Bernard B. Lothrop, known as Barney by those who knew and loved him, passed away July 25, 2006. He moved to Beaumont in 1970, after retiring from the Navy as a Chief Radioman with twenty years of service.
He was preceded in death by his patents, Winifred W. Lothrop and Charlotte Hamblen Lothrop; his sister, Catherine; and his first wife, Inez.
He is survived by his present wife, Mickey Cleveland Sundgren Lothrop; son, Jay Hunt and his wife Judy of Slidell, Louisiana; daughters, Reta Allen and her husband Larry of Vidor, and Lavern LeFevre and her husband Gus of Kenner, Louisiana; four step-sons, Steve Sundgren and his wife Debbie of Kingwood, Dale Sundgren and his wife Wendy of Vidor, Carl Sundgren and his wife Debbie of China, Gary Sundgren and his wife Stacey of Liberty; a combination of twenty-one grandchildren; twenty-four great grandchildren; one great great grandchild; sisters-in-law, Maureen Maxwell and her husband Claude and Marcella Sarver and her husband Cecil; several nieces and nephews, all who cared about him and loved him.
He continued his interest in communications as a ham radio operator. He bowled in two leagues at Crossroads Bowling Alley, he did volunteer work at Christus Hospital St. Elizabeth and was a Mason. Bernard was a good husband, good father and a good person.
Funeral service will be 2:00 p.m. Friday, July 28, 2006 at Broussard’s, 1605 North Major Drive, Beaumont with Reverend Elvis Davis of Wesley United Methodist Church, officiating. A gathering of family and friends will be from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Thursday, July 27, 2006 at the Mortuary.
Cremation arrangements will be handled by Broussard’s.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to Wesley United Methodist Building Fund, P.O. Box 7410, Beaumont, Texas 77726 or to charity of choice.
The family wishes to extend their sincere gratitude to everyone who attended to Barney’s needs. Their many kindnesses are deeply appreciated by Barney’s family.
