W. J. “Ginn” Mouton, 82, of Anahuac, died Sunday, August 25, 2013, at The Arboretum of Winnie. He was born on June 8, 1931, in Crowley, Louisiana, to Belzie Fritz Mouton and Jules Mouton, and was a longtime resident of the Anahuac area.  Ginn worked as an iron worker in the construction industry and was a member of Iron Workers Local 84 in Houston.

Survivors include his wife of fifty-eight years, Barbara Nell Mouton; sons, James Trahan of Morse, Louisiana; Floyd Mouton  and Lloyd Mouton, both of  Crowley, Louisiana; Steve Rhidenour, of Groesbeck; Shannon Mouton of Winnie; Jamey Mouton of Mont Belvieu;  and Joseph Mouton of Wallisville; daughters, Tammy Fontenot of Anahuac and Misty Clark of Vidor; numerous grandchildren; great-grandchildren; nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends. 

He is preceded in death by his parents; and sons, Dudley Mouton and Ricky Mouton.

A gathering of Mr. Mouton’s family and friends will be from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m, with his funeral service at 6:00 p.m., Monday, August 26, 2013, at Broussard’s, 134 West Buccaneer Drive, Winnie.  His committal will be at Broussard’s Crematorium, Beaumont.