James Russell "Rusty" Frederick

James Russell "Rusty" Frederick, 85, of Port Neches, Texas passed away Saturday, December 28, 2019 at Oak Groves Nursing Home surrounded by his loving family. He was born August 30, 1934 in Port Arthur, Texas to Louis Frederick and Amy Ortego Frederick. Rusty was a lifelong area resident and member of St. Elizabeth Catholic Church in Port Neches and Knights of Columbus #2461 where he was a past Grand Knight. He was the owner of Rustys Marine for 18 years. Rusty proudly served his country in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, December 31, 2019 at St. Elizabeth Catholic Church with Reverend Shane Baxter officiating. A Military graveside service will follow in Oak Bluff Memorial Park. A visitation for family and friends will be Monday evening at St. Elizabeth Catholic Church in Port Neches from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. with a rosary service to begin at 6:00 p.m. Rusty is survived by his wife of 61 years, Eva Mae LeBlanc Frederick of Port Neches, three daughters, Leslie Frederick Balsamo and husband Rodney of Port Neches, Michele Frederick Guilbeau and husband Brian of Houston, and Lynelle Frederick Fontenote and husband Mitchell of Port Neches, three sons, Todd Frederick and wife Delena of Nederland, Kirk Frederick and wife Denise of Groves and Brian Frederick and wife Dawn of Port Neches, grandchildren, Blake Balsamo and wife Amy, Ashton Balsamo, Cierra Frederick Weber and husband Michael, Micah Frederick, Brennan Guilbeau, Taylor Fontenote Fussell and husband Jerrod, Zachary Fontenote, Delaney Frederick, Dallas Frederick and Brandon Crow and wife Kassie, and six great grandchildren, Fischer, Rowan, Lynlee, Lemon, Allie and Payton. Friends wishing to make memorial contributions may send them to: St. Elizabeth Altar Society or St. Elizabeth Parish Social Ministries, 2006 Nall, Port Neches, Texas 77651.