Curtis Lumpkin Jr.

Curtis Lumpkin, Jr., 64, of Beaumont, died Thursday, August 7, 2008 peacefully at his home with his wife by his side. A native of Eldorado, Arkansas, Mr. Lumpkin lived in Overton, Texas before moving to Sour Lake where he graduated from high school. He was previously a service writer for Kinsel Ford before owning and operating Lumpkin's Wrecker Service which he sold in 1997. He then moved to Hamilton where he was the ranch foreman after helping build the facilities. His father, Edgar Curtis Lumpkin, Sr.; mother, Lucille King Lumpkin; and daughter, Stephanie Gwyn Hendon Hataway preceded him in death. Survivors include his wife, Jeannie Lumpkin of Beaumont; daughters, Denise Marshall and her husband Troy of Warren and Tracey Lumpkin of Beaumont; sons, Robert Burton of Vidor and Douglas Hendon of Beaumont; sisters, Louise Oller and her husband Eugene of Tyler, Nadine Barrow and her husband Eugene of Laneville and Earline Denton and her husband Jimmy of Sour Lake; grandchildren, Christine Marshall, Bryan Burton, Jonathon Burton, Lesleigh Hataway, Lindsay Hataway, Lauren Hendon, Jack Hendon and Cameron Stiden; and adopted boys, Richard Loden and Manuel Ramirez; adopted daughter, Cindy Loden; and sister-in-law Bonnie Truax Breaux and her husband Rodney of Lumberton. A memorial service is tentatively scheduled for August 30, 2008 under the direction of Broussard's, 1605 North Major Drive, Beaumont. Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Broussard's, 1605 North Major Drive, Beaumont. Memorial contributions may be made to PAL (Police Activities League of Texas) P.O. Box 434, Star, Texas 76880. Complete and updated information may be viewed at www.broussardsmortuary.com.