Clay Joseph Matta, 57, of Nederland, passed away, Thursday March 3, 2007 at his residence.
A gathering of family and friends will be from 6 to 8 PM Monday March 5, 2007at Broussard’s Mortuary in Nederland.
Mr. Matta was a native of Cairo Georgia, and had lived in the Nederland area since 1977. Clay loved his job as a truck driver with Service Transport Company. He gained a new lease on life in the last several years after losing over 150 lbs. He never met a stranger and was a friend to all he met. Clay was devoted to his family and friends and was generous to a fault. He never forgot a birthday or anniversary. (Bless His Heart).
He is survived by his sisters, Dorothy Mashhadizadeh and husband Abdol, of Arlington, Texas and Diane Housen and husband Ted of Estacada, Oregon. Nephew Kevin and niece Casey. He was the favorite son of the late Buddy and Lorene Matta.
In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be directed to Odyssey Hospice 550 Fannin Beaumont, Tx. 77701.
