Alva Laurie "Wag" Wagstaff, a resident of Moss Bluff, Louisiana passed away peacefully on January 17, 2021 at the age of 86. He was born in Center, Texas to Elise and Odell Wagstaff on February 7, 1934.

 

Alva retired from Halliburton after 30 years. He attended First Baptist Church of Moss Bluff where he served as a deacon. He enjoyed singing in the church choir and being involved with the senior church group. He also drove the church bus for the senior group and the youth group.

 

He is survived by his wife of 67 years, Jimmie Evelyn Wagstaff ; two daughters, Laura Lambert and husband, Gary W. Lambert of Tomball, Texas and Jackie Mitchell of Houma, La. He is also survived by four grandchildren, Nicole LeBoeuf and husband, Jessie; Kristy Montgomery and husband, Jeff; Perry Boudin and Lori Farrell. He is also survived by his eleven great grandchildren, Tylor Olivier, Kassidy Montgomery, Lakien Olivier, Brennon Olivier, Sarah LaBoeuf, Kirstyn Montgomery, Ayden Farrell, Kami Montgomery, Damon LaBoeuf, Laurie LaBoeuf, and Colton Farrell and one great great grandchild, Daxton Adams. He is also survived by his brothers, Darrell Wagstaff and Phillip Wagstaff.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Elize and Odell Wagstaff.

 

The family will receive friends Friday, January 22, 2021 from 9:30 - 11:00 a.m. with the funeral service beginning at 11:00 a.m. at First Baptist Church Moss Bluff, 276 Old Highway 171, Lake Charles, LA. The family will also receive friends Saturday, January 23, 2021 from 11:00 a.m. until noon at Watson & Sons Funeral Home, 1554 TX-7, Center, Texas with interment to follow at Patroon Cemetery, Center, Texas.

 

In lieu of flowers the family is requesting donations be made to First Baptist Church Moss Bluff, 276 Old Highway 171, Lake Charles, La.