Louis Ray Stratton, 67, of Kountze, died Wednesday, September 15, 2004 at his residence from a lengthy battle with melanoma cancer.
A native of Winnie, Louise lived in Kountze for 35 years, where he owned and operated the Western Auto store upon retiring. He served in the U.S. Army with the 7th Calvary that was stationed in Germany for two years. He was active in him community serving as a city councilman, president of the Chamber of Commerce, active in the Lions Club, and Young Farmers for many years. Louis was also a member of the First Baptist Church of Kountze.
His favorite pastime was deer hunting in West Texas with his many friends and two sons. Louis being a storyteller loved sharing his hunting experiences with anyone who would listen. Also, he enjoyed sharing his childhood memories and unique adventures that could entertain you for hours.
Funeral Services will be at 1:00 P.m. Saturday September 18, 2004, at the First Baptist Church in Kountze with the Rev. Tony Thornton presiding. Burial will be in the Fairview Cemetery in Winnie under the direction of Broussard’s 700 W. Saratoga Hwy, Kountze, Texas 77625. Visitation will be Friday September 17, 2004, from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at Broussard’s Mortuary in Kountze. Memorial donations can be made to the First Baptist Church of Kountze or the American Cancer Society.
He is survived by his wife of 41 years, Wanda Stratton of Kountze; his two sons, Troy Stratton and wife Michele of Houston and Chad Stratton and wife Amanda of Lumberton; one daughter Latisha Adkins and husband Toby Adkins of Lumberton; one sister Clara LaComb of Kountze and two brothers Danny Stratton and wife Rose of Groveton and DeWayne Stratton and wife Charlene of Winnie. Also five precious grandchildren: Spencer Stratton, Averi Stratton and Bryce Stratton of Houston and Alexis Adkins and Zoe Adkins of Lumberton.
He is preceded in death by his parents Pitt and Christine Stratton, sister Florence Richey and brother Robert Stratton.
