Keltus Humble, 81, of Nederland, died Sunday, September 9, 2012, at Mid-Jefferson Extended Care, Nederland.  He was born November 1, 1930, to Edith Bowers Humble and Bluet Humble in Port Arthur, and had been a lifelong resident of the area.

Keltus was a United States Air Force veteran, having served in the Korean Conflict. He worked as an operator for thirty-eight years, before retiring from B. F. Goodrich. Keltus was a fifty year member of the Port Neches Masonic Lodge # 1163, A.F. & A.M., Port Neches Chapter # 436, Beaumont Council # 126, and Beaumont Commandery # 38. In his spare time, Keltus enjoyed gardening, woodworking and helping his friends and family.

He is survived by his wife of sixty-three years, Nelda Humble; brother, Bluet Paul Humble and his wife, Ila Faye, of Jasper; brother-in-law, Allie “Butch” Howard, Sr. of Nederland; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Keltus is preceded in death by his parents; son, Brad Carlyle Humble; and brother, Jack A. Humble, Sr.

A gathering of Mr. Humble’s family and friends will be from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m., Tuesday, September 11, 2012, at Broussard’s, 505 North 12th Street, Nederland.  His graveside service will be 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, September 12, 2012, at Oak Bluff Memorial Park, 101 Block Street, Port Neches.

Memorial contributions may be made to American Cancer Society, 755 South 11th Street, Suite 212, Beaumont, Texas 77701 or American Heart Association, P.O. Box 841125, Dallas, Texas 75284.