1937
Thomas
2018
Thomas Favre
May 30, 1937 — June 23, 2018
On Saturday, June 23rd, Wayne went home to be with Our Lord and celebrate his 56th wedding anniversary with his first love, Emily Jo.
"Tommy" to his family, was born May 30, 1937, to Forrest L. Favre Sr. and Rita B. Favre of Bay St. Louis, MS. He graduated from St. Stanislaus College and played football for Pearl River Junior College. After college, he joined the Army. While on weekend leave from the Army in 1962, he proposed to his first love, Emily Jo Dubuisson. Together they made their home in the Pineville area.
Wayne spent his life volunteering for his church and community. From 1962 until Hurricane Katrina, he was an active member of Our Ladies of Lourdes Catholic Church. He served many roles including CYO leader, Eucharistic Minister, and on the Parrish Council. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus. As an extension of his service to the church, he played a vital part in bringing Cursillo to South Mississippi by helping to acquire the "Dedeaux Hilton".
He served his community as a founding member of Cuevas Five-O, patrolling the area for safety and being an active volunteer fire fighter with Cuevas Volunteer Fire Department. He coached the children of the Pineville community in baseball, football, and basketball- Instilling in them the power of giving to your community and the value of sportsmanship.
After the death of Emily Jo in 1973, he continued to live life to the fullest. In 1975, he opened his heart and home to Dot and the Lumpkin children. They spent many happy years together laughing, dancing, and playing cards with friends. Together they joined the Harrison County Sheriff's Department as Reserve Deputies. He continued coaching and volunteering for many of their 30 years together.
He was employed by the Canal Barge Co., Arizona (Reichhold) Chemical Co., and he taught food service to the inmates at the Harrison Co. Detention Center through their catering program. He was a retired member of the Mississippi Army National Guard, and former member of School Board for the Harrison County School District. Most recently, he was the director of Feed My Sheep soup kitchen in Gulfport.
He was proceded in death by his parents Forrest Sr. and Rita B, his wives, Emily Jo Dubisson Favre and Dorothy Lumpkin Favre, his son, Robert "Flouder" Wayne, and siblings Harry, Roy, Sister Alma Patricia SSJ, Clyde, Myles, Beatrice Ward, and Forrest Jr. He is survived by daughters Debra (Charlie) Smith of DeLisle and Pamela Favre of Leesburg, FL. He was PawPaw to grandchildren Chase (Kayrin) Smith of Kiln, Anissa and Courtney Smith of Delisle, Carly Lumpkin of Austin, TX and Wesley (Leah) Lumpkin of Glen Burnie, MD. Great grandchildren; Kole and Kaylin Smith, and Henry Lumpkin. He is survived by siblings Jane Scarborough of Bay St. Louis/Jackson and Michael Shaun Favre of Kenner, LA. He is loved by numerous nieces and nephews, in-laws, extended family and faithful friends Tammy Lumpkin, Warren Reso and Michelle Luibel.
He enjoyed his travels to Germany, dancing, cooking, eating, and feeding people. He never met a stranger, and would give you the shirt off his back. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to: Coastal Civitan P O Box 6522 Diamondhead, MS 39525, an organization dear to his precious Courtney.
Visitation will be from 6:00-9:00 p.m., Wednesday, June 27, 2018 at Riemann Family Funeral Home, 11280 Three Rivers Rd., Gulfport. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church, 9062 Kiln Delisle Rd., Pass Christian on Thursday, June 28, 2018 at 11:00 a.m with visitation 1 hour prior to Mass.
Riemann Family Funeral Home, 11280 Three Rivers Rd., Gulfport is serving the family and condolences may be shared at www.riemannfamily.com.
"Tommy" to his family, was born May 30, 1937, to Forrest L. Favre Sr. and Rita B. Favre of Bay St. Louis, MS. He graduated from St. Stanislaus College and played football for Pearl River Junior College. After college, he joined the Army. While on weekend leave from the Army in 1962, he proposed to his first love, Emily Jo Dubuisson. Together they made their home in the Pineville area.
Wayne spent his life volunteering for his church and community. From 1962 until Hurricane Katrina, he was an active member of Our Ladies of Lourdes Catholic Church. He served many roles including CYO leader, Eucharistic Minister, and on the Parrish Council. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus. As an extension of his service to the church, he played a vital part in bringing Cursillo to South Mississippi by helping to acquire the "Dedeaux Hilton".
He served his community as a founding member of Cuevas Five-O, patrolling the area for safety and being an active volunteer fire fighter with Cuevas Volunteer Fire Department. He coached the children of the Pineville community in baseball, football, and basketball- Instilling in them the power of giving to your community and the value of sportsmanship.
After the death of Emily Jo in 1973, he continued to live life to the fullest. In 1975, he opened his heart and home to Dot and the Lumpkin children. They spent many happy years together laughing, dancing, and playing cards with friends. Together they joined the Harrison County Sheriff's Department as Reserve Deputies. He continued coaching and volunteering for many of their 30 years together.
He was employed by the Canal Barge Co., Arizona (Reichhold) Chemical Co., and he taught food service to the inmates at the Harrison Co. Detention Center through their catering program. He was a retired member of the Mississippi Army National Guard, and former member of School Board for the Harrison County School District. Most recently, he was the director of Feed My Sheep soup kitchen in Gulfport.
He was proceded in death by his parents Forrest Sr. and Rita B, his wives, Emily Jo Dubisson Favre and Dorothy Lumpkin Favre, his son, Robert "Flouder" Wayne, and siblings Harry, Roy, Sister Alma Patricia SSJ, Clyde, Myles, Beatrice Ward, and Forrest Jr. He is survived by daughters Debra (Charlie) Smith of DeLisle and Pamela Favre of Leesburg, FL. He was PawPaw to grandchildren Chase (Kayrin) Smith of Kiln, Anissa and Courtney Smith of Delisle, Carly Lumpkin of Austin, TX and Wesley (Leah) Lumpkin of Glen Burnie, MD. Great grandchildren; Kole and Kaylin Smith, and Henry Lumpkin. He is survived by siblings Jane Scarborough of Bay St. Louis/Jackson and Michael Shaun Favre of Kenner, LA. He is loved by numerous nieces and nephews, in-laws, extended family and faithful friends Tammy Lumpkin, Warren Reso and Michelle Luibel.
He enjoyed his travels to Germany, dancing, cooking, eating, and feeding people. He never met a stranger, and would give you the shirt off his back. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to: Coastal Civitan P O Box 6522 Diamondhead, MS 39525, an organization dear to his precious Courtney.
Visitation will be from 6:00-9:00 p.m., Wednesday, June 27, 2018 at Riemann Family Funeral Home, 11280 Three Rivers Rd., Gulfport. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church, 9062 Kiln Delisle Rd., Pass Christian on Thursday, June 28, 2018 at 11:00 a.m with visitation 1 hour prior to Mass.
Riemann Family Funeral Home, 11280 Three Rivers Rd., Gulfport is serving the family and condolences may be shared at www.riemannfamily.com.
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