John Lee Haviland

Joe Haviland, 60, of Groves, Texas passed away Thursday, December 13, 2012 at Christus St. Mary Hospital in Port Arthur, Texas. Joe was born March 31, 1952 in Port Arthur, Texas to Stephen W. Haviland and Gracie Hester Haviland. He was a lifelong area resident and member of First Christian Church of Port Arthur. He was employed by Patriot Security as a security guard. Survivors include his wife, Joanne Haviland of Groves, TX; two sons, Steve Haviland and Kyle Haviland both of Wichita Falls, TX; two sisters, Terry McDougle and husband, Lon of Spring, TX and Stephanie Stephens and husband, Robert of Groves, TX; one brother, Sam Haviland and wife, Barbara of Groves, TX; two grandchildren, Trinity Rene Haviland and Cameron William Haviland. Funeral services will be at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, December 18, 2012 at Levingston Funeral Home in Groves with Reverend Cliff Rucker officiating. Burial will follow in Greenlawn Memorial Park. A visitation for family and friends will be held on Monday evening from 4:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m. at the funeral home.