Elton Elzie Luce, Sr., 82, of Nederland, died Saturday, June 21, 2014, at Baptist Hospitals of Southeast Texas, Beaumont. He was born on September 16, 1931, in Blue Water, and lifelong resident of the area. Elton was a United States Army veteran, having served in the Korean War.

Elton enjoyed hunting and fishing, and in his later years traveling, and cherished family reunions.

He is survived by his sons, Elton Luce, Jr. and his wife, Kathy, of Champion, Michigan; Craig Luce and his wife, Christine, of Mauriceville; and Kyle Luce and his wife, Stephanie, of Beaumont; grandchildren, Elton Luce III, Ryan Luce, Kris Luce, Heather Paine, Michelle Giles, Daniel Luce, Erik Luce, Troy Luce, and Thomas Luce; and nine great-grandchildren.

He is preceded in death by his parents; and wife, Shirley Joyce Hastings.

A gathering of Mr. Luce’s family and friends will be from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, June 25, 2014, at Broussard’s, 505 North 12th Street, Nederland. His funeral service will be 10:00 a.m., Thursday, June 26, 2014, at Broussard’s, with interment to follow at Oak Bluff Memorial Park, Port Neches.