Rumsey Eugene “Gene” Schram, 78, of Kountze, Texas died Wednesday, February 11, 2009 at Herman Memorial Baptist Hospital in Beaumont, Texas.
A native of Port Neches, Rumsey was a longtime resident of Kountze and was a member of Pipefitters Local 195 for sixty plus years. After retirement, he started a home business constructing cypress swings and gliders and soon became known as the “swing man”. He was a long time member and past deacon of First Baptist Church of Kountze. One of his favorite hobbies was barbecuing for his church family, friends, and immediate family. He also enjoyed working on his five acres and maintained a beautiful garden in which he enjoyed sharing his fruits and vegetables with family and friends.
He is survived by his loving wife of fifty-eight years, Marjorie; sons, Harold Schram and wife Carol of Lumberton and Wayne Schram and wife Sheila of Kountze; daughters, Betty Holland and husband Vernon of Kountze, Phyllis Braddock and husband Stewart of Lumberton, and Billie Hargraves and husband Barry of Kountze; nine grandchildren; four great-grandchildren and one on the way; brother, Robert Schram and wife Betty of Phenix City, Alabama; and numerous nieces and nephews; and many other relatives and friends.
Memorial contributions may be made to First Baptist Church, Building Fund, P. O. Box 638, Kountze, Texas 77625.
The family would like to extend their heartfelt thanks for all of the care and attention for Mr. Schram to Texas Home Health and all of his doctors and care givers.
Funeral service will be 10:00 A.M. Saturday, February 14, 2009 at Broussard’s, 490 Cemetery Road, Silsbee with burial to follow at Holland Cemetery in Kountze. A gathering of family and friends will be Friday, February 13, 2009 from 4:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. at the mortuary.
