MICHAEL CHARLES LUKE SR.
October 15, 1954 - October 25, 2017
Funeral services will be held Monday, October 30, 2017, in the St. Joseph Cemetery in Centerville during a 10 a.m. graveside service for Michael Charles Luke Sr., a native of Franklin and longtime resident of Bayou Sale who passed away at the age of 63 on Wednesday, October 25, 2017. Father Ruben Primor will conduct the service. Pallbearers will be Michael C. Luke Jr., Frederick “Fritz” Trappey Sr., Frederick “Lil Fritz” Trappey Jr., Dave A. Luke III, Lawrence J. Luke, and Russell Broussard. Honorary pallbearers will be Elby Champagne Jr. and Billy Cowart.
Michael was the type of person that made friends where ever he went. He truly never met a stranger. In his younger years Michael enjoyed a little hunting and a lot of fishing. He made a career in the Seafood Industry, primarily in soft shell crabs. In his later years he mostly enjoyed visiting with family and good friends. He will be fondly remembered and dearly missed.
Survivors include his two sons, Michael C. Luke Jr. and Theo “T.C.” Frederick; seven siblings, Mary Agnes Chedville, Ann L. Swallow and husband Garth, Marie L. Luke, Katherine L. Bateman, Zelda L. Edgil and husband John, Dave A. Luke III and wife Madalyn, and Lawrence J. Luke; two grandchildren, Michael C. Luke III and Kailyn LeAnn Luke; his best friend, Frederick “Fritz” Trappey Sr.; as well as a host of cousins, nieces, and one nephew.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Dave Alvin Luke Jr. and Agnes Angelle Hebert Luke; three brothers-in-law, Jackie Bateman, Elton Chedville, and G.P. Trahan Sr.; two nieces, Connie A. Bateman and Darren Luke; and three nephews, Don J. Bateman, Kenny Luke Chedville, and G. Paul Trahan Jr.
The family would like to express their deepest gratitude to Stephanie and Jace Thibodeaux, as well as the staff of Heart of Hospice, especially Jennifer, Janie, Rebecca, and Chaplain Rickey for the loving care and compassion given to Michael in his time of need.
Family and friends may view the obituary and express their condolences online by visiting www.iberts.com.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Ibert’s Mortuary, Inc., 1007 Main Street, Franklin, La. 70538, (337) 828-5426.
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