Pastor R.L. "Bob" Coudrain, 76, of Joaquin, passed away Sunday, August 2, 2009 at a Shreveport hospital. He was born March 17, 1933 in Evadale, Texas to Paul Coudrain and Emmy Burch Coudrain. Pastor Coudrain had been in the ministry for over 50 years, having been pastor at First Pentecostal of Joaquin for 10 years. He had also operated Cardinal Plumbing, and later Acker Plumbing in Beaumont for many years.

Visitation will be held from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm, Wednesday, August 5, 2009 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 am, Thursday, August 6, 2009 at Watson & Sons Chapel with Bro. Billy Stanley, Bro. Burton Holt and Bro. Noah Luman officiating. Interment will follow at Jackson Cemetery in Joaquin.

Pallbearers will be David Coudrain, Arthur Cloudy, Rayford Beall, Richard Davis and Charles Beckham.

He is survived by:

Wife, Nina Costner Coudrain of Joaquin

Daughters:
Elsie Rayburn & husband Hugh of San Antonio
Amber Coudrain of Beaumont

Grandsons:
Richard Coudrain of Beaumont
Joshua Costner & wife Amanda of Mauriceville
Dwight Burton of Silsbee
John Burton of Silsbee
Robert Rayburn of San Antonio

Granddaughter, Rebekah Day & husband Jordan of Baytown

Stepson, John Costner & wife Lisa of Silsbee

Step Daughter, Charmaine Costner of Silsbee

Seven Great Grandchildren

Brother, Vernon Coudrain of Silsbee

Sister-in-Law, Virginia Coudrain of Silsbee

Also many members of his church family.

Preceded in death by:
Son, Robert Lee Coudrain