James O. H. Shinn, 84, of Beaumont, died Sunday, June 10, 2007 at Christus Hospital St. Elizabeth.
A native of Russellville, Arkansas, James had resided in Beaumont for the last fourteen years. He was a Business Manager and a United States Army veteran and was a recipient of a double Bronze Star and the Purple Heart in World War II. James was a loving husband, father, grandfather and inspiration to all who knew him. He enjoyed all sports, fishing and was an avid golfer.
Survivors include his wife of sixty-one years, Marguerite Shinn of Beaumont; sons, Rodney Shinn and his wife Marilyn of Gainesville, Georgia, Randy Shinn and his wife Teresa of Rogers, Arkansas, Rickey Shinn and his wife Freida of Vidor, Texas and Rory Shinn and his wife Kathe of Covington, Louisiana; grandchildren, Jeff Shinn and his wife Jaime, Jennifer Higingbotham and her husband Patrick, Natasha Lyons, Scotty Lyons, Karin Shinn, Kristin Shinn, Kevin Shinn and William Watson III; and great grandchildren, Derek Higingbotham and Lauren Shinn.
Funeral service will be 11:30 a.m. Thursday, June 14, 2007 at Broussard’s, 2000 McFaddin, Beaumont. A gathering of family and friends will be from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. with a Christian Vigil at 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, June 13, 2007 at the Mortuary.
Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Broussard’s.
Memorial contributions may be made to Southeast Texas Veteran’s Service Group, P.O. Box 1931, Orange, Texas 77631.
