Charles Comeaux Obituary

A resident of Denham Springs, he died early Friday, November 23, 2012 at the Carpenter House after suffering a stroke. He was 73, a long-time barber in Denham Springs and a former Police Juror and school bus driver. He was beloved by his daughters and was affectionately known as "Paw Paw" by his grandchildren and great grandchild. Visitation will be on Saturday, November 24, 2012 at Seale Funeral Home, Denham Springs from 5:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. Visitation will resume on Sunday, November 25, 2012 at 9:00 a.m. Rev. Howard Peak will conduct religious services in the funeral home chapel at 11:00 a.m. Burial will follow in Evergreen Memorial Park. He is survived by his wife of over fifty-three years, Linda Byrd Comeaux, two daughters and sons-in-law, Monica C. Martin and husband, Louis M. Martin, Jr., and Sandy C. Trahan and husband, John D. Trahan, three grandchildren, Ashley M. Trahan, Christopher R. Martin and Kelsey L. Martin, one great grandson, Aiden N. Quinn, two brothers, Calvin A. Comeaux and Clarence "Gootsie" Comeaux, three sisters, Melba Marie "Sis" DeLatte, Hilda Faye Zachary and Dorothy C. Peak. He was preceded in death by parents, John Charles Comeaux and Ella Dee Cook Comeaux Meadows, step-father, Marvin Meadows, brother, Jesse W. Comeaux and sister, Velma Lou Reeves. He loved to spend time with his family, fishing and gardening. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to St. Joseph Carpenter House. Please sign the online guestbook at www.sealefuneral.com.

Published by The Advocate from Nov. 23 to Nov. 25, 2012.
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To the Comeaux Family,

Mr. Wayne cut my Dad's hair for many, many years. I enjoyed taking my Dad there and hearing them talk and laugh together. Mr. Wayne was one of the nicest person that I have known in my life. I am so sorry for your loss. My prayers are with each and everyone of you.

Peggy (Graves) Thurston

November 27, 2012

Mrs.Linda,Monica,Sandy and family.I am so sorry of the passing of Mr.Wayne. May God give each one of you peace and comfort.He will be missed.
Tammy Watson

November 25, 2012

Mrs.Linda,Monica,Sandy and family.I am so sorry for your loss.Mr.Wayne was a very special man.He love his grandchildren and great grandchild.I know with my two kids when they were little would go and visit Paw Paw Wink is what they would call him.And my grandchild Hayden love him too.He would be greatly missed.
Tammy Watson

November 25, 2012

I am sorry to hear of your loss. I will keep you and your family in my prayers.

Pat Porch

November 25, 2012

Linda and Family,
I am so sorry for your loss and will keep you in my prayers.
Sue Traylor Conran, Class of '59

November 25, 2012

remembering your families during this time. you could tell Mr. Wayne loved his family when he spoke of all of you.could also could see it in his expressions...

Sharon Tillman

November 24, 2012

Mr. Wayne was my bus driver for many years. I'm so sorry to hear of his passing. What a truly great man he was.

Robin Comeaux Harris

November 24, 2012

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Treba June Mims (Martha's sister. McDonald

November 24, 2012

Sorry to hear of passing of wonderful man and father; only met him a few times, but heard a lot about him over the years. Always seemed to love life and people. We pray that the whole family feels His peace at this time.

Jeff and Terry Heaton

November 24, 2012

To the Comeaux Family, I am truly sorry for your loss, and I will pray for you all during this time of sorrow and stress. God Bless each of you.

Donna Kay Havis (Louis' cousin)

November 24, 2012

we are soo sorry far the lost of your love one you are in our heart and pra yers we love yallwe no he well be sadly miss

November 24, 2012

I pray for the family, and pray that peace be with all of u during the had times and the grieving that u will remember u have friends and othe family who luv all of u and r praying for peace

Polly & Mark Arnold

November 24, 2012

Linda, Monica and Sandy, "Comeaux" was one of a kind and leaves behind a wonderful family and lots of great memories, along with many sad hearts. Praying for the comfort of Christ for all of you and our extended family too.

November 23, 2012

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