J. D. Guarnere

J.D. Guarnere, 83, of Nederland, passed away on Saturday, May 31, 2014 at his residence. He was born on July 11, 1930 in Beaumont, Texas to the late Anthony “A.P.” Guarnere and Mary Tordora Guarnere. He retired from Texaco refinery with 43 years of service as an operator and served proudly in the U.S. Marine Corps.
Funeral services will be held at Melancon’s Funeral Home in Nederland on Wednesday June 4, 2014 at 11:00 a.m. with Father Shane Baxter officiating. Interment will follow at The Houston National Cemetery at 2:00 p.m. A gathering of the family and friends will be held on Tuesday, June 3, 2014 from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home.
J.D. is survived by his wife, JoAnn Guarnere of Nederland; sons, David Lynn Guarnere and his wife, Kathy of Mont Belvieu; Mark Stephen Guarnere and his wife, Carrie of Nederland; daughter, Kathy Ann Boudreaux of Wesley Chapel, FL; grandchildren, Jason Guarnere, Stefanie Baggett, Darby Boudreaux, Eric Boudreaux, Harley Guarnere and Amy Boudreaux; great-grandchildren, Wyatt and Maggie Guarnere; also several nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the Marine Corps League 1st Sgt. Joyce Venable Detachment #1382, P.O. Box 1679 Groves, TX 77619, Attn: James Deck.