Thomas Saleme, Jr., 75, of Beaumont, died Tuesday, October 25, 2005 at Christus Hospital St. Elizabeth with his children at his bed side.
A native and lifelong resident of Beaumont, he was a retired instrument technician for DuPont Beaumont Works. Thomas was a United States Army veteran having served in the Korean Conflict. In his free time, he was an avid Houston Astros and Dallas Cowboys fan, enjoyed bowling, gardening, the fellowship of his church and visiting his brothers weekly.
His wife, Martha Saleme, preceded him in death.
Survivors include his daughters, Janet Raines and her husband Michael of Atlanta, Georgia, Andrea Saleme Aran, Melissa Gallier and her husband David and Cathy Tanner and her husband Carlton all of Beaumont; sons, David Saleme and his wife Roxanne of Tulsa, Oklahoma, James Saleme and his wife Cheryl of Sour Lake, Samuel Rayner and his wife Wanda of Beaumont and Michael Rayner and his wife Mary Jane of Conroe; mother-in-law, Nannie Barron of Crosby; fourteen grandchildren, Melanie Raines, Janelle Wertz, Wade Aran, Drue Thomas Aran, Camilla Saleme, Carmen Saleme, Jarrett Saleme, Julia Saleme, Hunter Rayner, Christopher Bloodworth, Robert Rayner, Danee Adamhick, Katie Robles Garrett and Staci Robles; five great grandchildren; sister, Lena Auld of Willis; and brothers, Sam Saleme and Carmello Saleme both of Beaumont.
Funeral service will be 10:00 A. M. Friday, October 28, 2005 at First United Methodist Church under the direction of Broussard’s, 2000 McFaddin, Beaumont with burial to follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Park. A gathering of family and friends will be from 6:00 P. M. until 8:00 P. M. Thursday, October 27, 2005 at the Mortuary.
Memorial contributions may be made to First United Methodist Church, P. O. Box 3247, Beaumont, Texas 77704.
