Paul Joseph Prejean, 74 of Beaumont died Wednesday, November 5, 2008 at Harbor Hospice in Beaumont. A gathering of family and friends will begin at 5:00 p.m. on Friday, November 7, 2008 with a Rosary to follow at 6:00 p.m. at Broussard’s, 2000 McFaddin, Beaumont. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated 11:00 AM Saturday, November 8, 2008 at St. Anne Catholic Church in Beaumont with burial to follow at Magnolia Cemetery.
Born in Beaumont on June 7, 1934, Paul graduated from St. Anthony’s High School in 1953, and through the years attended Wharton Junior College, the University of Houston and Lamar University where he received a Bachelor of Science degree in Sociology. He was retired from the Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles, and a United States Army veteran.
Paul was an all around sportsman in high school and college, and was a two-time Golden Glove champion. He was an avid collector of sports memorabilia that included baseballs, cards, etc., and loved all types of music from country to classic opera. Paul also enjoyed politics and watching the History Channel. He and Faye found joy in their travels to Paris, Rome, and other European destinations.
He is survived by his wife, Faye Broussard Prejean of Beaumont; by two sons, Gregory Paul Prejean and his wife Denise and Daryl Prejean and his wife Connie all of Beaumont; by three daughters, Yvette Marshall and her husband Larry of Lumberton, Juliette Hearn and her husband Skylor of McAllen, and Monette Shaunty of Houston; his sister, Virginia Jones and her husband Ed of Gladewater; and by nine grandchildren, Kelsey Prejean, Blaine Prejean, Jacob Prejean, Matthew Prejean, Reganne Marshall, Tatum Hearn, Aubry Hearn, Jordan Shaunty, and Jackson Shaunty; and by his brother in law, Leo Schwartner of Lake Charles, Louisiana; sister-in-law, Marjorie Prejean; and numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Cora Lee and Phillip Prejean, his sister Bertie Schwortner of Lake Charles, LA, and by his brothers, Hollis Prejean of Beaumont, Orey Prejean and Wilfred Prejean of Port Acres, and Ivory Prejean of Baton Rouge, LA.
Paul will be missed by his family and the many friends he made through the years.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association, P.O. Box 7015, Beaumont, Texas 77726-7015.
