Walter Hugh Weeks, Jr.

1942 ∼ 2016

Walter Hugh Weeks, Jr.

Walter Hugh Weeks, Jr. March 29, 1942 - September 26, 2016

Walter Hugh Weeks, Jr., 74, of Port Arthur, Texas passed away peacefully on Monday, September 26, 2016 at his home.

He was born on March 29, 1942 to Marie Smith Weeks and Walter Hugh Weeks, Sr. in Port Arthur, Texas. Hugh was a lifelong resident of Port Arthur. He served in the U. S. Marine Corp during the Vietnam War. Hugh graduated from Lamar Institute of Technology, he started his electrical carreer with Local 390 in Port Arthur, which later merged into IBEW Local 479 with 50 years of service. He enjoyed spending time on his cattle ranch in Kirbyville. Hugh was a member of United Methodist Temple in Port Arthur.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Hugh is survived by his loving wife, Cynthia Olbrich Weeks of Port Arthur, his daughter, Kimberly Smith and her husband, Bert of Groves, his two sons, Charles Weeks and his wife, Dana of Bridge City, Alan Weeks and his wife, Gina of Bridge City, eight grandchildren, Maci Mathews, Colt Weeks, Noah Mathews, Kendall Weeks, Michael Lauffer, Nancy Lauffer, Carlee Weeks, Christian Lauffer.

He is also survived by his sister, Kay Woodson of Bridge City, niece, Amy Sanders and nephew, Aaron Girouard along with a host of other nieces and nephews.

Visitation for family and friends will be on Wednesday, September 28, 2016 from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Clayton Thompson Funeral Home in Groves. Service to honor Hugh’s life will be at 11:00 AM Thursday, September 29, 2016 in the Thompson Memorial Chapel at Clayton Thompson. Burial will follow in Greenlawn Memorial Park.

Condolences

Ann Daniels September 30, 2016
Cynthia, My love and prayers are being lifted for you and the family. I apologize for not having made the services. My Daughter-In Law's grandfather's services conflicted with the times. Please let me know if you need anything! Ann Daniels
Susan Foster Matte September 30, 2016
My thoughts and prayers are with the family. I have many fond memories of our family summer boating adventures. I regret my scheduled did not allow me to see everyone at the visitation. Hugh will be missed by all.
Donavon And Christi Gordon September 29, 2016
He was always at the ballpark watching the kids. Always smiling and talking to everyone. I guess he always saw us with our kids and Christis dad who was living in Bleakwood and would always talk with him about cows and farmlife. Very very sweet man and I know Christis dad always enjoyed talking with him. We know how hard this time is unfortunately and we are so sorry for your loss. Another great man gone to be an angel!!!
Jeff And Mary Bingham September 29, 2016
We just want to tell you how sad we were to hear of the death of this wonderful husband, father and granddad. May God give you strength at this time. It's never easy.
Nadia Anabtawi Lowery September 29, 2016
So very sorry to hear. My thoughts and prayers are with you, Charles & Dana and the entire family. May God grant peace and strength. KEEP THE FAITH! Love is eternal and we shall all meet again. Much love and heaps of prayers! Most Sincerely, Nadia
Rhonda Nunley September 28, 2016
Mrs. Weeks, I am so sorry for your loss. I am thankful I was able to meet you dear people last year while working at Groves Elementary when you would come to lunch with your grandson. What a kind man your husband was. I am praying for your family.
Wayne Taylor September 27, 2016
R.I.P. Old Buddy. Friends from a long way back. We never got to play that pool game we talked about the last few years. The only guy I know who was drafted into the Marines. Soar high and Semper Fi.
David W. Burge September 27, 2016
A good guy and a good friend most of our lives. We ran around together since teens in Texas to Louisiana. We even went to Mexico once. After the Marines we became Journeymen Electricians and worked in a local shop together and did some charity electrical work. I'm thankful that we stayed in touch all these years. I was lucky to had you as a friend all these years. I will miss you. I know God has a special place for you.
Jason Barrett September 27, 2016
Mr. Hugh was a great man; I feel privileged to have known him.