Willis Ray Hursey

He resided in Echo, La., but lived most of his life in Starks. Mr. Hursey was a United States Air Force Veteran working for the Department of Defense, in the mail service division in Germany.

He was also a former Calcasieu Parish Sheriffs Officer. Just recently he and his wife celebrated their 50th Golden Wedding Anniversary.

He is survived by his wife; Ursula Oster Hursey, three sons; Michael Hursey and wife Toni of Colfax La, Marcus Hursey and Christopher Hursey, and girlfriend Sharon Lemoine of Marksville, La, one daughter; Nicole Hursey of Germany, one brother; Curtis Sandifer of DeQuincy, three sisters; Laverne Says of Starks, Emma Smith of Fields, La, and Linda Ragle and husband Hebert of Longville, and four grandchildren; Kaysi Hursey, Rosemary Hursey, Shelby Decuir and Summer Johnson.

His funeral will be at 2 p.m on Wednesday August 17th, in the Hixson-Snider Chapel. The Rev. Lanny Gibson will officiate. Burial will be at Hyatt Cemetery under the direction of Hixson-Snider Funeral Home. Visitation will be on Tuesday from 5 p.m. til 10 p.m. and Wednesday from 8 a.m. till service at the funeral home.