Charles Egbert Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Funeral services for Charles Alan Egbert, age 52, of Reklaw are scheduled for 2:00 p.m., Friday, June 3, 2011 in First Baptist Church in Rusk with Rev. Jim Goforth, Rev. Jerry Walles and Rev. Donnie Barron officiaiting. Interment will be in Cedar Hill Cemetery under the direction of Wallace-Thompson Funeral Home in Rusk. Mr. Egbert died May 27, 2011 in a Rusk Hospital. He was born March 5, 1959 in El Paso, TX. Mr. Egbert was a resident of Reklaw since 2000 and a member of Reklaw Baptist Church. He retired from Texas Department of Criminal Justice after 22 years and 8 months of service. Mr. Egbert was a member of Rusk Euclid Masonic Lodge #45 AF & AM. Preceded in death by his father, C.O. Egbert, May 9, 2000. He is survived by his wife of 22 years, Trish Hawes Egbert of Reklaw, two daughters, Kristen M. Egbert of Reklaw, Tiffany Byrd and husband Allen of Longview, two grandchildren, Hunter Byrd and MaKayla Byrd of Longview, mother, Beth Egbert of Rusk, sister and brother-in-law, Lea and James Colby of Rusk, niece, Karen Colby of Rusk, nephew, Jim Colby of Rusk, numerous nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews and other extended family. Pallbearers will include Steven Tugwell, David Beard, Bob Wick, Mike Denson, Steve Clark and Ron Clark. Honorary pallbearers will be Adan Rodriguez, Andy Davis, Jack Jeter, John Clark, Randy Roberts and Richard Acord. Family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., Thursday, June 2, 2011 at the funeral home.

Charles Egbert

March 5, 1959 - May 27, 2011