Max Edward Kliem, Jr.

1929 ∼ 2013

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Max Edward Kliem, Jr., 84, of Hull, passed away Thursday September 5, 2013 at his home. He was born in El Campo, TX, May 17, 1929. He started working in the oil fields at the age of 14. He started driving trucks in the 1950s. In 1977 he bought his own truck, and started his own business. He retired in 1993, then went to work with his wife at T and C Video in Batson. He loved mowing his grass and tending to his flowers. He is preceded in death by his parents Max, Sr. and Louise Kliem; sisters, Delores Van Dessal, Verlene Bowen, Bernice Gore, Laverne Kliem; brothers, Dale Key, Merle Key and Ed Key.

He is survived by his loving wife of 64 years, Corine Hunt Kliem of Hull; children, Brenda Besch of Humble, Barbara Wallace and husband Raymond of Hull, Teresa Conner and husband Clint of Humble; grandchildren, Brian Besch of Humble, Derrick Mobley and wife Krystal of Liberty, Max Touchet and Joyce Fregia of Hull; great grandchildren, Christian Dutton, Payton Touchet, Khrislyn Mobley, Macalla Mobley, Karlie Ross, Tylor Ross, Brayden Ross and Bryland Ross; siblings, Herbert Kliem and wife Evie of Houston, Nelda Herring of Vidor.

His family will receive friends Sunday September, 8, 2013 at Faith and Family Funeral Services from 2:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. A service of remembrace will be Monday September 9, 2013 at 2:00 p.m. at Faith and Family Funeral Services, officiated by Pastor Edward Taylor. Internment will follow at Guedry Cemetery in Batson.

Serving as pallbearers will be Ross Jordan, Clint Conner, Raymond Wallace, Brian Besch, Derrick Mobley and David Littlefield. Honorary pallbearers are Christian Dutton, Payton Touchet, Max Touchet, Rusty Hunt, Ed Hunt, Dennis Hunt and Bud Silhavy.

In lieu of flowers, donations in honor of Max Edward Kliem, Jr. may be made to The American Heart Association at www.heart.org .

Condolences

Barbara Wallace September 25, 2013

Tomorrow is the anniversary of m Dad's death. It sure doesen't seem like it's been that long. We miss you Dad so much. I know you are not hurting anymore and you are having good time with your family. LOVE YOU DAD. Barbara

Brenda Besch September 25, 2013

My memories of my Dad are how hard-working he was. I can remember when I was younger he would come in & I would pull his boots off for him & the smell was always from the oilfield or some location he was delivering mud or something in his vacuum truck. I can close my eyes & still smell that odor. He loved mowing & he loved wearing his overalls. We always had a hard time getting them off him to wear something decent when going somewhere. I have those overalls he wore that day before passing. Mom wanted to wash them, but I wanted his scent on them. I loved the fact that he read his Bible every morning & wrote his scriptures, something he evidently passed down to me. He never met a stranger & talked to everyone, & I guess that's what I loved about Al, he was so much like my Dad. Had all the same characteristics..faith, family, hard working, & never met a stranger. Love you Dad & so glad that you are in your eternal home & hurting no more. One day we will be together again. Your loving daughter, Bren

Barbara Wallace September 25, 2013

Love you Daddy and miss you so much. I hope you are having a good visit with all your family.

Cecil & Juanita Johnson September 25, 2013

Corine and Family, so sorry to hear about Max. He was special person, always concerned about our Fsmily. So glad we all had the priviledge to visit in May. We ask God to give you comfort and peace knowing Max is i heaven.

Rose Perkins September 25, 2013

Max was always laughing, never met a stranger, was always there to lend a helping hand. I will miss you. Rest in the arms of Jesus.

Kelly Key September 25, 2013

We were so saddened to hear of Uncle Max's passing. Sorry we can't be there with you during this difficult time. May you find strength and comfort in Jesus. With Love and Prayers, Kelly and Delain Key

Mary Richards September 25, 2013

Weeping My Endure For A Night But, Joy Comes In The Morning.

Leslie Barber September 25, 2013

Uncle Max was always there for me... He gave me away when I got married, he always had a smile and a BIG hug for me and his faith in God was a rock I could depend on. He made the best chicken and dumplings ever, and he truly seemed to enjoy mowing - I think that was his special time with the Father. I love you Uncle Max - Tell Jesus hello for me.

Beverly Condrey September 25, 2013

I am so sorry for your loss.

Joan House March 21, 2013

How many times did Gloria, Linda and I (John Perkins' girls)drive by going to Guidrey Cemetary and wonder which house was Max and Corine's and I would always say - STOP and I'll go knock on the door! Now I wish we had stopped! Rest in peace dear Max. God Bless you Corine - you are in my prayers...