R. L. Walston, 87, of Spurger, died Thursday, March 26, 2009 at Silsbee Convalescent Center in Silsbee.
A native of Saratoga, R. L. lived in Spurger for forty-two years. He was a retired fabricator at Bethlehem Steel. He also served his country in the United States Army during World War II.
He is survived by his children, Deidra Carson of Omaha, Nebraska, Jack Walston and wife Katrina of Spurger, Jodi Davenport and husband Kenny of Silsbee, Niki Scott and husband James and Shannon McDaniel and husband Wayne all of Lumberton, and Mike Holland and wife Tina of Omaha, Nebraska; six grandchildren; seven great grandchildren; and three great-great grandchildren.
R. L. is preceded in death by his wife, Norma “Pete” Walston.
Funeral service will be 10:00 A.M. Saturday, March 28, 2009 at Broussard’s, 490 Cemetery Road, Silsbee with burial to follow at Oilfield Cemetery in Saratoga. A gathering of family and friends will be Friday, March 27, 2009 from 5:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. at the mortuary.