Hugh Edwin O'Fiel, one of two sons born to David Hubert O'Fiel and wife, Dorothy Evalon, died on January 19, 2023. Hugh was born on July 12, 1946 in Beaumont, TX. Hugh's mother and father and brother David O'Fiel predeceased him.
Hugh graduated from Beaumont High School in 1964 and began college at the University of Arkansas. Hugh graduated from Lamar University and entered Baylor University Law School in 1966, graduating from that institution in 1969.
In August of 1969, Hugh entered the U.S. Army and served honorably for 2 years. Upon returning to civilian life, he practiced law with his father for 2 years before opening his own law office where he was a sole practitioner until his retirement at age 65. He was a fourth generation attorney in the O'Fiel family, as well as a 32nd degree Master Mason with Beaumont Lodge #286.
Hugh was preceded in death by his parents, Hubert O'Fiel and Dorothy Marioneaux O'Fiel, and his step-mother, Clyde O'Fiel.
Hugh is survived by his wife, Karla Fairchild O'Fiel and three children, Linda Sue Otken and husband Jay, Patrick Edwin O'Fiel and wife Misty, and Matthew Leighton O'Fiel and wife Brittany, and three grandchildren, namely, Sean O'Fiel, Seth O'Fiel, and Mattilyn O'Fiel, sister, Alex Stevens and husband Kenny of Houston as well as many nieces and nephews.
Serving as pallbearers are Doug Sikes, David Fairchild, Robbie Salmons, Kenny Stevens, Ed Molanders, and Mel Shelander with Robert David serving as an honorary pallbearer.
A Graveside Celebration of Hugh's life will be held on Saturday January 28, 2023 at 2:00pm at Forest Lawn Memorial Park in the Garden of Hope, located at 4950 Pine St., Beaumont, TX 77703
Hugh will be deeply missed by all those who knew and loved him.
