Needham Weatherford Poncho, age 68 of Livingston, Texas passed away on November 24, 2012, in Houston, Texas. Funeral Services will be held at 1;00 p.m. on Tuesday, November 27, 2012, at the First Texas Indian Baptist Church, in Livingston, Texas, with Pastor Gary W. Evans officiating. Pallbearers will be Stewart Poncho, Richard Thompson, Marcus Thompson, Jermaine Poncho, Anthony Williams, Zachary Williams, Troy Langley and Harvey Williams. Interment to follow at the Alabama-Coushatta Indian Reservation Cemetery in Livingston, Texas.

Needham was born on December 18, 1943, in Livingston, Texas to parents, Folsom Poncho and Taia (John) Poncho. He married his wife, Henrietta (Austin) Poncho on July 26, 1969, at the Alabama-Coushatta Indian Reservation, in Livingston, Texas. He is predeceased by his parents, Folsom and Taia Poncho; a brother, Chap Poncho and granddaughter, Chastity Tess.

Needham is survived by his wife, Henritta Poncho of Livingston, Texas; son, Eric Poncho of Livingston, Texas; son and daughter-in-law, Elgin and Terri of Warren, Texas; daughter and son-in-law, Cheryl and Jose Chavarria of Livingston, Texas; brother and sister-in-law, Robert and Joyce Poncho of Livingston, Texas; brother and sister-in-law, Elwin and Elizabeth Poncho of Spurger, Texas; brother and sister-in-law, Marion and Mary Poncho of Woodville, Texas; sister, Ruthie Padilla of Pasadena, Texas; Lenora Williams of Livingston, Texas; sister, Jennie Thompson of Livingston, Texas; grandchildren: Cayley, Contessa, Caris, Chafton, Anthony, Tara, Jermaine and Alissa; three great grandchildren; and numerous other family and friends.

Needham was a funny, friendly, kind, loving and caring man. He loved his wife of 43 years and loved spending time with his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. He worked for many years and retired from International Paper Company and worked part-time at the Alabama-Coushatta Senior Citizens and enjoyed his job.

For many years Needham served as the bass guitarist, song leader, Superintendent, Sunday School Teacher and Deacon of his church. But what he loved the most was serving the Lord, his Savor. He was very devoted to his church, encouraged, witnessed and prayed for people. He would visit other churches and places to sing and play his bass guitar when it came to the Lord. He always put Him first in his life and never turned down the Lord' work and was never ashamed of it. Needham loved and honored Him and was always thankful for the life he lived. A job well done he did for his Lord and Savior.