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David Amedee Obituary

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.

Published by The Times-Picayune from May 22 to May 23, 2014.
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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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