Arthur Baize, 79, of Beaumont died February 28, 2008 at The Oaks. A native and lifelong resident of the area, he was a retired consultant for Mobil Oil with over forty years of service. Arthur is a veteran of the United States Army, having served during the Korean Conflict as a First Sergeant.
He is survived by his sons, Jim Baize and his wife Rose, Thomas Barnes and his wife Penny; daughters, Karen Jordan and her husband, Dan, Cathey Price and her husband Richard, Leslie Kelly and her husband Gerald; thirteen grandchildren; and eighteen great grandchildren. Arthur is preceded in death by his wife, Nelle Allen Baize; and his parents, Arthur and Christine Baize; daughter, Christine; son, Thomas, grandson, Coltar Gene Kelly; and former wife, Sondra White.
Funeral services will be 2:00 P.M., Monday, March 3, 2008 at Broussard’s, 1605 North Major Drive. A gathering of family and friends will be 10:00 A.M. Monday until time of service at the mortuary. Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Broussard’s Crematorium.
