Rev. John Allen Walters, 75, of Columbus, Texas, formerly of the North Channel area, went to be with his Lord April 21, 2003. John was born Dec. 24, 1927 in Goodrich, Texas to George Tilmon and Maud Walters. He retired from Armco Steel after 27 years where he worked as a production planner. He served the Lord in the ministry for 50 years. During his ministry he served at Kentshire Congregational Methodist, New Caney Congregational Methodist, Cloverleaf Congregational Methodist, McKnight Congregational Methodist, Spears Chapel and Pasadena Congregational Methodist to name a few and was still active with Columbus Southern Congregational Methodist in Columbus, Texas.
Rev. Walters was preceded in death by his parents and by six brothers and two sisters. He is survived by his loving wife of 54 years, Ruth Walters of Columbus, Texas; sons & daughters-in-law, Danny & Mary Jo Walters of Houston; Kenneth & Kay Walters of Doha, Qatar; Allen & Rhonda Walters of Weimer, Texas; daughters & sons-in-law, Martha & Herman Humphries of Pineville, Louisiana; Georgene Neece of Columbus, Texas; and Valanda "Tootsie" & Duane Dann of Channelview; sisters & brother-in- law, Lavina Ray and Pauline & Wilber Hornberger all of Hemphill, Texas; as well as by grandchildren, Teresa Ann & Lesa Marie Cordell; Fred Neece; Dani Cathleen & Kimberly Jo Walters; Kenda Renee & Kayla Lynn Walters; and Lyndsey Nicole & Chelsea Lynn Walters.
A celebration of Rev. Walters life was held 11:00 a.m.Thursday, April 24, at Carter Funeral Chapel with Rev. Melvin Smith and Mr. Charles Martin officiating. He was laid to rest in San Jacinto Memorial Park under the direction of Carter Funeral Home. Serving as pallbearers were Danny Jarrell, Larry Jarrell, Phillip Jarrell, Brad Noble, Bill Smithson, John Payne, Earl Walters, Howard Walters, Blake Walters, Richard Walters and Tim Jarrell. For those wishing to make memorial contributions, family requests donations be sent to Columbus Southern Cong. Methodist Church, P.O. Box 1256, Columbus, Texas 78934.
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(Thanks to Tommy Neumann for the above obituary information.)
Rev. Walters was preceded in death by his parents and by six brothers and two sisters. He is survived by his loving wife of 54 years, Ruth Walters of Columbus, Texas; sons & daughters-in-law, Danny & Mary Jo Walters of Houston; Kenneth & Kay Walters of Doha, Qatar; Allen & Rhonda Walters of Weimer, Texas; daughters & sons-in-law, Martha & Herman Humphries of Pineville, Louisiana; Georgene Neece of Columbus, Texas; and Valanda "Tootsie" & Duane Dann of Channelview; sisters & brother-in- law, Lavina Ray and Pauline & Wilber Hornberger all of Hemphill, Texas; as well as by grandchildren, Teresa Ann & Lesa Marie Cordell; Fred Neece; Dani Cathleen & Kimberly Jo Walters; Kenda Renee & Kayla Lynn Walters; and Lyndsey Nicole & Chelsea Lynn Walters.
A celebration of Rev. Walters life was held 11:00 a.m.Thursday, April 24, at Carter Funeral Chapel with Rev. Melvin Smith and Mr. Charles Martin officiating. He was laid to rest in San Jacinto Memorial Park under the direction of Carter Funeral Home. Serving as pallbearers were Danny Jarrell, Larry Jarrell, Phillip Jarrell, Brad Noble, Bill Smithson, John Payne, Earl Walters, Howard Walters, Blake Walters, Richard Walters and Tim Jarrell. For those wishing to make memorial contributions, family requests donations be sent to Columbus Southern Cong. Methodist Church, P.O. Box 1256, Columbus, Texas 78934.
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(Thanks to Tommy Neumann for the above obituary information.)
Rev. John Allen Walters, 75, of Columbus, Texas, formerly of the North Channel area, went to be with his Lord April 21, 2003. John was born Dec. 24, 1927 in Goodrich, Texas to George Tilmon and Maud Walters. He retired from Armco Steel after 27 years where he worked as a production planner. He served the Lord in the ministry for 50 years. During his ministry he served at Kentshire Congregational Methodist, New Caney Congregational Methodist, Cloverleaf Congregational Methodist, McKnight Congregational Methodist, Spears Chapel and Pasadena Congregational Methodist to name a few and was still active with Columbus Southern Congregational Methodist in Columbus, Texas.
Rev. Walters was preceded in death by his parents and by six brothers and two sisters. He is survived by his loving wife of 54 years, Ruth Walters of Columbus, Texas; sons & daughters-in-law, Danny & Mary Jo Walters of Houston; Kenneth & Kay Walters of Doha, Qatar; Allen & Rhonda Walters of Weimer, Texas; daughters & sons-in-law, Martha & Herman Humphries of Pineville, Louisiana; Georgene Neece of Columbus, Texas; and Valanda "Tootsie" & Duane Dann of Channelview; sisters & brother-in- law, Lavina Ray and Pauline & Wilber Hornberger all of Hemphill, Texas; as well as by grandchildren, Teresa Ann & Lesa Marie Cordell; Fred Neece; Dani Cathleen & Kimberly Jo Walters; Kenda Renee & Kayla Lynn Walters; and Lyndsey Nicole & Chelsea Lynn Walters.
A celebration of Rev. Walters life was held 11:00 a.m.Thursday, April 24, at Carter Funeral Chapel with Rev. Melvin Smith and Mr. Charles Martin officiating. He was laid to rest in San Jacinto Memorial Park under the direction of Carter Funeral Home. Serving as pallbearers were Danny Jarrell, Larry Jarrell, Phillip Jarrell, Brad Noble, Bill Smithson, John Payne, Earl Walters, Howard Walters, Blake Walters, Richard Walters and Tim Jarrell. For those wishing to make memorial contributions, family requests donations be sent to Columbus Southern Cong. Methodist Church, P.O. Box 1256, Columbus, Texas 78934.
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(Thanks to Tommy Neumann for the above obituary information.)
Rev. Walters was preceded in death by his parents and by six brothers and two sisters. He is survived by his loving wife of 54 years, Ruth Walters of Columbus, Texas; sons & daughters-in-law, Danny & Mary Jo Walters of Houston; Kenneth & Kay Walters of Doha, Qatar; Allen & Rhonda Walters of Weimer, Texas; daughters & sons-in-law, Martha & Herman Humphries of Pineville, Louisiana; Georgene Neece of Columbus, Texas; and Valanda "Tootsie" & Duane Dann of Channelview; sisters & brother-in- law, Lavina Ray and Pauline & Wilber Hornberger all of Hemphill, Texas; as well as by grandchildren, Teresa Ann & Lesa Marie Cordell; Fred Neece; Dani Cathleen & Kimberly Jo Walters; Kenda Renee & Kayla Lynn Walters; and Lyndsey Nicole & Chelsea Lynn Walters.
A celebration of Rev. Walters life was held 11:00 a.m.Thursday, April 24, at Carter Funeral Chapel with Rev. Melvin Smith and Mr. Charles Martin officiating. He was laid to rest in San Jacinto Memorial Park under the direction of Carter Funeral Home. Serving as pallbearers were Danny Jarrell, Larry Jarrell, Phillip Jarrell, Brad Noble, Bill Smithson, John Payne, Earl Walters, Howard Walters, Blake Walters, Richard Walters and Tim Jarrell. For those wishing to make memorial contributions, family requests donations be sent to Columbus Southern Cong. Methodist Church, P.O. Box 1256, Columbus, Texas 78934.
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(Thanks to Tommy Neumann for the above obituary information.)
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