In Loving Memory

Thad Ray Keese

8/31/1954 — 3/14/2016

Clayton-Thompson

A Life Remembered

Obituary

Thad Ray Keese August 31, 1954 - March 15, 2016

Thad “Goat” Ray Keese Sr., 61, of Groves passed away on Tuesday, March 15, 2016 at Harbor Hospice in Beaumont.

Goat was born on August 31, 1954 in Beaumont to parents Henrietta (Fanders) and Warren Thaddeus Keese. He lived in the Groves and Nederland area for 30 plus years. Goat had worked as a welder for 38 years with Local #195. He enjoyed going on motorcycle rides, playing the drums and harmonica. Thad was a loving husband, father, son, grandfather and friend who loved spending time with his family.

He was preceded in death by his father, Warren T. Keese.

Goat is survived by his wife, Elizabeth (Bernard) Keese of Groves; mother, Henrietta Keese of Beaumont; son, Thad Ray Keese Jr. and wife, Carrie F. of San Antonio; sister, Vicki Ellis of Beaumont; grandchildren, Ashley M. Keese, Briana R. Keese and Thad Ray Keese III.

A gathering of family and friends will be held on Saturday, March 19, 2016 from 4 pm until 5 pm at Clayton Thompson Funeral Home. Cremation will follow the services.

Messages of Love

From family and friends

Jerry & Sharon Mayfield March 19, 2016

Thad will never be forgotten as long as we have our memories, and We will always cherish the memories. Our thoughts and prayers will be with the family. He will surely be missed. Jerry & Sharon Mayfield

John Mayfield March 18, 2016

Our sincere condolences to the family of Thad Keese. We are deeply sorry for your loss and our prayers are with you. The John Mayfield Family

Michael Marshall March 17, 2016

Goat was always willing to help anyone that needed it. He wore a huge smile and his compassion for others was undeniable....I know you were welcomed as you rode through the gates of heaven. Gonna miss you buddy.

Joel Wiggins March 17, 2016

R.I.P. My brother, See you on the other side.

Cathy Foreman March 17, 2016

Prayers for the Family

Bill Fogarty March 17, 2016

R.I.P.my friend,you were a good man and will be missed by many!

Nancy Gregory March 16, 2016

You will be sorely missed. All our family have loved you for the past 42 years. I know you are in Heaven and no longer suffering. May all your family be Blessed! Proud you were my Brother-n-Law... Will remember you always! Nancy Gregory and family.

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Provided by

Clayton Thompson Funeral Directors