BORN

1951

DIED

2014

FUNERAL HOME

Hixson Funeral Home

210 North Pine Street

Deridder, Louisiana

Steve Brister Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jul. 27, 2014.

Steve Brister, 62, of DeRidder, Louisiana entered eternal peace on Saturday, July 26th, 2014 in Alexandria, Louisiana. Mr. Brister served in the United States Army and received a medal for sharp shooter M16 rifle and a national defense service medal.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Riley and Audrey Whitaker Brister; one brother, Bud Brister and one sister, Patsy McCleod. Those left to mourn his loss and cherish his memory include his fiancée, Betty Foraker Henson of DeRidder, LA; four sons, Steve Brister Jr. of Baton Rouge, LA, Corey Brister of DeRidder, LA, Chad Brister of DeRidder, LA, and Brad Brister and wife Dawn of Saucier, MS; two daughters, Missy Davis and husband Mark of Abilene, TX and Stephanie Calcote and husband Shon of DeRidder, LA; one step-daughter, Christy Krawczyk of Gaffney, SC; four brothers, Scotty Brister of Merryville, LA, James Brister of Leesville, LA, Stanley Brister of DeRidder, LA, and Stoney Brister of DeRidder, LA; fifteen grandchildren; and numerous extended friends and family.

Visitation will begin on Monday, July 28th, 2014 from 10:00am until 9:00pm at Hixson Funeral Home of DeRidder, LA. Funeral services will be Tuesday, July 29th, 2014 at 3:00 pm at Hixson Funeral Home. Interment will follow at Whitaker Cemetery.

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July 30, 2014

Ricky Eades

we were just talking about steve the other day saying we need to fimd him wish we had i will miss him he was like a brother when we grew up sorry we didnt get to say bye we just found out today love ya stevie ricky and connie eades

July 29, 2014

Bridget Whitaker Roy

Rest in Peace Cousin give Aunt Audrey & Uncle Riley a hug for me

July 29, 2014

Thomas Hughes

We had some times way back when. Never forgot you over the years going to miss you old friend (Thomas Hughes (De Ridder La.)

July 28, 2014

karen parker

I never will forget the first time you came to grandberry road to ask dolly for a date.you knocked on the door I said dolly is not here.I can say you gave her wonderful hardworking kids and for that I must respect you for that.may GOD in the heavens bless your soul in the everafter.and may my neice and nephews find comfort.

July 28, 2014

Karen Holt

RIP Papa Steve
Love You and Miss You
Tyler

July 28, 2014

Brad Brister

Your gone but not forgotten. You will be missed by many. I love you. RIP DAD

July 28, 2014

Dawn Brister

I know you are not hurting anymore. You are in a much better place than anyone here on earth. You are missed greatly by everyone that knew you. You were an awesome father in law. Rest easy Steve and rock the heavens.

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