Walter Herman Wilson, 83, of LaBelle was born June 21, 1924 in Marshal Town, Iowa and died April 10, 2008.
He was a decorated veteran of the United States Army having served during World War II, where he met and married the love of his life on January 29, 1947 while in Mons, Belgium. Walter loved the cattle business and going to auctions. He will be greatly missed by a vast extended family, who loved and adored him.
Walter is survived by Ricky and Melanie Conkle and their daughters, Ashley and Kelly; Philip and Gwen Sonnier and their children, Tiffany and Aaron all of LaBelle; Barabara Boudreaux “Maw Maw B” of Hemphill; Patrick and Debbie Sonnier of Port Acres; and Steve Stutes of LaBelle.
Funeral services will be 10:00 A.M. Sunday, April 13, 2008 at Broussard’s Crematorium, 5150 Stivers Drive, Beaumont. Arrangements are under the direction of Broussard’s, 1605 North Major Drive, Beaumont.
Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Texas, 2900 North Street, Suite 100, Beaumont, Texas 77702 or the Audrey Owens Memorial Scholarship Fund, P.O. Box 206, New Summerfield, Texas 75780.
