Jack E. Box, 79, of Lumberton, died Wednesday, March 12, 2008 at Christus Hospital St. Elizabeth.
A native of Newton, Alabama and resident of the area most of his life, Mr. Box was retired from Hertz Equipment Rental. He was a United States Navy veteran having served in World War II.
Mr. Box was active in Little League, North Beaumont Lion’s Club and he loved to garden.
Survivors include his wife, Betty Box of Lumberton; sons, Ronnie Box and his wife Nancy of O’Fallon, Missouri and Randy Box and his wife Belinda of Pearland; four grandchildren, Brian Box, Kristin Box, Mallory Box and Travis Box; and mother-in-law, Lucille St. Clair of Beaumont.
A graveside service will be 11:00 a.m. Friday, March 14, 2008 at Forest Lawn Memorial Park under the direction of Broussard’s, 1605 North Major Drive, Beaumont. A gathering of family and friends will be from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Thursday, March 13, 2008 at the mortuary.
The family would like to extend their gratitude to Christus Hospital St. Elizabeth Staff for their loving care and compassion that they shared with Jack and his family.
