Vernon "Pat" Waite

Vernon “Pat” Waite, 86, of Nederland, Texas joined his beloved wife, Carlie on Friday, September 29, 2023. Pat was born on October 6, 1936 in Beaumont, Texas to Robert and Edna Pearl Waite.
Pat enjoyed golfing, traveling and spending time with his family. He played football for Nederland High School in 1955. Pat served his country in the United States Army and retired from Texas-U.S. Chemical Co. after 36 years of service as a pipefitter. He was a member of Val Verde Baptist Church in Groves.
Pat was preceded in death by his parents, Robert R. Waite, Edna Pearl Atkinson and Edwin G. Atkinson; his wife, Carlie McCord Waite; brother, Sam Waite.
Those left to cherish Pat’s memory include his sons, Eddie R. Waite and wife, Tandi of Nederland; Alton A. Waite and wife, Nancy of Nederland; grandchildren, Eddie Waite II, Josh Waite and wife, Allison, Christie Thompson and husband, Blake; and Aaron Waite; great-grandchildren, Henry, Caroline, Jude and Ethan Waite; Jacy Winfrey; Bryson and Kambri Montoya; and Cadence Thompson; and a host of nieces and nephews.
A graveside service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, October 4, 2023, at Oak Bluff Memorial Park in Port Neches.
Serving as pallbearers include Alton Waite, Eddie Waite, Eddie Waite II, Josh Waite, Aaron Waite and Blake Thompson. Honorary pallbearers include Bryson Montoya, Ethan Waite, Henry Waite and Jude Waite.