Walter Washington Jr. Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Walter Washington Jr. (Port Arthur, Texas), born in Bunkie, Louisiana, who passed away on December 29, 2020 at the age of 88. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Walter Washington Jr. to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his son Kenneth Wayne of Washington; and his sister Josie Mae Matthews. He is survived by: his children, Alma Burke, Michael Thomas (Marilyn), Henry Thomas (Lois), Walter III (Cynthia) of Washington, Kurt (Pamela) of Washington, Greta Green (Alfred), Fredia Reynolds (Alex), John Fontenette (Melissa), Cheryl Swallow (Burke) and Russell Fontenette (Phyllis). He is also survived by grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Due to the pandemic a public walk through visitation will be held on January 29, 2021 from 6pm to 8pm at Gabriel Funeral Home Chapel, 3800 Memorial Blvd in Port Arthur, Texas.
A foundation in their honor will be established to continue the work they began 64 years ago.
