Obituary of John T. Gonzales, of Richland Parish Louisiana
as published on the Brown Holley Funeral Homes website June 02, 2007
Submitted by for the USGenWeb Archives by Dot Golliher, 07/19/2007



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 John T. Gonzales 

John T. Gonzales, 96, of Rayville, Louisiana passed away May 30, 2007 after 
an extended illness. Born September 3, 1910 in Greenville, Mississippi, John 
was the son of Benito and Cecelia Gonzales. He was preceded in death by his 
parents, one sister, Nellie G. Valdez, grandson, Steven T. Richardson, 
daughter-in-law, Nelmarie Gonzales, and other family and friends. 

He is survived by his Wife of 73 years, Florine McRee Gonzales, Daughter and 
son-in-law, Jonnie Rae and Roy Richardson, Sr. of Keithville, LA, Son, Ronald 
Gonzales, Rayville, LA, Son and daughter-in-law, Ramon and Donna Gonzales of 
Terry MS. Other survivors are Grandchildren, Roy and Rhonda Richardson, Randy 
Richardson, Terry and Anita Richardson, Jose and Brenda Gomez, Carmen Gonzales, 
John Charles Gonzales, Toni and Garrick Stubbs, Tonya Harrison, Heather and 
Seth Strickland. Eleven Great Grandchildren and numerous nieces, nephews, 
cousins, and other family and friends. 

Mr. Gonzales, a successful businessman, owned and operated Rayville Shoe Shop 
until his retirement. A devoted and loving husband, father, grandfather, and 
great grandfather, he enjoyed all family occasions and loved nothing more than 
celebrating special times with his loved ones. He loved to counsel others with 
words of wisdom and advice. He enjoyed the out of doors, especially fishing, 
and continued that activity as long as health permitted. Active in his church, 
Woodlawn Baptist Church, Rayville, Louisiana, he remained a faithful member. 
Active in AA, he counseled and mentored many there. 

The family received friends at Woodlawn Baptist Church, Friday, June 1, 
from 5 p.m. until 9 p.m., and Saturday, June 2, 9 a.m. until 12 noon. 
Services at Woodlawn Baptist Church, were June 2, at 2 p.m. Interment 
followed services at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery, Monroe, Louisiana 
under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville, Louisiana. 

Pallbearers were Harry Gibson, Lamar Hillis, Charles Johnston, Clarence 
Lambert, Larry Milby, Donald Musick, and Dennis O’Conner. 

Honorary pallbearers were Woodlawn Baptist Church Men’s Prayer Group and 
Senior Men’s Sunday School Class. 

Memorials can be made to the Louisiana Baptist Children's Home or your 
favorite charity.