Mr. Monty Ray Janeaux Sr., 63, of Port Arthur, Texas passed away Tuesday, July 6, 2021 at Medical Center of Southeast Texas.

He was born in Lake Charles, Louisiana on November 4, 1957 to Donald M. Janeaux and Shirley Jean Cowart Janeaux.

Monty was a lifelong area resident of Port Arthur, Texas.

He was a ship fitter for over 40 years. Monty founded the band Westwind and was the lead guitar and vocals for many years. He loved to listen to music, fishing and enjoying a cold beer.

A memorial service will be held from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. on Saturday, July 17, 2021 at Calvary Baptist Church, located at 2208 Canal Street, Port Arthur, Texas 77640. The family asks that if you are bringing food to please arrive at 9:30 a.m.

Monty was preceded in death by his mother, Shirley Jean Janeaux and brothers, Dale Janeaux and Paul Janeaux.

He is survived by his wife, Katia Janeaux of Port Arthur, father, Donald M. Janeaux and wife Marie of Port Arthur, sons, Monty Janeaux Jr. and wife Krystle of Nederland and Mickey Janeaux of Port Arthur, sister, Deborah Davies and husband Bill of Phoenix, brother, Donny Childs and wife Missy of Lumberton and grandchildren Christian, Kylie and Catelyn.