Walter Leonard Bourgeois

McMinnville, TN resident and Shelby County, TN native Walter Leonard Bourgeois, age 73, was born June 22, 1945 and died June 4, 2019 at Raintree Manor following an extended illness. He was retired from the military as a Vietnam veteran, having served in the United States Marine Corps, Army and the TN Army National Guard. He was a member of the First Baptist Church, and was the son of the late Walter Leonard Bourgeois, Sr. and Aileen Joyce Talbert. He was married on August 8, 2008 to Vicki Lynn Bourgeois of McMinnville. In addition to his wife, he is survived by two sisters-in-law, Charlotte Lynn of Viola, TN and Renee Montandon and husband Russell of Viola, TN; nephew, Ethan Montandon; and niece, Eleanor Montandon. Burial will be held at 3:00 p.m. Friday, June 7, 2019 in Mt. View Cemetery with Jeff Owens officiating. Military honors will be administered by the Marine Corps League, Bobby Ray Detachment. There will be no visitation or service at High's. Online condolences may be made at www.highfuneralhome.com High Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.