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Fred Lumpkin Obituary
Visitation will be Sunday, May 12, 2013 from 6:00 pm until 9:00 pm at McDonald Funeral Home, and also Monday, May 13, 2013, from 9:00am until 11:00am at the funeral home.
Burial will be in New Palestine Cemetery under the direction of McDonald Funeral Home.
Rev. Russell Crowe will officiate the service.
A native of McNeill, MS, he was a Shipfitter for Avondale Shipyard. Fred was a Mason in Moses Cook Lodge #0111 for 61 years. He was also a member of the Order of the Eastern Star. He served in the US Army Air Force during WWII. He was an avid musician who sang in gospel groups and also the Louisiana Hayride. Fred enjoyed hunting, fishing, gardening and tending his bees. He loved visiting and talking with the people who came to his door to buy honey.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Morris Newton Lumpkin and Onita Spiers Lumpkin; his wife of 64 years, Nellie Richardson Lumpkin; his daughters, Verene Briggs, Janice Lenoir, and Beverly McDaniel; and his brothers, William Tommy Lumpkin, Rufus Leroy Lumpkin, and Jim Boye Lumpkin.
Survivors include his daughter, Charlotte Bennett; his sons in law, John R. McDaniel, Dewey Lenoir, and Norman Briggs; 7 grandchildren, Jeremy McDaniel and wife Theresa, Beatrice Jeanfreau and husband Bryan, Jeff Bennett, James Lenoir and wife Darby, Connie Crapeau and Joe, Laurie Antionette Shearin and husband Roger, and Veronica Briggs Nayya and husband Jimmy; 19 great grandchildren; 13 great great granchildren; his sisters, Lyda Smith Davis and husband Jr., and Evelyn Reece; and his sister in law, Virginia Lumpkin.
Memories and Condolences
for Fred Lumpkin
8 Entries
May 14, 2013
Our prayers are for the family. Jeff's son, Kevin Bennett enjoyed visiting papa Fred and will miss him.
Scott Cavaliere
May 14, 2013
Although I am of no blood relation to Papa, he meant a lot to me. At a young age I can remember him teaching me how to play the fiddle. I remember him teaching me about guns. I remember going out back and gathering eggs from the chickens and picking green beans. My My My I could write so many things about Papa Fred. You were a friend, a neighbor, my Papa. I will miss you but I know you are in heaven playing that banjo and having a blast and how you must be so happy back with nanny.
Mandy Watkins
May 12, 2013
Uncle Fred has always had a special place in my heart, and always will. I'm sorry I couldn't get down there, but I love and miss you all.... I know we'll see him again one day! Just imagine the glorious celebration in Heaven!! I'd be willing to bet there's singing, laughter, dancing and hugs! Love you, and see you soon!
Sharon Givens
May 12, 2013
Uncle Fred will always have a special place in my heart. He was such a dear, sweet man, and I know he will be sorely missed by all of his loved ones. My deepest sympathies go out to his family in their time of sorrow. I pray that God will see you through this pain and grief.
Gerry Givens
May 12, 2013
My deepest sympathies to the family.
Emma Branch
May 11, 2013
Our deepest condolences to Uncle Fred's family,from Emma,Wink,Tyler,& Micah Branch. We are so glad that we were able to spend a joyful time with him on our recent trip to Nanny's. So glad that Tyler & Micah had a chance to have a great-great-uncle with whom they could share their love of music. Not many children have an opportunity like that! He was always a joy to be with & will be greatly missed. However, there is joy in knowing that we will see him again one glad day, Praise the Lord and blessings on you all, with much love & prayers, the Branches.
Papa celebrating his 90th birthday eating his favorite, coconut cake.
May 11, 2013
The Staff of McDonald Funeral Home
May 10, 2013
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
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