Billy Kesey
October 16, 1927 ~ February 27, 2021
Billy Kesey, a native of McMinnville, TN and a resident of Lutcher, LA, passed away at his home surrounded by his family and friends on Saturday, February 27, 2021 at the age of 93.
He proudly served his country in both the U.S. Navy and U.S. Army during World War II and the Korean Conflict. He retired from Kaiser Aluminum after 32 years. He was a member of SOAR, and enjoyed playing golf and riding his bike.
Preceded in death by his foster parents, James and Leona Smith; parents, Willie Mae Ware and Kenneth Kesey; granddaughter, Veleaka W. Covino; siblings Mary Helen Blackburn (Brown), and Fred Kesey (Jewel); and brother-in-law, Gerald Laiche.
He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Janet Laiche Kesey; children, Glenda K. Horton, Lanny Kesey, Debbie K. Miller, and Billy J. Kesey (Sheila); son-in-law, Richard Horton; grandchildren, Reed Horton (Tiffany), Grant Horton (Ashley), Matthew Kesey, Natasha K. Cottello (Justin), Tommy Weddington (Noy), and Hannah Kesey; thirteen great-grandchildren; brother-in-law, Julius Laiche (Florette); sister-in-law, Marie Cashio; and a host of nieces and nephews also survive.
A celebration of life will be held in his honor at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, the family request donations be made to The National World War II Museum, 945 Magazine St., New Orleans, LA 70130.
Rose Lynn Funeral Services has been entrusted with handling his arrangements.
Rose Lynn Funeral Services
1870 Cabanose Ave.
Lutcher, LA 70071 (225) 869 - 0000
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Foster Parents: James Franklin Smith Born October 18, 1909 Death July 20, 1978
Leona P. Byars Smith Born December 29, 1909 Death July 20, 1978
James Franklin Smith Memorial # 20849654 Interred Smyrna Cemetery Warren Co. TN.
Leona P. Byars Smith Memorial # 208496741 Interred Smyrna Cemtery Warren Co. TN.
October 16, 1927 ~ February 27, 2021
Billy Kesey, a native of McMinnville, TN and a resident of Lutcher, LA, passed away at his home surrounded by his family and friends on Saturday, February 27, 2021 at the age of 93.
He proudly served his country in both the U.S. Navy and U.S. Army during World War II and the Korean Conflict. He retired from Kaiser Aluminum after 32 years. He was a member of SOAR, and enjoyed playing golf and riding his bike.
Preceded in death by his foster parents, James and Leona Smith; parents, Willie Mae Ware and Kenneth Kesey; granddaughter, Veleaka W. Covino; siblings Mary Helen Blackburn (Brown), and Fred Kesey (Jewel); and brother-in-law, Gerald Laiche.
He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Janet Laiche Kesey; children, Glenda K. Horton, Lanny Kesey, Debbie K. Miller, and Billy J. Kesey (Sheila); son-in-law, Richard Horton; grandchildren, Reed Horton (Tiffany), Grant Horton (Ashley), Matthew Kesey, Natasha K. Cottello (Justin), Tommy Weddington (Noy), and Hannah Kesey; thirteen great-grandchildren; brother-in-law, Julius Laiche (Florette); sister-in-law, Marie Cashio; and a host of nieces and nephews also survive.
A celebration of life will be held in his honor at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, the family request donations be made to The National World War II Museum, 945 Magazine St., New Orleans, LA 70130.
Rose Lynn Funeral Services has been entrusted with handling his arrangements.
Rose Lynn Funeral Services
1870 Cabanose Ave.
Lutcher, LA 70071 (225) 869 - 0000
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Foster Parents: James Franklin Smith Born October 18, 1909 Death July 20, 1978
Leona P. Byars Smith Born December 29, 1909 Death July 20, 1978
James Franklin Smith Memorial # 20849654 Interred Smyrna Cemetery Warren Co. TN.
Leona P. Byars Smith Memorial # 208496741 Interred Smyrna Cemtery Warren Co. TN.
Billy Kesey
October 16, 1927 ~ February 27, 2021
Billy Kesey, a native of McMinnville, TN and a resident of Lutcher, LA, passed away at his home surrounded by his family and friends on Saturday, February 27, 2021 at the age of 93.
He proudly served his country in both the U.S. Navy and U.S. Army during World War II and the Korean Conflict. He retired from Kaiser Aluminum after 32 years. He was a member of SOAR, and enjoyed playing golf and riding his bike.
Preceded in death by his foster parents, James and Leona Smith; parents, Willie Mae Ware and Kenneth Kesey; granddaughter, Veleaka W. Covino; siblings Mary Helen Blackburn (Brown), and Fred Kesey (Jewel); and brother-in-law, Gerald Laiche.
He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Janet Laiche Kesey; children, Glenda K. Horton, Lanny Kesey, Debbie K. Miller, and Billy J. Kesey (Sheila); son-in-law, Richard Horton; grandchildren, Reed Horton (Tiffany), Grant Horton (Ashley), Matthew Kesey, Natasha K. Cottello (Justin), Tommy Weddington (Noy), and Hannah Kesey; thirteen great-grandchildren; brother-in-law, Julius Laiche (Florette); sister-in-law, Marie Cashio; and a host of nieces and nephews also survive.
A celebration of life will be held in his honor at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, the family request donations be made to The National World War II Museum, 945 Magazine St., New Orleans, LA 70130.
Rose Lynn Funeral Services has been entrusted with handling his arrangements.
Rose Lynn Funeral Services
1870 Cabanose Ave.
Lutcher, LA 70071 (225) 869 - 0000
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Foster Parents: James Franklin Smith Born October 18, 1909 Death July 20, 1978
Leona P. Byars Smith Born December 29, 1909 Death July 20, 1978
James Franklin Smith Memorial # 20849654 Interred Smyrna Cemetery Warren Co. TN.
Leona P. Byars Smith Memorial # 208496741 Interred Smyrna Cemtery Warren Co. TN.
October 16, 1927 ~ February 27, 2021
Billy Kesey, a native of McMinnville, TN and a resident of Lutcher, LA, passed away at his home surrounded by his family and friends on Saturday, February 27, 2021 at the age of 93.
He proudly served his country in both the U.S. Navy and U.S. Army during World War II and the Korean Conflict. He retired from Kaiser Aluminum after 32 years. He was a member of SOAR, and enjoyed playing golf and riding his bike.
Preceded in death by his foster parents, James and Leona Smith; parents, Willie Mae Ware and Kenneth Kesey; granddaughter, Veleaka W. Covino; siblings Mary Helen Blackburn (Brown), and Fred Kesey (Jewel); and brother-in-law, Gerald Laiche.
He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Janet Laiche Kesey; children, Glenda K. Horton, Lanny Kesey, Debbie K. Miller, and Billy J. Kesey (Sheila); son-in-law, Richard Horton; grandchildren, Reed Horton (Tiffany), Grant Horton (Ashley), Matthew Kesey, Natasha K. Cottello (Justin), Tommy Weddington (Noy), and Hannah Kesey; thirteen great-grandchildren; brother-in-law, Julius Laiche (Florette); sister-in-law, Marie Cashio; and a host of nieces and nephews also survive.
A celebration of life will be held in his honor at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, the family request donations be made to The National World War II Museum, 945 Magazine St., New Orleans, LA 70130.
Rose Lynn Funeral Services has been entrusted with handling his arrangements.
Rose Lynn Funeral Services
1870 Cabanose Ave.
Lutcher, LA 70071 (225) 869 - 0000
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Foster Parents: James Franklin Smith Born October 18, 1909 Death July 20, 1978
Leona P. Byars Smith Born December 29, 1909 Death July 20, 1978
James Franklin Smith Memorial # 20849654 Interred Smyrna Cemetery Warren Co. TN.
Leona P. Byars Smith Memorial # 208496741 Interred Smyrna Cemtery Warren Co. TN.
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