Orren Evans Kay
Orren Evans Kay, 85, of Beaumont, Texas was born March 28, 1920 in Leesville, Louisiana, and passed away on October 25, 2005 at Christus Hospital St. Elizabeth.
After graduation, Orren worked for Mobil Oil Company in the marine department for twenty-eight years, and retired as chief engineer in the maritime department. He sailed from Beaumont to New York regularly. Orren received an honorable discharge from the United States Coast Guard for service from December 7, 1941 to August 5, 1945. He received four decorations from the service, (emblem, bars and stars in Atlantic, Pacific and combat zones).
Orren loved buying and selling property. He attended Lamar University where he received his real estate license and eventually became a licensed real estate broker and worked continuously until 2001 after suffering a stroke. In addition to working in real estate, Orren enjoyed traveling to Lake Charles to play the machines and enjoy good food. He was a 32nd degree Mason, and Shriner and a member of First Baptist Church for over sixty years.
Orren is survived by five nieces, one nephew; and their children; and special caretaker, Helen Kay. He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, Owen and K.D., and one sister, Evare Halford.
Funeral services will be 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, October 29, 2005 at Pine Hill Baptist Church, five miles west of Leesville, Louisiana under the direction of Broussard’s, 1605 North Major Drive, Beaumont with a private family graveside following the service.
Orren survived many emergency transfers from nursing homes and also the evacuation from Hurricane Rita. He is at peace now with God in control of everything.