Cleveland Jannise, Jr.

Cleveland “Cleve” Jannise, Jr., 89. of China, died Saturday, February 10, 2018. He was born on April 27, 1928, in China, to Luzena Meche and Cleveland Joseph Jannise, Sr. He was a United States Navy veteran and retired as head mechanic from Hardin-Jefferson Independent School District, Sour Lake.

Cleve is survived by his wife, Lennie Chaisson Jannise; children, Norma Pepper, Lynda Noble, Sandra Rogers, Sherry Mecom, Keith Jannise, Robin Sonnier, Donna Pace, Tammy Rogers, David Jannise, Candy Farris, and Brian Jannise; one hundred twenty-five grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren; brothers, Alvin Jannise, Bill Jannise, Shelton Jannise, and Dale Jannise; sister, Jeanette Venable; and a host of nieces and nephews.

He is preceded in death by his parents; mother of his children, Ruth Madeline Jannise; wife, Peggy Atkins Jannise; and siblings, Nalton Jannise and Daniel Jannise.

A gathering of Mr. Jannise’s family and friends will be from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m., with his Rosary recited at 5:00 p.m., Thursday, February 15, 2018, at Broussard’s, 1605 North Major Drive, Beaumont. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m., Friday, February 16, 2018, at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church, 245 Highway 90 West, China, with his interment to follow at China Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758516, Topeka, Kansas 66675.