Robert Ray Wedgeworth, 83, of Sour Lake, died Saturday, January 10, 2009 at Christus Hospital St. Elizabeth.
A native of Zwolle, Louisiana and resident of Sour Lake most of his life, Robert was a mechanical technician with Sun Pipe Line. He was a United States Army veteran having served in World War II.
His parents, Flora and Van Wedgeworth preceded him in death.
Survivors include his loving wife of sixty-one years, Catherine Wedgeworth of Beaumont; daughter, Rae Wedgeworth of Conroe; his beloved dog, Samantha Wedgeworth; sister, Libby Mercer of Marshall; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, January 13, 2009 at Broussard’s, 1605 North Major Drive, Beaumont with burial to follow at Rosedale Cemetery in Sour Lake. A gathering of family and friends will be from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Monday, January 12, 2009 at the Mortuary.
Memorial contributions may be made to Calder Baptist Church Building Fund, 1005 North 11th Street, Beaumont, Texas 77702.
