Wayne Peveto was born April 24, 1924 in Mauriceville, Texas, to Coleman and Mabel Clark Peveto. He passed from this life on April 8, 2014.
Wayne graduated from Mauriceville High School then served his country in World War II. He was drafted into the Navy and served on the submarine USS Pollack in the Pacific Ocean.
While stationed at the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard in Kittery, Maine, he met Trudy Silsby. They married and returned to Mauriceville, where they raised their family. His beloved Trudy passed away December 14, 2013.
Wayne was employed by Bethlehem Steel as a ship fitter and retired after 34 years of service. He truly loved to be at his home place, the land his family settled over 100 years ago in Mauriceville, farming, raising cattle and driving his tractor. After a hard day’s work, he enjoyed passing the evening in a rocking chair on his front porch.
Preceding him in death were his parents; brothers Merten Peveto, Ira Peveto, James Peveto, Malcolm Bruce Peveto, Emmett Peveto, Thurman Peveto and Elmo Peveto; and sisters Rene Reynolds, Lucille Peveto and Zula Pollard.
He will be deeply missed by his children, Coleman and wife Linda of Mauriceville, Coleen Owens and husband Aaron of Rosenberg, Steven and wife Renee of Mauriceville, Alan and wife Marilyn of Buna, and Melissa Mulholland and husband Brett of Bridge City; 10 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and one great-great grandchild.
Wayne’s family would like to thank Deanna Brown for her service as a loyal and loving caregiver.
Visitation will be Friday, April 11, from 5 to 9 p.m., at Claybar Funeral Home, 504 N. 5th St. in Orange. Funeral will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, April 12, also at Claybar Funeral Home.
Pallbearers will be grandsons Bruce Peveto, Shane Peveto, Michael Owens, Kyle Peveto and Patrick Owens; and great-grandson Casey Peveto.
Condolences
Claybar Funeral Home
April 12, 2014
Claybar Funeral Homes created a Tribute Video in memory of Wayne Peveto
John Bryant
April 11, 2014
I had only brief interactions with Wayne and his brother, Emmitt, many years ago. I was a shipfitters helper, for about a two year period, 1961 - 1962, at Bethlehem Shipyard. For me it was part time work to help me through college at Lamar. Although I had no intention of making a career of shipfitting, the work effort and respect that the Peveto brothers received made a lasting impression on me. I always considered it a privelidge to be assigned to work with them, as they were considered the best fitters on the job site. My thoughts and prayers are with them and all of the Peveto family.
Anonymous
April 10, 2014
Sacred Duty Spray was purchased for the family of Wayne Peveto.
Anonymous
April 10, 2014
Peaceful White Lilies Basket was purchased for the family of Wayne Peveto.
Venitia Stanley Chase
April 10, 2014
Venitia Stanley Chase lit a candle in memory of Wayne Peveto