Mr. Albert Syrie, aged 95, of Beaumont, Texas, passed away on Tuesday, January 7, 2025, in Beaumont, Texas. Born on October 5, 1929, he lived a long and fulfilling life.

Celebration of Life Services for Mr. Syrie will be held on Saturday, January 18, 2025 at 1:00 p.m. at Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church, located at 1165 IH-10 East in Beaumont, Texas 77701. A Public Viewing for Mr. Syrie will be held on Friday, January 17, 2025 from 12:00 Noon until 5:00 p.m. at the Funeral Home Chapel and Visitation on Saturday, January 18, 2025 from 10:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. at Church.  Burial Ceremony with Military Honors to follow at Magnolia Cemetery in Beaumont, Texas. For your safety social distancing and facial masks are recommended.

Albert was bom the second child of twelve to Carol Syrie, Sr., and Sedonia Gray Syrie, October 5, 1929, in New Iberia, Louisiana.

He was educated in Iberia Parish public schools and graduated in 1951. There, he was an honor student and an avid basketball player.

He began his career in the United States Army, serving as a Military Police Officer.

On July 19, 1952. Albert and Josey Polk were united In marriage. In 1953, Albert and Josey relocated to Beaumont, Texas. To this union flve children were born, Phyllis Harris. Albert Syre, Jr. Wanda Keys, Sharon Carington and Byron Syrle.

Albert was a devoted husband and father and worked tirelessly to support his family. Once living in Beaumont, he was a trusted employee of Dallas Williams Furniture Company, He delivered furniture for the company and served as a personal driver to the owner. At night, he went to Lincoln Business College under the G-I Bill and majored in Business Administration.

Because of his dedication and commitment as a husband and father, all of his children attended college.

God rewarded his outstanding work ethic and faithfulness by opening the door of employment with the Goodyear Chemical Plant with 35 years of service. There, he rose to Senior Operator in the Isoprene Unit, where management and his co-workers respected and highly regarded him.

The work of the kingdom has always been important to Bro. Syrie. He and Josey joined Bethel Baptist Church, and later united with Pilgrim Rest Missionary Baptist Church, where he remained until he was called home. There, he was a devoted servant. He served as a deacon, Chairman of the Trustee Board, Business Agent, and Chief Finance Officer.

Even after his heath declined and he was no longer able to be physically present in the house of God, he continued his role as the Business Agent and mentor to Alphonse (Skip) Thomas and others. He was highly involved in the construction of the church's new worship center. He held a principal role in managing the upkeep of the facilities.

Let us not be remiss in mentioning what a talented golfer he was. The family home is decorated with a menagerie of trophies he won throughout the years from the tournaments he participated in across Southeast Texas and Southwest Louisiana.

Bro. Syrie was a Master Mason for over 50 years. He was an esteemed member of the Pride of Beaumont Masonic Lodge #291 F.&A.M. Prince Hall Affiliated. Other Masonic Affiliations include: St. George Consistory #101 and Nafud Temple #80 where he was a 32nd Degree Mason.

He was also a proud member of American Legion Dorie E. Miller Post 817 for many years.

He is preceded in death by his wife, Josey Syrie; his parents, Carol Syrie, Sr. and Sedonia Gray Syrie; siblings, Caroi Syrie, Jr., Neville Syrie, Willie Mae Hopkins, Willie Syrie, Wesley Syrie, JoAnn Martin, James Syrie; grandchildren, Demecia Guidry, Christian Syrie, Shauna Syrie, Tyrell Syrie, Micah Harris and Angela Dei Carrington.

He leaves to cherish his memories his children, Phyllis Syrie Harris, Albert Syrie, Jr., Wanda Syrie Keys, Sharon Syrie Carrington, and Byron Syrie; grandchildren, Jamil Syrie, JoAnna Harris, Jennifer Keys-Allen, Kenneth C. Harris, Michael Keys (Amanda), Lisa Harris, Ross Carrington, and Raphael Carrington; great-grandchildren, Kamari Syrie, Jamari Syrie, Jamil Syrie, Jr., Brala Keys, Demetries Syrie, McKinley Harris, Ayva Keys, and Maomi Syrie; siblings, Sedonia Syre, Virgie Cotton, Clifton Syrie, and Evelyn Syrie, and a host of relatives and friends.

Along with his family waiting to be reunited with him are friends, Eddie Alexander, Alphonse Thomas, and Bronte Smith.