Elbert Hall Gunner Walters, 87, of Port Neches, Texas passed away Sunday, May 5, 2013 at the Meadows in Orange, Texas. Gunner was born in Beaumont, Texas on October 23, 1925 to the late Elbert Lee and Henrietta Hall Walters. Gunner served his country proudly in the U. S. Marine Corp during World War II and was a long time resident of Port Neches, Texas. He attended A M University, Lamar Junior College, and earned his bachelors degree from Southern Methodist University. For a short time he was employed by Texaco before being called home to help in his parents hardware store. From that date to retirement, Gunner made his career in Walters Hardware.Funeral services will be held at Melancons Funeral Home in Nederland on Thursday, May 9, 2013 at 10:00 a.m., Rev. Francis Schroeder officiating. Interment will follow at Oak Bluff Memorial Park in Port Neches. A gathering of family and friends will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, May 8, 2013 at the funeral home.Gunner is preceded in death by his parents wife, Margie Ellen Walters and brother, Felix Walters, MD. He is survived by his stepdaughters, Cathy Calame and husband, Danny and Christy Day and husband, Charles 9 grandchildren and 5 greatgrandchildren. He is also survived by 4 nieces and 3 nephews.Details and guest registry available at Melancons.org.
Condolences
Britt Kirkland
May 11, 2013
My to the Walters family. I used to work at the Nederland Pharmacy and Lunch Counter there inside the Pharmacy and loved listening to the stories Gunner would tell us all and always knew he would be inside right after Paul Harvey ended his noon news and comment as he would sit in that silver truck to the end..... Good Day Gunner Will cherish all the laughs and stories the picture here is one I remember so well with the smile and twinkle in his eyes..
Ken Hatch
May 10, 2013
Dear friends . . . . I extend deepest and sincere sympathy at the passing of your loved one. He was a fine gentleman and had many many friends . . . . I grew up in Port Neches, and I spent many great times shopping at the store there . . . May you find strength and comfort in the knowledge that your loved ones is now free from pain and suffering . . . in the presence of the Savior and loved ones who are there . . . awaiting our arrival . . . Lord bless you . . . Ken Hatch
Bud Porter
May 7, 2013
For many years I called Mr. Walters my other dad, as I grew up in that hardware store. Every day I use knowlege that I learned from him and he will be greatly missed. He was definately old school and was the epitome of the word SERVICE Rest in peace my friend.