Ray Gene Tweedel
Ray Gene Tweedel, 100, of Buna, died Friday, August 29, 2025. He was born in Port Arthur, on February 15, 1925, to Leona Chachere and Charles Thomas Tweedel.
Survivors include his son, David Tweedel and his wife, Deborah, of Buna; grandchildren, Stephanie Tweedel and Randy Tweedel; and great-grandchildren, Taylar, Saylar, Amalie, D.J., and Roxy; brother, Jimmy Tweedel and his wife, Elsa, of Port Arthur.
He is preceded in death by his parents; sisters, Lula Mae Richard and Charlene Duplant; and brothers, Charles, Arthur, and Thomas Tweedel.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. James Catholic Church, 3617 Gulfway Drive, Port Arthur.
A gathering of Mr. Tweedel’s family and friends will begin at 9:00 a.m., at Broussard’s 505 North 12th Street, Nederland. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m., at St. James Catholic Church, 3617 Gulfway Drive, Port Arthur, on Saturday, September 06, 2025. An internment will follow to Calvary Cemetery, Port Arthur.
Video
Gathering of Family and Friends
Broussard’s Mortuary Nederland
- 505, North 12th Street, Nederland, Texas, 77627,
- September 6, 2025
- 9:00 am - 9:45 am
Mass of Christian Burial
St. James Catholic Church
- 3617, Gulfway Drive, Port Arthur, Texas, 77642,
- September 6, 2025
- 10:00 am
Interment
Calvary Cemetery-Port Arthur
- 2442, 9th Ave, Port Arthur, TX, 77642,
- September 6, 2025
Ray was my grandpa Marvin “Slick” Sanders best friend, and my happiest memories were with both of them. From Fields’s Ranch to the lease on FM 1136, helping Ray with cattle and bailing hay, Ray was like a second grandpa to me. He always encouraged me and along with my grandfather, was protective of me. He was a hero, storming the beaches of Normandy. I played his sisters funeral not long ago, and was sad he was not feeling well enough to be able to attend. I’m glad I got to send a message to him via family. He was a devout Catholic, and my grandfather and me both thought he was one of the strongest men we had ever known. I am sorry I was unable to attend the visitation or funeral. My thoughts and prayers are with David and his family. He’s the reason I kept my middle name—Ray.
Mr. Terrell was a true American Hero, but also a very humble man. He will truly be missed by all of us at St. Maurice Catholic Church in Mauriceville.. He and Ms. Sue would be in “their pew” every Sunday and everyone was excited to see and visit with them.
May Mr. Ray be granted Eternal Rest and may God’s Perpetual Light shine upon him!
We all loved you and will miss you terribly!
❤️🩹😟
Mr. Terrell was a true American Hero, but also a very humble man. He will truly be missed by all of us at St. Maurice Catholic Church in Mauriceville.. He and Ms. Sue would be in “their pew” every Sunday and everyone was excited to see and visit with them.
May Mr. Ray be granted Eternal Rest and may God’s Perpetual Light shine upon him!
We all loved you and will miss you terribly!
❤️🩹😟
My heart is heavy, but what a legend Ray leaves
A dear friend for many years.
Prayers for David and family
So wish could attend, but my heath is not the best. Will be thinking of you all. So glad got to visit with him last year.
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