James Melvin Shadow, Sr., “Red”, 72, of Lumberton, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Father’s Day, Sunday, June 15, 2014.  He was born on July 14, 1941, in Jena, Louisiana, to Lula Mae Evans and John Wilson Shadow.  He was born at the family home, as a surprising twin.

Red served in the United States Air Force after high school as a mechanic.  While in the service, he married Rita Karaba, in Coeur d’alene, Idaho, in 1965, and daughter, Sharon, was born during this time.  Upon discharge, they moved to Wisconsin where their three sons were born, James, Jr., Tony and Steven.  After several years, they moved to Lumberton in 1978.  He worked for the United States Post Office in Beaumont as a vehicle mechanic for thirty plus years.

Dad never met a stranger and was eager to help anyone in need.  He especially enjoyed his morning breakfast at the Lumberton Waffle House and loved his “ladies” there.  He was very proud of all his grandchildren and delighted in all their activities.  Dad really loved hunting and fishing.

Survivors include his children, Sharon Pintsch and her husband, Keith, of Kerrville; James M. Shadow, Jr. and his companion, Roxanne Carwile, of Festus, Missouri; Tony Shadow and his wife, Amie, of Jena, Louisiana; and Steven Shadow and his wife, Mindy, of Houston; grandchildren, Amber Pintsch of Kerrville, James III, Cody, Faith, Grace and Hunter Shadow all of Missouri, Caitlin Shadow of Houston, Victoria and Lexi Shadow both of Jena, Louisiana and Aaron and Delaney Shadow both of Houston; twin brother, John Elvin Shadow and his wife, Lynette, of Lufkin; sister, Linda Waggoner and her husband, Grady of Hot Springs, Arkansas; aunt, Bertha Morace of Jena; and numerous nieces, nephews and caring friends.

A gathering of Mr. Shadow’s family and friends will be from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m., with a funeral service at 6:00 p.m., on Thursday evening, June 19, 2014, at Broussard’s, 1605 North Major Drive, Beaumont. Graveside services will be at 1:00 p.m., on Friday, June 20, 2014, at Magnolia Cemetery in Nebo, Louisiana.