John Read

John D. Read, 94, of Nederland, died Sunday, February 11, 2018. He was born in Warren, to Inez and William Neal Read. John was a United States Army veteran, serving in World War II in Europe, and was a retired operator at Neches Butane with 40 years of service.

Survivors include his son, Ronnie Read and his wife, Sherry, of Nederland; daughter, Karen Henry and her husband, Baxter, of Silsbee; and son-in-law, Robert Arnold of Port Neches; brothers, Ivison Read and Billy Dale Read of Warren; sisters, Faye McAlpin of Warren and Florine Wacasey of Friendswood; five grandchildren, Misty Cohrt, Mandy Brown, Angela Lopez, Daniel Read, and Caleb Henry; and nine great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Rose Marie Read; and daughter, Rhonda Arnold.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions for Mr. Read may be made to Wounded Warrior Project, PO Box 758517, Topeka, Kansas.

A gathering of Mr. Read’s family and friends will begin at 8:30 a.m., with his funeral service to follow at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, February 15, 2018, at Broussard’s, 505 North 12th Street, Nederland. His interment will follow at Oak Bluff Memorial Park, Port Neches.

Complete and updated information may be found at: broussards1889.com.