William "Hooter" DeChaume

William H. "Hooter" DeChaume, resident of Corsicana, passed away Wednesday, July 11, 2007 at his home at the age of 62 years. He was born on June 26, 1945 in Corsicana to E.V. DeChaume and Nora Mae Capehart DeChaume. He was an active outdoors person who loved to hunt when he was younger. He would like to go for rides, with no certain destination in mind. At one point in time he was probably one of the best mechanics around, working on race cars and later on heavy equipment, whether at the construction site or on a tractor trailer when he drove a truck He especially loved his grandchildren taking them to Wal-Mart shopping, where if you could fit it into the basket you got it, until the basket was full. He was an example to his family of how to work hard and take care of your own families, and how to treat others with respect. Mr. DeChaume was preceded in death by his parents, brother: Billy Ray DeChaume, sister: Mamie Louise DeChaume, and double cousin: Jody DeChaume. Survivors include his wife of 35 years: Erlene Price DeChaume of Corsicana. Children: Becky Dozier and husband Billy of Corsicana, Scott DeChaume and wife Hope of Corsicana, James DeChaume of Corsicana, adopted daughter Betty "Beb Beb" DeChaume of Corsicana. Grandchildren: Chris Dozier, Kristen "Sissy Mae" Dozier, Kevin Dozier, William Ray DeChaume, Avery "Mae" DeChaume, and Preston DeChaume all of Corsicana. Sister: Betty Rousey of Corsicana. Numerous nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews, great great nieces and nephews, and relatives. Close friend Tommy Walters and a host of friends. Visitation will be held Friday evening from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, July 14, 2007 at 4:00 p.m. at Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Grady Cashion officiating. Burial will follow at Grape Creek Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Bill Bowling, Dennis Terrell, Harry Owens, Ray Scoggins, Jack Harris, and Vecinta Cortez. Honorary pallbearers will be Billy Worthington, Dale Lake, Johnny Williams, Milton Morgan, Richard Harris, Buddy Eaton, Donald Dillon. The family would like to thank Hospice of Cedar Lake and Donna Whittenburg for the care they have given to the family. Memorial may be made to the American Cancer Society and the American Heart Association.

William "Hooter" DeChaume

June 26, 1945 - July 11, 2007