Bill David Lindsey Obituary
Bill David Lindsey was born on March 14, 1942, in Jasper, Texas to Oscar David and Musie Mae Lindsey. He was raised in Pineland, Texas by his paternal grandparents, John and Kittie Lee Lindsey, along with his sister, Diana Lindsey Briener and first cousin, Sandra Lewis Easley.
Bill graduated from Pineland High School in 1960. After working four years on the pipeline all over the country, he joined Southwestern Life Insurance company. He was the founder, President, and CEO of Greentree Administrator in Beaumont, Texas for forty years. He later sold the company and retired.
His hobbies included golfing, woodworking, and traveling. He was a Christian man who always put God first in his life. In later years, his thirst for knowledge of the bible led him to reading scripture.
He married Minnie Zummo on June 28, 1996. Having no biological children of his own, he embraced her children, many grandchildren, and great-grandchildren whom he dearly loved. Bill truly enjoyed his Sunday, "Mima and Papa Bill's day" with the great-grandchildren. Bill would play every game from monopoly to soccer, and golf. He was the one who spent many relentless hours putting toys together, especially legos.
Minnie and Bill loved all their wonderful trips to Europe, but most importantly sharing them with all their dear friends. The memories will be cherished forever.
He is survived by his wife, Minnie Lindsey; her children, Frank and Cathy Zummo of Beaumont; Jolene Zummo Crawford and her husband, Hayden, of Corsicana; and Margaret Zummo Pigg of Dallas; grandchildren, Stephen and Lindsay Bennett Zummo of Beaumont; Ryan and Michelle Caron Zummo of Houston; Blair McCartney Nash and Tyler Nash of Fort Worth; Brooke McCartney of Dallas; Dr. Lindsay Pigg Fujawa and Dr. Douglas Fujawa of Santa Rosa, Florida; Catherine Pigg Harrison and Dr. Craig Harrison of Dallas; and Grant Pigg of Fort Worth; great-grandchildren, Stephen Bennett Zummo, Russell Wayland Zummo, and Franklin Reimers Zummo of Beaumont, and Enzo Edward Zummo of Houston; sister, Diana Lindsey Briener and her daughter, Deanna and Charles Wellis of New Caney; and many uncles, nieces, nephews, and fantastic friends.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Musi Lindsey and Oscar Lindsey; grandparents, John and Kitty Lindsey, and sister, Sue Hoffman, all from Pineland.
Pallbearers: Hayden Crawford, Gale Henry, Glynn Johnson, Dr. V.J. Kushnoor, Tyler Nash, Grant Pigg, Ryan Zummo, Steve Zummo, and Taylor Zummo.
Honorary Pallbearers: Kenny Blanda, Joe Coco, Ed Culotta, Buddy Fertitta, Donald Fertitta, Joseph Fertitta, Mark Fertitta, R.T. Fertitta, Gilbert Garza, Ross White, and Dr. George Zuzukin.
Special thanks to the loving and helpful staff at Harbor Hospice Hospital, Dr. Juan Iribarren, Dr. Arfeen, from the Beaumont Lung Center, Dr. V.J. Kushnoor, Dr. Ferris Zabad, Dr. George Zuzukin, Fr. Antony Paulose, Deacon Frank Maida, Dana Driscoll, Ralph Richardson, Eric Milner, and Glynn Johnson.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Our Lady of Assumption Catholic Church, 4445 Avenue A, Beaumont, Texas 77704 or an organization of one's choice.
A gathering of Mr. Lindsey's family and friends will be from 4:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m., Wednesday, April 7, 2021, at Broussard's, 2000 McFaddin Avenue, Beaumont. A funeral service will be held 11:00 a.m., Thursday, April 8, 2021, at Our Lady of Assumption Catholic Church, 4445 Avenue A, Beaumont, with his interment to follow at Magnolia Cemetery, Beaumont.
