Johnny R. Viator, Sr.

February 15, 1937 - April 8, 2012

Johnny R. Viator, Sr., 75, of Sam Rayburn and formely of Port Acres died Sunday, April 8, 2012 at his daughters home. He was born on February 15, 1937 to Ella Trahan Viator and Raoul Viator in New Iberia, Louisiana. Johnny retired from Neches Butane as an insulator after 13 years of service, he operated Viator and Son's Gulf Service Station on West Port Arthur Road for several years. He was preceded in death by his parents and his son, Douglas Viator and daughter-in-law, Rebecca Viator. He is survived by his loving wife of 57 years, Marie Viator, his children, Deborah DeCuir and husband Kirk of Port Arthur, Gregory Viator of Fannett, Lesa Viator of Sam Rayburn, Tami Rudd of Sam Rayburn, Joella Viator of Rose City, Johnna Lea of Cypress and Johnny Viator, Jr. of Austin along with 15 grandchildren, 18 great grandchildren. He is also survived by his sister, Ruby Guidry of Fannett and his brother, James Viator and wife Peggy of Port Arthur as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Serving as pallbearers will be Chad McCleod, Joshua Viator, Jonathon Rudd, Gregory Viator, J. D. Stanley, Tommy Stanley, Layne Mobley and Jordan Tinsley. Honorary pallbearers will be great grandsons.