William "Pos" Haizlip

William "Pos" Haizlip, 88, of Port Arthur, Texas passed away Tuesday, May 16, 2017 at Cypress Glen in Port Arthur. William was born March 8, 1929 in Nederland, Texas to William O. Haizlip, Sr. and Margaret Poage Haizlip. He was a lifelong area resident and attended St. Catherine Catholic Church. William retired from Bayer in Orange as an operator after 30 years of service. He was also a Mason and Ham Radio Operator. William proudly served his country in the U. S. Army. Survivors include his wife of 59 years, Nelwyn Haizlip of Port Arthur; two sons, Kelly Haizlip and wife Jeannie of Houston, Martin Haizlip and wife Julia of Nederland; brother, John Haizlip and wife Peggy of Vidor; three grandchildren, Lucy Williams and husband Rex, Eddie Haizlip, and Katherine Haizlip; two great-grandchildren, Katelyn and Travis. Funeral services will be at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, May 20, 2017 at Levingston Funeral Home in Groves with Reverend Rodel Faller officiating. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Bridge City. A visitation for family and friends will be held on Friday evening from 5:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m. with a Vigil Service at 6:00 p.m. at the funeral home.