September 28, 1939 — March 25, 2026
A Celebration of Life service and viewing for Leon Walters, age 86 of Enid, Ok will be at 2:00 pm, Saturday, March 28, 2026, at Ladusau-Evans Funeral Home Chapel with Rabbi Rick Koehn officiating. Then graveside (burial only) will be at Memorial Park Cemetery, under the direction of Ladusau-Evans Funeral Home and Crematory.
Leon was born in Okeene, Oklahoma, on September 28, 1939, to Homer and Myrtle (Vest) Walters, and he passed away at home March 25, 2026. He grew up in the Bison, Ok community where he went to school and graduated from Pioneer School, Waukomis, OK. After graduation he married the love of his life, Mary (Dalke) Walters on August 6, 1961, in Enid. Leon and his sister Retha (Walters) Jantz sang on Channel 5 program, "Drive Music Show" during their grade school years. He won many awards in Tri-State for Vocals. Later years, he and Mary began "The LORD's OPRY", a Music Program for 13 years where they brought in many Southern Gospel singers and musicians. He farmed with his dad and then continued on his own. He worked for many years in carpentry work and house painting. In 1983, they moved to Enid while working for the City of Enid as a Welder and Tradesman until his retirement.
The purpose of his life was glorifying the LORD wherever he was. Survived by his wife Mary, daughters: Twilla (Steve) Beck, Cheryl Hood; sons: Daniel Walters, Eric (Wendy) Walters; 12 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren, and 1 great-great grandchild. He is preceded in death by his parents.
Memorial contributions in Leon's name may be made to the Yad El Messianic Jewish Congregation or Grace Bible Church with Ladusau-Evans Funeral Home serving as custodian of the funds.
Condolences may be made to the family online at www.LadusauEvans.com. Ladusau-Evans has been serving the families of the Enid Community and surrounding areas for over 40 years with compassionate service and dedication. They provide families with an open door policy. Feel free to contact them 24 hours a day. Visitation Hours: 8:00 am – 9:00 pm daily, 2800 N. Van Buren, Enid, OK 73703. Call: (580) 233-1400.
