James Leon Kilpatrick
James Leon Kilpatrick, 60, of China, died Tuesday, January 25, 2022. He was born on January 24, 1962, to Juanita Ann Thibodeaux Kilpatrick and Charlie Kilpatrick, in Beaumont. James was a longtime member of China Baptist Church where he made many friends. He will be truly missed by his family and friends.
Survivors include his sister, Patsy Henson and her husband, Keith and brothers, Richard Kilpatrick and Thomas Kilpatrick, all of China; half-sister, Ashley Tevis and her husband, Scott, of Oklahoma; stepmother, Lana Kilpatrick; stepbrother, Lawrence Brantley of DeQuincy, Louisiana; three nieces; two nephews; one great-nephew; one great-niece; and a host of friends.
He is preceded in death by his parents and brother, Charles Kilpatrick.
A gathering of Mr. Kilpatrick’s family and friends will begin at 2:00 p.m. with his funeral service to follow at 3:00 p.m., Friday, January 28, 2022, at Broussard’s, 1605 North Major Drive, Beaumont. His interment will follow at China Cemetery, China.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 42040, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73123.
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Gathering of Family and Friends
Broussard’s Mortuary Major Dr.
- 1605, North Major Drive, Beaumont, Texas, 77713,
- January 28, 2022
- 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Funeral Service
Broussard’s Mortuary Major Dr.
- 1605, North Major Drive, Beaumont, Texas, 77713,
- January 28, 2022
- 3:00 pm
Interment
China Cemetery
- Benoit, China, Texas, 77713,
Patsy and family,
We certainly all had fun and good memories
working at Larry’s Restaurant together. We worked hard but certainly had a lot of fun and laughs. Y’all were all great to work with. James will be missed in China.
Sincere Sympathy
Judi and Ronnie Benoit
With deepest sympathy. I know your dad, brother, mamaw and Merte are all rejoicing with you. You will be missed and was loved so much. Rest In Peace. Prayers for family.
The LORD Bless and keep you; the Lord make His face shine upon you and be gracious to you; the LORD turn His face toward you and give you peace! Numbers 6:24-26
May God hold all of you and bless you with peace!????❤️
What a great guy. China won’t be the same without James.
Richard, you and your family are in my prayers.