A Life Remembered
Obituary
Ray Charles Sourdellia, 63, of Groves passed away on Saturday, July 31, 2021 at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont, Texas.
Ray was born on January 13, 1958 in Port Arthur, Texas to Wanda Chassion Sourdellia and Lucien L. Sourdellia. He was a lifelong resident of Groves and he was of the Catholic Faith. Ray graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School in 1976. He retired from Gulf States Utilities and most recently, he was a bus driver for Hotard. Ray was a loving person who will be dearly missed.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Lucien and Wanda Sourdellia, and his brother, Dr. Ron Sourdellia.
Ray is survived by his sister, Phyllis Lofton of Nederland, his nephew, Jon Paul Sourdellia and his wife, Jennifer and their daughter, Abigail Sourdellia.
A visitation will be held on Tuesday, August 10, 2021 from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Clayton Thompson Funeral Home in Groves. A private service will be held by the family at later date.
Service Details
Gatherings in remembrance
Visitation
Tuesday, August 10, 2021
· 6:00 PM
– 8:00 PM
Clayton Thompson Funeral Directors, 5200 West Parkway Street, Groves, 77619
Messages of Love
From family and friends
Karl Popielarczyk
August 12, 2021
Dear Ray, a very sad day in life to see your bright smile and hilarious jokes go silent. You were truly a life long friend having grown up together and travelled in many of the same circles. Had I only known the last time I saw you would be the last, I would have told you how impressed I was of the vast number of you people you knew and had detailed stories of your friendship for each. I’m so grateful I was one of your friends and will keep you in my thoughts and prayers until we meet again. Rest In Peace my friend.
Shawn Rice
August 11, 2021
I had the pleasure of meeting Ray and so glad I did. I will think kind thoughts of him always and keep his memory close. Prayers to his family.
Shawn Rice
August 11, 2021
I had the pleasure of meeting Ray and so glad I did. I will think kind thoughts of him always and keep his memory close. Prayers to his family.
Shawn Rice
August 11, 2021
I had the pleasure of meeting Ray and so glad I did. I will think kind thoughts of him always and keep his memory close. Prayers to his family.
Kelly Gossett
August 10, 2021
Praying for his family. He will be missed.
Vicki Beard
August 10, 2021
Ray was a great friend to all of us our school days were great everyone loved everyone! We are all very close and still are Ray will be missed! 🙏❤️🤗
Betty Lopez
August 8, 2021
Ray we were friends over 45 yrs. I'll always love you like a brother and a dear friend. Give Allen Ray a big hug for me. You will be dearly missed by many friends. Fly high my dear friend fly high
Terri Elliott
August 8, 2021
Ray was one of the kindest and friendliest souls I have known...He was our beloved classmate for many years...He was so devoted to "THE RED HUSSARS"....He tirelessly helped and went out of his way to be there for ALL the Hussars...I know his heart was just that way with everyone...Thank you Ray for the "last escort and chat" to my car after my last march in the parade...Such a gent!! You know I was grateful and you were loved by many..God Bless your family during this time.
Kay Mcbeath
August 7, 2021
Ray was a friend to so many people. He would always volunteer to help with whatever the project was and do whatever needed to be done. Ray truly had a good heart. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family. Fly high with the Spirit of 76 Ray.
Susan Fontenot Singleton
August 7, 2021
Prayers for Ray’s family. Ray was always fun to be with. He always had you laughing. Ray was a great classmate and was very devoted to our class of 1976. He was always ready to help out when our reunions came around. Ray, you will be missed so much. Our reunions won’t be the same without you. Rest In Peace Ray.
Arlene Patin Brunn
August 6, 2021
Ray was a beloved classmate. Such a sweet guy. He will be missed. Prayers for the family.
Judy Rogers Fontenot
August 5, 2021
God bless you Ray I will miss our memories we shared. Phyills god bless you and your family.
Leonard Venghaud
August 5, 2021
Ray was my friend for over 40 years. We had great and crazy times together. He will be missed by many. Ray you're sun burnt! The van man would say WHAT A BEACH! REST IN PEACE. WE WILL CONTINUE YOUR WORK TO MAKE THE WORLD BETTER.
Denise Bean
August 5, 2021
I first met Ray thru my huband Gorden Bean in the 70'.We joined a van club called the Texas Highrollers.Ray had a van and lots of other friends of Gordens.Ray was always such fun to be around.He came to visit when Gorden had cancer--Gorden enjoyed his visits --and again I thank you Ray for that .Ray had many friends--You will be missed Ray by many--RIP my friend and you and Gorden behave--he will or was glad to see you i'm sure.
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