Horace Womble

Horace Womble

1937-2015

Graveside services for Horace W. Womble, 78, of Walton were held Dec.12, 2015, at Haven of Memories Memorial Park in Canton with Denny Burris officiating.

Mr. Womble was born in Walton on Nov. 11, 1937 and died after a short illness on Dec. 8, 2015 at his home in Walton.

After being honorably discharged from the army after four years of service he worked primarily in the retail business sector.

 He and Nelda purchased Gilmer’s store in Walton in 1979 and was owner operator of Womble’s Grocery and Feed for 36 years. 

He is preceded in death by his parents, James Madison and Tommie Ruth Womble; and brothers, Pete and Avery Womble.

He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Nelda Womble; sons, Layne Womble and wife, Twanna of Phoenix, Chuck Womble and wife, Angie of Eustace, Chris Womble and wife, Tammy of Athens; grandchildren, Josh Womble and wife, Maren of Rocksprings, Wyo., Taylore Wille and husband, Aaron of Portland, Ore., Bucky and Joey Womble of Eustace and Madison and Mason Womble of Athens; and one great-grandchild, Brody Womble of Rocksprings, Wyo.

In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to the Food Pantry, 715 E. Corsicana Athens, 75751.