Oren Paul Knott, 65, of LaBelle, died Wednesday, November 16, 2011, at Harbor Hospice, Beaumont.  Born September 26, 1946, to Marie Meche and Valex Knott in Port Arthur, he was a lifelong resident of the area. Oren enjoyed fishing, hunting, gathering with friends and family, having a good time, and hanging out with Cynthia, Richard and Donnie.

He is survived by his son, Steven Knott of Houston; brothers, Russell Knott and his wife, Sharon of Hemphill and Rickie Knott and his wife, Cathy of Nederland; sisters, Janice Horn of Nederland, Lisa Pipak and her husband, Joseph of Kingwood, and Kayla Lee and her husband, Keith of Nederland; and numerous nieces, nephews, and close friends in the LaBelle community.

Oren is preceded in death by his parents.

His graveside service will be 2:00 p.m. Saturday, November 19, 2011, at Oak Bluff Memorial Park, Port Neches, under the direction of Broussard’s, 505 North 12th Street, Nederland. A gathering of his family and friends will be from 10:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m., Saturday afternoon, at Broussard’s, with a Rosary recited at 12:00 Noon. 

Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 755 South 11th Street, Suite 212, Beaumont, Texas 77701.