John B. Lord, Jr.

John B. Lord, Jr., 76, of Beaumont, died Wednesday, October 18, 2017, at Christus Hospital-St. Elizabeth, Beaumont. He was born on June 4, 1941, in Hemphill, to Edna Youngblood Lord and John Burton Lord, Sr., and had been a longtime resident of Beaumont. John was employed at Jefferson County Precinct 1 for five years and later retired with Goodyear after thirty-four years of employment.

He is survived by his wife, Judy Lord; and son, Mike Lord and his wife, Tuesday, all of Beaumont; brother, Joe Lord, of Hemphill; and many nieces and nephews.

John is preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Edward Lee Lord and Dalon Lord; and sisters, Virgie Jones and Fay Cunningham.

A gathering of Mr. Lord’s family and friends will be from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m., Friday, October 20, 2017, at Broussard’s, 1605 North Major Drive, Beaumont. His funeral service will be 2:00 p.m., Saturday, October 21, 2017, at Rosedale Baptist Church, 7110 Concord Road, Beaumont, with his interment to follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Beaumont.

Memorial contributions may be made to Rosedale Baptist Church, 7110 Concord Road, Beaumont Texas 77708 or to an organization of one’s choice.