Bill Monkhouse

John William “Bill” Monkhouse, 88, of Beaumont passed away April 15, 2017. A service celebrating his life will be held Tuesday, April 25, 2017 at 2:00 p.m. in the chapel of Claybar Funeral Home in Beaumont. A gathering of family and friends will precede the service from 12 p.m. until service time. Burial will follow at Haven of Rest Cemetery.

Mr. Monkhouse was born January 23, 1929 in Shreveport, Louisiana to John Luke and Bessie (Owen) Monkhouse. He was a longtime resident of Beaumont and was employed as an appraiser for the Jefferson County Appraisal District for many years.

He is survived by his son, Gary Monkhouse; grandchildren, Heather Clendennen, Christina Monkhouse and Tiffany Rutherford and great-grandchildren Allyson Clendennen, Grace McIntoche and Zachary Rutherford in addition to many extended family members and friends who loved him.