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Walter Andrew Brister, JR

January 7, 1927 - November 18, 2013

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Kilpatrick Funeral Home
1200 Lamy Lane
Monroe, LA 71201
318-323-9611 |

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Kilpatrick Funeral Home
1200 Lamy Lane
Monroe, LA 71201
318-323-9611 |
Thursday 11/21

Funeral services for Walter Andrew Brister Jr, will be at 11:00, Thursday, November 21, 2013 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home in Monroe. Visitation will be Wednesday, November 20, 2013 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home in Monroe from 5:00 – 7:00 P.M. Officiating will be Rev. Dale Walker. Entombment will follow at Mulhearn Memorial Park Mausoleum with military honors under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Homes of Monroe. Coach Brister was a graduate of Bunkie High School, Louisiana College, and Louisiana Tech. He coached at La Grange High School, Bunkie High School, Pineville High School, West Monroe High School, and St. Frederick High School. He served in the United States Army during World War II. Mr. Brister was born in Mansfield, Louisiana on January 7, 1927, and passed away at 86 at Glenwood Hospital on November 18, 2013, after a lengthy illness, surrounded by his loving family. He was preceded in death by his wife, Frances Campbell Brister, parents, Walter Andrew Brister Sr. and Mamie Heard Brister, his sister Patsy Brister Lewis ; and great-grandson, Trent Weaver. Survivors; daughters, Dianne Thompson and husband, Chip and children, Ryan Thompson and Lauryn Sargent.; Debbie Barker and husband, Travis and children, Brad, Brian, and Brandon Baker; Drew Farr and husband, Joe and children, Shonda McIntyre , Patrick Farr and Peyton Farr, Danna Braud and husband, Hud and children, Bristen and Brelynn Witty, and Bric Braud; Donna VanVeckhoven and Mike VanVeckhoven and children, Colby Walker, Trey Weaver , Truman, Connor, and Trevor VanVeckhoven; son, Walter Andrew Brister, III Bubby and wife, Bonnie and children, Madeline and Andrew Brister; great grandchildren, Beau, Barrett, and Britton Barker, Aly and Bear Barker, Ava Drew McIntyre, Kaitlyn Thompson, and Allison Sargent; sisters, Fern Fifield ; June Gough, and Carol Martin, and numerous brother-in-laws, sister-in-laws, nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be Walter's former football players: Charles Hansen, Oliver LaPrairie, Anthony Armand, Billy Mixon, Charles Earnest, Pat Ryan, Edgar Landry, Skipper Luke, Sidney L. Campbell, and Randy Russell. Honorary Pallbearers will be Charles Gremillion, Sonny Harris, Sidney Steele, Herman Reed, and W. S. Stebo Pearce. The family would like to thank The Arbor and Terrace of West Monroe and Louisiana Hospice for their care, compassion and kindness shown to our father during this most difficult time. A very special thank you to nurses on the 5th floor at Glenwood; Mandy, Brandi, Adrienne, and Christie. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to The Alzheimer's Association, 910 Pierremont Road, Suite 410, Shreveport, LA 71106

Visitation
Kilpatrick Funeral Home
1200 Lamy Lane
Monroe, LA 71201
318-323-9611 | Map
Service
Kilpatrick Funeral Home
1200 Lamy Lane
Monroe, LA 71201
318-323-9611 | Map
Thursday 11/21

Funeral services for Walter Andrew Brister Jr, will be at 11:00, Thursday, November 21, 2013 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home in Monroe. Visitation will be Wednesday, November 20, 2013 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home in Monroe from 5:00 – 7:00 P.M. Officiating will be Rev. Dale Walker. Entombment will follow at Mulhearn Memorial Park Mausoleum with militaryContinue Reading

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Linda Porche left a message on November 21, 2013:
May God's comfort be with all of you at this homegoing of W.A. Linda S. Porche, daughter of Evelyn Reed and Roy Smith
Carol and Gardner Smith, Matthew Squyres left a message on November 21, 2013:
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this difficult time.
Jack and Brenda Du Priest left a message on November 21, 2013:
Mr. Brister was a true southern gentleman who lived down the street from us on West Elmwood. My sister and I remember him and Frances when we were in school for a couple of years at LaGrange. They both were such sweet people. May it be a comfort to his family to know that they are together again. May God lift up your spirits. The Du Priest Family
Charlotte Ellington Gallagher left a message on November 20, 2013:
May the peace that only God can give be over all of you! My Mom Mary Margaret Campbell Hardee, 90 and I would be there if only we could. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Love, Charlotte & Mary Margaret
Sally Phillips/Kathy Fry-Myers &Stephen left a message on November 20, 2013:
Our thoughts & prayers are with the family.
Peace of mind is a call away. We're here when you need us most.
Howard Brister left a message on November 20, 2013:
To the Brister family, We offer our deepest sympathy on the loss of W.A. My sisters and I have many fond memories from visits to Bunkie and to the many Brister homecomings and reunions we used to have in La. Regretfully we are not able to attend the services, but please know our prayers are with the family. Howard, Wanda, and Judy Brister
Steve Farrar left a message on November 20, 2013:
Diane, your father had a positive influence on a lot of young men. I was one of them. Steve
DAVID/TINA CAMPBELL left a message on November 20, 2013:
Your family is in our thoughts and prayers. He is welcomed home by all of our beloved loss ones. Our deepest sympathy from Floyd Campbell family
sue millet left a message on November 20, 2013:
Dear Dianne,Debbie ,Drew,Danna,Donna,& Bubby, I can't express enough comforting words to fill the void you are feeling right now. This has been a very rough year for you all ,but still you are blessed in so many ways.. Give thanks to God for all of the years he gave you with your Mom & Dad. Years of memories made that will help fill the void and bring joy and smiles in the years ahead. Always remember the everlasting love & devotation W.A. & Frances had for each other & apply that to your lives.Please know that each of you are forever in my thoughts & prayers. If you need me I am just a phone call away.May God Bless & Comfort you in the days ahead. Love, Aunt Sue
Keith Bradford left a message on November 20, 2013:
Dear Brister Family, Coach Brister was loved by so many because he made sure you knew he cared for each and every person. He truly made a difference in my life.I thank God for the life He gave us in this great man. Peace be with you.
Pistol & Heather Carter left a message on November 20, 2013:
Dear Brister Family, Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
TOM & DEANIE BAKER left a message on November 20, 2013:
OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH THE FAMILY DURING THIS TIME OF PEACE.
Gary Miers left a message on November 20, 2013:
My sincere condolences to the family and God's blessings.
Gary Miers left a message on November 20, 2013:
My sincere condolences to the family and God's blessings.
DARE CAMPBELL left a message on November 19, 2013:
I AM SORRY I CAN NOT BE WITH YOU. I AM 91 YRS OLD AND CAN NOT MAKE THAT TRIP. I LOST MY WIFE ABOUT 19 MONTHS AGO. CONDOLANCES TO ALL OF THE FAMILY DARE CAMPBELL
Kathy brown king left a message on November 19, 2013:
Dear Brister family, I am so sorry for the loss of your precious father. I remember his kindness while in high school. Always the gentleman. May God's love and peace be with you. Sincerely, Kathy Brown King
Julia Briley Coody left a message on November 19, 2013:
Diane, I am so sorry to hear about Coach Brister. He was a very sweet man and a wonderful father. I have very fond memories of sleep overs at your home in Pineville. Please convey my sympathy to your family during this difficult time. Julia
Patricia Campbell left a message on November 19, 2013:
I remember when W.A. coached in Lake Charles and you all visited my daddy, Richard Campbell and us cousins on Fontenot Lane. You all will be in our prayers always.
Frankie Campbell left a message on November 19, 2013:
To W.A.'s family, I am so sorry for your loss and hold all of you in prayers that God will give you comfort during this difficult time. May you know that He holds you in His love as He welcomes W.A. home.
Arleen Aucoin Hague left a message on November 19, 2013:
Diane, I am so sorry for the loss of your father. I have wonderful memories of you and I going to ballgames and spending the night together. What a great family you have!! Many memories to treasure! Much love, Arleen
Kilpatrick Funeral Homes left a message:
Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.
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