Harold Joseph Jannise, 63, was born in Beaumont, TX, November 24, 1946, to Melvin Joseph Jannise and Olea Marie Janis Jannise. Harold was a lifelong resident of the China area. He worked with his mother at her shop, Ollie's Ceramic Shop, making molds for ceramics that were designed. Mr. Jannise passed away at Spring Creek Nursing Home in Beaumont on Sunday, December 20, 2009.
A gathering of friends and family will take place Tuesday, December 22, from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Claybar Kelley-Watkins Funeral Home. The rosary will begin at 5:00 p.m. Funeral services will be Wednesday, December 23, 2009, at 11:00 a.m. at Claybar Kelley Watkins Chapel with Reverend Tran officiating. Interment will follow in the China Cemetery.
Mr. Jannise is survived by is brother, Albert Jannise and wife, Judene of China, TX and was preceded in death by his parents.