John Ray “Johnny” VanMeter, 58, of Nederland, died Friday, August 15, 2014. He was born on August 20, 1955, to Jean Mathis and August VanMeter, in Refugio.

Johnny enjoyed fishing, golf, and being with friends and family. He was a member of Eagle’s Lodge #3747 in Nederland and an avid supporter of American Legion Post 7.

Johnny is survived by his wife of twenty-eight years, Faye VanMeter; brother, Charles VanMeter and his wife, Belinda, of Houston; sister, Linda Prewitt of Orange; and his faithful canine companion, Belle. 

He is preceded in death by his parents; and sister, Susan VanMeter.

A gathering of Mr. VanMeter’s family and friends will begin at 2:00 p.m. with his funeral service to follow at 4:00 p.m., Sunday, August 17, 2014, at Broussard’s, 505 North 12th Street, Nederland. A family committal will be held at Broussard’s Crematorium.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Dominican Sisters of Houston, 6501 Almeda Road, Houston, Texas 77021-2095.