Kenneth Marie

Kenneth Marie, age 75, of Long Beach, died Tuesday, January 8, 2013 in Gulfport. He was born in Biloxi and was a lifelong resident of the Coast. He was a member of St. Thomas Catholic Church and was retired from the home building industry. He was an avid fisherman, a fan of the Saints and Notre Dame. He was preceded in death by his parents, Vincent Marie and Christine Shank; a son, Travis Marie; and a brother, Paul Marie. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Jeanette B. Marie; a daughter, Robin (Jimmy) Walker of Long Beach; three sons, Blane (Sharon) of W. Monroe, LA, Keith (Cora) of Magnolia, TX, and Scott of Long Beach. The family extends special thanks to MS Home Health and Margaret, Debbie, and Christy. The Mass of Christian Burial will be Thursday, January 10, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Thomas Catholic Church, Long Beach with visitation beginning at 10:00 a.m. Interment will follow at Southern Memorial Park, Biloxi. The family prefers memorials to St. Thomas Catholic Church Building Fund, 712 East Beach Blvd., Long Beach, MS 39560. Bradford-O’Keefe Funeral Home, 15th Street, Gulfport is in charge of arrangements. View and sign register book at www.bradfordokeefe.com