Herbert E. "Coach Butch" Troy

Hebert E “Coach Butch” Troy passed peacefully on August 30, 2023 surrounded by the family he loved so dearly.
Coach Troy was born in Beaumont, TX on January 14, 1941 to Herbert E. and Myrtis Lee Troy. He had a lifelong career in education and coaching. The majority of his career was spent as the football offensive line coach and the head baseball coach at Port Neches-Groves High School.
He had many accomplishments throughout his life. However, to him, his greatest accomplishment was his family. He told everyone he knew and even people he didn’t know that he had an amazing wife, four beautiful daughters, four great sons-in law, and nine super grandkids.
His life was filled with love. He loved his family, he loved his students, and he truly loved all those he met. His love for everyone stemmed from his love of the Lord.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
He is survived by the love of his life, Bobbie Lou White Troy of Port Neches, TX; daughters Shelley Boudoin & husband Glen, Teri Guidry and husband Todd of Groves, TX, Holly Sartin and husband Bryan and Amy LeJeune and husband David of Port Neches, TX; grandchildren Brant Boudoin, Brock Boudoin, Bryce Boudoin, Braxton Boudoin, Hope Guidry, Karlee Sartin Jarrell and husband Kline, Kasidee Sartin, Logan LeJeune and wife Gillian and Libbie LeJeune.
A gathering of family and friends will be held at St. Elizabeth Catholic Church in Port Neches, Texas on Saturday, September 2, 2023 from 9:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. with the funeral service to begin at 12:00 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital or Catholic Charities of Southeast, TX.