Obituary of Steve Brister

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.