John David Walters

John David Walters, age 82, peacefully passed away November 4, 2015, after a lengthy illness. He was an amazing husband, father, brother and friend and was loved beyond measure. He is survived by his wife, Sue Ann (Susie) Walters, daughter, Martha Jane Caudle and her husband, Tom Caudle, daughter, Stephanie Walters, granddaughter, Claire Wortham and her husband, Gary Lynn Wortham, Jr. and granddaughter, Michelle McKay. He is also survived by his brother, Olen (Doc) Walters and sisters, Selma Blackwood and Maxine Sanders as well as his sisters-in-law, Jane Fabrizio, Faye Clarke, Cynthia Van Landingham, Peggy Walters, Carolyn Walters, Lois Walters, and brothers-in-law, Claude Clarke, Tom Clarke, Joe Fabrizio and B.J. Sanders. He also leaves behind a host of nieces and nephews, great nieces and nephews and many, many friends. Dave was born in West Carroll Parish, Louisiana to Spurgeon and Laura Mae Walters. He graduated from Pioneer High School, received a bachelor’s degree from Louisiana Tech and a master’s degree from Louisiana State University. While studying for a doctorate degree at L.S.U., Dave was instrumental in the development of Karmex, the chemical used worldwide to eradicate weeds in field crops. Dave was a long time member and elder of Graceminster Presbyterian church. Dave worked as an agronomist for L.S.U, a zone manager for the tractor division of Ford Motor Company and as a Land Man for the Sicily Island Levee Project. Daves unique perspective on life and tremendous talent for storytelling yielded many hours of entertainment for his loved ones. His heart for service guaranteed that no one he was aware of would do without, including pets and farm animals. He enjoyed a rich and wonderful life and he will be greatly missed by the many who benefited from his unconditional love and compassion. We were blessed to have him and look forward to being with him again soon. Visitation and Memorial Service will be held at Graceminster Presbyterian Church on Monday, November 9, 2015, with the visitation beginning at 12:00 noon and the Memorial Service following at 2:00 P.M. to be officiated by the Reverend Bruce Rux. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Ouachita Council on Aging and the Ouachita Animal Shelter.