Willie Lee Shoults

Willie Lee Shoults, 92, of La Grange, died on Thursday, March 10, 2016. Willie was born in Avery on Oct. 13, 1923, the son of Emmit and Sarah Jane (Chapman) Shoults. He married Dora Mae Graf on April 5, 1947 in Fayette County. Willie served in the U.S. Navy from Nov. 1, 1941 to Nov. 1, 1949. He worked as a Machinist for Shell Oil and retired with 42 years of service. He is survived by three sons: Larry Shoults and wife, Alice, of Slidell, La; Harlon Shoults of League City; and Gerald Shoults and  wife, Gail, of LaPorte; five grandchildren: Larry Shoults, Jr.; Tara, Chad and Marcus Lee Shoults; and Shannon Grammer; and one great-granddaughter, Sydni. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Dora Mae; and granddaughter, Tiffany Woodrick. Visitation was held on Monday, March 14, 2016 from 9 to 11 a.m. at Holy Cross Lutheran Church at 600 FM 1482 in Warda. Funeral services followed beginning at 11 a.m. with burial at the Holy Cross Lutheran Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Holy Cross Lutheran Church, P.O. Box 69, Warda, Texas 78960. Family and friends can view and sign the guestbook online at www.lagrangefunerals.com. Koenig & Strickland Funeral Home in La Grange is in charge of arrangements.