Harvey Leon Zernial, Sr., 68, of Lumberton died on Thursday, January 4, 2007. He served in the United States Army, and owned his own paint contracting business, Zerco for twenty-five years.
Harvey is survived by his wife of forty-seven years, Ann Reynolds Zernial of Lumberton; sons, Harvey, Jr. and his wife Alex of Lumberton, Ronnie and his wife Barbara of Silsbee, and Andy Zernial of Lumberton; daughters, Martha A. Wyatt and her husband Gary McDonald of Lumberton, Cathy Bennett and her husband Jamie of Lumberton, Barbara Enright of Grabill, Indiana, Susie Campbell and her husband Bruce of Lumberton, Mary Golding and her husband Michael of Splendora, Theresa McDonald and her husband Ted of Lumberton; twenty-five grandchildren and six great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Bennie and Mildred Zernial and his youngest son, Timothy Paul Zernial.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 10:00 a.m. Monday, January 8, 2007 at Infant Jesus Catholic Church in Lumberton, with burial to follow at Magnolia Cemetery, under the direction of Broussard’s, 1605 North Major Drive, Beaumont. All of his grandchildren will serve as pallbearers. A gathering of his family and friends will be from 4:00 until 7:00 p.m. Sunday evening with a Christian Vigil to begin at 5:00 p.m. at the mortuary.
Memorial contributions may be made to American Heart Association, 7445 Eastex Plaza Drive, Beaumont, Texas 77708 or to charity of your choice.