Wilton Ray Hebert

Wilton Ray Hebert of Grand Lake, La. went to be with his Eternal Father on March 23, 2016 in Gordonville, TX. Wilton was born February 2, 1946 in Grand Lake, La. to Leslie and Allie Hebert. He attended school in Grand Lake. He developed a strong admiration for all things outdoor, he loved horses, boating, fishing, traveling and just sitting outside listening to the birds.

Wilton was a longtime employee for US Fish and Wildlife, Cameron Prairie, until 1997 when he became medically inactive due to a permanent back injury. Then, in 2002, he suffered a severe stroke, which left him severely limited on the right side. But even after all of this he never gave up hope that one day his body would heal completely. He relied heavily on his love, trust, faith and strength in his Father in Heaven.

He was preceded in death by both parents Allie & Leslie Hebert; sister, Betty Jean McComb and brother, Darrell Hebert. Survivors include his wife of 22 years Nancy G. Hebert of Gordonville, TX; his children from a previous marriage, daughter Elizabeth Higginbotham of Sulphur, LA; son, Shawn Hebert and wife Lisa of Tylertown, MS; son Shannon Hebert of Baytown, TX; Ivan Hebert of Lake Charles, LA; step-sons, Robert Wheeler and Jimmy Wheeler and wife Connie, all of Gordonville, TX; 18 grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren, numerous in-laws, aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews.

Funeral Service for Mr. Hebert will be held at Grand Lake Faith Temple in Grand Lake, La. at 12:00 PM on Wednesday March 30, 2016, with burial to follow at Grand Lake Community Cemetery under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home. Reverend Andrew Martin will officiate. Visitation will be from 4:00 PM Tuesday for family and 5:00 PM until 9:00 PM for friends at Johnson Funeral Home and continue from 11:00 AM until time of service at the church.

Pallbearers are Shawn Hebert, Shannon Hebert, Ivan Hebert, Robert Wheeler, Jimmy Wheeler and nephew Joe LeDoux.