Willie Gene Carouthers

1928 ∼ 2018

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Willie Gene Carouthers, 89, of Batson died Tuesday, March 6, 2018, at his residence. He was born August 18, 1928, to Johnny and Rita Richey Carouthers in Batson.

Mr. Carouthers was a lifelong resident of Batson where he worked and retired from the oilfield. He loved and lived for music and was a talented singer with numerous western swing groups, such as Rim Fire and the Ross Jordan Band.

A service of remembrance will be held Friday, March 9, 2018, at 2:00 p.m. at Calvary Tabernacle Ministries in Batson with Reverend Brent Coots, Reverend DeLaughter, Reverend Collin Bryant, Reverend Tolbert Hudspeth, and Chris Carouthers officiating with interment to follow at Guedry Cemetery. A gathering of Mr. Carouthers' family and friends will be Thursday, March 8, 2018, from 5:30 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. also at Calvary Tabernacle Ministries.

Serving as pallbearers are Ross Jordan, Jeremy Johnson, Bennie Carouthers Jr. Jake Carouthers, Sam Lewis, and Johnny Jordan. Honorary pallbearer is Butch Whiteley.

He is preceded in death by his parents, sons, W.G. Carouthers, Larry Gene Carouthers, and James T. Carouthers.

Those left to cherish the memory of Mr. Carouthers are; son, Joe Carouthers of Batson, daughters, Irene Moor of Atascocita and Kathy Nelson of Lumberton, sister, Thelma Reavis of Tulsa, OK, and numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren.

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Gwen Lenormand January 11, 2023

Willie Gene Carouthers

Karen Odom March 20, 2018

Uncle, you were one of a kind, and no one else could take your special place in our heart. You were special to our family and we have many wonderful memories of years gone by. Although it took me years to learn your trick with the needle going through the front of your head, and coming out at the back , In all my lifetime, I still never knew how you made all them spitballs end up under one hat. I only wish you could show us one more time. We truly are gonna miss you and you sense of humor. You played jazz music like no other on that pocket comb and piece of wax paper, and could sing them ol “milk cow blues” better than ol Bob Wills himself. I could really go on because there’s just so many sweet memories of you that we all will cherish until we find our resting place by you. Until we all meet again on the other shore, Rest in PEACE!! ❤️Love Karen & Roger❤️

Ray And Ashley Davis March 10, 2018

Ray And Ashley Davis lit a candle in memory of Willie Gene Carouthers

Lindaraye Whiteley Latham March 9, 2018

So sorry for your family's loss. I have many fond memories Willie Gene. He was a long time friend of my Dad And Grandfather.(Whiteley). ,

Betty Faye Weaver March 9, 2018

Betty Faye Weaver lit a candle in memory of Willie Gene Carouthers

Sharon E Sodek March 8, 2018

Dear Cousins, My heartfelt sympathy goes out to all of you during this sad time. May you always keep good memories close to your heart. Sharon (Zaruba) Sodek

Theresa Doucette March 8, 2018

Theresa Doucette lit a candle in memory of Willie Gene Carouthers

Gwen Lenormand March 7, 2018

Gwen LeNormand lit a candle in memory of Willie Gene Carouthers

Elroy And Janell Johnson March 6, 2018

To the surviving members of Willie Gene's family: We were saddened to learn of your great loss. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you during these dark days. May God in His tender mercy lighten the burdens of your sadness and sorrow and console your grieving heart. Praying for your comfort, Elroy and Janell (Carouthers) Johnson