ST. MARY PARISH, LA. 

Obituary for: VINING, WILBERT "RABBIT" 

Submitted by: Louis Lavedan. 

Source: Twin City Funeral Home, Morgan City, La.

Died: Thursday, October 22, 2015

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VINING, WILBERT "RABBIT" 
April 09, 1935 - October 22, 2015

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Wilbert "Rabbit" Vining, 80, a native of Berwick and resident of Patterson 
Passed away on Thursday, October 22, 2015 at Teche Regional Medical Center.

Rabbit was a dedicated family man who taught them the value of hard work and 
persistence. He cared about his family, friends and people in general while 
never meeting a stranger. Rabbit was well liked and looked up too for advice by 
many and will be remembered for his kind heart. He was a avid commercial 
shrimper and a master carpenter. 
He will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him.

Rabbit is survived by his wife, Lucille Vining of Patterson; four sons: Wayne 
Vining Sr. of Patterson, Terry Vining and wife, Shelia of Morgan City, Timmy 
Vining of Patterson and Tommy Vining of Sachse, TX; one daughter, Gail Driskill 
of Berwick; one brother, James Besse of Stephensivlle; one sister, Gail Lancon 
of Bayou L'Ourse; eight grandchildren: Dennis, Amy, Denise, Wayne Jr., Amber, 
Skye, Sarah and Charles Jr. along with nine great grandchildren.

Rabbit was preceded in death by his parents, Oscar and Lorena Vining and one 
daughter, Betty Jo Driskill.

There will be a Memorial Graveside service on Friday, October 30, 2015 at the 
St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery Mausoleum in Patterson beginning at 11am.

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