Obituary for Darrell Wayne Westmoreland
Darrell “Wayne” Westmoreland, 78, of Leesville, Louisiana died at University Medical Center in Lubbock, Texas on November 1, 2022, with his loving wife at his side. Wayne was born in Leesville on February 21, 1944, to Hubert and Carlene Westmoreland. After graduating from Leesville High School in 1962, he joined the United States Marine Corp in January 1963. He was stationed in Okinawa, Japan; Camp LeJuene, North Carolina; Guantanamo Bay, Cuba; and DaNang, South Vietnam. Upon returning to Camp LaJuene, Wayne met the love of his life, his wife of fifty-five years, Carol Kelley Westmoreland. During his working life Wayne was a building contractor. During slower periods he worked offshore. Many people are proud to say that Wayne Westmoreland built their home. In his free time his passions were fishing, hunting, and camping. Wayne told the time of year by what hunting season it was. He enjoyed fellowshipping around the campfire and cooking outdoors.
Wayne was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Charles Willard Westmoreland; and two sisters-in-law, Joanne Westmoreland and Linda Kay Garner Westmoreland.
Those left to cherish his memory are his loving wife, Carol of Leesville, LA;
two sons, John David Westmoreland of Leesville and Brian Richard Westmoreland of Portland, ME;
five grandchildren, Alex Longsworth, Briana Westmoreland, Devin Westmoreland, Aaron Westmoreland, and Nathan Westmoreland;
four great-grandchildren, Audric and Ayden Johnson, Noah Longsworth, and Cooper Westmoreland;
two brothers, Jerry Westmoreland of Baton Rouge, LA and Bob Westmoreland (Ruth Ann) of Leesville;
two sisters, Patricia Westmoreland Sherwood (Arthur “Chuck”) of Orange, TX and Sandy Westmoreland of Vidor, TX;
and several beloved nieces and nephews.
Wayne’s family extends their gratitude to the nursing staff and doctors of University Medical Center of Lubbock, TX for their compassionate care during his illness.
Funeral services for Wayne will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, November 10, 2022, at Pine Hill Baptist Church with Reverend Keith Dowden officiating, Richard Kelley & Katie Westmoreland Reeks speaking, and Jessica Tebbits singing. Burial will follow in Pine Hill Cemetery under the direction of Jeane’s Funeral Service. Pallbearers will be Chuck Sherwood, Aaron Westmoreland, Michael Kelley, Tommy Kay, Bobby Craft, and Robert “Snuffy” Smith. Honorary pallbearers will be Richard Kelley, Burk Richardson, Jimmy Craft, and Tony Weeks.
A visitation will be held at the church on Wednesday, November 9th from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation in Wayne’s memory to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital.
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Previous Events
Visitation
Wednesday
9
Nov
5:00 PM
- 8:00 PM
Pine Hill Baptist Church
128 Pine Hill Road
Leesville, LA 71446
Funeral
Thursday
10
Nov
10:00 AM
Pine Hill Baptist Church
128 Pine Hill Road
Leesville, LA 71446
Cemetery Details
Location
Pine Hill Cemetery
128 Pine Hill Road
Leesville, LA 71446
Memorial Contribution
St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital
In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation in Wayne’s memory to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital.
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