Lee Roy Poche, age 85, of Port Acres, passed away May 12, 2006, at his residence.
Mr. Poche was born October 29, 1920 in Breaux Bridge, LA and had been a resident of the mid-county area for the past 70 years. He was a retired Pipe Fitter for Gulf Oil and was a member of the St. Theresa Little Flower of Jesus Catholic Church.
He is survived by is wife, Maria Poche; one son, Roy Oneal Poche and wife, Jennifer; one daughter, Ornell Sims and husband, Bill; three brothers, Alvin Poche, Joseph Poche all of Port Acres, and Harry “Shirley” Poche and wife, Joyce of Breaux Bridge, LA; two step-sons, Melvin Simoneaux and wife, Barbara of Beaumont, Junior Simoneaux and wife, Dana of Toledo Bend; one step-daughter, Pat Adams and husband, Barry of China, TX; six grandchildren and four great grandchildren along with numerous nieces and nephews.
A gathering of family and friends will be from 5-8 PM Saturday, May 13, 2006 at Broussard’s Mortuary 505 12th. St. in Nederland, with a Scriptural Rosary being recited at 7:00 PM. Funeral services will be at 2:30 PM Sunday, May 14, 2006 at Broussard’s Nederland Chapel with Reverend Antony Moozhikzhy officiating. Interment will follow at Memory Gardens of Jefferson County in Nederland.
The Poche family would like to express a special thanks to the Harbor Hospice for their many kindnesses during the illness of our loved one.
For those desiring, memorial contributions may be directed to the American Cancer Society 755 S. 11th. St. Beaumont, TX 77701.
