Oscar James Peet Jr., 73, of Orange, Texas passed away Tuesday, Apr. 9, 2024, at his home with his family by his side. Oscar was born June 9, 1950, in Orange, Texas to his parents, Oscar and Willie Mar Peet. He proudly joined the U.S.M.C. He served in Vietnam and returned to become a lifetime member of the D.A.V.
Oscar worked as a welder and was a member of the local Union 195. He loved fishing, his land, finding new back roads and restaurants. But, most of all, he loved his family and friends.
He is survived by his loving wife of 52 years, Carey Peet; daughter, Coleen LaFleur and husband Rodrick; son, John Peet; grandchildren, Sheldon LaFleur and wife Brooke, Payton LaFleur, and Dallas Grimes; great-granddaughters, Hadley LaFleur and Avery O’Brien; sisters, Cora Lilley, Sue Williamson, and Delores Stewart; a host of nieces and nephews; and lifelong friend, Bob Buxton.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Oscar and Willie Mae Peet; brother, John Peet; sisters, Lancy Nixon and Olita Simmons.
Special thanks to Southeast Texas Hospice.
A private memorial service will be held at a later date.
Arrangements are being handled by Riley Smith & Sons Funeral Home, 1810 W. Fourth St., DeQuincy.
(Paid Memorial)
