Joseph Henry "Junie Boy" Bourgoyne

Joseph Henry "Junie Boy" Bourgoyne obituary

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Joseph Bourgoyne Obituary

Junie Boy passed away Sunday, April 27, 2014 at Plaquemine Caring at the age of 82. He was a resident of Port Allen and a native of Plaquemine, La. He retired from the State of Louisiana as a Land Surveyor and was a US Army Veteran. Visiting will be at Wilbert Funeral Home, Plaquemine on Saturday, May 3, 2014 from 11am until Rite of Christian Burial at 3pm, conducted by Deacon Sammy Collura. Interment will be at Grace Memorial Park, Plaquemine. He is survived by his daughter, Brenda Bourgoyne Dozier and husband Darrell and his devoted daughter, Jodie Lynn "Tiger" Bourgoyne; sons, Edward "Ed" Joseph Bourgoyne, Richard Bourgoyne and Jesse Bourgoyne; grandchildren, Jarred "Fonk" Bourgoyne, Brennan and Blake Dozier, Mikelynn, Gabrielle, Ed, Jr. and Andi Bourgoyne and a special great granddaughter, Malaina Lewis; sister, Margaret Ruth Morales; brothers, Oscar and R.J. Bourgoyne; his first wife, Barbara Durham; brother in law and best friend, Buddy Songy and numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by his wife, Marilyn Schafer Bourgoyne; aunt and uncle, Victor and Cecile Bourgoyne who raised him; daughter, Rebecca Bourgoyne; son, Joseph Bourgoyne, Jr.; and numerous brothers and sisters. Pallbearers will be his grandsons. Special thanks to Plaquemine Caring and Comfort Care Hospice for their loving care and devotion. Please share sympathies, condolences, and memories online at www.wilbertservices.com.

Published by The Advocate from Apr. 30 to May 1, 2014.
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My sympathy to the family of Joe. I worked with him many years ago and still remember how kind and amusing he was. Sorry for your loss.

David Barnard

May 1, 2014

My thoughts and prayers are with each of you. May the Lord help guide you through this difficult time.

Minnie Fabre

May 1, 2014

The entire staff at Wilbert Funeral Service expresses our sincere condolences. May your heart soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times spent together as you celebrate a life well lived!

The Staff of Wilbert Funeral Home

April 30, 2014

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