William Graham France
William Graham France, 70, of Lumberton, died Sunday, December 8, 2024. He was born on April 30, 1954, to Jane Sherman France and Robert France, in Golf, Illinois. William retired from the Beaumont Fire Department after 27 years of service.
Survivors include his wife, Terry Holmes France; daughters, Ginny France and her fiancée, Whitney Dinneweth, of Portland, Oregon and Heather France-Jackson and her husband, Eugene of Conway, Arkansas; and brothers, John France of Skokie, Illinois and Richard Sampson and his wife, Arecely, of San Diego, California.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Humane Society of Southeast Texas, 2050 Spindletop Avenue, Beaumont, Texas 77705.
Mr. France’s cremation arrangements were handled through Broussard’s Crematorium, Beaumont, under the direction of Broussard’s, 1605 North Major Drive, Beaumont.
So sorry to learn about Will’s passing. He was a close friend of mine at Glenbrook South High School. I was a freshman. Will was a senior. We dated for a few months. Pale yellow Barracuda?? What a gentleman. What a treasure. Only fond memories. I know it’s been a year since his passing, but please know that Will will never be forgotten, by me or by anyone who ever spent time with him..
I see you in everything. You are in every sunrise and every cup of black coffee. I will miss your sweet humor & resilient strength. You taught me the art in capturing memories, and I hope I can hold onto ours for eternity. I love you, dad.
The turkey must’ve flown away. <3
Will –
I was looking forward to meeting you, but life got in the way and delayed this for us. What you did for your family, up to and including bringing Ginny into my life, I cannot thank you enough for. I was looking forward to talking to you about The Beatles, photography, Kevin Costner, baseball & golf. Ginny wouldn’t be the person she is without you, and she is a one-of-a-kind blessing day in and day out. The delay happens to have become longer than expected, but one day, I will thank you in person. Safe travels.
Terry and Ginny,
Very sad to read of Will’s passing. You and Will were the best of neighbors. I still remember Will generously gifting me one of his cameras after our twins were born.
Dad-
Thank you for loving me with everything ounce of your being. Thank you for being the most amazing father any girl could ask for. Thank you for all of life’s lessons you taught me. Thank you for always being my rock and constant. My world is shattered now but I will see you again and I can’t wait to hug your neck. I love you, dad! Until I see you again. Muah ❤️ All my love- Heather
Dear Terry and Ginny,
Very sad to learn of Will’s passing. Such a wonderful and talented man.
With our love,
Susan and David Gilbert
I am so sorry for your loss.
Terry and the girls I am heartbroken. Talked last week. Plans to meet with Frank and I. Prayers for ya’ll. God speed Will till we meet again.
Will is my friend, we have lost touch in recent years as so often happens when life moves forward but I know he is my friend. I shall miss him and all of his various insights, cares, and concerns. Godspeed my friend and Love to Terry and Ginny and family!