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Jesse Lee Darbonne
1943 - 2022
Jesse Lee Darbonne
1943 - 2022
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BORN
1943
DIED
2022
Jesse Darbonne Obituary
Jesse Lee Darbonne was born October 13, 1943 in Chataignier, Louisiana. He was one of twelve born to the late Oliver Sr. and Cecelia Guillory Darbonne.
Coming from a large family set the tone for his life, second to his faith was family. It was through mutual friends he would meet Wanda, and a year later they would exchange vows and enter into Holy Matrimony.
He worked in the industrial sector, taking positions at different locations between Louisiana and Texas. It was a position with PPG that brought he and his family to call Lake Charles their home. His dedication to provide his family a good life went past his employment with PPG, he also worked at the Port of Lake Charles following his shifts, and on the weekend, he had a lawn care business. He was a member of Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church.
His family expressed he will best be remembered for instilling a strong work ethic, a selfless devotion to their faith and family, and for possessing a servant’s heart who saw everyone equally.
Following retirement, he could often be found staying busy working alongside his family, working as an appliance repairman, or riding his motorized bicycle to enjoy morning coffee and conversation with the fellow gentleman at the Exxon near his home.
He was welcomed into Heaven on Friday, August 5, 2022 by a grandchild, Dynell Dise; parents, Oliver and Cecelia Darbonne; two brothers, Joe Darbonne, and John Wendell Darbonne; two sisters, Bessie Papillion and Evella Darbonne; grandparents, Arville and Mary Guillory & Paul and Mathilda Darbonne.
Those left to cherish his memory, his beloved wife of fifty-five years, Wanda Griffith Darbonne; children, Ryan (Tracy) Darbonne, beloved daughter and caregiver, Marcella Darbonne (Brian Williams), and Christopher (Adrien) Darbonne; grandchildren, Brianni Phelps, Bralyn James, Desira “BooBoo” Thomas, Desmond “Pop” Thomas, Devin “Cush” Thomas, Reneka Thomas, Davon Darbonne, Shannon Darbonne, Ramone Sonnier, Kristen Darbonne, Yolanda Darbonne, Riley Darbonne, Travin Thibodeaux; two brothers, Sherril (Joyce) Frank Darbonne of Mallett, LA and Oliver (Janelle) Darbonne Jr. of Anchorage, AK; five sisters, Isabelle Elliott, Delores LaChapelle both of Frilot Cove, LA, Joyce (Earl) Guillory of Mallet, LA, SherrilDean (Peter) Labbe and Priscilla Bellard both of Lake Charles, LA; an aunt Ophelia Guillory of Lake Charles, LA.
Family to welcome friends, Saturday August 13, 2022 at 9:00 AM in the chapel of Johnson Funeral Home, Rosary to be prayed at 9:45 AM. A Mass of Christian Burial to celebrate the life of Jesse Lee Darbonne to begin at 11:00AM at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church led by Rev. Paul Onuegbe. Graveside services Saturday will follow at Sacred Heart Cemetery in Lake Charles.
29 Entries
Dukarai A
August 15, 2022
My condolences to the family!
Mr.D.was such a wonderful person!
He will be greatly missed!
Alonda Gobert
August 15, 2022
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Fedelis Guillory
August 14, 2022
Rest in peace to a wonderful person. I'm keeping the whole family in my prayers
Freda Dicks
August 13, 2022
My Condeleounces to the Family
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Laura Richardson
August 13, 2022
So very sorry for the loss of your wonderful husband and father!! Keeping the whole family in prayers!! Cousin Jesse will be missed.
Montonya Johnson
August 13, 2022
To the family,
Thinking of you in your hour of sorrow and extending heartfelt sympathy. Mr. Jesse would always stop and chat with my dad ( Bobby Poullard) for about 20 minutes. He always had a smile!!
A good life leaves behind seeds that keep on growing.
Montonya Johnson
Betty Tolbert Collins
August 12, 2022
Continued Prayers for The Entire Family! “Love You Marcella!”❤
Marjorie/Hayward Labbe'
August 12, 2022
To the Darbonne Family. Wishing you strength today, comfort in the days ahead and hoping you always feel the encouragement of his love and hold in memory all the happy times you spent together. we know it isn't easy at this time. You will be in our thoughts and prayers.
Stacy Bates
August 11, 2022
R.I.P. Rest Easy Mr. Darbonne. I extend my deepest condolences & heartfelt sympathy to the Entire Family. God Bless My “Prater Street Family” & you all are in my prayers ♥
Tammie Moore
August 11, 2022
To the Darbonne Family, God took two of the best at the same time. Keeping your family in my prayers. Love you, The LaFleur Family
Wanda Ramirez
August 10, 2022
Thank you so much for always being kind to me and having an open door for me, I love you deeply.
CORNELL GUIDRY
August 9, 2022
UNCLE JESSE WAS ALWAYS JOKING AROUND AND MAKING FUN ABOUT HIS LIFE EXPERIENCES. REST IN PEACE UNCLE JESSE, AND THANKS FOR THE GOOD TIMES SPENT WITH YOU.
Aaron Bellow
August 9, 2022
Take your rest Mr. Darbonne. Thank you for everything you contributed to me and our community. You are loved and appreciated.
Yvette Simien
August 9, 2022
I will definitely miss Uncle Jesse. He was my go to guy when it came to getting a washer and a dryer (lol) and he was also a good mechanic along with being a wonderful uncle with a great sense of humor. I will miss seeing him riding his bike and whenever he would see me outside working in the yard he would always stop for a visit. Rest well Uncle Jesse you lived a long and wonderful life ❤ ♥ ❤
Cheronda Robinson
August 9, 2022
I am truly sorry for your loss. I know what's like to lose and dad. Just know that he will always be with you ❤
Pearlene DeBoest
August 8, 2022
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Glynn Griffith
August 8, 2022
Aunt Wanda, you and your family are in my prayers. I remember Uncle Jesse from my childhood time in Lake Charles. He will be missed.
Sharnell Labbe
August 8, 2022
We will miss Uncle Jesse so much and will always remember his kind words, funny sense of humor and humble spirit. Our prayers are with y’all! Love, Sharnell, Petie, Mo and Dean Labbe
Sherril Labbe
August 8, 2022
Brother Jesse, I will miss you forever! I will miss our talks, your smile and happiness when we saw each other. Love, Sister SherrilDean
I love you daddy
Marcella Darbonne
August 8, 2022
My heart is broken daddy......please give me strength to continue on
Janie Fontenot
August 8, 2022
Wanda, you and your whole family have our prayers and love. Jesse was a friend to me and a life-long friend to Darryl. He had such a great way of making us smile and a unique ability to endure the good times as well as the difficult times with a kind of effortless courage. May Christ Grant you peace and comfort in your time of grief. Janie Fontenot
Marcella Darbonne
August 8, 2022
I'm missing you so much daddy. I'm trying to be strong for mama but it's hard!! I've never felt so empty! I love you daddy I will make you proud....,I promise!! See you when I get there
scott guillory
August 8, 2022
Rest In Peace my good uncle and friend. You will be missed
Scott Guillory
Brian Williams
August 8, 2022
Dabbie love u an going to miss the times of talk and a cold beer with you rest easy my friend an father n law to be
Yvette Guidry
August 8, 2022
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Tammy
August 8, 2022
You have my deepest sympathy and I am praying for all of you during this difficult time. Jesse took care of you on earth and he will most certainly take care of all of you from Heaven.
Matthew Hardy
August 7, 2022
May the peace of Christ be forever with the family. You have our deepest sympathy.
Nolton Guillory From Ashdown,arkansas
August 7, 2022
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
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