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Bill R. Wroten
A memorial service for Bill R. Wroten, 71, of Monroe, will be held at 2:00 P.M., Saturday, October 15, 2016, at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe, LA. Visitation will be held prior to the service Saturday, from 1:00 P.M. until 2:00 P.M. at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Rd.
Bill was born January 19, 1945, and resided in Haynesville, LA, during his childhood and passed away October 12, 2016, after a short illness.
Bill graduated from Haynesville High School in 1963 and was a proud member of the Golden Tornado football team. He also graduated from NLU with a degree in marketing after serving in the US Army for 4 years.
After college, Bill began a career in floor covering, mostly in sales in Houston until 1991. Then he opened Dixie Floors in Bossier City which later relocated to Shreveport, LA.
Bill was preceded in death by wife Cheryl; mother, Onna Wroten and father, Ches Wroten.
Survivors include loving wife, Glenda Grower Wroten; brother, Chester Wroten and wife Ernie; niece, Jennifer Wroten; nephews, Todd Wroten and wife Christie and John Wroten; great-nephews, Ty, Zack, and Jake Wroten; step-son, Tony Washnock and wife Mary Beth; and step-grandson, J. W. Washnock.
The family wishes to extend a special thanks to Premier Hospice for the exceptional care they provided to Bill.
Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com
Mulhearn Funeral Home
Sterlington Road
Monroe, LA
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The Final Salute
Brothers in Arms, Military men and women down through the centuries, have traditionally exchanged Hand Salutes as a sign of recognition and as a way to render courtesy and respect one to another.
This Hand Salute is the last that we shall render to Bill Wroten our Brother-in-Arms. To his family it symbolizes the love and respect that we have for Bill. And to Bill it is rendered as a symbol of honor and gratitude to thank him for the devoted and selfless service he rendered to his country during the Vietnam War while serving in the U.S. Army. Bill, we commend you for your honorable service. You are a true patriot, who served with honor and distinction. You upheld the finest qualities of an American patriot warrior: courage, commitment, generosity, sacrifice, love and devotion to family and country. You were a true friend. We bid you a sad farewell. You will be dearly missed from among our ranks. Be at Ease. Rest in Peace.
On behalf of the 961 military veteran Legionnaires of Lowe-McFarlane Post 14 of the American Legion and the 233 veterans of VFW Post 2238 in Shreveport, Louisiana, we extend our sympathies and our condolences to Bill's family and loved ones.
Tommy Mills, Commander, American Legion Post 14
5315 South Lakeshore Drive, Shreveport, LA 71109
Charles Livingston, Commander, VFW Post 2238
1245 Gary Street, Shreveport, LA 71101
For the Commanders, Carroll R. Michaud
October 14, 2016
Sending our thoughts and prayers to you and your family Glenda..I will always wonder if this is the Billy Ray Wroten who used to come to Monroe in the summers to visit relatives named Phillips on my street growing up...God Bless you my friend...
Gail Watson
October 14, 2016
Our deepest condolences, Glenda. Prayers for you and family. Ron & Milou
Ron Harrison
October 14, 2016
Glenda, my thoughts and prayers are with you and all of your family. Wishing you peace in the beautiful memories that the two of you shared.
Mary Margaret Fattel
October 14, 2016
Glenda, so very sorry . Our prayers and thoughts are with you in this time of need. Always know your friends are here for you.
Will Hubbard
October 13, 2016
Glenda, our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Sandy and Johnny Addison
October 13, 2016
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