Alfred Lloyd “ Al “ Peveto, 84, of Vidor, passed away Tuesday, Jan. 6, at his residence.

Born Oct. 19, 1930 in Orange, to Edmon and Lois (Deaton) Peveto, he was a member of the Northwest Baptist Church in Vidor, he worked as a rice farmer and then later as a mechanic for the DuPont Beaumont Works Plant where he retired after 31 years of service. Al also served his country as a member of the First Marine Division of the United States Marine Corp during the Korean War, where he received an honorable discharge and a Purple Heart. Al was also a member of the Vidor Masonic Lodge #1286 A. F. and A. M., member of the Scottish Rites, a member of the Military Order of the Purple Heart and a member of the American Legion Post 0393 in Cleveland.

Al is preceded in death by his parents.

Those who will most cherish his memory are his wife of 62 years, Jeanell Peveto; daughter, Marty Taylor and husband, Hyman; son, Vernon Peveto and wife, Theresa; granddaughter, Savannah Peveto; brother, Ed Peveto and wife, Gloria; brother in law, Ken Stephenson and wife Pam; sister in law, Joyce Chesser and his special friend, J. D. Walker.

Graveside services to honor Al’s life will be at 10:00 A.M. Friday, Jan. 9, at the Jett Cemetery in Orange. Officiating will be Mr. J. D. Walker, friend of the family. Military Honors and interment will follow the services.

For those who desire memorial donations, please make a donation in memory of Al to the Southeast Texas Veterans Service Group to assists them in honoring our nation’s veterans, Post Office Box 12352, Beaumont, Texas 77702. Condolences may be expressed for the family at www.dormanfuneralhome.com.