Wilbern L. Presswood

Wilbern "Bud" L. Presswood, 77, of Orange, Texas passed away Tuesday, February 22, 2011 at the Medical Center of Southeast Texas in Port Arthur. "Bud" was born November 9, 1933 in Joaquin, Texas to Wilburn Alanzo Presswood and Verda Lewis Presswood. He was a resident of this area for 54 years and retired from Texaco Research after 37 years of service. He was also a U.S. Army veteran. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Ola Janette Presswood; son, Michael D'Wayne Presswood; two grandsons, Bronson Miller and Heath Presswood. Survivors include his wife, Fran Presswood of Orange; three daughters, Janice Miller and husband, Keith Paul of Groves, Carla Shelton of Orange, Suzanne Reed and husband, James of Orangefield; son, Kelly Smith and wife, Libby of Weslaco; twelve grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Graveside services will be at 11:00 a.m., Friday, February 25, 2011 at Greenlawn Memorial Park in Groves, Texas under the direction of Levingston Funeral Home in Groves. A visitation for family and friends will be held on Thursday evening from 5:00p.m.-7:00p.m. at the funeral home.