Roger Wayne Walters

Roger Wayne Walters, 67, of Lufkin died Tuesday, June 2, 2015 in a local hospital. Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Carroway Funeral Home.

Mr. Walters was born February 29, 1948 in Laurel, Mississippi to (the late) William and Evie (Pitts) Walters. He came to Texas in 1971 and to Lufkin in 1977. Mr. Walters spent several years traveling in the Oilfield Seismography industry and in 2005 he retired from Southside Auto Parts in Lufkin. He enjoyed playing with his grandkids, Texas Hold ‘Em, Gin Rummy, and 42. He was known as a conversationalist and loved to tell jokes. Mr. Walters was a member of the Bethlehem United Methodist Church.

Survivors include his wife of 44 years, Julia Walters of Lufkin; daughter, Stephanie Smith of Hudson; daughter and son-in-law, Jennifer and Ricky Rawls of Pollok; son, Chris Walters of Lufkin; granddaughters, Kamryn Dowdy, Kairi Smith, of Hudson, Natalie Rawls of Pollok; grandsons, Ryan Rawls of Pollok and Logan Dowdy of Hudson; brother and sister-in-law, Billy and Shirley Walters of Laurel, Mississippi; sister and brother-in-law, Wanda and Paul Little of Heidelburg, Mississippi; lifelong best friend, Sammy Byrd of Laurel, Mississippi; a number of nieces, nephews and other relatives; special friends and his Poker Buddies.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Wendel Walters; and brother-in-law, Don Cox.

Special thanks to Carmen McDonald of Choice Home Health, Dr. Karl Krohn and the physicians, nurses and staff of Memorial Hospital.

Memories and condolences may be added at www.carrowayfuneralhome.com.

Carroway Funeral Home, Lufkin, directors.