Lobitz Savoy, Sr., 72, of Beaumont died June 6, 2005 at Christus St. Elizabeth Hospital. Born in and a native of the Beaumont area, Lobitz worked for the Bevil Oaks Utility Department as district manager until his retirement.
He is survived by his wife, Bobbye Savoy of Beaumont; son, Lobitz M. “Slim” Savoy and his wife Debi of Mauriceville; daughters, Laura Savoy Purcell and her husband David of Sour Lake, Julian “Dee” Hanson and her husband Lonnie of Minnesota, Cyndi Savoy Ellis and her husband Stoney of Vidor; step- sons, Steve Thompson and his wife Margaret of Lumberton, Carl Thompson and his wife Maureen of Bayside, New York, Douglas Thompson and his wife Brenda of Lumberton and David Thompson of Lufkin; sister-in-law, Anna Savoy of Round Rock; twenty-one grandchildren; three great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, June 8, 2005 at Our Lady of Victory in Sour Lake followed by burial at Rosedale Cemetery under the direction of Broussard’s, 1605 North Major Drive, Beaumont. A gathering of family and friends will begin at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday evening with a Christian Vigil at 6:00 p.m. at the mortuary.
Memorial contributions may be made to Our Lady of Victory Catholic Church, 210 East Barkley, Sour Lake, Texas 77659