Archie "AB" Ben Walter

Archie Ben Walter, Sr., was born on June 25, 1931 in Beaumont, Texas to the late William Walter and Virginia Hayes Walter. He was the last of nine children, which have all proceeded him in death. Archie grew up in Beaumont, Texas where he graduated from Herbert High School. His family later moved to San Antonio in 1949. He later married Maggie Bryant on January 17, 1953, They were the proud parents of two daughters, Helen Walter Garcia and Marilyn E. Walter. He later married Doris Maxine Walter on March 20, 1971, and to this union three children, Archie Walter II, Andrea Walter Matney and Audie Walter were born. Archie professed salvation, giving his life to Christ, leading his family to join Childress Memorial Church of God In Christ under the late pastorate of Bishop T.D. Iglehart. There his family was very active and ardent supporters of the ministry, so much so that Archie became on the of lead Deacons in the Church. Deacon Walter served in all capacities, on the Trustee Board, Finance Board, Brotherhood Ministry and in any other capacity needed. He served as a faithful member under the transition of the Church being renamed Praise Cathedral and to his current Pastor, Bishop S.E. Iglehart. As a profession, Archie ran a successful paving business for over forty years. He also purchased and sold cattle. His favorite attire was a starched shirt, blue jeans, cowboy boots and a white cowboy hat, or a three piece suit for church. Deacon Walter is preceded in death by his parents William and Virginia Walter, his loving wife Doris Maxine, and other family members to include, Elgie Walter, Mildred Laday, William Aster Walter, Leo Walter, Theo Smith, Irene Clay, Doris Walter and Tristan Collier. He is lovingly survived by Uncle, Cleavand Walter; daughters, Helen Walter Garcia and her husband Tony Garcia of Seguin, Marilyn Walter of Seguin, Andrea Matney and her husband Marshall Matney; sons, Archie Walter, II of New Braunfels and Audie Walter; nephew, Raymond Clay, Jr.; Godson, Anthony Burke and six grandchildren and ten great grandchildren.