Frank P. Boren, Jr., 85, of Beaumont, died Sunday, April 19, 2009 at Memorial Hermann Baptist Beaumont Hospital. He was born May 30, 1923 to Annie and Frank Boren in Beaumont. Frank graduated from South Park High School and played football throughout his high school years.
He was a United States Army combat veteran of World War II in the European Theatre of Operations. Frank participated in the invasion at Omaha Beach during D-Day and at the Battle of the Bulge.
Frank was a retired utility foreman with Mobil after thirty-seven years of service. He was a member of Rosedale Baptist Church and had a passion for military models and woodworking.
Survivors include his loving wife of sixty-one years, Vera Boren of Beaumont; daughters, Karen Chapman and her husband John of Beaumont and Becky McIntosh of Vidor; son, Frank P. Boren III of Beaumont; grandchildren, Melissa Chapman, John M. Chapman, Kelly Gould and Jody McIntosh; great grandchildren, Blake Sirmons, Coty Gould, Brandon Crews and Jayson Crews; and many other loving nieces, nephews and cousins.
His granddaughter, Cassie Chapman preceded him in death.
His funeral service will be 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, April 22, 2009 at Broussard’s, 1605 North Major Drive, Beaumont with burial to follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Park. A gathering of his family and friends will be from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, April 21, 2009 at Broussard’s.
Memorial contributions may be made to Rosedale Baptist Church, 7110 Concord, Beaumont, Texas 77708.
