Posted in english, Local on August 10, 2011 |
A Mass of Christian burial was held Aug. 10 at St. James, Port Arthur, for Deacon James DeLee Sr. After decades of service in Southeast Texas, Deacon DeLee passed away on his 78th birthday Aug. 7 at Harbor Hospice, Beaumont.
“Jim in just his lifetime has done so much, but he would say he didn’t do it alone. God gave him these gifts, and he used them to the best of his ability,” Father J.C. Coon, pastor of St. James, said during his homily.
He was ordained to the permanent diaconate Feb. 25, 2006, at St. Anthony Cathedral, Beaumont, by Bishop Guillory. Effective immediately following his ordination, Deacon DeLee was assigned to St. James, Port Arthur, where he served until his death. (more…)
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