Gumescindo Lucio

Gumescindo “Chindo” Lucio, 92, of Corinth, MS formerly of Hemet, CA,

passed away March 25, 2024, at Sanctuary Hospice in Tupelo, Ms.

A memorial will be held at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses;

2156 U.S. 72 East Corinth, MS 38834 Saturday, April 13, 2024 (1:00 pm).

Also on Zoom: Conference ID: 876 6898 7217 Access Code: 001914

Gumescindo was born January 13, 1932, in Kosse, TX to Pablo Lucio and

Casimira Rios Lucio.

Mr. Lucio loved watching airplanes as a youngster and later joined the

Air Force to learn a trade, where he learned to be a Sheet Metal

Mechanic lasting 48 years. Working for various aircraft manufacturers

around the US and overseas. Lockheed Martin, Northrup, McDonnell

Douglas, and Boeing, many supported the war efforts. He was in Vietnam

for one year as a civilian.

In 1982, before, he was baptized as one of Jehovah’s Witnesses, he

learned that God does not approve of anyone taking the life of another

human being, everyone’s life is so precious to him. His work took him

to many different congregations, some he helped build. In 2006 he

began attending the Corinth, MS congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses in

English and Spanish.

He enjoyed reading the Bible, playing the guitar, and singing.

Mr. Lucio is survived by his wife, Becky Lucio (12 years); sons, Larry

Lucio (Wendi) and  Robert Lucio; Daughter, Debra Lenox; 20 grandchildren;

many great grandchildren; several beloved nieces and nephews; other

relatives and a host of friends.

He was preceded in death by his sons, Dennis Lucio and Gilbert Lucio;

Daughter, Marilu Van Diest; stepson, Sam Lopez; Father, Pablo Lucio;

Mother, Casimira Rios Lucio; brother, Dionicio Lucio; sister, Frances

Ramos; half-brother, Concepcion “Concho” Rios Lucio and half-sister,

Petra Sanchez.

Magnolia Funeral Home has been honored to serve the family of Mr. Lucio.