Edward Joseph Mouton, Sr., our beloved father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother, uncle, mentor, and accomplished caterer was called home on November 12, 2020. He died peacefully at home surrounded by his family.Edward was born on October 31, 1938 in Breaux Bridge, Louisiana to the late Earl Mouton and Lillian Gordon.  He moved to Beaumont, Texas when he was 12 and attended and graduated from Blessed Sacrament High School.  He met the love of his life and married Mary Elnora Miller on April 12, 1958.  The majority of his career was spent at PPG Industries where he worked as a Process Operator for 19 years.

Edward was an accomplished entrepreneur and was co-owner of the Barbecue Bistro and Simpson & Mouton Barbecue.  However, his most notable accomplishment was the establishment of Ed Mouton Catering in November of 1978, which later became known as Mouton's Catering, Inc.  He attended Lamar University where he obtained his culinary certification. He was afforded the opportunity to attend and work with chefs at the Cordon Bleu School in Paris, France. Chef Mouton soon became the most sought after caterer in the Golden Triangle. The company has fed tens of thousands of people since its inception.

He leaves to mourn and will forever cherish his memory, his wife of 62 years Elnora Mouton and their five children: Kenneth Mouton (Robin), Arlette Bernard (Kent), Terrell Mouton, Edward Mouton, Jr.(Christine), Felix Mouton (Jennifer); his grandchildren: Julian Mouton, Sr., Karmen Mouton, Lauren Bernard, Jordan Bernard, Raven Mouton, Jayden Mouton, Myla Mouton; his great grandchildren: Julian Mouton, Jr., Kash Mouton, Layla Bernard-Simon; his brothers: Allen Boutte, Eric Boutte, and Alcide Boutte, Jr.; his sisters: Brenda Evans (Maurice) and Rosemary Davillier; his sisters-in-law: Gloria Wilson and Patricia Bossette; his brothers-in-law:  Charles Woods and Eddie Bossette.

A public viewing will be held at Mercy Funeral Home located at 1395 Gladys Street in Beaumont, Texas on Friday, November 20 ^th from 12:00 Noon until 5:30 pm. Facial masks and social distancing is required .A Live Stream of the funeral will be on Saturday, November 21 ^st at 9:00am @ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qf6MGwuTYEo .  In lieu of flowers the family is requesting a donation be made to the Alzheimer's Association @ https://act.alz.org/site/TR/Events/Tributes-AlzheimersChampions?pxfid=658979&fr_id=1060&pg=fund .