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Tyson D. Bordelon

Funeral Services for Tyson D. Bordelon, 86, of West Monroe, LA will be held at 10:00 A.M. Wednesday, January 2, 2013 at St. Paschal Catholic Church with Rev. Frank Coens officiating. Interment will follow in the Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA.

Mr. Bordelon was born October 3, 1926 in Marksville, LA and died on December 30, 2012 in Monroe, LA. He served for 4 years in the United States Navy during the Korean War. Mr. Bordelon was a barber for 40 years and served as the 1st City Councilman for District 3, serving for 12 years. He was a member of the St. Paschal Catholic Church in West Monroe, LA. and was a 4th degree Knights of Columbus.

Survivors include his wife of 60 years, Claudia N. Bordelon; three sons, Tommy Bordelon and wife, Mary Ann, Terry Bordelon and wife, Jennifer, and Sonny Bordelon and wife, Mari; 8 grandchildren, Emily Wilson and husband, Kurt, Sarah Rantz, Molly Bordelon, Cody Bordelon, Clint Bordelon and wife, Christina, Meredith Ellis and husband, Paul, Daniel Bordelon and Mari Katherine New and husband, Blake; 7 great grandchildren; brother, Charles Bordelon and wife, Elaine of Lacombe, LA and numerous nieces and nephews.

Pallbearers will be Dan Hastings, David Raymond, Paul Ellis, Clint Bordelon, Cody Bordelon, and Donny Johns.

Visitation will be held from 5:00 P.M. until 7:00 P.M. with a Vigil Wake Service at 6:00 P.M. on Tuesday, January 1, 2013.

Memorials may be made to the St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital, to St. Paschal Catholic Church or to Northeast Louisiana War Veterans Home.

Online Registry/ Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com

Mulhearn Funeral Home

West Monroe, LA

Published by The News Star on Jan. 1, 2013.
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Mrs. Claudia, Tommy, Terry & Sonny,

We were so sad to hear about Mr. Tyson passing away. He was such a wonderful person who always had a smile on his face and brought laughter to everyone he met. We can remember the good times and going to St. Joseph's together all those years. Time passes by so fast and we're all getting older.

May God bless you all at this most difficult time and know that his arm is wrapped around each of you. We know Mr. Tyson is watching down over you with a big smile on his face.

Peace be with you.

Love and prayers,
Sara Zagone & Sylvia Z Bartlett

Sara Zagone

January 6, 2013

With deepest sympathy to his family.

Judy Tarver

January 4, 2013

Tommy, I am so sorry to hear about your Dad's passing. I will keep you and your family in my prayers

Margaret Stamper

January 4, 2013

Aunt Claudia, I was so sorry to hear of Uncle Tyson's passing. I have so many fond memories of him that I will cherish forever. I love you and am praying for you and the family. Nanci Morse, Kyla Cox & Emma, Austin, TX.

Nanci Morse

January 4, 2013

Very sorry to hear of Mr. Bordelon's passing. I will always remember the wit and wisdom passed along in the barber's chair. He was a true gentlemen. May God be with you all during this time.

Billy Wall

January 2, 2013

Aunt Claudia, I was so sorry to hear of Uncle Tyson's passing. I have so many good memories of all the fun times we had at the Bordelon family reunions and how he loved to dance at the Lacombe crab festival. He had such a zest for life and a wonderful sense of humor. I will cherish those memories forever. He was a fine man that will be missed by many. My condolences to you and your family.

Denise Bordelon Rosenberger

January 2, 2013

Our thoughts and prayers are with your family at this time from the Jack Moore family.

January 2, 2013

I will always remember this giant of a man & his humor. He was there for me when I needed him & this will not be forgotten. My condolences to the family & I wish I could be there for them.

Robert Garlington

January 2, 2013

Mrs.Claudia and family- So very sorry to hear about Mr. Tyson- We will keep you all in our prayers-May GOD Bless you and carry you through this difficult time.

Kenneth & Connie Mayeux

January 1, 2013

Remembering a terrific man. Loved his humor. Always made me smile. A giant in character, strength and humility. We will miss you!

Carolyn Mahoney

January 1, 2013

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

La Trelle (Nicosia) and Bubba Kutz

January 1, 2013

Very sorry to hear this.

Sparky McDuffie

January 1, 2013

My deepest condolences with your loss. May he rest in peace.

Terry McKeithen

January 1, 2013

He was my Daddy's barber for years. I heard my Father speak of him often. He even cut my hair when I was a child. My fathers name was Ray Hoffman, an employee of Missouri Pacific railroad. My condolences to his family.
Pat Hoffman Buie

January 1, 2013

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."

It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.

God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.

There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.

If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.

So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.

And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.

Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998

Don, Sonya, Jake & Jayden Sherman

December 31, 2012

Our condolences to my wonderful Aunt Claudia & her beautiful family. Uncle Tyson will be greatly missed by us all, we have great memories of a fun loving Uncle who brought light & laughter to us all. My prayers are with you, may God bless those who mourn. Love all of you!

Pamela Guillot Haynes

December 31, 2012

I am so sorry to hear this news about Dear Uncle Tyson. I will always remember how much fun he was when we'd get together for family reunions, etc. You will be missed by many. Love to Aunt Claudia, Tommy, Terry and Sonny! God Bless You all!

Linda Bordelon Fontaine

December 31, 2012

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