Estus Hitchens

Jr.

Estus Hitchens Jr. 88 of Spurger, TX; transitioned on Oct. 10, 2026.

Services Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026, at New Bethel Baptist Church 420 S. 10th St. Silsbee, TX. Visitation will begin at 9AM until Funeral at 11AM. Interment will be in Kirby Cemetery Silsbee, TX.

Estus Hitchins, Jr. was born on May 10, 1938, in Silsbee, Texas, to Estus Hitchens, Sr. and Bessie Lee West Hitchens. He departed this life on October 10, 2026.

Estus was a hardworking man whose career spanned several industries. He worked aboard a ship in Sabine Pass as a fisherman hauler and later in the pulpwood industry under Joe Sherry. He eventually became self-employed, owning and operating his own trucks. He also worked for Santa Fe Railroad for more than 20 years before retiring from Reinsburger in 2000.

During his formative years, Estus became an active member of New Bethel Baptist Church in Silsbee, Texas. He was baptized by Rev. H. T. Tatom and continued serving under the leadership of Rev. Amos Horton, Rev. J. W. Proctor, and Rev. Mack Pollard, Jr. He shared his love for the Lord by singing in the choir and serving as a church trustee.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Estus Sr. and Bessie Hitchens; his son, Steven Hitchens; his daughter, Jamel's Scott; his brothers, Eddie, Dean Hitchens, William Hitchens, Clifton G. Bass, and Clayton G. Bass; and his sister, Nedia Armstrong.

He leaves to cherish his memory his loving wife, Lela Mae Hitchens; his grandson, Neko Joseph; his brother, Eric Simmons; his sisters, Mary Ann Smith, Janet Hitchens, and Audrey Phillips; his sister-in-law, Cassie Whisneant; and a host of nieces, nephews, and friends.

His memory will remain in the hearts of those who knew and loved him

Proctor's Mortuary - Beaumont, is in charge of final arrangements, 3522 Washington Blvd. Beaumont, TX. 77705 (409) 840-2022.The guest book can be signed; words of comfort and condolences for the family can be left at www.proctorsmortuary.com