Johnny "Turkey" Comeaux

Johnny “Turkey” Comeaux OPELOUSAS- Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM Saturday, October 25, 2014 at Holy Ghost Catholic Church in Opelousas, LA for Mr. Johnny Comeaux, 87, who entered eternal rest on Tuesday, October 14, 2014 at Opelousas General Health System in Opelousas, LA. Interment will be at Bellevue Memorial Park Cemetery. Father Jaison Mangalath, SVD will officiate the Mass of Christian Burial. On November 26, 1926 Johnny was born to Johnny Comeaux, Sr. of Sunset, LA and Eva Guillory Comeaux of Opelousas, LA. While an elementary student at old Saint Landry Parish Training School, being ambitious he worked at Stelly’s Bakery and Smiley’s Milk Dairy before going to school. At an early age he enlisted in the United States Navy where he was on the USS YMS 375 minesweeper in the Invasion of Normandy that was blown up by a new type of underwater mine. On returning home after being discharged from the Navy, he worked as a construction worker in Lake Charles, LA, carpenter in Opelousas, LA and a chef during duck hunting season around Cameron, LA. On March 3, 1960 Johnny was joined in Holy Matrimony to Emma Louise Williams. To this union no children were born, but they were blessed with nieces, nephews, and relatives whom they loved, cherished, and cared for. Johnny was a member of the Ivory Knights, P.G.E.R. of Saint Benedict Lodge #825, American Legion Post #0514 for fifty years and also a bar businessman for 41 years. Johnny is survived by his wife, Emma Louise Williams “Tut” Comeaux of Opelousas, LA; a daughter, Delores Archer (Herbert) of Houston, TX; two grandchildren, Albert Cook, Jr and Alice T. Cook of Houston, TX; a sister, Odelia Green of Church Point, LA; an aunt, Ella Mae Edwards of Opelousas, LA; a sister-in-law, Annie Mae Williams of Opelousas, LA; a niece, Tina Fruge (Christopher) of Opelousas, LA and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends. Johnny was preceded in death by his father, Johnny Comeaux, Sr.; his mother, Eva Guillory Comeaux; and a sister, Josie Mae Comeaux. Visiting hours will be observed from 7:30 AM until 10:30 AM Saturday, October 25, 2014 at William Funeral Home in Opelousas. A rosary will be recited at 9:00 AM. Share words of comfort with the Comeaux family at www.williamsfuneralhomes.net Funeral Arrangements entrusted to Williams Funeral Home of Opelousas at 817 E. South St., 337/942-2037.

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Johnny "Turkey" Comeaux

November 26, 1926 - October 14, 2014