James McDuffie

James had a wonderful childhood and was a graduate of French High School. After graduation, he joined the Army and served his country faithfully from 1962 - 1965. In 1963, he married Linda and together they raised their children. James went on to work for Beall's where he retired. James was a kind and loving man who was thoughtful and compassionate, and often silly as he had a wonderful sense of humor. He loved the Lord and enjoyed reading his Bible and also served as the Pastor of Crestview Baptist Church and later Smith Point Baptist Church. He loved putting together model airplanes and once made a crystal radio.

James is survived by his wife, Linda McDuffie; his son James McDuffie and wife Leslie; and his daughter Lisa Thompson and husband Waylon; his brother Woodie McDuffie and wife Cheryl, his sisters Melba Ainsworth, Vernadene Lee and Judy Horn; his grandchildren Gehrig Thompson, Kayla Lilley, and Keri Patrick, as well as his great grandchildren Harper and Case Patrick.

James was preceded in death by his father Curtis Wallace McDuffie and his mother Marie Marguerite Abernathy.

A Celebration of Life for James will be held Wednesday, June 22, 2022 at 2:00 PM at Forest Lawn Funeral Home, 4955 Pine Street, Beaumont, Texas 77703 in the Chapel.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.forestlawnmpfh.com for the McDuffie family.