Hubert "Hub" Rans, Jr., 70, of Beaumont, Texas died Friday, September 5, 2014 at Harbor Hospice in Beaumont, Texas. Hub was born February 4, 1944 in Valparaiso, Indiana to Hubert Ray Rans, Sr. and Catherine Ensign Rans. He was a resident of this area since 1972 and a retired Senior Designer Draftsman with Huntsman. He was also a US Coast Guard Veteran. Funeral services will be held Monday, September 15, 2014 at 1:30 p.m. at Houston National Cemetery under the direction of Levingston Funeral Home Port Neches. He was preceded in death by his brother, Don Rans, his mother and father-in-law, Mr. & Mrs. V.E. Williams, brother-in-law, Charlie Williams, sister and brother-in-law, Laverne Robinson and Robbie. Surviving relatives include his wife of 46 years, Kathy Rans of Beaumont, Texas; brothers, Bill Rans and wife Susie of Naples, Florida; Michael Rans and wife Norma of Morganton, Georgia; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins.