Melvin Jannise, 83, of China died Saturday, April 28, 2007 at Harbor Hospice. A native and a lifelong resident of China, Melvin was a Deputy Constable for Jefferson County and a retired Heavy Equipment Operator for Mobil Oil.
Melvin was preceded in death by his wife of sixty-one years, Ollie Jannise and is survived by his sons, Albert Jannise and his wife Judene and Harold Jannise; and one sister, Laura West all of China.
A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated 10:00 a.m. Thursday, May 3, 2007 at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church with burial to follow at China Cemetery under the direction of Broussard’s, 1605 North Major Drive, Beaumont. A gathering of family and friends will begin 5:00 p.m. Wednesday, May 2, 2007 with a Rosary to be recited at 7:00 p.m. at the mortuary.
Memorial contributions may be made to Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church , P.O. Box 38, China, Texas 77613.
