James (Jim) Tremont, 80, of Beaumont, passed away at his home with his family by his side Saturday, March 21, 2009.
Jim was born March 11, 1929 in Beaumont and lived there all of his life. He was retired from the Beaumont Enterprise after forty plus years of employment.
His parents, Mozell and Tony Tremont preceded him in death.
He is survived by his loving wife of fifty-three years, Betty Tremont of Beaumont; sons, Skipper Bettis and his wife Glenna of Remus, Michigan, and Larry Tremont of Beaumont; daughter, Gina Murray and her husband Dennis of College Station; grandchildren, Colby Bettis and his wife Lisa, Cassie McCarthy and her husband Logan, Nicole Ard and her husband Jeff, Eric Murray and Derek Tremont; also the proud great grandfather of Bodie Bettis, Jackson Bettis and Jaxon Ard; sister, Mary Landrum; brothers, Red Tremont and his wife Beverly, Leonard Tremont, and A.J. Tremont and his wife Sandy; and many nieces and nephews.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, March 25, 2009 at St. Pius X Catholic Church under the direction of Broussard’s, 1605 North Major Drive, Beaumont. A Rosary will be recited 6:00 p.m. with at gathering of his family and friends to follow Tuesday, March 24, 2009 at Broussard’s. Skipper Bettis, Colby Bettis, Larry Tremont, Derek Tremont, Eric Murray, Dennis Murray, Jeff Ard and Robert Scott will serve as pallbearers.
Cremation arrangements are handled by Broussard’s.
Memorial contributions may be made to American Heart Association, P.O. Box 7015, Beaumont, Texas 77726 or to American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 5144, Beaumont, Texas 77726.
