SHELBY JAMES BOURGEOIS

Shelby James Bourgeois, 90, a resident and native of Verdunville, La., passed away on Sunday, December 23, 2018 at 11:18 a.m. in Geismar, La.
Wake services will be observed on Friday, December 28, 2018 at the Jones Funeral Home 1101 Main Street Franklin, La. from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. A rosary will be recited at 6 p.m. Visitation will resume on Saturday December 29, 2018 from 9 a.m. until the beginning of tributes and expressions at 9:30 a.m. at the St. Joseph’s Catholic Church 132 Hwy. 317 Centerville, La. 70522. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m., with Father Peter Emusa serving as the Celebrant. Mr. Bourgeois will be laid to rest with Military Honors in the Immaculate Conception Catholic Cemetery in Verdunville, La.
Memories of Shelby will forever remain in the hearts of his wife, Marguerite Gobert Bourgeois of Verdunville, La.; his children, Mrs. Ron (Debbie Bourgeois) Hogan of Gardena, CA, Crystal Bourgeois of Baton Rouge, La., Mrs. Garry ( Melanie Bourgeois) Furlough of Baton Rouge, La., Valerie Bourgeois of Baton Rouge, La., Rachelle Bourgeois of Verdunville, La., Renee Bourgeois (William) of Geismar, La., Sebrin Bourgeois (Gladys) of Thibodaux, La., Terryl Bourgeois (Terry-Ann) of Geismar, La.; two brothers, Merlin Bourgeois of Verdunville, La. and Thomas Bourgeois of Los Angeles, CA, and one sister, Betty Bourgeois Nelson of Jeanerette, La.; fifteen grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren, and two great-great grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Shelby was preceded in death by his parents, and his seven siblings.
Jones Funeral Home of Morgan City-Franklin-Jeanerette-Houma in charge of arrangements.
Visit www.jones-funeral-home.com to send condolences to family.

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