Arthur J. Klein, Jr., 84, of Beaumont died Monday, January 11, 2009, at his home in Woodville. Arthur was born August 17, 1925, to Katherine Nelson and Arthur J. Klein, Sr.  He was a chemical engineer and a United States Army veteran having served in World War II.

Survivors include his sisters, Mary Phyllis Simmons of Beaumont and Viola Wilson and her husband Gerald of Winnie; and numerous nieces and nephews.

He is preceded in death by his brother, Edwin Nelson Klein, M.D.

His graveside service will be 11:00 a.m. Saturday, January 23, 2010, at Forest Lawn Memorial Park under the direction of Broussard’s, 1605 North Major Drive, Beaumont.