Joseph “Joe” Favre

Joseph Alphonse Favre, 89, of Lumberton, died Thursday, July 13, 2023, at Harbor Hospice, Beaumont. He was born on April 3, 1934, in Conway, Arkansas, to Joseph and Louise Favre.

He attended catholic schools before working for Sun Oil. Joe later worked for Explorer Pipeline as a supervisor in nuclear jet fuel until he retired to a country life of hunting with family and friends. He especially enjoyed being a guide for big game hunting in west Texas.

Joe met Darlene, the love of his life, on a blind date set up mutual friends and were married on August 16, 1985, for thirty-eight years. Joe and Darlene moved to Lumberton and became long time members of Infant Jesus Catholic Church. They loved hosting many family and holiday events in their home, and Joe especially loved playing with his grand and great-grandchildren.

Joe will be greatly missed by all who knew him.

Survivors include his wife, Darlene Favre; children, James Favre and his wife, Catherine, of Beaumont; Pam Blount and her husband, Mark, of Mineola; Frank Favre of Corpus Christi; Janet Hoke and her husband, Chad, of Conroe; Parrish Patterson and his wife, Pam, of Beaumont; and Kimberly Green and her husband, Robert, of England; grandchildren, Keith, Kelly and her husband, Josh, Tyler, Hannah and her husband, Bryce, Mason, Lauren, Collin, and Olivia; three great-grandchildren; and numerous extended family members, loved ones, and friends throughout the years.

A gathering of Mr. Favre’s family and friends will be from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m., with a Rosary recited at 6:00 p.m., Tuesday, July 18, 2023, at Broussard’s, 1605 North Major Drive, Beaumont. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, July 19, 2023, at Infant Jesus Catholic Church, 243 South LHS Drive, Lumberton. His entombment will follow at Magnolia Cemetery, Beaumont.