JAMES LUTHER LUMPKINS

JAMES LUTHER LUMPKINS

   BLOOMINGTON - James Luther Lumpkins, age 84, of Bloomington, went to meet his Heavenly Father on Monday, April 19, 2010. He was born July 29, 1925 in Woodville, to the late Charles William and Nettie Mae Hencerling Lumpkins, Sr. He married Marjorie Elizabeth Kornegay on June 5, 1946 and celebrated 63 ½ years of love. He was a member of the Bloomington Church of Christ, where he served as an elder and a deacon. He would often assist with providing sermons, teaching bible classes, and lead the singing.
   James worked in plant operations for over 40 years of which 27 ½ years he worked for Alcoa, and previously Tenneco for 13 years. At Alcoa, he served as a grievance chairman for over 10 years. He served his country in the United States Navy as a carpenter's mate, second class petty officer.
   He loved his family dearly, and enjoyed spending time together. His hobbies included fishing, hunting, western movies, and watching the Dallas Cowboys play football. He was well loved by his family, and will be missed by all who knew him.
   He is survived by his wife of 63 ½ years, Marjorie E. Kornegay Lumpkins of Bloomington; daughters, Marjorie Ann (Milton) Overgoner of Waco, and Lynda Darlene (Gordon) Duncan of Ezzell; sons, Gary Lee (Sharon) Lumpkins, Kenneth Dale (Melanie) Lumpkins of Bloomington, Thomas Edwin (Nancy) Lumpkins of East Bernard; and Douglas Wayne (Suzanne) Lumpkins of Alvin; sisters, Rosalie (Willet) Cleveland and Wynona Mae Immenhauser both of Victoria; sister-in-laws, Grace Lumpkins of Bloomington; and Selma Lumpkins of Rosenberg; 12 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews and their families.
   He was preceded in death by his parents; children, Janette Mae Lumpkins and Jimmy Glen Lumpkins; brothers, Charles William Lumpkins, Jr.; John Thomas Lumpkins and Cleo Phillips Lumpkins.
   Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. today, April 21, 2010 at the Bloomington Church of Christ, with Mr. Wayne DeDear officiating.
   Serving as pallbearers will be Brian Overgoner, Clint Lumpkins, Shane Lumpkins, Travis Lumpkins, Tyler Lumpkins, and Lewis Lumpkins.
   Honorary pallbearers include Milton Overgoner, Webster Woodman, Jason Woodman, Greg Woodman, Gordon Duncan, Adam Lumpkins, Heath Miller, Matt Dusza, Norman Carver, and Victor Frazier.
   Burial will follow at Crescent Valley Cemetery with full military honors under the auspices of Victoria County Veterans Council, AL, CWV, VFW, DAV, MCL, MOWW, Ex-POW, MOPH, VVA and the KWV.
   In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Bloomington Church of Christ or to the Medina Children's Home.
   Arrangements are under the direction of Colonial Funeral Home, Victoria, 361-578-3535.