James Jennis, 72, of Bevil Oaks, died Monday, August 4, 2008. A native of Longview and a lifelong resident of the Beaumont area, Mr. Jennis was an operator with Mobil Oil for five years and Mobil Chemical for thirty-one years until his retirement in 1994.
Mr. Jennis graduated from St. Anthony School. He was member of St. Jude Thaddeus Catholic Church, and a 4th Degree member of the Knights of Columbus Council #951. Mr. Jennis loved gardening and traveling.
His parents, Clement and Inez Jennis; and son, Mark Jennis preceded him in death.
Survivors include his wife, Helen of Bevil Oaks; son, Mike Jennis and his wife Marlene of Pinewood; step-sons, Jerry Smith and his wife Sandy of Lumberton, Kenneth Smith of Beaumont and Aaron Smith and his wife Missy of Beaumont; step-daughter, Elsie Hansen of Oregon; granddaughter, Brittany Jennis of Beaumont; ten step-grandchildren; five step-great grandchildren; and his three loving poodles.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 10:00 a.m. Friday, August 8, 2008 at St. Jude Thaddeus Catholic Church under the direction of Broussard’s, 1605 North Major Drive, Beaumont. A Christian Vigil will be 5:00 p.m. Thursday, August 7, 2008 at the Mortuary.
Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Broussard’s, 1605 North Major Drive, Beaumont.
The family wishes to extend their deepest gratitude to Odyssey Hospice especially the team of Kevin, Carmen, Julia and Linda.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children’s Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, Tennessee 38105 or M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, P.O. Box 297153, Houston, Texas 77292.
