John Yokum Walz, Sr.

A retired strawberry and chicken farmer, John passed away on Wednesday, November 25, 2009 at Heritage Healthcare at the age of 82. He was employed with Forbes Furniture Store in Hammond for 25 years.

John is survived by his wife of 50 years, Yvonne Willie Walz; four sons, Heyward McDaniel and wife Terry of Ponchatoula, John Yokum Walz Jr. and wife Moira of Blacksburg VA, Michael Keith Walz and wife Cathy of Lafayette, Russell Joseph Walz and wife Vaneskha of Ponchatoula; grandchildren, Haley and husband Derek, Heyward Jr. and wife Brandy, Eric and wife Rechelle, Megan, Bridget, Emily, Sarah, Matthew, Allison, Russell Jr., Olivia and Adriana; great-grandchildren, Alexis, Kyle, Savannah, Madison, Ethan and Bailee. He is also survived by one sister, Ruby Saunders.

Preceding John in death were his parents, Frank and Allie Threeton Walz; three siblings, Fred Walz, Ethel Bernard and Henry Walz.

Religious services were held at Brandon G. Thompson Funeral Home on Sunday, November 29, 2009 at 1:00 p.m. officiated by Rev. Leon Dunn. Interment followed in Wilson Willie Cemetery in Folsom.

Condolences and other information are available at www.bgthompsonfuneralhome.com

Arrangements have been entrusted to Brandon G. Thompson Funeral Home of Hammond.

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