Robert E. Wedgeworth, 81, of Center, passed away on Wednesday, September 21, 2011 at Willis Knighton North Hospital in Shreveport, Louisiana. He was born in Jasper, Texas on October 6, 1929 to Elmer Wedgeworth and Marjorie Hancock Wedgeworth. Mr. Wedgeworth was a member of the Dewitt Clinton Masonic Lodge No. 29 in Jasper and Family Life Christian Life Fellowship in Sugarland.

Visitation will be held from 6:00pm to 8:00pm on Friday, September 23, 2011 at Watson and Sons Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 2:00pm on Saturday, September 24, 2011 at Watson and Sons Chapel with Bro. Edward McRae and John Daniels officiating. Interment will follow at Rather Cemetery in Shelbyville.

Pallbearers will be Joshua Cartwright, Howard Daniel, Duke Sparks, Robert Sparks, Todd Sparks and Rob Terry. Honorary pallbearers will be Totty Schulte, John Rolf, Al Lout and Duane Lout.

He is survived by:
Wife, Yvonne Goodwyn Wedgeworth of Center

Daughters:
Robbie Mashiter and husband, Philip of Saudi Arabia
Tammy Daniel and husband, John of Center

Three Grandchildren:
Josh Cartwright of Missouri City
Holly Cartwright of Center
Dean Evans of Houston

Sister, Rose Ellen Sparks of Jasper

Aunt, Alma Gabbert of Jasper

A number of nieces and nephews and a host of friends

Preceded in death by:
Parents, Elmer and Marjorie Wedgeworth
Son-in-law, Michael Calhoun