William Lavergne

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SWORDS~It is with heavy hearts that the family of William Joseph Lavergne announces his passing on the evening of Wednesday, June 10, 2015 in the comfort of his home surrounded by his loved ones at the age of 88. A Funeral Service will be celebrated at 11:00 am on Friday, June 12, 2015 at Ardoin's Funeral Home Chapel in Eunice. Burial will follow in the Mt. Calvary Cemetery with Father Darren Eldridge officiating.

William proudly served his country in the United States Navy in World War II. He loved farming. Over the years he was very active as a parishioner of Mt. Carmel Catholic Church in Chataignier as well as a past member of the Knights of Columbus and VFW. He enjoyed his Cajun music and dancing but most of all, William adored his wife and family and enjoyed spending time with them. He was a supportive, giving and loving husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend and will be very deeply missed by his loving wife of 70 years, Thelma Clavier Lavergne native of Church Point and a resident of Swords; his six sons, Terrel "Murph" Lavergne and wife, Keri of Wellington, FL, Wayne Lavergne and wife, Johnette and Dale Lavergne and wife, Geraldine both of Eunice, Donvan Lavergne of Lafayette, Kent Lavergne and wife, Brenda of Swords, and Ricky Lavergne and wife, Mary of The Woodlands, TX; two daughters, Brenda Mistrot and husband, Pierre of Three Mile Lake and Charlotte Chapman and husband, Terry of Swords; one brother, Dimmick Lavergne and wife, Monique of Colorado Springs, CO and a sister, Bonnie L. Comeaux of Patterson. He was a loving grandfather to numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren; as well as many loving nieces, nephews, extended family and dear friends.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Clebert and Mary Mabel Smith Lavergne and a brother, Henry Lavergne.

The family asks in lieu of flowers, and for those who desire, memorial contributions may be made in William's memory and mailed to St. Jude's Hospital, 501 St Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105, or phone in to 1.800.822.6344 or website, www.stjude.org.

At the request of the family, visitation will be held at Ardoin's Funeral Home in Eunice on Thursday, June 11th from 5:00 pm until 10:00 pm and again on Friday, June 12th from 8:00 am until time of services. Deacon Chuck Ortego will recite a Rosary at 7:00 pm Thursday evening.

Visitation

Ardoins Funeral Home
1301 W Laurel Ave.
Eunice, LA  70535
Thursday, June 11, 2015
5:00 PM ~ 10:00 PM

Service

FUNERAL SERVICE

Ardoins Funeral Home Chapel
1301 W. Laurel Ave.
Eunice, LA  70535
Friday, June 12, 2015
11:00 AM

ROSARY

Ardoins Funeral Home Chapel
1301 W. Laurel Ave.
Eunice, LA  70535
Thursday, June 11, 2015
7:00 PM

Cemetery

Mt. Calvary Cemetery
Hwy 190
Eunice, LA  70535

Memorial Contributions

Attn: Memorial Department
Memphis, TN  38105