Carl Edward Gideon, 70 of Bridge City, passed away on March 7, 2022, in Bridge City.
Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m., Saturday, March 12, 2022, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange.
Visitation will begin at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City.
Born in Istanbul, Turkey, on February 20, 1952, he was the son of George E. Gideon and Marion C. (Pellegrin) Gideon. Carl started his career with Entergy in 1978, dedicating himself to the company until his retirement in 2021. He was a member of the Harley Davidson Owner’s Group, the NRA, and Abate. Carl loved motorcycles, going for drives, or as he liked to call it “Piddling”, barbequing and going to Sturgis. He spent many nights at Kathy’s Bar in Bridge City, having fun with his friends. Carl was a light to all who knew him and will be deeply missed for years to come.
He was preceded in death by his parents, George and Marion Gideon; step-son, Bret Moity; uncle, Jesse “Jake” Gideon; aunt, Hazel Claunch; and girlfriend, Minnie Robson.
He is survived by his daughter, Caitlin Gideon of Nederland; step-daughter, Melissa Szakmeister of Delta, Colorado; mother of his child, Gay Gideon; grandchildren, Breanna, Olivia, Ella and Destiny Jane; cousin, Charles Gideon of Fort Worth; and numerous other loving family and friends.
Serving as pallbearers will be Fred Burton, Darrel Wallace, John Gallet and J.J. Johnson.
A special thank you to Fred and Linda Burton, Betty Kay, Janice, Best Hospice & the patrons of Kathy’s for their unwavering love and support during this difficult time.
In memory of Carl, please wear Harley Davidson attire or your favorite band t-shirt to his services.
Condolences
Robert Vance
March 25, 2022
So sorry to hear of Carl's passing! Worked with him at Sabine Sta. for 18 years and always enjoyed his joking and good natured fun. He was always a true biker in that he rode every chance he had and truly enjoyed it!
Claybar Funeral Home
March 12, 2022
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Anonymous
March 10, 2022
Simply Elegant Spathiphyllum was purchased for the family of Carl Edward Gideon.
Charles Gideon
March 10, 2022
"Life is Not About Waiting for the Storms to Pass It's About Learning to Dance in the Rain" And my cousin Carl had learned to dance in the rain. He traveled to the beat of his own drum, one of a kind. He had a quick and strong temper, but could balance that with a kind and gentle side. He passed in a manner he did not choose, given a choice he would have left going full speed on his bike with a beer in his hand. My thoughts are with his extended family and friends. When I talked to him last Friday, I told him it's been a tough but good ride and I'd catch him down the road. Rest in Peace Carl Your cousin Charles Edward Gideon
Silvia
March 9, 2022
Knew Carl many years ago he was a great guy! Prayers and blessings to his family! May God walk you through this hard time. RIP Carl! :pray::skin-tone-2:
George Landry
March 9, 2022
As his coworker, I got to know Carl in 1984 when I transferred to Sabine Power Plant in Bridge City, from Neches Power Plant in Beaumont. Being around Carl was always “interesting”. He was always fun to be around and I learned that deep down inside he was one of kindest and friendliest persons you’d ever want to meet. God bless his family, and may Carl continue to bring laughter to his heavenly family.
Anonymous
March 9, 2022
Crystal Cross Bouquet was purchased for the family of Carl Edward Gideon.
Meliss
March 8, 2022
My “dad” was the best ever! I hated him at first but when I became a mom he became the best Paw-Paw and I will forever remember him as my dad and their paw-paw!!!
Maggie Arena
March 8, 2022
May I extend my sincere thoughts and prayers for Caitlin and family. Carl will be greatly missed. May GOD comfort you because he was a true blessing to us all.