RICHARD L. BORDELON, passed away on Sunday, June 26, 2016 at his home in Slidell, LA. He was born in New Orleans, LA to the late Joseph Preston Bordelon and Margaret Wambsgans Bordelon on April 24, 1934. He is survived by his beloved wife of 62 years, Beverly Chestnut Bordelon, and children, Brenda Bordelon Duhon (David); Richard L. Bordelon, Jr. (Duzet); Kenneth J. Bordelon; and Donald A. Bordelon (Amy). He is also survived by 10 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his granddaughter Jessica Avery Jernigan.
Richard graduated from Nicholls High School in 1952. He served in the U.S. Navy and Air Force for a total of 20 years retiring on July 31, 1972 with an Honorable discharge. Over the years he worked at the U.S. Post Office, Amax Nickel Plant, and the St Tammany Parish Courthouse. He was also a member of the Knights of Columbus for 45 years. He enjoyed sports, fishing, camping with his family, coaching baseball and was an avid golfer, who made his first hole- in- one at the age of 71.
Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the funeral services at St. John of the Cross Catholic Church, 61051 Brier Lake Drive, Lacombe, LA 70445, on Thursday, June 30, 2016 at 11:00 A.M.
Graveside Honors will follow in the Southeast LA Veterans Cemetery, Slidell, LA.
Visitation at St. John of the Cross Catholic Church on Thursday, June 30, 2016 from 9:30 A.M. until funeral time at 11:00A.M.
In lieu of flower, donations can be made toThe Fisher House of Keesler, 509 Fisher Street, Keesler AFB, MS, 39534.
Richard graduated from Nicholls High School in 1952. He served in the U.S. Navy and Air Force for a total of 20 years retiring on July 31, 1972 with an Honorable discharge. Over the years he worked at the U.S. Post Office, Amax Nickel Plant, and the St Tammany Parish Courthouse. He was also a member of the Knights of Columbus for 45 years. He enjoyed sports, fishing, camping with his family, coaching baseball and was an avid golfer, who made his first hole- in- one at the age of 71.
Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the funeral services at St. John of the Cross Catholic Church, 61051 Brier Lake Drive, Lacombe, LA 70445, on Thursday, June 30, 2016 at 11:00 A.M.
Graveside Honors will follow in the Southeast LA Veterans Cemetery, Slidell, LA.
Visitation at St. John of the Cross Catholic Church on Thursday, June 30, 2016 from 9:30 A.M. until funeral time at 11:00A.M.
In lieu of flower, donations can be made toThe Fisher House of Keesler, 509 Fisher Street, Keesler AFB, MS, 39534.
RICHARD L. BORDELON, passed away on Sunday, June 26, 2016 at his home in Slidell, LA. He was born in New Orleans, LA to the late Joseph Preston Bordelon and Margaret Wambsgans Bordelon on April 24, 1934. He is survived by his beloved wife of 62 years, Beverly Chestnut Bordelon, and children, Brenda Bordelon Duhon (David); Richard L. Bordelon, Jr. (Duzet); Kenneth J. Bordelon; and Donald A. Bordelon (Amy). He is also survived by 10 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his granddaughter Jessica Avery Jernigan.
Richard graduated from Nicholls High School in 1952. He served in the U.S. Navy and Air Force for a total of 20 years retiring on July 31, 1972 with an Honorable discharge. Over the years he worked at the U.S. Post Office, Amax Nickel Plant, and the St Tammany Parish Courthouse. He was also a member of the Knights of Columbus for 45 years. He enjoyed sports, fishing, camping with his family, coaching baseball and was an avid golfer, who made his first hole- in- one at the age of 71.
Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the funeral services at St. John of the Cross Catholic Church, 61051 Brier Lake Drive, Lacombe, LA 70445, on Thursday, June 30, 2016 at 11:00 A.M.
Graveside Honors will follow in the Southeast LA Veterans Cemetery, Slidell, LA.
Visitation at St. John of the Cross Catholic Church on Thursday, June 30, 2016 from 9:30 A.M. until funeral time at 11:00A.M.
In lieu of flower, donations can be made toThe Fisher House of Keesler, 509 Fisher Street, Keesler AFB, MS, 39534.
Richard graduated from Nicholls High School in 1952. He served in the U.S. Navy and Air Force for a total of 20 years retiring on July 31, 1972 with an Honorable discharge. Over the years he worked at the U.S. Post Office, Amax Nickel Plant, and the St Tammany Parish Courthouse. He was also a member of the Knights of Columbus for 45 years. He enjoyed sports, fishing, camping with his family, coaching baseball and was an avid golfer, who made his first hole- in- one at the age of 71.
Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the funeral services at St. John of the Cross Catholic Church, 61051 Brier Lake Drive, Lacombe, LA 70445, on Thursday, June 30, 2016 at 11:00 A.M.
Graveside Honors will follow in the Southeast LA Veterans Cemetery, Slidell, LA.
Visitation at St. John of the Cross Catholic Church on Thursday, June 30, 2016 from 9:30 A.M. until funeral time at 11:00A.M.
In lieu of flower, donations can be made toThe Fisher House of Keesler, 509 Fisher Street, Keesler AFB, MS, 39534.
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