Raymond Pete Nallie, 73, of Beaumont died October 4, 2004, at Christus St. Elizabeth Hospital.
A lifelong resident of Beaumont and well known local area musician, Raymond began his musical career by playing guitar at the Jefferson Theatre at the age of 11. He was in the automobile business for thirty-five years and served in the United States Navy during the Korean War.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Joe and Virginia Nallie and his brother Jack Nallie. He is survived by his wife of fifty-two years, Sadie Nallie of Beaumont; sons, Raymond Nallie and wife Carol of Beaumont and Joe Nallie of Lumberton; daughters, Susan Fox and husband Kyle and Theresa Clegg and husband Steve all of Beaumont; brothers, Luther Nallie and wife Carolyn of Branson, Missouri and Tommy Nallie and wife Chris of Roswell, New Mexico; sister-in-law, Judy Nallie of Lufkin; grandchildren, Lindsay Nallie, Jason Nallie, Amanda Nallie, Gregory Nallie, Christina Fox, Ashley Fox, Shanna Fox and Travis Clegg and his fiancé Jennifer Easterwood; and many other loving family members and friends.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 10:00 a.m. Thursday, October 7, 2004 at St. Jude Thaddeus Catholic Church followed by burial at Magnolia Cemetery under the direction of Broussard’s, 1605 North Major Drive, Beaumont. A Christian Vigil will be 7:00 p.m. Wednesday evening, October 6, 2004 at the mortuary.
Memorial contributions may be made to M. D. Anderson Lung Cancer Research, P.O. Box 297153, Houston, Texas 77297-0153.
