A.C. Charles “Plug” Weitzel
A.C. Weitzel Jr., affectionately known to family and friends as “Plug”, 82, of Lumberton, died Monday, May 7, 2018. He was born January 25, 1936, in Beaumont, to Olivia O’Tell Weitzel and Alonzo Charles Weitzel, Sr.
Plug was a 1954 graduate of South Park High School and attended Lamar University. He proudly served his country and is a United States Air Force veteran. Following his service, he was employed for over thirty-five years as a truck driver, retiring from Central Freight Lines.
Plug was a member of the Old Faith Chapel, in Vidor, for twenty-one years, and the First Baptist Church of Deweyville, for ten years. He served with the TDCJ Prison Ministry, at the Mark Stiles Prison, for nineteen years. In 2011, he was the recipient of the TDCJ Volunteer of the Year award. He also ministered to incarcerated youth through the Epiphany Texas Youth Commission Ministries of Texas, of Beaumont.
Plug was a loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. He could always make everyone him around smile. He was kind and he was fun. He is survived by his wife, Mary Rush Weitzel, of Lumberton; daughters, Wendy Pierce and her husband, Kenny, of Lumberton; Terri Peirce and her husband, Jack, of Houston; Bonnie Trahan and her husband, David, of China; sons, Teddy Weitzel and his wife, Deanna, of Lumberton; and Happy Weitzel and his wife, Jennifer, of Houston; eleven grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren; and brother, Harold Weitzel.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Memorial contributions in Mr. Weitzel’s name may be made to the Kairos of Texas-Stiles Unit, P.O. Box 1341, Nederland, Texas 77627, Altus Home Health Care, 3180 College Street, Floor 3, Beaumont, Texas 77701 or Altus Hospice, 3180 College Street, Floor 2, Beaumont, Texas 77701.
A gathering of Mr. Weitzel’s family and friends will be from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m., Thursday, May 10, 2018, at First Baptist Church, of Deweyville, 644 SH 272, Deweyville. A funeral service will be 11:00 a.m., Friday, May 11, 2018, at Triumph Church, 10255 Eastex Freeway, Beaumont, with interment to follow at China Cemetery.
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PATRICIA WILLEMS
Plug was an amazing man, who, with his wife, Mary, served the Lord in prison ministry for many years. We were privileged to meet them at Deweyville First Baptist Church while doing a volunteer project there in 2009. We were so impressed with them both and have kept in touch over the years. He has surely heard, "Well done, my good and faithful servant" from his Lord and Savior!
Kathey Dunn Schexnayder
I was so sorry to hear of Mr. Weitzel's passing. He was always such a sweet man! I have wonderful memories of spending time with him and the family. I am sure he will be greatly missed, but I know that he was welcomed into his eternal home by the Father and his Son. I will pray for comfort and peace for you all!
Lola Gibson
I will so miss my "little buddy.' That was my nickname for him. He was one of the kindest sweetest man I have ever met. You will never find truer Christians than AC and Mary Weitzel. Prayers of peace ad comfort for the Weitzel family.
Judy Barrett McDonald
Mary, I was so sorry to hear of A.C.'s passing. My encouragement is there will come a day without tears. I wish you well.
Jerry & Billie Stanton
Plug will be remembered well for a long time. He was a friend to many and loved by everyone. We had the pleasure of working Kairos Prison Ministry with Plug and he was loved by the inmates that he ministered to. They loved to see him dance and would request that he dance. Some called him "grandpa" and looked forward to visiting with him. He was truly a servant for Jesus. Those that love the Lord never see each other for the last time - looking forward to seeing you again my friend. Dance on those streets of gold for us.
Miriam Cade Nichol
Greenies prayers for the families
NL
My sincere condolences to the family at this difficult time. May you all seek God for comfort, peace, strength and support (2 Cor 1:3).
Its never too late to remember AC, and suddenly
I went into the computer and found this means
to say a few words about him. He was a true friend to Rufus and me from our early days at church in Vidor and onward. His was always a smiling face and what he had to say was worthy of a listen. What a blessing it has been to have had AC and his wife Mary in our lives.