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 .