Mike Jake Salim, Sr., 75, of Beaumont, died Wednesday, August 6, 2008 at Dubuis Hospital in Beaumont.
A native and lifelong resident of Beaumont, Mr. Salim owned and operated Salim Discount Liquor which he founded after his retirement from The Stedman Company. He was a United States Army veteran having served during the Korean Conflict and a member of American Legion Post #33.
His wife, Barbara Salim; mother, Annie Salim; and his father, Jake Salim preceded him in death.
Survivors include his sons, Mike J. Salim, Jr. and his wife Susan V. and Mitch Salim all of Beaumont; daughter, Suanne Stevens of Dallas; sister, Mary Safieh; step-sons, Michael Cox and Brent Faggard both of Houston, and Irvin Faggard and his wife Debbie of Vidor; step-daughter, Debra Portwood of Crystal Beach; several grandchildren and great grandchildren; and many other loving family members and friends.
Funeral service will be 2:00 p.m. Saturday, August 9, 2008 at Broussard’s, 1605 North Major Drive, Beaumont with burial to follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Park. A gathering of family and friends will be from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Friday, August 8, 2008 at the Mortuary.
Memorial contributions may be made to American Legion Post #33, 1320 Pennsylvania Street, Beaumont, Texas 77701 or Southeast Texas Veteran’s Service Group, P.O. Box 1931, Orange, Texas 77631.
