Lonnie Halbert

Lonnie K. Halbert, age 70, of Walnut Springs, passed away suddenly Monday morning, October 19, 2015, as a result of a tragic accident.

Funeral services were held at 2:00 P.M., Thursday, October 22, 2015 in the Walnut Springs Auditorium with Rev. T.J. Joyner and Brady Dempsey officiating. Burial followed at the Oak Grove Cemetery in Walnut Springs. A visitation was held from 6:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. Wednesday, October 21, 2015 at the Walnut Springs Baptist Church.

Lonnie was born on February 24, 1945 in Dallas, Texas to Barney and Katie Reed Halbert. Lonnie was united in marriage to Barbara Baker on June 5, 1965 in Walnut Springs. Lonnie is a member of the Walnut Springs Baptist Church.

Mr. Halbert is survived by his wife: Barbara Halbert of Walnut Springs; children: Wayne Halbert and wife, Christy, of Walnut Springs, Debbie Ballesteros and husband, Luis, of Walnut Springs; grandchildren: Caleb Ballesteros, Kyler Ballesteros, Lauren Halbert, Madison Halbert; brother: Bill Halbert and wife, Theresa, of Whitney; sister: Lou Adams and husband, Jack, of Whitney; and a number of other relatives and many friends.

Words of comfort and peace may be sent to the family at www.lawsonfuenralhome.net

Arrangements by Lawson Funeral Home, Meridian, Texas, 254-435-2792