Walter Cecil Esslinger of Carriere, Mississippi passed away Saturday, September 19,
2020 at the age of 87.
Walter was a resident of Carriere for over forty years and loved his family dearly.
He is survived by two sons, Walt Esslinger (Amy) and Steve Esslinger; two daughters, Janice Douglas (Wayne) and Jennifer Prestridge (Jason); one brother, Jay Esslinger; twelve grandchildren, Drew Esslinger (Meagan), Cooper Esslinger, Peyton Esslinger, Sara Esslinger, Melissa Brewer (PJ), Lee Cuevas, Cody Cuevas, Dillon Esslinger, Crystal Reid, Lee Whitworth, Allan Rogers, and Donnie Rogers; sixteen great-grandchildren.
He is preceded in death by his wife, Mary Jean Esslinger; parents, Andrew David Esslinger and Suella Ivey Esslinger; one daughter, Melissa Esslinger; two brothers, Junior Esslinger and James Esslinger; one sister, Ruth Esslinger.
A graveside service will be held Saturday, September 26, 2020, at Lee's Chapel #1 Cemetery, with Bro. Drew Esslinger officiating.