John Robert Lord, 65, of Beaumont, died on Thursday, March 31, 2005 at U. T. M. B. Hospital in Galveston. A lifelong resident of the area, he was co-owner of Shelton Lord Automotive.
John served as a faithful member of Cathedral in the Pines for many years. He will be remembered as a loving husband, father, grandfather and a devoted friend. The family would like to extend their appreciation for all the prayers and acts of kindness during his illness. A special love and thanks to all the men of the Saturday morning prayer breakfast group at Cathedral in the Pines.
Funeral Services will be 2:00 PM, Sunday, April 3, 2005 at Cathedral in the Pines Church under the direction of Broussard’s, 1605 N. Major Drive, Beaumont, with burial to follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Park. A gathering of family and friends will be from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM Saturday evening at the mortuary.
He is survived by his wife, Gale Lord of Beaumont; daughters, Kelly Herr and her husband Jeff of Beaumont, and Kathy Lowery and her husband Lee of Ferris; mother, Melva Lord of Beaumont; sister, Jane Bernard and her husband Wayne of Houston; grandchildren, Lain Herr, Maddie Herr, John Herr, Cameron and Camille Lowery. John is preceded in death by his father, Harry Albert Lord and his son, Bobby Lord.
Memorial contributions may be made to American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 5144, Beaumont, Texas 77726-5144 or U.T.M.B. Galveston, 301 University Blvd., Galveston, Texas 77555-0144.
