James Michael Materne, 70, of Orange, passed away July 15, in Sugar Land.

A graveside service will be held at 2:00 pm, Saturday, July 18, at St. Mary Cemetery in Orange. Officiating will be Father Joseph P. Daleo. Visitation will be from 12:00 pm-1:30 pm, Saturday, July 18, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange.

Born in Inglewood, Ca, on May 23, 1945, he was the son of James Milo Materne and Anne Perhac Materne. Michael worked at OCARC in Orange for 16 years.

He is survived by his sister, Nancy Dale, of Sugar Land and his brother, Charlie Materne, of Orange.