Maurice "Mo" Foreman, Jr.

A Funeral Service will be held Thursday, January 25, 2018, at 11:00 am at Fountain Memorial Funeral Home in Lafayette for Maurice “Mo” Foreman, Jr., 79, who passed away Tuesday, January 23, 2018, at Lafayette General Medical Center in Lafayette.Visitation will be observed on Thursday, January 25, 2018, from 9:00 am until the time of service, at Fountain Memorial Funeral Home in Lafayette.Interment will follow in Fountain Memorial Cemetery in Lafayette.Jonathan Adkins, Derek Taylor and Coby Foreman, his grandsons, will officiate.Maurice was born May 12, 1938, in Duson and was a long-time resident of Acadiana. He was the owner of Maurice’s Texaco and Maurice’s Mobile Service Stations, retiring after 16 years. Later, worked for Express Printing for over 16 years. Maurice was active in his community and belonged to the Moose Lodge, U.S. Specialty Sports Association and served on the board for the Softball Players Association. He loved softball, playing for 47 years and umpiring for 14 years. Cajun dancing was one of his favorite past times. Most of all, Maurice loved spending time with his family and friends and he will be deeply missed.Maurice is survived by his companion, Mary Bailey of eleven years; his son, Dale Foreman and his wife, Debbie of Mire; three daughters, Debbie Foreman Adkins of Lafayette, Della Foreman Richard and her husband, Blake of Lafayette and Dedera Foreman LeBlanc and her husband, Bobby of Lafayette; his brother, Elmo Foreman and his wife, Peggy of Branch; two sisters, Mildred Steiner and her husband, Paul of Scott and Margie Trahan and her companion, Kenneth Michot of Rayne; seven grandchildren, Jonathan Adkins, Cherelle Miller Lee, Lindsey Foreman Gravouilla, Coby Foreman, Ryan LeBlanc, Candice LeBlanc-Segura and Derek Taylor; thirteen great-grandchildren, Phoenix Segura, Sawyer Segura, Wesson Segura, Claire Roux LeBlanc, Carson Gravouilla, Owen Gravouilla, Collin Gravouilla, Micah Lee, Moriah Lee, Meredith Lee, Skyleigh Taylor, Kaydence Taylor, Isaiah Taylor and numerous dear nieces, nephews and friends.He was preceded in death by his parents, Maurice and Gladys Foreman; his sisters, Marie Blanchard and Juanita Blanchard; the mother of his children and former wife of 50 years, Elsie Bellard Foreman and his son-in-law, Irvin Lee Adkins.Pallbearers will be Jonathan Adkins, Derek Taylor, Elmo Foreman, Paul Steiner, Coby Foreman and Bobby LeBlanc.Honorary Bearer will be his son, Dale Foreman.The family wishes to thank Dr. Fernando Lopez Alemany and Acadian Home Health including the Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapy Services for the compassionate care given to Maurice and his family.In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in Maurice’s name to his family.Online obituary and guest book may be viewed at www.fountainmemorialfuneralhome.com.Fountain Memorial Funeral Home and Cemetery, 1010 Pandora Street, 337-981-7098 is in charge of arrangements.