Morehouse County Louisiana Archives Obituaries.....DAVID, MAURICE  January 14, 2026
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LEGACY - JAN 2026
MAURICE DAVID

Funeral services for Maurice " Moe" David, 90 of Tallulah, LA will be held on 
Tuesday, January 20, 2026, at 12:00 PM in the chapel of Cox Funeral Home of 
Delhi, LA with Rev. Scott Wilson and Rev. Jody Farrell officiating. Special 
remarks by Yvonne Lewis, Mayor of Tallulah LA.
Visitation will be held at Cox Funeral Home on Monday January 19 from 5:00 PM 
until 9:00 PM.
Burial with Military Honors will follow at the Northeast Louisiana Veteran's 
Cemetery in Rayville, LA.
Mr. David was born on December 6, 1935, in Gueydan, LA and left this earthly 
realm at his home on Wednesday January 14, 2026, peacefully surrounded by his 
family.
Moe, as he was known by family and friends, was an avid fisherman, hunter, 
carpenter, and Cajun cook. His specialties were gumbo, jambalaya, and sauce 
piquante. He was known for his strong work ethic and willingness to help anyone 
in need. He stepped into the role of raising and providing for several children 
that were not biologically his, showing selfless love. His legacy lives on 
through the lives he shaped and the family he chose to love.
Maurice is preceded in death by his parents Alpha Joseph David and Elize 
Lavergne David, by his 2nd wife Audrey J. David and the mother of his children, 
Lillie; a son Leonard Wilson and by nine siblings Louie, Wilfred and Wilson 
David, Hilda Saunders, Wilda Lutz, Anna Mae Albardo, Adless Chaisson, Laurus 
Salyers and Hazel George.
He is survived by four children; Darrell Wilson and wife Kim, Scott Wilson and 
wife Kathy; Jody Farrell and wife Faye and Talisa David Greer and husband Craig 
and a Daughter-in-Law, Linda Wilson.
Maurice is also survived by 13 grandchildren: Amy Bennett and husband Mickey, 
Stephanie Huddleston and husband Stephen, Tray Wilson and wife Misty, Dana 
Branning and husband Mack, Jay Wilson, Sara Richmond and husband Roger, Jonathan 
Wilson and wife Amanda, Katelyn Wilson, Shannon Wilson and wife Brooke, Andrea 
Johnson and husband Brandon, Rayna Farrell, Kaden Vallery and Michael Greer and 
wife Samantha. 21 great-grandchildren and 13 great-great-grandchildren.
Pallbearers will be Jay Wilson, Mark David, Michael Greer, Kaden Vallery, James 
Breaux and Todd David.
Honorary Pallbearers will be Freddie Carter, Bill Tate and Frank Nix.
The family would also like to express gratitude to Mrs. Sharon Fletcher for her 
caregiving in the final days of Maurice's life.
A special appreciation to his daughter, Talisa and son-in-law, Craig for opening 
their home and providing continual care to Maurice for the past 13 years.
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