli McClelland and Ian Vines, Evie and Jack VanHuis, Harper Johnson and Ruby Johnson. Pat was also survived by his sisters-in-law Charlotte Chiasson, Gwen Dubose, Annette Fontenot, Therese Levins and husband Rodney, Cecilia Dixon and husband Sherby and Trudy Wennekamp and his brothers-in-law Paul Schexnider and wife Peggy, Larry Schexnider, Timothy Schexnider and wife Lisa and Regi Schexnider and wife Luanne.
Memorial donations can be made to the Bridge City-Orangefield Ministerial Alliance on W. Roundbunch Road in Bridge City.
Mary Ann Wheatley says
Sorry for your loss Marian. He was a very kind man and I know he is being missed.
Joette Webb says
I have so many fond memories of this cute little b
headed boy when we went to the same church when he was very small. I was 12 years older than Pat and he would always run from me because he thought I was going to kiss him????To his wife and family I am so sorry to read of Pat’s passing. Prayers for God’s comfort to this family.
Jacquelyne pence says
Prayers to Heaven!!!
Mary Bingham says
Jeff just saw this and let me know. I think back to the time you guys painted all out trim after Ike hit us. What a servant’s heart.
Judy Lucia says
RIP sweet Pat, we have lots of fond memories of you and your sweet girls.
Mike winner says
My friend from first grade thru high school, and all of life. I miss you buddy.
Hoyt Simmons says
Deepest sympathy to Pat’s wife and family and to my life long friend, Katy Lou, his sister. Pat and I were roommates for a couple of semesters at Lamar back in the sixties. I must say, Pat was a fun guy and I never saw him without a smile! May he Rest In Peace.
Hoyt Simmons