Photo courtesy of Pellerin Funeral Home - Breaux Bridge
Breaux Bridge, Louisiana
1927 - 2015 (Age 88)
Breaux Bridge - A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30 am, on Saturday, July 18, 2015, at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in Breaux Bridge, for John ?Daday? John, 88, who passed away on Monday, July 13, 2015, at Lafon Nursing Home in New Orleans.
The family requests that visiting hours be observed at the funeral home from 7:00 am until 10:00 am on Saturday.
A rosary will be prayed at 8:00 am on Saturday.
Rev. Joseph Campion will officiate at the Funeral Mass. Readers will be Katrina Thomas, Kenitha Grooms-Williams, and Cecelia Brown. Gift Bearers will be Mikquel John, Joné Thomas, Alex Williams, Destiny Brown, and Jasmine John. Interment will follow at St. Francis of Assisi Cemetery in Breaux Bridge.
Mr. John was a retired landscaper who enjoyed going to church, praying the rosary, and entertaining family and friends barbecuing at family gatherings. Baseball was one of his favorite sports which he enjoyed playing during his younger days. Mr. John cherished the moments that he spent with his children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great grandchildren. He will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him.
He is survived by his children, Audrey Lombard of Baton Rouge, Helen Davis of Memphis, TN, Alice Grooms and husband Kenneth of New Orleans, Harold John of New Orleans, and Michael John of New Orleans; brother, Casey Alexander of Breaux Bridge; 12 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; 1great-great-grandchild.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Martin and Louisiana Thibodeaux John; sister, Alberta Pete; and brother, Tarlton John.
Pallbearers will be Kenneth Grooms, Michael John, Quintin Spencer, Joseph Richardson, Frederick Gillam, Randy Gillam, and Curtis Green.
Honorary pallbearers will be Caroll Barber, Harold John Jr., Hillary Williams Jr., Jhajuan Countee, Malik Gillam, Michael John, Harold John, and Wayne Kenneth Phillips.
Pellerin Funeral Home of Breaux Bridge, 211 Berard St., Breaux Bridge, Louisiana 70517, (337-332-2111) is in charge of arrangements.
To view on-line obituary, sign guestbook and view video tribute, go to www.pellerinfuneralhome.com
Alice, My Heartfelt Condolences to you, Audrey, Helen, Harold, Michael and The Family.
Cry, if you must, but not without Hope, for as surely as You have accepted YESHUA (JESUS) as Your LORD and SAVIOR by confessing with Your mouth and believing in Your Heart...
You WILL see Your Dad again!
Love You, Fave and Family
Geareld Harrison Favorite
August 10, 2015 | Gretna, LA
To The John Family:
May God bless and strengthen you during this difficult time. DaDee is at peace in God's Love. You are in my prayers.
Amy S Jefferson
August 08, 2015 | Katy, TX
So sorry for your loss. May your family find hope in the God of all comfort. 2 Cor. 1:3-5
August 08, 2015
I viewed the beautiful pictures of the wonderful memories of my extended family. My heart is saddened by the loss of 'DADAY. My thoughts and prayers are with the family always. MUCH LOVE.... Always From Leah To: Audrey, Helen, Alice, Harold, Michael,Trina, Fred, Kenitha,
Quinntin HUGS and KISSES to All
leah atkinson
July 21, 2015 | Layfayette, LA
To Mr John's Family:
I was sorry to hear of Mr John's passing. I remember him as always smiling and humorous; he was a joy to know. May you be comforted by your memories of Mr John. Remember that earth has no sorrow that heaven cannot heal. May God bless all of you.
Darlene B Murray
July 21, 2015 | New Orleans, LA
May God continue to strengthen you all and may you all remember the wonderful times Mr. John John brought to your lives.
Danmyra Gillam
July 21, 2015 | New Orleans, LA
Remembered By
Rita Fernandez
July 21, 2015 | New Orleans, LA
Sandra Sanders
July 21, 2015 | New Orleans, LA
May you rest in peace Mr. John.
Vondella Filer
July 19, 2015 | St. Martinville, LA