Obituary of Bill Richard Erwin

Funeral Service Wednesday, Jan 31, 2018 1:00 PM Bill Richard Erwin April 28, 1938 - January 27, 2018 Bill Richard Erwin, 79, passed away on January 27, 2018. He was born on April 28, 1938 in Fredericksburg, TX and moved to LaPorte with his family in 1939. He served in the US Navy for 6 years and retired from ExxonMobil after 30 years. He loved playing golf with friends and riding his motorcycle but his greatest joy was spending time with his family. Bill was preceded in death by his parents Louie & Maude Erwin. He is survived by his loving family, beloved wife Margaret Erwin, beloved father of Tina Pettis and husband Tom, Beth Hibbeler and husband Randy, Lisa Erwin and fiancé Bobby, Eric Erwin and wife Becky. He was the much loved grandfather of Chris Pettis and wife Jessica, Kayla Pettis and Jeremey, Cody Pettis and Kendal, Brynna Farmacka and Chris, Cassidy Farmacka, Ethan Hibbeler, Emma Erwin and Matthew Erwin; brother Terry Erwin and wife Cecelia. Numerous relatives and a host of friends. Memorials can be made to LaPorte Community Church or St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital. Visitation will be on Tuesday, January 30th from 6pm -8pm at LaPorte Community Church. Funeral will be on Wednesday, January 31st at 1:00 pm at LaPorte Community Church with burial at Grand View Memorial Park. Reception to follow at the Church. Funeral services will be under the direction of Paul U Lee-LaPorte Funeral Home.