Rodney Hebert Obituary

"BoBoy" passed away on Thursday, January 17, 2013 at 12:45 p.m. at Baton Rouge General Mid-City at the age of 80. He was a resident of Port Allen and native of Brusly. He served 4 years in U.S. Air Force during the Korean War. He was an honorary member of Knights of Columbus Council #2875 for 51 years. Visiting will be Monday, Jan 21 at Holy Family Catholic Church in Port Allen from 9 a.m. until Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 a.m. celebrated by Monsignor Robert Berggreen. Burial will be in St. John the Baptist Catholic Church Cemetery in Brusly with full military honors. "BoBoy" is survived by his two sisters, Marvel M. "Moe" Hebert of Ventress, Betsy H. Simpson Gosserand and husband Ellis of Port Allen; one brother, L.J. Hebert, Jr. and wife Pat of Palm Desert, CA; a sister-in-law, Barbara Mullican Hebert of Port Allen and numerous nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents, Lawrence J. "Babe" and Rita Mouch Hebert; sister, Beverly Hebert Hobbins; brother, Gordon N. Hebert. "BoBoy" was an avid reader who enjoyed reading old Western novels. He was a fan of St. Louis Cardinals baseball. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to the Ava & Jacob Saucier Holy Family School Memorial Scholarship Fund. Please share sympathies, condolences and memories online at www.wilbertservices.com.

Published by The Advocate from Jan. 18 to Jan. 21, 2013.
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Extending sincere sympathy to BoBoy's immediate and extended family. You remain in our thoughts and prayers.

Sharon & Tommy Zito

January 22, 2013

Our sympathies to Mrs. Betsy & her entire family on the loss of your dear brother. I know you're going through a difficult time right now but please know that our prayers are with you each & every day.

Barbara, Karen, & Doycie Marquette

January 21, 2013

Grama Moe, and Betsy, Our thoughts and prayers are with you both and the rest of your family.

Holi and Scott Smart

January 20, 2013

Grama Moe, and Betsy, our thoughts and prayers are with you both.
Holi and Scott Smart

January 20, 2013

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."

It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.

God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.

There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.

If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.

So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.

And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.

Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998

Don, Sonya, Jake & Jayden Sherman

January 20, 2013

Oh, how we'll miss your rendition of "Blue Christmas." We love you and your wit. We will certainly miss you. May you rest in eternal peace.

Kendall Hebert

January 20, 2013

I am so sorry for your loss. Bev must have needed you to keep her company. Prayers go out to the whole family

Julane Scheel

January 19, 2013

Uncle BoBoy,
You left us too soon but somehow we were not surprised. There's no doubt your beloved sister, Beverly, was there to greet you when you arrived. We know that you are now truly "okay" as you tried to convince us all so many times. We will treasure the memories of the many holidays you shared with us. We loved you more than you ever really knew or understood. May you rest in eternal peace. Until we meet again...

Rhonda Coye

January 19, 2013

Uncle BoBoy,
There is no doubt your beloved sister, Beverly, was there to meet you when you arrived. We know that now you are truly "okay" as you tried to convince us so many times. Our family Christmas gatherings will never be quite the same. We love you and will miss you more than you know.

Rhonda Coye

January 19, 2013

Bo Boy was the biggest St. Louis Cardinal
fan I have ever known. May he meet all of the great Cardinal players as
he passes through the pearly gates.

John Dayries

January 18, 2013

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