Harry Trahan, Jr., 53, of Beaumont died Saturday, October 9, 2004 after a long bout with cancer. Harry was born in Beaumont to Rose Downs Hoots of Nederland. Harry was a lifelong resident of Beaumont, where he attended South Park High School. He joined the Army in 1970. Harry was a retired United States Army Veteran where in Vietnam was given many medals, including the Purple Heart for his service and was honorably discharged.
Harry is preceded in death by his brother, Mark Steven Trahan; and grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. T. C. Downs and Mr. and Mrs. Nelton Trahan. He is survived by his mother, Rose Downs Hoots and stepfather Rodney Hoots of Nederland; sisters, Sheila Moreau, Delia Hancock, Betty Keffer and her husband Mark, and Margaret Koncaba and her husband Cliff all of Nederland, Darlene Porter and her husband Jim, and Kelly Craig and her husband Bryan of Fannett; brothers, Dale Trahan and his wife Nelda of Paris, Texas and Stan Trahan and his wife Tammy of Lake Charles, Louisiana; and twenty-nine nieces and nephews.
Harry was such a strong man who lived a challenging life. He fought a tough battle, but through it all he is looking down on us from heaven with Mark waiting for all his family to be together again.
We would like to thank Hospice of Texas for all of their support and making Harry comfortable. Thanks to all who put Harry on their prayer lists at church.
Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m. Monday, October 11, 2004 at Broussard’s, 2000 McFaddin, Beaumont followed by burial at Forest Lawn Memorial Park.
