R.J. Walters, 75, of Beaumont, died on Friday, August 3, 2012, at Methodist Hospital in Houston. He was born on March 18, 1937, in Honey Island, to Marie McCauly and Roman Walters. R.J. was a United States Army veteran and retired as an iron worker from Union Local #135 in Texas City.
He is survived by his wife of fifty-six years, Geraldine Walters; daughter, Regina Kay Walters of Houston; son, Greg Walters and his wife, Terri, of Lumberton; grandchildren, Cole Walters and Brittney Henslee, both of Lumberton; brother, Donnie Ray Walters of Kountze; sisters, Carrie Davis of Honey Island and Elizabeth Sprouse of Humble; and extended family members, Cherie Pope and Cindy Pope, both of Beaumont.
A gathering of Mr. Walters’ family and friends will be from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m., Monday, August 6, 2012, at Broussard’s, 1605 North Major Drive, Beaumont. His funeral service will be 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, August 7, 2012, at Woodland Baptist Church, 1860 West Lucas, Beaumont, with interment to follow at Antioch Cemetery, Buna.
Memorial contributions may be made to Woodland Baptist Church, H.E.L.P. Program, 1860 West Lucas, Beaumont, Texas 77706.
