John  Frederick “Trey” Nolte III

March 4, 1969 - January 16, 2025

John Frederick “Trey” Nolte III, 55, of Sour Lake, died Thursday, January 16, 2025.

Trey was born in Beaumont on March 4, 1969, and graduated from Hardin-Jefferson High School, class of ‘88. Trey has always been known for his practical jokes, quirky humor, and the lengths he went through to make people laugh. All jokes aside, Trey tried his best, made us proud and did a lot of things that may surprise you.

Trey played on the high school State golf team and was notorious for a multitude of shenanigans during his high school days and beyond. Some of Trey’s best times were made on the Pinewood golf course, wading into the water holes at night to hunt balls or goosing golfing buddies during pivotal putts or drives.

After high school, Trey joined the Army and PFC Nolte was stationed near Schwäbisch Gmünd Germany where he was dismantling Pershing II missiles. This US Army program was the first step in easing tensions in the Cold War. On November 9, 1989, Trey was present during the fall of the Berlin Wall and took a piece of the wall back home to Texas.

For years, Trey worked in the oil & gas industry as a Leak Protection Tech at Team Industrial, TSI Flow and SealTech. His job was critical in keeping the plants running and dangerous because he was on call to fix leaks on active pipelines.

Over the years, Trey worked on Nolte Farms pulling red rice weeds in the summers. Although he didn’t appreciate working in the heat in the rice fields, he bought 8 acres of Nolte Farm land, where he built a house and shop. He was proud of his patch of land where he kept a well-manicured lawn that would rival any golf course fairway.

Later in life, Trey considered himself quite the handyman. He often worked on projects that no one knew they needed. For example, he leveled crawdad holes by pulling a metal gate tied to a hunk of scrap wood behind the lawnmower. This was just one Trey’s many creative visions that solved problems that we didn’t know we had.

Throughout his life, Trey loved animals and gave his dogs great names like Willie and Waylon and called his bulldog brothers Sexy and Biscuit. He claimed to hate cats, but he diligently took care of his cat buddy Mucca showing her compassion, companionship and kindness for 16 years.

Trey, our brother, son, funcle, nephew, crazy cousin, Pops, friend and entertainer, was one-of-a-kind. It hurts to know Trey’s big loud laugh has been quieted. Please tell us your best Trey stories so his crazy tomfoolery will continue to live on.

Trey’s family includes his parents, Marlene and John Nolte of Sour Lake; sister, Tammie Nolte and her husband John Leijendekkers of the Netherlands; brother, Joel Nolte and his wife Debra of Beaumont; brother, Trent Coker of Spring, sister, Tonya Coker Hebert of Newton; daughter, Sunni Farren and her husband Josh Farren and their kids, Audrick and Mathis of Austin; and he was the funcle to Trevor Nolte, Adam Donders, Kristi Sparkman, Avery Nolte, and Emmy Nolte. Trey will also be greatly missed by his close friend, Michelle Sullivan.

A gathering of Trey’s family and friends will begin at 10:00 a.m. with his memorial service to follow at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, January 25, 2025, at Broussard’s, 1605 North Major Drive, Beaumont. Trey’s cousins will serve as honorary pallbearers. They include Mike Moorhead, Kristen Benavides, Jill Abernathy, Jane Richard, Kori French, Kiley Sawyer, Matthew Davis, Michael Keck, and Stephanie Stewart.

Memorial contributions can be made to Caring Christians Sharing Mission in Sour Lake. CCS provides temporary assistance to people in Hardin County who need emergency food, clothing or limited financial assistance on utilities, rent or prescriptions.

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Gathering of Family and Friends

Broussard’s Mortuary Major Dr.
  • 1605, North Major Drive, Beaumont, Texas, 77713,
  • January 25, 2025
  • 10:00 am - 11:00 am

Memorial Service

Broussard’s Mortuary Major Dr.
  • 1605, North Major Drive, Beaumont, Texas, 77713,
  • January 25, 2025
  • 11:00 am

Comments (21)

    Doug Considine says:

    So sorry to hear about rhe passing of Trey 🙏 for all his family and friends during these difficult times. There was definitely never a dull moment around him with all his humor and joking around all the time. He was an awesome guy that will definitely be missed by many. Rest in peace my friend Tre.y.

    Judi Benoit says:

    John, Marlene, Tammy, Joel and family,

    I’m so sad to hear the news of Trey,
    God bless you all.

    Sincere sympathy,
    Judi

    Ray and Debora Stanley says:

    We are so sorrowful for Trey’s loss.
    You are all in our prayers for God to comfort and strengthen each and everyone.

    Claudia and John LeBlanc says:

    So sorry for your loss ;words cannot express how you will miss him. We will pray for him and you and your family and God will give you strength. Trey was such a happy guy and made people feel happy when he was around. God Bless.

    Chris Bell says:

    Condolences and prayers to the entire Nolte family and all of Trey’s good friends. It was hard to see Trey and not smile. He always brought positive energy with him. I ran into Trey about 10 years ago at a happy hour at the Elegante. Drinks there were overpriced but Trey was smart and had a 6 pack on ice in his truck. Shared a cold one and a couple good stories with him over a beer sitting on his tailgate. RIP Trey and have a cold one in Heaven for all of us.

    Tammie Nolte says:

    Appreciate you taking time with Trey and sharing a beer and a Trey story. Thanks Chris!

    Rhett M Cody says:

    Trey will be missed by us at Radley Corp. / Yaupon as we could always depend on him to give us a good chuckle about some random fact. He was a hard worker for us when we needed his help with various projects.

    Debbie Mobley says:

    Marlene John Tammie Joel and family,
    Sending prayers and hugs So sorry for your loss Just thinking about Trey makes people smile. May God fill your hearts with those laugh out lot memories and the love of all those that knew Trey.
    In Faith, Debbie Benoit Mobley and Richard Mobley.

    Sammy and Ann Hancock says:

    John and Marlene and family our love and sympathy to all. May your memories and love of Trey have peace in you heart.
    Sammy and Ann Hancock.

    Amy says:

    I am very sorry for your loss of Trey. Sending my deepest condolences to the family.
    Amy

    Kimberly Wilkins Glenn says:

    John and Marlene I am so sorry to hear about Trey y’all are in my prayers and thoughts.

    Harry en Yvon Leijendekkers says:

    Heel veel sterkte voor de familie.
    🕊

    Sharon & Johnny Passmore says:

    John & Marlene,
    Our prayers & condolences to you all. Such a great guy. May his memories carry you all through this difficult time.
    Our love,
    Sharon & Johnny

    Teresa Attaway Dumphy says:

    RIP Trey. Peace also to John, Marlene, Tammy and Joel. Will be thinking of all of you as you grieve. May the passage of time ease your sorrow.

    Carolyn Abney says:

    John & Marlene & Family, please know that I am so sorry about Trey. My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time. Love, Carolyn Abney

    Phyllis Davis says:

    I am so sorry for your loss. I pray for God to give you the strength, comfort and peace you need.

    Lillian Kolander says:

    My thoughts and prayers are with the Nolte family. May God give you strength to get you through this hard time in your life 🙏🏼

    Wayne & Stacy Wilber says:

    We are so very sorry for your loss of Trey. Peace be with you all in this sorrowful time.

    Shirley Sparks says:

    So sorry to hear about Trey. My prayers are with your family.

    Gerry Kirkland says:

    So sorry for your loss. May God give you comfort. Prayers for all.

    Barbara and Larry Lettau (Fesco) says:

    Marlene, John, and family, I’m so sorry to hear about Trey, you and your family are in our THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS….RIP TREY😇🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

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