WALTER EDWARD WORKMAN

1932-2017

Walter E. Workman died peacefully at home on March 16, 2017. Son of Dr. James W. Workman (d. 1985) and Meta Sue Sparks Workman (d. 1991), Walter was born in Little Rock Arkansas, the youngest of three. He is also predeceased by his brother John Workman (d. 2015).

Walter attended undergraduate school at Hendrix College in Conway Arkansas where he enlisted in the United States Navy ROTC program and graduated with a Bachelor Degree in Economics and Business in May 1954. After college Walter served as a Commissioned Officer in the United States Naval Reserve for two years, and upon completion married Mary Sue Murry (d.2010).

He attended law school at the University of Texas, became Case Note Editor of the Texas Law Review and was selected to be a member of the University of Texas Moot Court Team that won the overall National Moot Court Championship in 1958. He was chosen for “Best Original Argument” during the final rounds of this prestigious competition.

In 1959, after graduating law school with chancellor honors, Walter joined the law firm of Baker Botts. During a dedicated 35 year legal career he served as Senior Partner, Chairman of the Trial Department and Member of the Executive Committee. He was also selected to the American College of Trial Lawyers and the American Board of Trial Attorneys.

Retiring from practice in 1994 his immediate response was to enjoy the freedoms of the highway by taking up motorcycle riding. When he and Jerri relocated to Kerrville, Texas, Walter volunteered as dispatcher for the Tierra Linda Volunteer Fire Department and became involved in many local causes; serving as an Elder of First Presbyterian Church; serving on the board of the Dietert Center and Kerrville Performing Arts Society; Trustee Member of the Board of Directors at Schreiner University; and Board Member of the Hill Country Arts Association and Symphony of the Hills.

He is survived by his wife of 32 years, Jerri Bullock Workman, brother Jim, of Washington, and his children Daniel M. Workman, wife Christi of Houston, TX; Susan Elmore, husband James, of Houston, TX; William J. Workman of Houston, TX; Thomas E. Workman and wife Deirdre of Windsor CO; Trey Wilfong and wife Anne of Austin TX; Kristen Stinson and husband Andy, Charlotte NC; and seven grandchildren, Joe Ann Williams, James Elmore, Emily Elmore, Elena Wilfong, Ethan Wilfong, H.T. Stinson and Julia Stinson; and beloved niece Windy Palmore.

Funeral Services will be celebrated at 1:00 p.m., Friday, March 24, at First Presbyterian Church, 800 Jefferson St, Kerrville, TX 78028. A celebration of life will be held on Thursday, April 13, from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm, at Houston Heights City Hall & Fire Station, 107 W 12th at Yale Street, Houston, TX 77008.

The family welcomes memorial donations to Peterson Hospice, 1121 Broadway, Kerrville, TX 78028, or Hill Country College Fund, Schreiner University, 2100 Memorial Boulevard CMB6229, Kerrville, TX 78028