William John Windle

William J. Windle, 87, of Port Arthur, Texas passed away Wednesday, December 3, 2014 at Mid Jefferson Extended Care Hospital. William was born April 11, 1927 in Delphos, Ohio to Russell Windle and Olive Studer Windle. He came to Texas as an Executive for the Boy Scouts of America, after about 5 years or so he retired from scouting and began working for Gulf Oil as an accounting clerk. He has been an area resident since 1967 and was a longtime member of St. Peter the Apostle Catholic Church. William retired from Gulf Oil Refinery in 1989 after 20 years of service. He was a member of Groves Knights of Columbus Council #3491, Southeast Texas Stamp Club, Texas Artists Museum, Maintenance Chairman and 2nd Vice President of the Community Retirement Home. William was a veteran serving in both the U. S. Navy and U.S. Army. Survivors include his wife of 58 years, Alice Windle of Port Arthur, TX; two daughters, Barbara Nicholds and husband Seth of Port Neches, TX, Margaret Elizabeth Rea and husband Mark of Aurora, CO; three sons, Ralph Windle and wife Karen of Houston, TX, Bill Vance Windle and wife Linda of Nederland, TX, Daniel Joseph Windle of Houston, TX; and ten grandchildren. A visitation for family and friends will be Sunday, December 7, 2014 from 5:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m. and a Vigil service conducted at 6:00 p.m. at Levingston Funeral Home in Groves. A Mass of Christian Burial will held at 10:00 a.m., Monday, December 8, 2014 at St. Peter the Apostle Catholic Church in Groves, Texas with Reverend J. C. Coon officiating. Burial will follow in Greenlawn Memorial Park.