William "Bill" Everett Laster

William “Bill” Everett Laster, 59, was born September 1, 1966, in Mobile, Alabama, and passed away July 24, 2026. Bill lived in Groves, Texas, and spent his life showing up for others, often in the moments when they needed someone most, and always with the steady resolve of a man who didn’t flinch when things got hard.

Bill served in the Army as a medical specialist. After he left the service he went on to keep serving his community as a paramedic and was dedicated to helping others in their times of need. His work was more than a job, it was a calling carried out with quiet grit, long hours, and a kind of selfless dependability that made people feel safer simply knowing he was on the way.

He loved his wife Marisela with all his heart, and that devotion shaped the center of his life. In the everyday ways that matter most, Bill gave of himself over freely and steadfast to being hardworking, and loyal in the ways that don’t ask for attention but earn respect instead.

Bill also enjoyed talking about history, as well as military history, with his friends. If you ever found yourself in one of those conversations, you know how easily time could disappear, because with Bill, a simple topic had a way of turning into a lively exchange, the kind that left you a little more informed and a lot more connected than when you started.

Bill is survived by his wife, Marisela Laster; his brother, James Laster; and his sister, Stephanie Parr. He was preceded in death by his father, Dalmas Laster, and his mother, Corliss Ellison. Bill also leaves behind a host of other family and friends to cherish his memory.

Bill’s legacy is one of dedication, bravery, and service, proof that a hardworking life, lived for others, can leave a lasting mark. Those who knew him will remember not only what he did, but the steady, devoted way he did it, and they will carry that memory forward with gratitude and love.