James Willis Gallier

James Willis Gallier, 89, of Beaumont, died Tuesday, May 9, 2023 at his residence. A lifelong resident of Beaumont, James, a retired electrician also owned and operated OHM Electric and Gallier Construction. James was a faithful member and deacon of North End Baptist Church. He enjoyed sports, and played basketball on scholarship for Lamar University. He was "Papa" to all his grandchildren, great grandchildren all who knew him. Papa was the #1 Fan at his grand kids' sports events and band activities. He enjoyed coaching and refereeing basketball, as well as playing softball for his church and IBEW leagues. James was a family man and faithful servant of Christ, always looking forward to helping anyone in need.

A Gathering of Family and Friends will begin at 10:00 am on Monday, May 15, 2023 at North End Baptist Church with a Celebration of Life following at 11:00 am.

James was preceded in death by his son, James "Ronnie" Gallier, parents, James Roland Gallier and Grace Ruth Aubey, brothers, Edward Gallier, Benny Gallier, sisters, Fay Andries, and Alice Day.

James is survived by his loving wife of 70+ years Barbara Ann Gallier, daughter Robin Skaggs and husband Timothy of Lumberton, son, Mike Gallier and wife Judy of Beaumont, his grandchildren, Angela Mehl and husband David, Aimee Day, Jared Gallier and wife Aimee, Dustin Gallier and wife Holly, Blake Gallier and wife Kalina; great grandchildren, Joshua Mehl and wife Bethanie, Seth, Hopelyn, and Daniel Mehl, Ciara Cerda and James Kinsey, Holden Breaux, Titan Day, Warren Davis, Collin, Grey, and Payton Gallier, his great-great grandchildren, Paisley Kinsey and James Kinsey, Jr.

The family extends a heartfelt thank you to our special friend and caregiver Monica Worden for her endless care and love.

James will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him.