In Loving Memory
Walter John Webb
3/21/1926 — 5/12/2021
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A Life Remembered
Obituary
Walter John Webb, 95, of Vidor, Texas passed away surrounded with love and prayer on May 13, 2021.
He was the husband of the late Jeanette Coon Webb for 65 years.
Mr. Webb, known as “John”, was born in Bryson City, North Carolina on March 21, 1926the son of John W. Webb and Emma Cates. He grew up there until he enlisted in the United States Marine Corps during WWII. John served as Corporal in The Battle of Okinawa and was awarded the Purple Heart Medal. Shortly upon his return home, he made his way to Orange, Texas where he met the love of his life. John and Jeanette raised their family of five children. During his civilian life he ran his own accounting and printing shop. He eventually accepted a job with the Internal Revenue Service where he was able to retire and continue his own investments and adventures. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, bee keeping, gardening and everything outdoors. He was a wiz with numbers and always forward thinking with business investments. John was completely dedicated to his family and a true hero of the "Greatest Generation." His efforts to be there and do anything for his wife, children, grandchildren, and even neighbors in the community were the focal point of his life.
Mr. Webb was proceeded in death by his parents; wife; son, John Keith Webb; daughter, Kaenette Webb; and siblings, Ronald, Waymon, Horace, and Lallen.
He is survived and celebrated by his children, Paula and Thomas Chaney, Judith Webb Coulter and Kenneth and Marie Webb. Along with his 9 grandchildren; 22 great grandchildren; sister, Linda Kay Williams; and 12 nieces and nephews.
Family and friends will be invited to pay their last respects at a later date.
He was the husband of the late Jeanette Coon Webb for 65 years.
Mr. Webb, known as “John”, was born in Bryson City, North Carolina on March 21, 1926the son of John W. Webb and Emma Cates. He grew up there until he enlisted in the United States Marine Corps during WWII. John served as Corporal in The Battle of Okinawa and was awarded the Purple Heart Medal. Shortly upon his return home, he made his way to Orange, Texas where he met the love of his life. John and Jeanette raised their family of five children. During his civilian life he ran his own accounting and printing shop. He eventually accepted a job with the Internal Revenue Service where he was able to retire and continue his own investments and adventures. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, bee keeping, gardening and everything outdoors. He was a wiz with numbers and always forward thinking with business investments. John was completely dedicated to his family and a true hero of the "Greatest Generation." His efforts to be there and do anything for his wife, children, grandchildren, and even neighbors in the community were the focal point of his life.
Mr. Webb was proceeded in death by his parents; wife; son, John Keith Webb; daughter, Kaenette Webb; and siblings, Ronald, Waymon, Horace, and Lallen.
He is survived and celebrated by his children, Paula and Thomas Chaney, Judith Webb Coulter and Kenneth and Marie Webb. Along with his 9 grandchildren; 22 great grandchildren; sister, Linda Kay Williams; and 12 nieces and nephews.
Family and friends will be invited to pay their last respects at a later date.
Messages of Love
From family and friends
Clinell Johnson Gunther
May 24, 2021
Uncle John taught me basic bookkeeping. When I was 11 & 12 years old he would let me help post and add columns for him then he would slip me a $5.00 bill for helping him. I will always treasure the memories and the lessons he taught me, not just bookkeeping. He was full of wisdom and good advice. I loved my Uncle John and Aunt Jeanette, a lot of my fondest childhood memories were from staying at their home in the summers and keeping their four children. They all have a special place in my heart. Uncle John had a very successful and happy life, he will truly be missed.
Devona Cuellar
May 20, 2021
Sending prayers for the entire family at this time :heart: I didn’t get to ever officially meet Walter but I felt like I knew him already. Through the stories my Dad Danny Coulter told me of him and my Bonus Mom Judy Dryman Coulter. I heard nothing but wonderful things about him:grin:. I have many pics of him and you could just tell he had such a sweet spirit.I pray peace over everyone at this time. I know how very hard it is to have to let go of someone you love.:cry: but always trust in God he never takes you home to be with him one second too early or one second too late. God’s timing is perfect even if we don’t understand. He has his wings now and is at perfect peace. Watch for signs he is with you all always :heart:just In a different way. Always in your hearts and mine he will remain. Rest in Peace Walter you will be forever be missed and never forgotten. Hugs and love to all that was touched by his life! You are blessed to have known him.Love always..... Devona Coulter Cuellar :heart:
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