JEFFERSON COUNTY — Legendary attorney Walter Umphrey, who helped pioneer asbestos litigation and represented the interests of Southeast Texans for more than 50 years, has died. He was 85 years old.
Clayton Thompson Funeral Home in Groves confirms with KFDM/Fox 4 that "Walter Umphrey died today at his home in Beaumont, surrounded by his loving family."
Funeral arrangements are pending with Clayton-Thompson.
Umphrey was born in Southeast Texas but his legal accomplishments and skill, and the work of his law firm, were known across the nation.
Umphrey contributed millions of dollars to Lamar University and his alma mater, Baylor University, and his philanthropy benefited organizations across Southeast Texas and the entire state.
Umphrey and his wife, Sheila, were married for 61 years.
Statement from Sheila Umphrey to KFDM/Fox 4's Angel San Juan: “He was my best friend and the love of my life for 63 years, married for 61, but started dating two years before that. I’m broken-hearted, but it’s for the best. He had been suffering from Alzheimer’s. He was not only a legend in his profession, but a legend to me personally. He loved being considered a champion for the working people.”
Statement from Provost-Umphrey:
"With heavy hearts and the deepest sadness, we extend our sincerest condolences to the Umphrey family during this time of loss. Our firm founder, Walter Umphrey, will forever be known as an unstoppable force in the legal arena and a caring philanthropist in our community...
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