Worthy obituaries, Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana 

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Worthy, Walter Couvillion, Jr., Rev.  12 Jun 2005   Jun 2005   Jerry Nelson

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Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge):  6/12/2005

WORTHY, Rev. WALTER COUVILLION, JR. "WALT" 
A United Methodist minister, he died Friday, June 10, 2005, at the age of
78. Walter received his bachelor of arts degree from Louisiana College in
Pineville in 1958, and a master of divinity from the New Orleans Baptist
Theological Seminary in 1961. He was ordained as a United Methodist
minister and served as pastor of churches in Pearl River, Natchitoches and
Tangipahoa. He was a Louisiana state licensed professional counselor and
board certified clinical chaplain. He served as Protestant chaplain for the
East Louisiana State Hospital in Jackson for 24 years prior to retiring.
After retirement, Walter continued an active ministry with Alcoholics
Anonymous until his death. He served his country as a U.S. Army major
during the Korean War. Memorial service at Jefferson United Methodist
Church on Monday, June 13, at 6 p.m., conducted by the Rev. Doug Baker,
assisted by Pastor Steve Berger and Monsignor Robert Bergreen. Service will
be followed by a reception at the church. He is survived by his wife, Pat
Worthy of Baton Rouge; two daughters and sons-in-law, Karin and Dr. Richard
Smith of Warrensburg, Mo., and Julia and Wally Cummings of Covington; a son
and daughter-in-law, Mark and D'Ette Worthy of Prairieville; sister, Betty
Zeagler of Winnsfield; granddaughters, Dr. Stephanie Marx and husband Dr.
James Marx of Gladstone, Mo., Kristin Meyer and husband, Mark, of St.
Joseph, Mo., Adrienne Smith of Kansas City, Mo., and Stephanie Cummings of
Covington; grandsons, Chet and Landon Worthy of Dutchtown, and Dorian
Cummings of New Orleans; and great-grandchildren, Alex, Jennifer and Luke
Marx of Gladstone, and Johnny and Bryce Taylor of Covington. He was
preceded in death by his brother, Dr. Sydney Worthy; and parents, Walter
Worthy Sr. and Gertrude Worthy. Memorial donations may be given to the
Miller Cemetery Restoration Fund, c/o Hampton Lea, P.O. Box 868, Jackson,
LA 70748. Charlet Funeral Home, Zachary, is in charge of arrangements. 

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