ST. CHARLES PARISH, LA.

Obituary For MCDERMOTT, JOHNNIE ÒJOHNÓ 

Submitted By: Louis Lavedan

Source: The St. Charles Herald Guide, St. Charles Parish, La.

Died Monday, June 23, 2014

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MCDERMOTT, JOHNNIE ÒJOHNÓ 

Johnnie ÒJohnÓ McDermott passed away on Monday, June 23 at the age of 78.

Beloved husband of Diane McDermott after 24 years of Sacred Marriage.
Loving father of Niki Short (and companion, Randy Caronna) and Philip Short 
(and wife, Melissa).
Proud grandfather of Erin, Keil and Lily Groves and Daltan and Skylar Short.
Devoted great-grandfather of Alicia Blake, Christian Rollette, Journey Groves 
and the late, Gabrielle.Brother of Gary McDermott (and wife, Cheryl).Uncle of 
Sean McDermott (and wife, Beth) and Michelle Ryckman.
Son of the late, June White and John Riley McDermott.Also survived by two 
great-nephews, other relatives and many friends.

Mr. McDermott was a retired Engineer with Avondale Shipyard after 47 years of 
service, a United States Army Veteran, a member of Christ the King Lutheran 
Church. He was a licensed Pilot with an avid love for the sky, one of the 
original founders of the Ama Airport and will always be loved and remembered by 
all who knew him.

A native of Picher, Oklahoma and a resident of Luling for the past 60 years.

Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the Memorial Service 
at Christ the King Lutheran Church on Saturday, June 28.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Christ the King Lutheran Church 
1001 West Esplanade Ave. Kenner, La. 70065 or to  Ochsner Foundation Cancer 
Research at Ochsner Health System 

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