Oscar Joseph Luke, Jr., 80, of Beaumont passed away Monday, February 9, 2009, at Harbor Hospice in Beaumont. A native and lifelong resident of Beaumont, Mr. Luke was born November 23, 1928 to Oscar and Emily (Heidecker) Luke, Sr. He was a United States Army veteran having served in the Korean War. Mr. Luke was a retired Process Operator with Texaco Chemical.
He is survived by his loving wife of fifty-two years, Rosemary Morrell Luke of Beaumont; sons, Archie Luke of Austin and A.E. “Sonny” Wegner and his wife Rhonda of Georgetown; brother, George Luke and his wife Thelma of Beaumont; grandchildren, Cary Wegner and his wife Amy, Clete Wegner and his wife Lisa, Brandy Purdy, and Carey Stephenson and his wife Tricia; great grandchildren, Sydney Wegner, Hayden Wegner, Tyler Teague, and Leah Stephenson; and numerous nieces and nephews.
His parents; and sister, Emma V. Kelley preceded him in death.
A Memorial Mass will be celebrated 10:00 a.m. Friday, February 13, 2009, at St. Pius X Catholic Church under the direction of Broussard’s, 1605 North Major Drive, Beaumont. A Christian Vigil will be held 6:00 p.m. Thursday, February 12, 2009 at Broussard’s.
Cremation arrangements are handled by Broussard’s.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. Pius X Catholic Church, 5075 Bigner Road, Beaumont, Texas 77708 or Harbor Hospice Foundation, 2450 North Major Drive, Beaumont, Texas 77713.
