Walter Herbert Rotureau, Jr. age 85 passed away peacefully at his home in Cottondale on June 7, 2017. He was born in Savannah, GA on November 4, 1931. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy, serving as a Corpsman (Medic). Walter graduated from Georgia State College. He and his brother ran a successful business for over 22 years before retiring in 2006 where he moved to the country to enjoy life. Walter was a member and Office Administrator of Cypress Creek Community Church in Alford, FL.
Walter is preceded in death by his parents Walter Rotureau, Sr. and Susie Mae Rotureau, and former wife Hilda Ann Bell Rotureau.
He is survived by his loving wife Helen Rister Wuertz of Cottondale, brother George Rotureau (Vicki) of Pooler, GA, daughter Carol Boykin (Clayton) of Savannah, GA, granddaughters Hillary Boykin, and Alexa Boykin, step daughter Sondra Roberts (Steve), step son Stuart Davis (Sherry), and countless friends.
A Celebration of life service for Walter will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, June 17, 2017 at Cypress Creek Community Church with Rev. Jeff Ward and Tom Farmer officiating
In lieu of flowers, the family request that donations be sent to Cypress Creek Community Church in memory of Walter Rotureau.
Expressions of sympathy may submitted online at www.mariannachapelfh.com
Marianna Chapel Funeral Home is charge of arrangements.