Arthur Punch's Obituary
Services for Arthur Punch, 83, of Groveton, TX, will be held at 11 a.m., on December 3, 2022, at the Lacey Greater New Hope Church. Viewing will be Saturday, morning from 9 a.m., till time of service. Burial will follow in the Lacey Cemetery. Mr. Punch was born on August 31, 1939, in Trinity, and died Friday, November 18, 2022, in Groveton, TX.
Mr. Arthur Punch was born to the parentage of the late Willie Punch and Rosie Lee Punch on August 31, 1939.
He accepted Christ at an early age. He also was a deacon for over 50 years at Greater New Hope Baptist Church: (Previously named New Hope Baptist Church.) He received his formal education from the Groveton Public Schools and was a graduate of G. W. Carver High School. He also attended Tyler Junior College. Upon returning home, he married the love of his life, Willie Mae Bray on April 24, 1964. To that union one son, Mack Punch was born.
He began his employment with Memorial Hospital and later with Texas Foundry, Lufkin
Industries, Trinity County Farmers and Rancher Corporation. He loved to hunt and fish. Arthur will be greatly missed by his wife, family and friends.
On November 1 8, 2022, Mr. Arthur Punch made his transition from this earthly life to his Heavenly Home.
Left To Cherish His Memories
His wife, Willie Mae Punch of Lacy, Texas; One son, Mack Punch (Wanda) of Houston, Texas; Granddaughter, Chelsea (Chad) Hughes; Great-grandchildren, Zoe Hughes, Chad Hughes Il of Texas City, Texas; One sister, Ruby Wyatt of Lacy, Texas; A brother, W.D. Hall of Carson, California; A host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
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