John Franklin McCroskey

John Franklin McCroskey, age 82, of Kountze, Texas passed away on Friday, January 27, 2023 in Beaumont. John was born on November 4, 1940 in New Iberia, Louisiana to the late Gilbert and Celine McCroskey.

John served in the United States Army and later graduated from the University of Louisiana in Lafayette were he received his Masters Degree in Mechanical Engineering. He worked for many years in industrial construction and later as facilities director at Sam Houston State University.

John had a passion for camping and hiking at National and State parks around the country.

John was preceded in death by his parents, Gilbert and Celine McCroskey, by his son Timothy McCroskey and by his wife, Joy McCroskey.

Survivors include his daughter, Jennifer Matte and her husband Jeffrey of Spring, TX; sons, Cliff McCroskey of Thibodeaux, LA and John McCroskey and his wife Kimberly of Onalaska, TX; 7 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren.

Those serving as pallbearers are, Josh Matte, Joey Matte, Jeff Matte, Cliff McCroskey, and Sean McCroskey.

A Celebration of John's Life will be held Friday February 3, 2023 at 10:00 AM at Forest Lawn Funeral Chapel. The family will receive friends from 5 pm until 8 PM on Thursday February 2, 2023. Interment will follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Beaumont.

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

Donations can be made in honor of John’s memory to Wounded Warrior Project.