David Lyle Amedee, 55 years of age,a loving husband, brother, friend, master contractor and businessman passed away on Monday, May 19, 2014, at East Jefferson Hospital. A Homegoing Celebration commemorating his life will be held on Saturday, May 24, 2014 at 11:00 am at The Upperroom Bible Church, 8600 Lake Forest Blvd., New Orleans, LA, with Pastor Herbert H. Rowe, officiating. Visitation will be held from 9:00 am until the hour of service. Interment, St. Louis Cemetery No. 3. He leaves to cherish his many precious memories, his wife, Annette LeDuff Amedee; four siblings, Donald (Lorraine), Stephen (Tanya), Glenn and Val Ann Amedee; sisters and brothers in law, Andrew (Denice) LeDuff, Sandy (Jayce) Poree, Hillery LeDuff and Patrice (Malcolm) Summers; beloved godchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Relatives and friends of the family, Pastors, officers and members of The Upperroom Bible Church, clients of The Wisdom Reception Center, former co-workers of The Marriot Hotel, local construction businesses, and fellow construction associates are all invited to attend. He was preceded in death by his parents, Clarence Tobias Amedee and Leverna Gilyot Amedee and one brother, Clarence Tobias Amedee , III. Arrangements by Heritage Funeral Directors (504) 944-5500. Online guest registry @ www.heritagefuneraldirectors.com.
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Continue Your Rest lil Brother!! Much Love!!
Gary Dugue
May 16, 2023
Seems Like Yesterday, You and I Were Going Over The Books! Missing You Dearly, Lil Brother. Continue Your Rest. Love You!
Gary & Julia Dugue'
Family
May 16, 2020
RIPBro. Dave❤
Karen Victor
Brother
May 16, 2019
May you find comfort in knowing that your loved one is at eternal peace.
With sympathy and prayers,
Adonica Domino
Adonica Domino
June 6, 2014
To the Amedee Family.
May God give you peace and comfort as you hold cherish memories of David's wonderful life. God Bless You.
Mell Branch Roy
May 31, 2014
To Annette and the Amedee family, I was so sadden to hear of David's passing. He was like a son to me and always so gracious and nice. He will truly be missed. I pray for your continued comfort and strength. Love Always,
Mary Johnson (former member of the Upper Room Bible Church) and the entire Johnson Family
May 30, 2014
To the Amedee Family,
May God give you his peace with your loss of a wonderful man. David was not only a neighbor but family. You will be missed, but God has his child back with him. We will see you again.
God Bless all of you.
With all our Love,
Suzette Martin Collins
The Martin Family,
North Roman St.
Suzette Martin-Collins
May 27, 2014
RIP my brother, I was so anticipating meeting with you and several others when I came home but to make a long story short...you will truely be missed!
David Williams
May 27, 2014
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
May 27, 2014
To David's Wife and Family you have our most sincere condolences. May God comfort you in your time of need.
The Hill Family From LaHarpe St.
May 27, 2014
"Keeping this family lifted in prayer during this time of bereavement"!
Our Condolences...
Frank Sr. & Hilda Moffett
Rhonda, Frank Jr., & David Moffett
David Moffett
May 26, 2014
To the Amedees and the LeDuffs,
My heart goes out to you, Annette. You loss your husband and your
best friend and your mother, Ms.
Brunetta LeDuff, in such a short
period of time. You and David were the couple to emulate. Luckily, you have the most supportive family a
person could have and here is where you are blessed and loved by them and soo many others. I pray your
suffering is short and merciful.
My mother sends her regards.
Regretfully Yours,
Cindy
Cindy McKendall
May 26, 2014
To the Amedee family, our thoughts and prayers are with you as you mourn the loss of your husband and brother. I have so many good memories of David from when we were growing up.
Edgerson Louis ( Boo- Boo )
May 25, 2014
My brother David, I just received the message of your voyage to glory, so many years we spent together in the saxophone section from Bell to Clark and talking with you last year I could not wait for us all to get together again and render old time experiences but I know you will be playing in the band in heaven and waiting for us when we get there.
David Williams
May 24, 2014
R.I.P DAVID PRAYERS TO THE FAMILY
May 24, 2014
May God bless you Annette and family you are in my prayers. Mrs Carolyn Craft
Carolyn Craft
May 24, 2014
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
THE CURTIS FAMILY
May 24, 2014
May you find peace in the wonderful memories of David.
Sharon Honore
May 24, 2014
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Thaddeus (TJ) James
May 24, 2014
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Ronald Johnston
May 24, 2014
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Melvin & Rose Marie George
May 24, 2014
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Meredith Decuir & Family
May 24, 2014
Annette & Family,
Our deepest condolences and sympathy at this sorrowful time. May the work he did. .. Speak for him.
Lena & Naaman STEWART
May 24, 2014
Rest in Peace my friend. Annette I will keep you and the Amedee family in my prayers. Stay strong. Corpus Christi "73
Jill Benjamin
May 23, 2014
To Mrs. Annette my condolences to you at your time of grief Rest in Jesus Mr. Amedee a former employee of the Wisdom Dj Mookie
desiree watson
May 23, 2014
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Fred J Johnson, Jr
May 23, 2014
You will always live in our hearts and prayers.
Joan Johnson
May 23, 2014
To: The Amedee Family and Friends,
You All Have Our Most Sincere Condolences!
Proverbs 3:5-6
5 Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.
6 In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.
Dave and I Shared That Scripture on Many Occasion!
Rest On My Brother! Much Love!
Gary & Julia Dugue'
May 23, 2014
My thoughts & prayers are with you. May God wrap his loving arms around you in this difficult time.
Wanda Pannell Gray
May 23, 2014
My deepest sympathy to Annette and to the Amedee family. My prayers are with you all.
Louis Durald
May 23, 2014
Annette, you and your family have our deepest sympathy. We have always enjoyed being around the love that you and he had for one another and for your wonderful business, "The Wisdom"!! We were blessed to know your husband. May God bless you and your family during this difficult time.
Love, Jimmie and Regina (Bartholomew) Woods, Sr.
May 23, 2014
Our thoughts and prayers are with the Amedee family at this time. May God comfort and keep you in his loving care. Troy and Anita Hamm
Troy Hamm
May 23, 2014
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
ROOSEVELT WEBB
May 23, 2014
Our lost is Heaven's gain! A good customer who became a friend that we will miss dearly! Rudman's Gifts
Sterling & Gladys Smith
May 23, 2014
May God Bless and Keep You & Your Family Lifted in his Grace. You have my Deepest Sympathy.
Glenda Farris Square
May 23, 2014
My Condolences goes out to you and your family in this difficult time Annette.
Debra Walker
May 23, 2014
Dear Father in Heaven, Please REST Dave's Soul in PEACE. Continue to KEEP & BLESS his FAMILY in this time of NEED IN JESUS NAME. AMEN & AMEN.
SLICK!!!
Lawrence Dejan
May 23, 2014
Prayers and condolences to Annette and the Amedee family in this time of sorrow.
Karen Diaz
May 23, 2014
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Alicia McKinney
May 23, 2014
My heart goes out to you at this difficult time. David was truly a gentle soul... Your family will remain in my prayers...Take comfort in knowing that David is with Jesus our Lord and Savior...
Jean Torregano
Jean Torregano
May 23, 2014
Rest In Peace
Michael & Robbin Haley
May 23, 2014
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
RENE JONES
May 23, 2014
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Beverly & Keith Greenwood
May 23, 2014
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Venus Lee
May 23, 2014
GOD IS AWESOME HE WILL GET YOU THROUGH THIS, OUR LOVE AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AND THE AMEDEE, LEDUFF FAMILY.
WE LOVE YOU DANA& DIANNEJ NAGIN
DIANNE J NAGIN
May 23, 2014
OUR LOVE AND PRAYERS TO YOU ANNETTE AND THE AMEDEE FAMILY AND LEDUFF FAMILY.
THE JOHNSON FAMILY
MRS. DIANNE J NAGIN
May 23, 2014
ANNETTE,
I am so sorry for your loss. My heart hurts for you. I will be praying for you and your family.
Margie Brown
May 23, 2014
OUR PRAYERS ARE WITH THE AMEDEE AND LEDUFF FAMILY.
DIANNE J NAGIN
May 23, 2014
Dear Pies,
Thank you for your kind spirit towards me. Thank you for always teaching me about life and taking the time to love me. You will be missed, because you were always held in high esteem. No Christmas will ever be the same without you and Mamo. But I am thankful for Jesus for not ending life this way, I have hope and belief that this is not the end, I will indeed see you again. LoVe you pies...
Sally Ann
May 23, 2014
Annette....I am totally shocked and saddened reading David's name in the paper..OMG...you and I spoke recently at a function at the Wisdom..Please know that you and your family will remain in my prayers...If u need me for anything...just pick up the fone...
NOCVB
Arlene Johnson
May 23, 2014
To Annette and the Amedee Family. May God give everyone the strength to cherish David's memories. For God loved him best and he is with our Heavenly Father. His works on this earth is done. Annette you experienced the ultimate Love from David. You and David were example for all young and middle age couples. Be strong and hold on the beautiful life he provided you.
You have my deepest sympathy.
Colita Ellis
May 23, 2014
Annette and family, I am praying for you. Take comfort in knowing that David is with Jesus, our Lord and Saviour.
Karen DeBose Bickham
May 23, 2014
Dave Thank You for the words of wisdom, the great conversations, food and music. Thank you for your unconditional love to all you came in contact with. You will truly be missed forever in my heart. Love Always.
Robin Meeks
May 23, 2014
My heart goes out to you all at this difficult time. I will always remember David for his kindness and that sweet gentle soul with a loving smile. Asking God to give you all comfort and peace. We will be praying for you Annette and our family.
Jo Ann and David Bailey
May 23, 2014
My heart goes out to all of you at this difficult time. David's gentle smile and kindness will always be remembered. Asking God to give you all comfort and peace.
Jo Ann and David Bailey
May 23, 2014
To: Annette & Amedee Family:
My family send our condolences and prayers for/to your family. He was well like and truly be miss.
Toni, LaShan & Dwayne Berry
May 23, 2014
Pies, Where do in begin? You we more than a brother-in-law.
You were my Brother! Your the Godfather to ALL of my children and they Love dearly.
I have soooooo many Great memories with you and I'll hold on to them forever. We would sit and talk and eat for hours...Thanks for ALL those GoodTimes at the "chef's table".
I thank God for sending you to us.
Patrice Summers
May 23, 2014
The Victor Family
May 23, 2014
Dear Lovie and family,
You have my deepest sympathy. My prayers are with you.
Nanny
Anne Caughman
May 23, 2014
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. We all hate to see our love ones depart for this life. David is in the arms of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ the King of Kings.
Debbie Coleman
May 23, 2014
TO THE AMEDEE FAMILY, I AM TRULY SORRY TO LEARN OF THE DEATH OF DAVID. HE WAS SUCH A SWEET GUY AS ALL OF YOU ARE.YOU ARE IN MY THOUGHTS AND PRYAYERS.
LINDA WOODARD
May 23, 2014
"A life that touched many lives; A life that will live in our hearts forever."
God bless us with David's kind and loving heart, for all the things he said and did. Which showed the thoughtful nature, that so much was part of him.
May God's unconditional love surround and bless the family during this time.
"PICKLE"
May 23, 2014
David was such a great guy. He always had a smile on his face and kind words. He also made great potato salad. He'll certainly be missed by all who knew him. His family is in my prayers
Santilla Victorian
May 23, 2014
Hazel & Eugene Crutchfield
May 22, 2014
To my friend Annette and the Amedee family, you have my deepest condolences. I will always cherish the memories of David, and a loving relationship that you and David shared, Annette. I will keep you and your family in my prayers. My love to all of you!
Felicia Burgess
May 22, 2014
David was always a happy and cheerful person. We will miss him dearly. I know Annette you were the apple of his eyes. The Class of 1973 @ Corpus Christi
Penelope Madine
May 22, 2014
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