Walter Pearce

Opelousas Services for Walter A. W.A Pearce, age 88, will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 9, 2011, in the LafondArdoin Funeral Home Chapel in Opelousas, La., followed by interment in the Cedar Hill Cemetery. The Reverend Pam Roy will conduct the services.

W.A., who was a resident of Baton Rouge, La., died on Sunday, June 5, 2011.

He was a retired oil field gauger and a long time resident of Port Sulphur, La. He was a lifetime member of the Shriners, the V.F.W. and a member of the Humble Cottage Masonic Lodge 19 of Opelousas, La. He served his country in the Navy during WWII. He will be missed by all who knew and loved him.

Survivors include his wife of 65 years, Sylvia Darbonne Pearce his daughters, Jan Pearce Toca and her husband, Wayne, of Metairie, La., Roxanne Pearce of Kansas City, MO. and very close family friend, Sherry Kirby of Kansas City, MO. He is also survived by 2 grandchildren, Jeffrey Toca wife Amanda Toca and Nicholas Toca fianc Amy Casey of Metairie, La. and 1 greatgrandchild, Beau Toca.

He is preceded in death by his parents, William Robert and Pearl Bihm Pearce his brother, Clyde Pearce and his sister, Alice Pearce.

Visiting hours will be observed in the LafondArdoin Funeral Home of Opelousas, beginning on Thursday, June 9, 2011 from 9:00 a.m. until time of service.

In lieu of flowers the family has asked that you give to your charity of choice.

Family and friends are invited to sign and view the online guestbook at www.lafondardoin.com.

LafondArdoin Funeral Home of Opelousas, 2845 South Union Street, Opelousas, LA 70570 3379422638, has been entrusted with the funeral arrangements.

Visitation

Lafond Ardoin Funeral Home
2845 S. Union Street
Opelousas, LA  70570
Thursday, June 9, 2011
9:00 a.m. until time of service

Service

Funeral Home Service

LafondArdoin Funeral Home Chapel
2845 S. Union Street
Opelousas, LA  70570
Thursday, June 9, 2011
2:00 p.m.

Cemetery

Cedar Hill Cemetery
715 West Vine Street
Washington, LA  70589