Obituaries for December, 2008, St. Mary Parish, La.

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Last Updated: 4 Oct. 2009

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5 Dec 2008
Submitted by Alex Pecot
Source: The Franklin Banner Tribune


BODIN, EDWARD JOSEPH JR.

Deacon Edward Joseph Bodin Jr., 72, a native of and lifelong resident of 
Franklin, died Friday, Dec. 5, 2008, at 9:55 a.m., at his home. 

Deacon Ed is survived by his wife, of 52 years, Mary Grace "Micki" Gorman Bodin 
of Franklin; his son, Edward Joseph Bodin III and his wife, Dr. Sangeeta 
Krishen, both of Crowley; his two daughters, Bridget B. Blood and her husband, 
Ricky, both of Centerville, and Monica B. Sullivan and her husband, Roger, both 
of Franklin; his two brothers, Howard Bodin and his wife, Sue, and Michael Bodin 
and his wife, Elodie, all of Franklin; his sister, Audrey Minor and her husband, 
Gerald, both of Baldwin; his eight grandchildren, Coty Bergeron, Derik Sullivan, 
Eddie Bodin IV, Jessica Hebert, Cassi Sullivan, Mary "Gracie" Bodin, Luke Bodin 
and Kavita Rose Bodin/Krishen; and six great grandchildren. 

He was preceded in death by his father, Edward Joseph Bodin Sr.; his mother, 
Emily Hebert Bodin; and his infant daughter, Benita Bodin. 

Visitations will be held Monday, Dec. 8, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., at Ibert's 
Mortuary, with a 7 p.m. Rosary. Visitations will resume on Tuesday at St. Jules 
Church from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Mass. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 
St. Jules Church on Tuesday, at 2 p.m., with burial following in the Franklin 
Cemetery. 

Bishop Michael Jarrell, Father Bill Crumley, Father Thomas Vu and Father Billy 
Ruskoski, all will be celebrating the services. Pallbearers will be Coty 
Bergeron, Derik Sullivan, Eddie Bodin IV, Luke Bodin, Michael Bodin Jr., Frankie 
Gorman, Brandon Gorman and Michael Gorman. 

Deacon Ed Bodin worked 34 years for Texaco, he was a professional musician and 
loved playing the steel guitar. 

He was a member of the Teche C.B. Club, having the handle of Steel Guitar. He 
was a Third Degree Knight with the Knights of Columbus and was ordained as a 
Deacon in 1993. He loved serving his community any time he was called. Most of 
all, he loved his family and loved sharing life with them. 

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

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5 Dec 2008
Submitted by Alex Pecot
Source: The Franklin Banner Tribune

BROWN, RAYMOND SR.

Raymond Lamond Brown Sr., 80, a native and lifelong resident of Morgan City, 
passed from this life on Friday, December 5, 2008. 

Raymond was preceded in death by his mother and father; one  brother; one 
sister; one son; and his first born daughter. 

He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Celine Marie Shello Brown; and a living 
legacy of 12 children: Raymond L. Brown Jr. (Joyce), Paula Boutte (Samuel), Tena 
Trimm (Edward), Anthony Brown Sr., (Michelle), David R. Brown Sr., (Ernestine), 
Monica F. Carter, (Isaac), Edwin Brown, Marva B. Stewart, (Roy), Fr. Keenan W. 
Brown, Paul A. Brown, Judith E. Brown and Effrem D. Brown; a sister, Sandra 
Hagans; and three brothers, Emmett, Emerson and Riley Whitfield. He also leaves 
32 grandchildren; 29 great grandchildren; and many nieces, nephews and extended 
family. 

Visitation will be held from 9 a.m. with funeral services to begin at 11 a.m. 
Saturday, December 13, at Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Church in Morgan City. Mr. 
Brown was a US Veteran. The East St. Mary Funeral Squad will conduct Military 
Honors. 

Jones Funeral Home of Morgan City is in charge of arrangements.

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6 Dec 2008
Submitted by Alex Pecot
Source: The Franklin Banner Tribune

RACK, ALFRED

Mr. Alfred Rack, 67, a resident of New Iberia and native of Franklin, died 
Saturday, December 6, 2008,at 7:15 p.m., at Dauterive Hospital following a short 
illness. 

He is survived by one brother, Willie Rack of Franklin; one special nephew, 
Clarence Depass Jr. of New Iberia and a host of other nephews,nieces, relatives 
and friends. 

Visitations will be observed Friday, from 11 a.m. to noon, at the Otis Mortuary 
Chapel. 

Burial rites will be read Friday, at noon, at the mortuary. 

Lafayette Crematory is in charge of remains. 

The Otis Mortuary of Franklin is in charge of preparations.

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6 Dec 2008
Submitted by Alex Pecot
Source: The Franklin Banner Tribune

TEBO, MARY LOU

Mary Lou Tebo, 85, a resident of Houston, Texas for many years until her illness 
and a resident of Patterson for 12 years, died on Saturday, December 6, 2008 at 
the Patterson Health Care after a long illness. 

She was a native of Morgan City. 

Visitation will be at Walmsley United Methodist Church on Thursday at 9 a.m. to 
11 a.m. Funeral service will be at the church at 11 a.m. Interment will follow
in the Morgan City Cemetery. 

She is survived by one son, Cyril Tebo of Port Arthur, Texas; two daughters, 
Mrs. Bill (Beverly Ann Tebo) Boss of California and Mrs. L. C. (Barbara Ann 
Tebo) Volcy of Shreveport; three devoted nieces; three devoted nephews; her 
devoted four cousins; and a host of relatives and friends. 

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; and two nieces. 

The Jones Funeral Home of Morgan City is in charge of arrangements.

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7 Dec 2008
Submitted by Alex Pecot
Source: The Franklin Banner Tribune

PELLERIN, LLOYD

Lloyd Pellerin, 89, a resident of Jeanerette and native of Verdunville, died 
Sunday, Dec. 7, 2008, at 10:25 a.m., at Maison Teche Nursing Home after a long 
illness. 

He is survived by three daughters, Jacqueline P. Olmedo of California, Judith 
Pellerin of Franklin and Denise P. Kirkland of Jamaica, New York; four sisters, 
Mrs. Herbert (Iona) Rouchon and Mrs. Dan (Mary) Burgess, both of New Iberia, 
Mrs. Clyde (Etta) Smith of Franklin and Blanche Thompson of Denver, Colorado; 
five brothers, Percy Harry Pellerin, Charles Pellerin, Ronald (Glenora) Pellerin 
and James Pellerin, all of Verdunville and Anthony (Cheryl) Pellerin of Houston, 
Texas; eight grandchildren; 10 great grandchildren; and one great great 
grandchild. 

Mr. Pellerin was preceded in death by his parents, wife, five sisters; six 
brothers; and a granddaughter. 

Visitation will be Friday, from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., at the St. Jules
Catholic Church. Funeral service will be Friday, at 11 a.m., at that church. 

Remains have been cremated. 

Arrangements are entrusted to Jones Funeral Home.

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7 Dec 2008
Submitted by Alex Pecot
Source: The Franklin Banner Tribune

ROCK, NICOLE ANN

Nicole Ann Rock, 36, a resident of Franklin and native of Morgan City, passed 
away Sunday, Dec. 7, 2008, after a six-year battle with cancer that she so 
valiantly fought. 

Nicole was born Aug. 4, 1972, to Ross and Patricia Rock. Nicole attended Morgan 
City High School. She was an awesome, fun-loving person with a great personality 
who had many friends. Anyone that would meet her would fall in love with her 
immediately. Nicole loved painting, writing short stories and award-winning 
poetry. Her interest in writing began at an early age. When she was 8 years old, 
she started a neighborhood newsletter she called "The Lakeside Journal." 

Most of you will remember her from Tampico's, where she worked for 15 years. Her 
love for people and life gave her a vision to encourage others. "A Message in a 
Bottle" became a passion for her in her fight against cancer. She decorated 
bottles and put inspirational, handwritten messages in them, which were 
delivered to cancer patients at hospitals and doctors' offices. She planned to 
write a handbook that could help people with what she was going through. Her 
courage was recognized by People magazine and the Northwest Arkansas Times. 

Nicole loved her six beautiful children and her family and friends. "Thank you, 
God, for always going Before me and Behind me. I know that I am safe in your 
presence!" Isaiah 52:12 

Nicole is survived by six beautiful children, Destiny Lynn Theriot, Victoria 
Aerial Nicole Theriot, Jade Brooke Theriot, Wyatt Neil Young, Dakota Sue Young 
and Lauryn Ann Freeman; her fiancˇe, Chris Michael Freeman; her parents, Ross 
Paul and Patricia Billiot Rock; her sister, Brandy Pennison and her husband, 
Bruce; a nephew, Bruce Andrew Pennison; a niece, Madison Nicole Pennison; and 
her grandparents, Anthony and Helen Grandin Billiot. 

Nicole was preceded in death by her grandparents, Zack and Ellina Pizzo Bennet 
and Edward Paul Rock. 

The family will receive friends Wednesday, December 10, 2008, at Twin City 
Funeral Home in Morgan City from 10 a.m. until 9 p.m. Visitation will resume 
Thursday, December 11, 2008, at Twin City Funeral Home from 8 a.m. until 10:30 
a.m. 

A Mass of Christian burial will commence at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in 
Morgan City at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Greg Fratt officiating. 

Nicole will be laid to rest in the Morgan City Cemetery.

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8 Dec 2008
Submitted by Alex Pecot
Source: The Franklin Banner Tribune

SIMONEAUX, DALLAS JOSEPH

Dallas Joseph Simoneaux, 68, a native of New Iberia and a resident of Baldwin, 
died Monday, December 8, 2008, at 10:40 a.m., at Louisiana Extended Care 
Hospital of Lafayette. 

Mr. Simoneaux is survived by his wife, of 42 years, Elizabeth Broussard 
Simoneaux of Baldwin; his mother, Esther Meyers Simoneaux of Patterson; three 
sons, Darren J. Simoneaux of Baldwin, Bradley J. Simoneaux of Baldwin and Wyatt 
P. Simoneaux and his wife, Brenda Lee, of Maurepas; one daughter, Melissa S. 
Robicheaux and her husband, Jason, of Franklin; two brothers, Dalton Simoneaux 
of Franklin and Alvin "Boone" Simoneaux of Franklin; two sisters, Verlene S. 
Keenze of Franklin and Patty Ann S. Blanco of Patterson; eight grandchildren, 
Tyler, Jace, Jaden, Tiffany, Alyssa, Wyatt Jr., Branden and Chloe Grace; and a 
host of nieces, nephews and friends. 

He was preceded in death by his father, Vital Simoneaux. 

Mr. Simoneaux was a veteran of the United States Army. He retired from the St. 
Mary Parish Government after 26 years of dedicated service. 

The family requests that visiting hours be observed Friday, Dec. 12, from 6 p.m. 
to 9 p.m., at Ibert's Mortuary. Visiting will resume Saturday, at 9 a.m., at the 
mortuary. Funeral services will be held Saturday, Dec. 13, at 11 a.m., at 
Ibert's Mortuary. Entombment will follow in the Perpetual Park Cemetery 
Mausoleum. The Rev. Kathryn Brand will officiate the services. 

Arrangements have been entrusted to Ibert's Mortuary, Inc.

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12 December 2008
Submitted by Alex Pecot
Source: The Franklin Banner Tribune

BUCK, ARTIE M.

Ms. Artie Morgan Buck, 90, a native of Hog Island and a resident of Ricohoc, 
died Friday, December 12, 2008, at 8 p.m., at Iberia Medical Center in New 
Iberia.

She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother, who loved collecting dolls and 
antiques.

Ms. Buck is survived by one son, Charles Beverly Buck of Ricohoc; two daughters, 
Loyce Ann Buck Lanclos of Lafayette and Joyce Ann Buck Gauthier of Ricohoc; 12 
grandchildren; 13 great grandchildren; one great great grandchild; and numerous 
nieces, nephews and other family members.


She was preceded in death by her husband, Reginald Norman "Tick" Buck; two sons, 
Harvey Hubert Buck and Terry Norman Buck; parents, Frank Morgan and Lucinda 
Morgan; three brothers; and five sisters. 

The family requests that visiting hours be observed Monday, Dec. 15, 
from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., at Ibert's Mortuary. Visiting will resume Tuesday at 9 
a.m. at the mortuary until time of service. Funeral services will be held 
Tuesday, Dec. 16, at 2 p.m., at Ibert's. Burial will follow in the 
Presbyterian Cemetery in Centerville. The Rev. Bobby Hodnett and the Rev. Curtis 
Pace will officiate the services. 

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

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12 December 2008
Submitted by Alex Pecot
Source: The Franklin Banner Tribune

TAYLOR, CHARLES LEONARD (SR)

Mr. Charles Leonard Taylor Sr., 66, a resident and native of Morgan City, died 
Friday, December 12,2008, at 11:25 p.m., at his residence following a short 
illness.  

He is survived by his wife, Diana L.Franklin Taylor of Morgan City; his mother, 
Viola Wilson Taylor of Morgan City; two sons, Charles Leonard Taylor Jr. of 
Morgan City and Michael Dwayne Taylor of Houma; two daughters, Lana Denise 
Taylor and Amber Renee Taylor, both of Morgan City; two sisters, Maria Houston 
and Ann McNeil, both of Morgan City; 10 grandchildren; and one great grandchild.  

Mr. Taylor was preceded in death by his father and grandparents.  

Visitations will be observed Saturday, Dec. 20, from 10 a.m. to noon, at the
New Zora Baptist Church in Morgan City.  Burial rites will be read Saturday, at 
noon, at that church, with the Rev. Terry Joseph officiating. Interment will 
follow in the Morgan City Cemetery.  

The Otis Mortuary of Franklin is in charge of preparations.

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13 December 2008
Submitted by Alex Pecot
Source: The Franklin Banner Tribune

CHAUVIN, VILEY J. JAY

Viley J. "Jay" Chauvin III, 60, a native of Franklin and a resident of Baldwin, 
died Saturday, Dec. 13, 2008 in Franklin. 

Mr. Chauvin was a Fourth Degree Knight with the Knights of Columbus, a member of 
Ducks Unlimited, an avid fisherman and hunter, was a field agent for the Knights 
of Columbus Insurance Program, was a business owner in Baldwin for the past 27 
years, and on Sundays you could always find him in the boat. But most of all he 
loved his time with his family and friends. 

Jay is survived by his wife, Sylvia "Sue" LeBlanc Chauvin of Baldwin; two sons, 
Jay Darren Chauvin of Key West, Florida and Adam Paul Chauvin of New Orleans; 
two daughters, Wendy Chauvin Richard and her husband, Coby, of Maurice, and Jill 
Lee Chauvin of Lafayette; mother, Goldie Adams Chauvin of Franklin; three 
sisters, Sylvia Borne of Franklin, Susan Ockman of Lockport and Janie Chauvin of 
Bourg; two grandchildren, Ashley Lynn Chauvin and Allison Chauvin Smith; and two 
great grandchildren, Ayden and Madelyn. 

He was preceded in death by his father, Viley J. Chauvin Jr. 

The family requests that visiting hours be observed Wednesday, Dec. 17, from 10 
a.m. to 2 p.m., at the Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church in Baldwin, with a 
rosary being prayed at 1:30 p.m.A Mass of Christian burial will be held 
Wednesday, at 2 p.m., at the church. Burial will follow in the Franklin 
Cemetery. Father Keith Landry and Father Gregory Cormier will officiate the 
services. Pallbearers will be Joey Borne, Vincent Borne, Manville Borne, Ron 
Ockman, Mark Ockman, Justin Borne and Jody Pillaro. Honorary pallbearers will be 
Austin Ockman, Wess Pitts, Chester Begnaud, Neal Landry, Dale Landry, Tim Ibert 
and Mike Prados.

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

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13 December 2008
Submitted by Alex Pecot
Source: The Franklin Banner Tribune

CHRISTIANSEN, PATRICIA "BRENDA" BOUDREAUX

Christensen funeral held:   

Patricia "Brenda" Boudreaux Christensen, 50, a native and resident of Morgan 
City, died Saturday at 2:D8 a.m. at Lakewood Medical Center in Morgan City. 

Funeral services were held today at 2 p.m. at Ibert's Mortuary in Patterson. 
Burial was in Ibert's Memorial Park Cemetery in Patterson. 

She is survived by her husband, John W. Christensen of Morgan City; her mother, 
Ethel Ratcliff Boudreaux of Amelia; two sons, John Joseph Christensen of Amelia 
and Erik James Christensen of Morgan City; five brothers, Robert "Butch" 
Boudreaux of Lake Charles, Carbet "Jay" Boudreaux of Cameron, Carl "Michael" 
Boudreaux of Amelia; Aubrey "Dean" Boudreaux and Rickey Wayne Boudreaux, both of 
Bayou Vista; one sister, Sandra Gayle Bergeron of Bayou L'Ourse and numerous 
nieces and nephews. 

She was preceded in death by her father, Carbet Boudreaux. 

Ibert's of Patterson was in charge of arrangements.

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13 December 2008
Submitted by Alex Pecot
Source: The Franklin Banner Tribune

JONES, GLORIA

Gloria Jones, 61, a resident of Morgan City and native of Charenton, died 
Saturday, December 13, 2008, at 8 p.m., at Teche Regional Medical Center. 

She is survived by her mother, Mrs. Lillian Shields of Morgan City; her loving 
and devoted husband, Marcus Jones of Morgan City; one daughter, Mrs. Russell
(Donna "Penny") Thomas of Bayou Vista; one son, Stanley Jones of Phoenix City, 
Alabama; two brothers, Gary Shields of Fort Lauderdale, Florida and Curtis 
Shields of Los Angeles, California; two sisters, Mrs. Ivin (Clara) Valenzuela of 
Bethesda, Maryland and Mrs. Paul (Patricia) Gibbs of Washington, D.C.;
a daughter-in-law; seven grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, other 
relatives and friends. 

Mrs. Jones was preceded in death by one son, her father and one brother. 

Visitations will be observed Wednesday, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the Jones 
Funeral Home Chapel in Morgan City. Funeral rites will be Wednesday, at 1 p.m., 
at the funeral home. Interment will follow in the Mt. Pleasant Cemetery in 
Charenton. 

Arrangements entrusted to Jones Funeral Home, Inc. of Franklin.

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14 December 2008
Submitted by Alex Pecot
Source: The Franklin Banner Tribune

ALEXANDER, BRENDA

Mrs. Brenda Johnson Alexander, 58, a resident of Morgan City and native of 
Franklin, died Sunday, December 14, 2008, at 7:45 p.m., at the Franklin Health 
Care Center following a short illness. 

She is survived by one son, Dejuan Alexander of Abbeville; two sisters, Ruth 
Johnson Wright and her husband, Lionel, and Velma Johnson of Franklin; and two 
grandchildren. 

Mrs. Alexander was preceded in death by her parents, husband, one sister and 
one brother. 

Visitations will be observed Friday, Dec. 19, from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m., at the 
Otis Mortuary Chapel in Franklin. Burial rites will be read Friday, at 2 p.m.,
at the mortuary, with the Rev. Herman Caillier officiating. Interment will 
follow in the St. John Cemetery in Franklin. 

The Otis Mortuary of Franklin is in charge of preparations.

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15 December 2008
Submitted by Alex Pecot
Source: The Franklin Banner Tribune

DUPAS, DARRYL LYNN

A Homegoing Celebration in honor of Brother Darryl Lynn Dupas will be held 
Monday, Dec. 15, 2008, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., at Jones Funeral Home, 1101 Main 
St. in Franklin. The Wake Service will be held at 7 p.m., with the Rev. Charles 
C. Watkins officiating. Visitations will continue Tuesday, Dec. 16, from 9 a.m. 
to 11 a.m., with the funeral at 11 a.m., at the St. Jules Catholic Church, 601 
Magnolia St., Franklin, with Father Thomas Vu, pastor, officiating.

Darryl Lynn Dupas was born on Nov. 7, 1961 in Franklin, to the union of Mr. and 
Mrs. Gaston Peter Dupas Sr. and Shirley Jack Dupas. Darryl was the seventh child 
of 14 siblings. Darryl departed this life and went home to our Lord on 
Wednesday, Dec. 10, 2008. Darryl was baptized at an early age at St. Jules 
Catholic Church by Fr. Frank Encovich and remained faithful to his faith
and church. 

Darryl attended school in St. Mary Parish and graduated in May of 1981 from 
Franklin where he was a drum major in high school. He also attended the 
University of Southwestern Louisiana, majoring in music education. He also 
enjoyed hunting and fishing. 

Darryl was employed at Teche Action Clinic for 17 years as a faithful servant to 
the people of St. Mary Parish and was loved by all. Darryl was trained by Dr. 
Gary Wiltz to do X-rays and other technological work and served as a bus driver. 
Upon his departure from Teche Action Clinic, he was employed by National Wheel-
O-Vator, making handicapped elevators helping God's people all over the world.

Darryl was preceded in death by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Gaston Peter Dupas 
Sr., and Mrs. Shirley Jack Dupas; and one beloved sister, Dianne Dupas. 

He is survived by his sisters and brothers, Mrs. Patricia Dupas Mitchell II 
(Wilfred) of Baldwin; Ms. Alice Dupas and Sharon Marie Dupas of Alexandria; 
Sergeant 1st Class (Retired) Gaston Peter Dupas Jr. (Angie Dominique) of New 
Iberia; Mrs. Faye Dupas (Rev. Lloyd Riley-deceased); Ms. Linda Jean Dupas, 
Micheal Wayne Dupas, Carl Joseph Dupas, Christopher Ron Dupas, David Anthony 
Dupas, Gerald Dupas and Gary Dupas, all of Franklin. 

Darryl will be sadly missed by nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts, uncles and other 
family and friends. Darryl had God's kind of love for humanity and one of the 
greatest love for his family and friends that could not be shaken. He knew God, 
because he loved.

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Dec. 18, 2008
Submitted by Alex Pecot
Source: The Franklin Banner Tribune

MAZE, MAURICE REESE

Maurice Abel "Reese" Maze, 53, a resident and native of Morgan City, died Saturday, Dec. 13, 2008, at 10:45 a.m. at Teche Regional Medical Center. 

He leaves to cherish his memories his daughter, Monica Recard of Lafayette; 
step-daughter, Umeeka Richard of Patterson; a brother, Darrell "Joe" Maze of 
Patterson; six sisters, Elaine Bettis of Beaumont, Texas, Gwendolyn Broussard, 
Beverly Rideau Jones and Mary Verdun, all of Patterson, Della Rankins of Morgan
City and Lavone Gray of Berwick; surrogate sister, Lesa Gray of Patterson; and a 
host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. 

He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers; and one niece. 

Visitation will be Thursday, Dec. 18, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the Railroad 
Church of Christ. Funeral service will be Thursday, at 1 p.m., at that church, 
with interment following in the Morgan City Cemetery. 

Jones Funeral Home of Morgan City is in charge of arrangements.

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