Lee Walters

Leland H. “Lee” Walters, 49, of Hilliards passed away at 6 a.m. Thursday at his home of natural causes.

Born in Butler on May 20, 1964, he was the son of Frank Walters Sr. of Sharon, who survives, and the late Georgetta Reedy Walters.

He was employed in the parts department of Hunter's Truck Sales of Eau Claire for over 20 years.

Lee was a Protestant.

In addition to loving and caring for his family, he enjoyed the sport of hunting.

Surviving is his wife, Esther Jane Early Walters, who he married June 23, 1990. Also surviving are his son, Ryan Walters at home, and his two daughters, Holly (Jason) Switzer of Hilliards and Trisha Walters and her fiance, Zack Kusner, of Hilliards.

In addition to his father, he is survived by his brother, Frank Walters Jr. of Florida; his two sisters and their husbands, Terry (Ronald) Lassinger and Debbie (Brent) Isanogle, all of Saxonburg; four grandchildren; one great-grandchild, and a number of nieces and nephews.

WALTERS — Friends of Leland H. “Lee” Walters, who passed away Thursday Jan. 9, 2014, may call from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday at H. Jack Buzard Funeral Home, 201 S. Washington St., Eau Claire. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.To view/send condolences, sympathy cards, flowers, visit www.buzardfuneralhomes.com