Wilbert Dartez, 89, of Moss Bluff died Friday, Oct. 11, 2019, at his residence.
He was born in Holmwood and had lived the past 57 years in Moss Bluff. He served from 1952 to 1954 in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict and served in the Reserves until 1960. In 1992, he retired from Stephens Truck Line after 32 years of service. He worked on small engines and lawn mowers as his second career.
He is survived by his wife, Carolyn Brown Dartez; sister, Ruby Scoggins of Burlington, N.C.; children, Brenna Gail Airhart and husband Russell and Preston Dartez and wife Vicky, all of Ragley, Donna Cates and husband Ronnie of Gillis and Susan Schmidt and husband Maximo, of Beasley, Texas; 10 grandchildren; and 17 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Ophelious and Odelia Gaspard Dartez; and 15 brothers and sisters.
His funeral service was held Monday, Oct. 14, at Johnson Funeral Home of Moss Bluff. Rev. Glenn George officiated. Burial followed in Ritchie Cemetery.
