Emery Lee Trahan

1947 ∼ 2023

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Emery Trahan, 75, of Beaumont, Texas, passed away on April 19, 2023 at Christus St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont.

Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, April 24 at Amelia Baptist Church in Beaumont, Texas. Officiating will be Pastor John Brinlee. Burial will immediately follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Beaumont.

A visitation will be held prior to the service from 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at Amelia Baptist Church in Beaumont, Texas.

Emery was born in Morse, Louisiana to parents Desire Trahan and Nola (Benoit) Trahan. Emery was a true Christian and took joy in sharing about his immeasurable faith in Christ. Emery grew up in Louisiana but followed his brother and sister to Texas as a young man. He was a resident of Beaumont for many years where he started his family. He was kind, compassionate and was known for his constant selflessness and true love for God and his family. Emery was a member of Amelia Baptist Church and he loved having prayer and fellowship with his church family. He enjoyed working in his garden and on numerous occasions just sitting on his back porch watching the squirrels run around the yard. Emery worked as a Medical Equipment Technician for many years, which he enjoyed because he was able to visit with many patients, bringing them his big smile and kind gestures. He was always ready to escape to the lake or beach to make memories with his family and friends. Emery loved fixing his house and was very helpful in guiding others to fix whatever was needed. He was an excellent cook and on many weekends you could find him cooking barbecue for contest cook offs with his buddies. He was still authentic to his cajun roots and loved cooking many cajun delicacies. Emery loved to sit and visit with his brother and sister-in-laws, listening and offering his advice which his nieces and nephews will always remember. Emery will be greatly missed but his memory will be eternal.

Those left to cherish his memory will be the apple of his eye, daughter, Brittney (Trahan) Ahern of California; his best friend, Patti Mansfield of Beaumont, Texas; brother-in-laws, Johnny Daws, Randy Daws and Jay Daws; sister-in-laws, Pam Maxfield, Jan Warren, Sharon Unruh, and Vergine Trahan. As well as his granddaughter, Joelle Fonenot, and numerous nieces, nephews, and other loving family and friends.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Desire Trahan and Nola (Beniot) Trahan; daughter, Dana (Trahan) Fontenot; first wife, Janet Trahan; sister, Loraine LeBouff; brother, Norris Trahan; nieces, Kathleen Green and Carol Caraway; and nephew, Harry LeBouff.

Pallbearers will be Marc Mauboules, John Melancon, Randy Daws, Wade Vincent, Brandon Vincent, and Greg Hargraves. Serving as honorary pallbearers will be Jeffrey Vincent, Rod Barbee and Mark Haynes.

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Brittney Ahern May 10, 2023

A blurb from what I shared at my dad's service: Though it would be easy to eulogize my dad and tell stories at length, I will fight the urge to do so. My dad was a simple man and was loved by so many people from all backgrounds and all walks of life. He became everyone’s dad or older brother. I hear stories about how he offered advice, generosity, and a kind word to so many. It was an honor to hear his advice to myself and countless others throughout the years. Like many of you, I have and will continue to have the urge to call or visit Emery when I have “adulated” really good or when I need a kind word, a bit of reassurance, or some practical advice. I reduced his advice to a few principles that I hope you will recall when you also pause after looking him up in your phone and hover your finger over that green button. 1. Don’t procrastinate. The problem is not going to go away. 2. Save money and always have a backup plan. (I never said he was some great philosopher. He was a practical man, y’all.) 3. Practice patience with others and with yourself. Keep that smoker lid shut; you’ll let all your heat out. Let the gumbo cool before tasting! 4. Love everyone. Don’t hold onto guilt or grudges. (Dad always said, “I don’t have any enemies. I just have so much love in my heart. I love everyone!”) 5. When someone wrongs you, love them even more. 6. Don’t avoid difficult topics. Plan for the inevitable. 7. Listen to others with an open heart and open mind. (The one regret my dad held onto was not paying attention to his pop’s stories. Listen to the stories, even when they are re-runs.) 8. Slow down. Observe the world around you. Wherever you are, take a moment to watch the entertainment God is providing. Watch people and observe their mannerisms. Watch your kids grow, learn, and change over time while enjoying them as they are in the moment. Watch the animals and how they interact. Watch how the plants grow and change.Enjoy the beauty in all of these things, appreciate them for what they are in the moment, and know that God made them just for you. 9. When in doubt, go to church. Regardless of your faith, physically go to a church and join a community. "As praise increases, growth increases. As growth increases, faith increases. As faith increases, the distance between God and man decreases." My hope is that my dad's memory lives on in each of your hearts and that you share his bits of wisdom as you advance in your journey of life.

Melissa Peyton April 25, 2023

Emery Trahan worked for me at Texas National Medical Rentals during the late 1980’s and 1990. He was the most devoted and responsible employee anyone could ever ask for. Emery had a heart of gold. He was a treasure to the company and especially to the patients. He has now joined the other angels in heaven. What a loss for the rest of us. May God Bless Bless Patti and Britani. Melissa Peyton

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location_on Amelia Baptist Church, 8055 Brighton Street, Beaumont, 77707

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schedule Monday, April 24, 2023 at 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM

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