Artie John Trahan

Artie John Trahan, 55, of Lumberton, passed away Tuesday, December 1, 2020.  A celebration of his life will be held from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m., Friday, December 4, 2020, at Broussard’s, 490 Cemetery Road, Silsbee.  Funeral services will be held Saturday, December 5, at 2:00 p.m., at Broussard’s, with his interment to follow at Hardin Memorial Park, Silsbee.

Survivors include Artie’s wife, Carrie Trahan of Lumberton, son, Taylor Trahan of Lumberton; daughter, Cara Trahan of Lumberton; father, John Trahan of Groves; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Robert and Judy Ivey of Lumberton; brother, Barton Trahan and his wife, Debby, of Port Neches; sister, Carlene Reyenga and her husband, Ronnie, of The Woodlands; sister, Roxanne Boyd and her husband, Jeff, of Bridge City; sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Julie and Alvin Credeur of Lumberton; and grandson, Landon Trahan of Lumberton.  He is preceded in death by his mother, Anna Lou Trahan of Groves.

Artie was born in Port Arthur, Texas on September 19, 1965, to John Trahan and Anna Lou Lege Trahan.  He grew up in Groves, Texas making countless childhood memories at the beach, camping in their travel trailer and visiting family in Louisiana.  He graduated from PNG High School in 1984.  He attended and played football at Lamar University in Beaumont, Texas.  He graduated with his bachelor’s degree in 1989.  Artie worked as an educator in Southeast Texas for 31 years, teaching and coaching at Vidor ISD, Hardin Jefferson ISD, and ending his career at Lumberton ISD.

In 1992, he moved to Lumberton in preparation to marry his bride-to-be, Carrie Ivey Trahan.  They wed on July 18, 1992, at First Baptist Loeb in Lumberton.  Artie and Carrie were married for 28 years, building a beautiful family and life together.  He and Carrie loved traveling in their camper to the lake, spending time with their children and grandson, and enjoying time with each other.  He gave the best advice, and his kids knew he would always have the right thing to say when they needed it.  To say he was an avid hunter and fisherman is an understatement, and he enjoyed nothing more than spending time with his family and friends out on the lake or at the deer lease.

Many would tell you that Artie never met a stranger and would know someone everywhere he went.  He was a loyal friend, with many special friendships that have span 20+ years.  No matter how much time had passed since the last time you’d seen him, Artie always made you feel like you could pick up right where you left off.  His laugh was infectious, his passion and friendship will be missed, and he was loved by so many.

The family is asking that all attendants of the visitation and funeral please wear a mask to help protect all of those who love Artie, especially those at high risk who would like to safely attend the services.

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