ST. MARY PARISH, LA. 

Obituary for: TARDIFF, LYNN J., JR.

Submitted by: Louis Lavedan. 

Source-Published: Franklin Banner-Tribune, The (LA) - Monday, August 13, 2007

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TARDIFF, LYNN J., JR.

Lynn J. "L.J." Tardiff Jr., 83, a native of Franklin and a resident of Baldwin, 
died Friday, August 10, 2007, at 10:15 p.m., at his residence.

L.J. is survived by three sons, Ted Tardiff of Centerville, Rickey Tardiff of 
Port Barre and Kary Tardiff of Franklin; three daughters, Sue Carter of 
Jeanerette, Dynita Gerard of New Iberia and Karen Vincent of Centerville; one 
sister, Lindy Babin of Houma; 13 grandchildren; 19 great grandchildren; and 
numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his living wife, Eva Thibodeaux Tardiff; his 
parents, Lynn Tardiff Sr. and Laillia Dupre Tardiff; one brother, Rene Tardiff; 
two sisters, Marjorie Armstead and Genevieve Landry; and one grandson, Garrett 
Tardiff.

L.J. was an avid hunter, loved baseball, was an umpire and loved dancing. He 
retired from SONAT in 1986 after 32 years of dedicated service, and was a 3rd 
Degree member of the Knights of Columbus, Council 4309 of Centerville.

Funeral services were held Monday, at 2 p.m., at the mortuary, with Father 
Gregory Cormier officiating. Assisting with the service was the Rev. Bobby 
Hodnett. 

Interment followed in the Franklin Cemetery.

Arrangements were entrusted to Ibert's Mortuary, Inc. of Franklin.

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