John Michael Bushnell 61, of Beaumont, TX; passed Dec. 26, 2024.

A public viewing will be held from 8AM – 12Noon, Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2024, at Proctor's Mortuary 3522 Washington Blvd. Beaumont, TX.

John was born on September 14, 1963. He was embraced with the warmth and loving arms of Benedict and Mae Ola Bushnell Alfred.

John began his formative years of education at James H. Henderson School, in China, Texas. He continued his education at Hardin Jefferson, in Sour Lake, Texas. John's life was always filled with the joy and adoration of family and friends.

John was always fascinated with a variety of recreational activities, such as his love for riding horses, driving the coolest and fanciest cars, and playing golf. John also was an avid supporter of the Houston Texans, as well as the Houston Rockets. Whenever he attended either a football game of the Texan's or a basketball game of the Rockets, he would rave about the experience for weeks. Not only did he enjoy attending such events, he made sure to represent faithfully in accurate attire. John had a talent for dressing in the finest clothes and sharpest shoes. He made it a point to match from head to toe. However, his passion was to indulge in the wonderful cooking of his mother and sister. He would always devour their homemade fig pies. Coming home for the holidays would be a treat as he was able to immerse in his sister's southern delights such as gumbo, okra and sausage, and most of all her homemade sweets. Yet, his favorite part of the visits would be to reminisce about the memories of the good old days.

John is preceded in death by his parents Benedict Bushnell and Mae Ola Alfred, stepfather Leroy Alfred, brother Rodney Bushnell, and sister Deanna Bushnell.

His life will forever be celebrated by his sister Mary Guillory (Richard), sister-in-law Eva Bushnell, nephews Rodney Bushnell Jr, Jordan Bushnell, and Richard Guillory Jr. (Mary), Nieces Lynette Anderson, and Veronica Russell (Jamal), Great nephew Taylor Lewis, Great nieces Jolie Berrios (Jesse), Jessica Russell, Alyssa Anderson, and Jasmine Guillory, Great-great nieces Serenity Lewis and Jade Berrios, Great-great Nephews Xavier Lewis, Julius Lewis, Jesse Jace Berrios, and a host of other friends and family.

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