Ovey Ray Godeaux, 65, of China, died Monday, January 11, 2016. He was born on January 7, 1951, in Sour Lake, to Yvonne Marie Janis and Ophey Godeaux.

Ray is survived by his mother, Yvonne Godeaux of China; son, Aaron Godeaux of China; grandchildren, Corbin Godeaux and Chloe Godeaux; sisters, Elvina Rougeau and her husband, Larry, of Beaumont, and Theresa Faye Harrington and her husband, Allen, of League City; and brother, Oris Lee Godeaux and his wife, Trudy, of Nome.

He is preceded in death by his father, Ophey Godeaux.

A Rosary for Mr. Godeaux will be recited at 5:00 p.m., with a gathering to follow, Wednesday, January 13, 2016, at Broussard’s, 1605 North Major Drive, Beaumont. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, January 14, 2016, at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church, 245 Highway 90, China, with interment to follow at China Cemetery.

The family wishes to thank family and friends for all their support and prayers during Ray’s illness, and also a special appreciation to his caregivers, Margaret Cartwright of Heart to Heart Hospice, and special friends, Judene Jannise and Chelsea Eaves.