MICHAEL ADAM TABOR
June 24, 1945 — May 8, 2022
Michael Adam Tabor, of Slidell, Louisiana, passed away on May 8, 2022, at the age of 76, peacefully at his home surrounded by his family. He was born on June 24, 1945 in Morgan City, Louisiana, to his loving parents, the late Alwin Adam Tabor and Emelda Lee Tabor.
Michael is the beloved husband of 55 years to Judy Aucoin Tabor; cherished father of Stephanie Johnson (Patrick), Brent Tabor (Elizabeth), and Craig Tabor (Melanie); proud grandfather of Alissa Bonnette (Herman), Herman Bonnette IV, Eddie Jennings, Laci Buchheit (Cody), Rhett Buchheit, Christine Westbrook (Cody), Brantley Westbrook, Jack Westbrook, Irene Indorf (John), Emily Indorf, Madison Stockstill, Samantha Tabor, Peyton Tabor, and Kyle Leonick; and caring brother of Sharon Boudreaux, Brian Tabor, and Trudy Tabor. “Pa” bearers will be his beloved grandsons: Herman Bonnette III, Eddie Jennings, Cody Buchheit, Cody Westbrook, John Indorf and Kelley Maddox. Honorary “Pa” bearers are Petty Officer Peyton Tabor, USN and Kyle Leonick, who will be greatly missed.
Michael graduated from Morgan City High School where he was a standout track star. He was one of the first in the state to run a sub 10 second 100 yard dash, from there he went to Northeast Louisiana University in Monroe, Louisiana, on a track scholarship majoring in accounting. As a coach of various little league teams, he was instrumental in shaping the lives and mentoring countless young boys and girls. In his professional life, he was employed with Chevron USA as an accountant for 43 years before retiring. At St. Luke the Evangelist Catholic Church, he was a parishioner and a recipient of the Order of St. Louis Medal from the Archdiocese of New Orleans. Michael formerly served as president on the Our Lady of Lourdes School Board and was a member on the board of Pope John Paul II Catholic High School. Michael enjoyed anything and everything to do with his children, grandchildren, and family. They will cherish the memories they shared together.
Relatives and friends were invited to attend a visitation on Thursday, May 12, 2022 from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at Audubon Funeral Home in Slidell and on Friday, May 13, 2022 from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. A Funeral Mass began in the chapel at 11:00 a.m. Michael was laid to rest in Forest Lawn Cemetery at 12:30 p.m. Memories and condolences may be expressed at www.AudubonFuneralHome.com