Claude E. Olivier, Sr., 85 of Beaumont passed away on July 21, 2020. He was born on March 20, 1935 in St. Nazaire, France to André and Andrée Olivier. He came to live in the United States in 1948 with his mother, older brother and younger sister and resided in Port Arthur, Texas. Claude always held it as an honor to have become a US Citizen. He always retained his ability to speak French and loved to seek out others to speak with in French. Claude started his business Claude’s Appliance in 1966 in Beaumont and continued until his retirement in 2017.
Claude held a deep love for his children, family and friends. He will be remembered for his ornery humor and amazing knowledge of appliances and just about anything mechanical.
Claude is preceded in death by his parents; sister, Suzanne Luquot of France; brother, Serge “Frenchie” Olivier of Silsbee; sister, Genevieve Riggs of Houston; daughter, Claudia Killen of Vidor; and daughter-in-law, Judy Olivier of Vidor.
He is survived by his wife of 28 years Gabrielle “Gabe” Olivier of Beaumont; daughter, Wanda Crews and her husband, Andy of Beaumont; son, Claude “Bubba” Olivier, Jr. of Beaumont; daughter, Allison Baker and her husband, Teddy of Marlborough, MA; 13 grandchildren; 14 great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.
A gathering of friends and relatives will be held Monday, July 27, 2020 from 1:00 p.m. until 2:30 p.m., with the service to begin at 2:30 p.m., at Faith Tabernacle Church. Interment will follow at Haven of Rest Cemetery in Beaumont.