Joe Burge

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BASILEIt is with heavy hearts and great sadness that the family of Joe Burge announces his sudden passing on January 30, 2010 at Acadian Medical Center in Eunice at the age of 54. A Mass of Christian Burial will be Celebrated at St. Augustine Catholic Church in Basile on Monday, February 01, 2010 at 1:30 pm. Entombment will follow in the St. Augustine Mausoleum with Father Brian Taylor Celebrant.

Joe known as Dr. Feelgood to all who knew him was a slot tech at Coushatta Casino Resort. At an early age Doc had a love for music. Growing up in his parents grocery store he got to meet and become friends with Nathan Abshire, Dewey Balfa, Robert Bertrand, Canray Fontenot, Boc Sec Ardoin just to name a few. For 21 plus years he has been partners with Todd Ortego on The Swamp N Roll Radio Show which has been part of the KBON family as well as The Swamp N Roll TV show on KDCG Ch 22 out of Opelousas. Since 1990 Doc has been writing a column for The Basile Weekly called Bustin Loose. The things that brought Doc the most joy in his life were being with his family and friends, playing his guitar, entertaining people, watching LSU and was a Die Hard Saints fan.

He leaves behind a loving and grateful family including his wife, Miss Gloria Burge of Basile his mother, Jane Richard of Basile his son, Brian Burge and wife, Kelly of Carencro his daughter, Tracy LaBauve and husband, Tony of Basile his two brothers, Eugene Burge, Jr. of Basile and Brent Burge of Eunice and the littlest joys of his life his grandchildren, Nickolas, Maison, Alyssa, Morgan and Grant as well as many friends. Doc left those who knew him with warm memories to cheer us and fill our hearts. He will be truly missed.

Now he rests in Heaven with his beloved father, Eugene Burge, Sr.

At the request of the family, visitation will be held at Ardoins Funeral Home in Basile on Sunday, January 31, 2010 from 12 noon until 10:00 pm and again on Monday, February 01, 2010 from 8:00 am until time of services. A Rosary will be recited at 7:00 pm Sunday evening.

BEHAVE YOUR DAMN SELF

Visitation

Ardoins Funeral Home
1210 South Ryan Street
Basile, LA  70515
Sunday, January 31, 2010
12 NOON 10:00 PM

Service

MASS OF CHRISTIAN BURIAL

St. Augustine Catholic Church
2717 3rd St
Basile, LA  70515
Monday, February 1, 2010
1:30 PM

ROSARY

Ardoins Funeral Home Chapel
1210 South Ryan Street
Basile, LA  70515
Sunday, January 31, 2010
7:00 PM

Cemetery

St. Augustine Mausoleum
2717 3rd Street
Basile, LA  70515