Willard Permenter, 88, of High Island, died December 25, 2016. He was born on May 17, 1928, in Shelbyville, to Ray Edna Snyder Permenter and Price Andy Permenter.

Willard was a United States Army veteran. He retired from the Oilfield and was a member of High Island Methodist Church.

Survivors include his wife of sixty-five years, Melba Permenter of High Island; children, Glen Permenter and his wife, Fe, of Hamshire; Evelyn Charrier of Winnie; Annie Barrow and her husband, Benny and Punckle Permenter, all of High Island; and Wesley Permenter and his wife, Susie, of Hamshire; grandchildren, Robin, Kate, Phil, Brandi, Justin, Joch, Bo, Jessica, and Aaron; eighteen great-grandchildren and one on the way; numerous other family members; and a host of many friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents; one brother; and one sister.

A gathering of Mr. Permenter’s family and friends will be from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, December 28, 2016, at Broussard’s, 134 West Buccaneer Drive, Winnie. His funeral service will be 10:00 a.m., Thursday, December 29, 2016, St. Matthew's Methodist Church, 1308 Weeks Avenue, High Island, with interment to follow at High Island Cemetery, High Island.