John H. Roth

John Houston Roth, 88, of Westlake died Wednesday September 7, 2011 in a local hospital with his family at his side.

John was born November 22, 1922 in Lake Charles to Frank Valentine Roth and Lillie Mae Shattuck Roth. He was a graduate of Lake Charles High School and served our country in the Army during WWII. John retired from Halliburton after 32 years of service as a dispatcher, a member of St. John Bosco Catholic church and a 4th degree Knight of Columbus in the Father Veillard Assembly.

He is survived by his loving wife of 65 years, Ethel Deshotel Roth, Westlake; three sons, Chris Roth and wife Jeanette, Hillsville, VA; Gary Roth and wife Theresa, of Lake Charles; and Mike Roth, Ontario, California; two daughters, Shelia Roth, of Austin, TX and Agnes Shultz, Crystal Beach, TX; twelve grandchildren, 10 great grandchildren, and two great great grandchildren.

A Mass of Christian burial will be at 11:00 AM Monday September 12, 2011 at St. John Bosco Catholic Church in Westlake with Father Albert Borel officiating. Visitation will be 4:00 PM to 10:00 PM Sunday September 11 and from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM Monday at Johnson funeral home. A rosary and scripture service will be at 6:00 PM Sunday at the funeral home.

In Lieu of flowers, donations can be made to family.