WALTER GRADY STAGG, JR.

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WALTER GRADY STAGG, JR.

Thu, 08/18/2022 - 15:08
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Walter Grady Stagg, Jr., 77, Of Cat Spring, passed away peacefully at his home on Friday July 22, 2022, in Cat Spring, Texas. Walter was born in Birmingham, Alabama on June 2, 1945, the son of Walter Grady Stagg, Sr., and Dora Frances Stagg. In 1963, after graduating from Hueytown High School in Hueytown, Alabama, Walter enlisted in the U.S. Marines. Before his Honorable Discharge, he received a badge for a M-14 Rifle Sharpshooting and a Good Conduct Medal. He became an Aircraft Mechanic, his specialty being the 6412 Aircraft Jet Engine. He had taken two courses while in the Marines, the first was MarMech Fund School and then the Aviation Mach Mate (Jet) School. Walter proudly served his country and was discharged on April 19, 1966, and was in the reserves until September 1971. Walter enjoyed music, especially the Blues, telling jokes and riding open roads on his motorcycle. He is survived by his wife, Joyce (Quick) Stagg; son, Walter “Tripp” Grady Stagg lll and Sarah of Cat Spring, Texas; daughter, Crissy (Stagg) Moore of Bellville, Texas; grandchildren: Lisa Carlile and husband, Chris of Katy, Texas; Justin Moore and fiancé, Sarah of Houston, Texas; great-grandchildren: Remi Carlile and Chloe Moore. He was preceded in death by his parents, and brother, Joel Stagg. A celebration of life will be held for Walter on August 27, 2022, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., at 7IL Ranch, 5389 Mill Creek Road, Cat Spring, Texas 78933. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Koenig-Belvill Funeral Home & Cremations, 208 W. Pearl, La Grange, Texas. Family and friends can view and sign the guestbook online at www.lagrangefunerals.com