Mr. Alton Charles Schultz, Jr.
1932-2019
Alton Charles Schultz, Jr., age 87 of Katy, Texas went to be with his son Alton III and Lord and Savior on Tuesday, August 13, 2019 following a long battle with a heart condition. He passed peacefully in hospital with Camilla, his devoted wife of 68 years by his side.
Born in New Orleans, Louisiana on February 19, 1932, he went on to become a varsity football player at Alcee Fortier High School and received an invitation to play at Louisiana State University after graduation.
He served in the Louisiana National Guard and attained the rank of Sergeant Major. He would continue to serve his community in Lafayette in the roles of Scoutmaster, Little League Coach and President of the Holiday Civic Association. Alton was a Certified Petroleum Landman and his work took him in many fields of the oil industry where he made many friends, including those in the American Association of Petroleum Landmen.
Alton was a devout Christian and a parishioner and former member of the choir at Epiphany of the Lord Catholic Church. He loved many people and leaves behind many friends who returned that love.
Services for Alton will be held on Tuesday, August 20, 2019 at Epiphany of the Lord Catholic Church, 1530 Norwalk Drive, Katy, Texas 77450 with the Visitation beginning at 10:00 am. The Funeral Mass will commence at 11:00 am. The Christian Burial will immediately follow at Forest Park Westheimer Cemetery, 12800 Westheimer Road, Houston, Texas.