Aurelio "Deuce" Correa II

Aurelio "Deuce" Correa II

August 24, 1958 - January 16, 2026

Aurelio "Deuce" Correa II, 67, of Beaumont, died Friday, January 16, 2026. He was born on August 24, 1958, to Hayde Gonzalez Correa and Aurelio Correa, in Robstown, Texas.

Deuce reached the pinnacle of achievement in Boy Scouts of America when he earned the rank Eagle Scout in 1976. As a four-year leader in the Texas A&M University Corps of Cadets, Deuce distinguished himself through discipline, dedication, and service. During his tenure in the Corps, he was under a United States Army military contract preparing to serve his country with honor. He proudly served alongside his Black Hat comrades, helping train and mentor fellow cadets while steadfastly preparing for his future as an Army Ranger and commissioned officer. As a decorated officer in the United States Army, Deuce willingly served his country all over the world. After 22 years of service, he retired from the Army and began working for the Department of Defense at Fort Polk in Louisiana. Deuce retired as Chief of Operations in June 2025 after 18 years of federal service. Among his many Medals, Badges, Citations and Campaign Ribbons; some of his cherished accomplishments were his Ranger Tab, Expert Infantryman Badge, Master Parachutist Badge, Pathfinder Badge and his Air Assault Badge. "Army Strong" and "Rangers, Lead the Way" were not just mottos to Deuce, they were the guideposts of his life.

He is survived by his wife, Lori Watson Correa; mother, Hayde Correa and sister, Pamela Correa both of San Antonio, Texas; brother, David Correa of San Diego, Texas; son, Aurelio Correa III and daughter Brianna Correa, both of Hinesville, Georgia; Amanda DeJohn and her husband, Lance, of Nederland, Texas; Erin Blank and her husband, Jon, of Leander, Texas; Bethany Tanner and her husband, Will, of China, Texas; and Whitney Viator of Beaumont, Texas; eleven grandchildren; one great-granddaughter; and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.

Memorial contributions may be made to Camp Hope, 9724 Derrington Road, Houston, Texas 77064.

A gathering of Mr. Correa's family and friends will begin at 1:00 p.m., with his funeral service at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, January 22, 2026, at Broussard's, 1605 North Major Drive, Beaumont. His interment will follow at Oak Bluff Memorial Park, Port Neches.