Jessie Schexenider, 88, of LaBelle passed away Wednesday, March 15, 2006 at Christus Hospital St. Mary in Port Arthur.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be 11:00 AM Saturday, March 18, 2006 at St. Therese the Little Flower Catholic Church in Port Acres with Rev. Antony Moozhikzhy officiating, with interment to follow at Greenlawn Memorial Park in Groves under the direction of Broussard’s in Nederland. A gathering of family and friends will be from 5 to 8 PM Friday with a rosary to be recited at 7:00 PM at the mortuary.
Mr. Schexenider was a native of Crowley, Louisiana and was a longtime resident of Port Acres. He retired as a pipe fitter with Texaco with several years of service. Jessie served his country in the U.S. Air Force during WWII, and was also a member of Knights of Columbus # 3195 in Port Acres. He enjoyed cooking for organizations such as the Hampshire-Fannett Fire Department, the Port Acres Little League, Saint Theresa the Little Flower Church, and the Knights of Columbus #3195. He also enjoyed gardening, and making cabinets.
Mr. Schexenider was preceded in death by his grandson, Edwin Phillips. He is survived by his wife, Bernice Mary Schexenider of LaBelle, son, Michael Schexenider of LaBelle, daughter, Beverley Rose Phillips and husband Wayne of Houston, two grandchildren, Renee O’Neil and Debra Brantner, four great grandchildren, Morgan O’Neil, Haylie O’Neil, McKenzie O’Neil, Jared Brantner and a brother, Roy Schexenider and wife Mabel of Groves.
Memorial contributions can be made to St. Therese the Little Flower Building Fund, 6412 Garnet Avenue, Port Arthur, Texas 77640.
