Marvin Kebodeaux

Marvin Kebodeaux, 76, of Nederland, TX passed away on November 5, 2011, at his home. He was born on February 15, 1935 in West Lake, LA to the late Homer Wallace Kebodeaux and Vivian Laughlin Kebodeaux. He was an area resident for fortysix years. He had a successful career in both banking and insurance.Marvin was an active member of the community.He was a member of Port Arthur Lions Club where he served as a Director and President. He received Outstanding Lion of the Year award. Marvin was on Board of Hughen School since 1966, Coach for Nederland Little League Ball, First Webelos Leader of Pack 53 Cub Scouts, President and Director of Nederland Chamber of Commerce for three years, Treasurer and Chairman of Nederland Heritage Festival for two years Served on Nederland Heritage Festival Board, Served as President of Nederland United Way. He served on the Board and was Chairman of Fund Raising for Nederland YMCA, served on Board of Goodwill Industries SW LA and South East TX, Commissioner of Drainage District 7 Jefferson County for seventeen years, Board member, treasurer, and financial or of Texas Artists Museum, Member of Nederland Rotary since 1981. He served as President, Vice President, Treasurer, and Secretary. He also served on the Board and was a member of the Rotary Honor Roll. One of Marvin39s most rewarding undertakings with Rotary was serving as the District 5910 Chairman of the Group Study Exchange for several years. He was inducted into the Rotary District 5910 Roll of Fame. Marvin was also the recipient of the Avenues of Service Award of Rotary International, and he was active to date with Rotary. Marvin was also a member of the First Baptist Church of Nederland and the Way class.He is survived by his wife, Nadine of Nederland sons, Charles Keith Kebodeaux and wife, Ann of Beaumont, TX, Craig Marvin Kebodeaux and wife, Gayle of Olathe, KS, Chris Allen Kebodeaux and wife, LaNell of Nederland, TX, Kirk Lane Kebodeaux and wife, Kelly of Malakoff, TX. Marvin is also survived by a brother, Wallace Leon Kebodeaux and wife, Willie of Sulphur, LA eleven grandchildren, Lauren, Douglas, Clark, Chelsea, Claire, Krista, Kourtney, Devon, Katy, Karly and Karyssa.Marvin is preceded in death by his parents.A gathering of family and friends will be held at First Baptist Church in Nederland, TX on Monday, November 7, 2011, from 5:00PM to 8:00PM. Funeral service will be on Tuesday, November 8, 2011, at 10AM at First Baptist Church in Nederland with Dr. Jason Burden officiating. There will also be a gathering of family and friends will at Hixson Funeral Home in Lake Charles, LA on Tuesday, November 8, 2011 from 5:00PM to 8:00PM. Interment is to follow at Prien Memorial Park in Lake Charles, LA, on Wednesday, November 9 at 10:00AM.In lieu of flowers, donations made to the following organizations would be highly appreciated: Hughen Center Inc., Hughen School for Crippled Children, 2849 9th Avenue, Port Arthur, TX 77642, 4099836659 or Texas Artists Museum, 3501 Cultural Center Dr., Port Arthur, TX 77642, 4099834881