Joseph Alvin “Joe” Dumatrait, 74, of Fred, passed away Monday, October 10, 2005 in Houston, Texas.
Joe was born in Lake Charles, Louisiana, but lived in Southeast Texas for over 50 years. He retired from Mobil Exxon in 1993. He also proudly served his country in the United States Army.
Survivors include his loving wife Marylynn Dumatrait; Daughter: Kathy White and husband Ron of Bakersfield, California; Sons: Joey Dumatrait and wife Christy of Bakersfield, California, Jerry Dumatrait and wife Darlene also of Bakersfield; Seven Grandchildren and Five Great-Grandchildren; Stepsons: Billy Abercrombie and wife Karen of Beaumont, Patrick Abercrombie and wife Stephanie of The Woodlands; Stepdaughter: Julie Eicher and husband Jeff of Spring; Six Grandchildren and One Great-Grandchild; Brother: Sydney Dumatrait and wife Carol of Lumberton; and Sister: Patsy Bourgeois of Houston.
He is preceeded in death by his mother and father: Sydney and Alice Dumatrait; Grandson: Eric White; and Sister: Juanita Burleigh.
Funeral service will be 2:00 P.M. Saturday, October 15, 2005 at Broussard’s Mortuary, 490 Cemetery Road at Highway 96 Bypass, Silsbee, Texas with burial to follow at Franks Branch Cemetery in Fred. A gathering of family and friends will be Friday, October 14, 2005 from 5:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. at Broussard’s with a rosary beginning at 7:00 P.M. Donations may be made to the charity of your choice in Joe’s memory.
