Rodger “Ray” Maples, Sr.
Rodger “Ray” Maples, Sr., 79, of Beaumont, died Wednesday, November 27, 2024. He was born on November 6, 1945, in Henderson, to Rena Wallace and Floyd Maples.
Survivors include his wife, Sharon “Sherry” Maples; children, Rita Marie DeVilleneuve; Rodger Ray Maples, Jr. and his wife, Carrie; Floyd Maples and his wife, Cheri; and Shannon Maples; five grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; sister, Cynthia Addison; special cousin, Beth Sykora; and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Ray is preceded in death by his parents, Rena and Floyd; brothers, Charles “Chuck” Maples and Jerry Maples; and grandson, Andrew Campbell, Jr.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to The Worldwide Work of Jehovah’s Witnesses at donate.jw.org or if you wish monetary donations can be made to the family.
A memorial service for Mr. Maples will be 2:00 p.m., Saturday, December 21, 2024, at Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses, 2350 North Major Drive, Beaumont. Cremation arrangements for Mr. Maples will be held through Broussard’s Crematorium under the direction of Broussard’s, 1605 North Major Drive, Beaumont.
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Memorial Service
Kingdom Hall Of Jehovah’s Witnesses-Beaumont
- 2350, N Major Dr, Beaumont, TX, 77713,
- December 21, 2024
- 2:00 pm
Hi Sherry, I was sooo happy to see you Sunday. You have my condolences Sherry. As a widow myself, with Jehovah and time, things will get better. If ever you need to talk, please call. May your heart ease as time go by. Love you sis.😘😘😘😘
Thank you Marcella, you are so kind. I appreciate you reaching out to me. . I will be in touch . Ray loved his brothers and sisters and hated he couldn’t be there to interact with each of you.
My heart goes out to you Sherry.
Having lost a mate and very close friend I can only imagine how deeply your pain of heart must be
it saddens me me to know that our brother is no longer in our midst and hurt because you are hurting
We all love you and will keep you in our thoughts and prayers
Dear sweet Murrel, thank you so much for your thoughtful and prayers. I means a lot to know the love you share.
My sweet Sherry, my heart is yours and I’m so very sorry for your loss. Ray was pretty amazing and a good friend. I clicked with y’all our first time meeting and he was my buddy every since. We had wonderful laughs. I will always pray for you and wait with you to see him again.
Love always ❣️
Sheila
Shelia you are so precious, thank you so much. There was a connection and Ray always loved seeing you. You brightened his days
I would read him your posts on FB and they always brought laughter from him on days it was hard to smile. Thank you for all the special times. He loved you too
My dearest big sister, I know this is a rough time for you, sweetheart. We are right here with you at all time day or night. I’m very serious about that. Never never feel like you’re alone.
Anytime you need us you call and you know me I’ll call anytime I can which is two or three times a day. I’m sorry!
But we love you very dearly and will be right by your side at all times.
Most of all Jehovah’s Holy Spirit by your side day and night and his wonderful beautiful angels are too!
We love you with all our heart, Gary and Colleen Landers!
Thank you so much Colleen. You and Ray enjoyed many conversations about hot rods and drag racing. He treasured sharing those things with you. Gary clicked with him too. He enjoyed and took to heart the spiritual conversations he shared with Gary. He l9ved you both.
Oh my gosh Tammy, thank you so much. Your remembrance of him is so special. You and John were his very special friends.
Dear Sherry, i am so very sorry for your loss. I really became close to you both in the last 5 years or so, and in that time i heard so many wonderful stories of your life and love for another. What we lose in this life will be given back to us in the New World. No more sickness or death to cause us pain. Ray will be back restoring his vintage vehicles and loving his Art very soon. We look forward to seeing his smile and kind manner just around the corner. Much Love, Your friend Tammy and John