Julius W. Lamkin, 84, of Nederland, died Tuesday, March 3, 2015, at The Medical Center of Southeast Texas, Port Arthur. He was born on February 26, 1931, in Rapides Parish, Louisiana, to Emily Ola Francis Lamkin and Ira Gilbert Lamkin.

Julius enjoyed walking each day, traveling, metal detecting, and riding his bicycle. He also enjoyed watching Martins teaching their young to fly and maintaining their home. After retirement he always stayed active up until physically unable to do so.

Survivors include his daughter, Sheila Cloyd and her husband, Richard, of Vidor; grandson, Jason Cloyd and his wife, Rhonda, of Nederland; great-grandchildren, Landon, Justin, and Addison; and sister, Katherine  Durbonne of Alexandria, Louisiana.

He is preceded in death by his parents; wife, Mattie Lamkin; two sisters; and one brother.

A gathering of Mr. Lamkin’s family and friends will be at 1:00 p.m., with his funeral at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, March 7, 2015, at Broussard’s, 505 North 12th Street, Nederland. Interment will follow at Oak Bluff Memorial Park, Port Neches.

Memorial contributions may be made in Mr. Lamkin’s memory to a hospice of one’s choice.