Roger Walters, 79, passed away peacefully, Sunday, September 25, 2011 surrounded by his family.

He was born June 15, 1932 in Polk County, Texas. He attended Livingston public schools, and graduated from Sam Houston State. He worked as a Financial Examiner for the State of Texas, until he retired. His work took him all over the country. Later in his life he met his future wife, Barbara in Utah. They were married 24 years, and spent time in SLC, Utah, and made their home in Boerne, Texas. They had a great group of friends and neighbors in the hill country. Roger loved his early morning walks and visiting with friends. He was loved and admired by everyone that knew him. When he was with his brothers, they could all tell funny stories for hours. He will be sorely missed by his friends and family that loved him.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Lewis ""Sparky"" and Vena Walters, and brother Bill Olen. He is survived by his wife; Barbara and son William. Step children; Barbara Alvarado, Frank (Jean) Huff, David (Kathleen) Huff, Julie (Blake) Goff, Jennifer (Dan) Breeze, and Jon Huff; Brothers; Lewis Edwin (Anna Marie) of Germany, Payton (Tamara) of Lufkin, and Paul (Kitty) of Livingston. He also had many nieces and nephews; 12 grandchildren and 1 great-granddaughter.

Funeral services will be held Saturday, October 1, 2011 at 10:00 A.M. at the Cochran Funeral Home in Livingston. The viewing will be held Friday, September 30, 2011 from 5 P.M. - 7 P.M. at the same location.

Cochran Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Please sign our online register at www.cochranfh.com