Walter "W.B." Lake

Birth date: Jul 16, 1941 Death date: Jun 7, 2016

Walter “W.B.” Lake, 74, of Longview passed away Tuesday Morning at Longview Regional Hospital surrounded by his family. A memorial service will be held at New Beginnings Baptist Church on Thursday, June 9, 2016 at 4 p.m. He was bo Read Obituary

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Mickey Hammer

483w ago

Mrs lake,
Walter was my first boss, my first barber and my first mentor. . I am so sorry to hear about your familys loss. Walter was such a kind caring man. I always looked foward to the summer when I got to work with him. God bless

John Hudson

489w ago

I remember spending time at thr Home of Mr Troy & Mrs Theda during our high-school days and understanding what they taught (and expected) their children to be like, and that had a ' Big' inpact on my life.
I also remember some "Wild Rides" around our East Texas Country-side with W.B. & Joe Dean driving - They should have been Race-Car Drivers and I think they thought they were!!
But when we put away our Childish ways and the teaching of our Parents and our Church formed us into the men we became. While the Memory of a "Wild Ride" in our Youth may bring a smile to our face, the Knowledge of Jesus Christ preparing a place for us in His Heaven brings a Glow to our Hearts. W.B. is in his Mansion with Jesus and The Comforter that Jesus sent is here for the Family and all of us who Believe, until we join him in our Mansion.
Billie, Troy Lynn-Jeanette, Joe Dean-Judy, Judy- Chilton, Maxie- Janice my prayer for the Family is to shed a tear for our human loss but Celebrate for his Heavenly gain and to Keep The Faith --- GOD BLESS

John & Dian Hudson

Glen Cranford

489w ago

W.B. was my barber between 1970 and 1975. The day I got my driver's license in 1971, I drove to get a haircut for my first solo trip. My wallet fell out of my pocket and I noticed when I got home. I drove back to the barber shop in a panic as a new driver that had lost my license. W.B. (as I knew him) had my wallet and we both laughed about it. When i moved to the panhandle of Texas I would drive to Longview once per month to get a good haircut. I finally broke loose and decided to find another barber in Pampa. It was a pleasure knowing W.B. for the short time that i was around him.

Thank you - you will be missed.

Glen Cranford
Lubbock, Texas

Stephanie Jones

489w ago

We are sorry for the loss of Mr. Lake, my brother was best friends with Chad since little league so he was always Mr. Lake. My husband and boys will miss his hair cuts and his quiet ways. We are praying for all of you. Casey and Stephanie Rice Jones

Don Biesel

489w ago

I have known Walter since Kyle introduced Amanda and the Lake family into Karen and my lives. I quickly learned that Amanda had a wonderful upbringing from Walter and Billie that would work into our lives from then on. To me Walter is a fine example of a true family man. I can tell that he truly loves everyone in his family. I will speak of him in the present for I know he is still with us and will influence many people for generations to come. He did not talk a lot to me, but when he did, it came from a point of knowledge. We attended several sporting events and many cook-out and birthday parties together and I would notice him quietly enjoying them all. It is my opinion that if you love some of the same people that Walter does, you may need to show them a lot more now to make up for what they may miss from him. Good bye friend----Don Biesel

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489w ago

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Sherry Willeford

489w ago

in honor of Walter.

Mrs. Billie,
So sorry to hear about Walter,after Danny died he came by my house almost every week last 2 summers to see if my yard needed mowing .He was always willing and ready to help me. Prayers for you and the family..

Sherry Willeford

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Pat Dawson

489w ago

I am so sorry to hear of Walter's passing. I have so many good memories of the years of our friendship. You know that no one could cut James' flat top like Walter did! May all the family know peace and comfort through this time and in the days and years to follow..

Tom Stamper

489w ago

Our heartfelt sympathy for the family on the sudden loss of a very fine man. He was truely a great friend!

Tom and Lori Stamper

Susan Dye

489w ago

So sorry to hear of Mr. Walter passing. The barbershop won't be the same. 🙏🏻🙏🏻
Brandon and Susan Dye

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