Donnie Lavender, 51, of Nederland died Monday, September 1, 2008 at his residence in Nederland.
Graveside services will be 10:00 AM Thursday, September 4, 2008 at the Daniel Cemetery in Kountze with Kenny Ray officiating. A gathering of family and friends will be from 5 to 8 PM Wednesday at Broussard’s in Nederland.
Donnie was born August 12, 1957 to Billy Earl Lavender Sr. and Shirley Boyett Lavender in Beaumont. He lived all of his life in Nederland where he was a master plumber.
Donnie was preceded in death by his brother, Dale Ray Lavender. He is survived by his parents, also his daughters, April Lavender of Fort Worth, and Becca Lavender of Nederland; one sister Roxanne Ivey and husband Randy of Oklahoma; two brothers, Billy Lavender Jr. and wife Linda of Nederland, and Sid Lavender and wife Rachel of Sour Lake. Also several aunts, uncles, nieces, and nephews.
