Kirby K. Awagain, 85, of Lake Charles, LA died at 9:55 a.m. on Tuesday, May 14, 2013 in his residence. Mr. Awagain was born March 27, 1928 in Natchitoches, LA and was a graduate of Morgan City High School. He served his country in the U.S. Army. He earned an Associate Degree from Nicholls State University, a Bachelor's in Business and a Master's in Business Administration, both from Louisiana State University. He was a Vocational Educator in Greensburg, LA and Morgan City, LA. Mr. Awagain later worked in the Louisiana State Department of Education and served as the Director of Vocational Education for the State of Louisiana. He also worked on the State Commission on Law Enforcement, retiring in 1986. He moved to Lake Charles, LA in 1997. Mr. Awagain is survived by his wife of sixty years, Marguerite Lewis Awagain; son, Kenneth K. Awagain, both of Lake Charles, LA; daughters, Debra A. Walters and husband Bryan of Columbia, SC and Cynthia Awagain of Lake Charles; grandsons, Benjamin and Eric Walters; and nephew, Dr. Don Ray Guzzetta of Kenner, LA. His cremation was entrusted to Johnson Funeral Home, Lake Charles, LA. Private inurnment will be in Resthaven Garden of Memories in Baton Rouge, LA at a later time. Words of comfort to the family may be left at www.johnsonfuneralhome.net.
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Margaret, I am so sorry I didn't even know Kirby was ill. My sympathy goes out to you & the family. I know the lost you are expericening. Only God can give you the peace you need now. God bvless you & I send my love to the family. Love Marguerite Pattie Awagain
June 1, 2013
Dear Family,
Uncle Kirby will be greatly missed. I will always remember how kind he was to me and my family. He always took the time to show you he cared. May God bless you all and keep you in his loving embrace during this dificult time. Till we see you again Uncle Kirby - Rest in Peace
With Love,
James,Tracey,Merrell,& Tommy Parham
James T. Parham
May 17, 2013
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