Donald James Vicknair
Donald James Vicknair
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Donald Vicknair Obituary
Donald “Deedle” James Vicknair, Sr, a native and resident of Greenwell Springs, LA, passed away at OLOL at the age of 86. He worked in maintenance and cabinet maker before becoming the “Paw Paw” in working maintenance at St. Alphonsus Catholic Church and School. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, cooking, and spending time with family.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Dennis Jacob Vicknair and Noelie Kilner Vicknair; sisters, Shirley Vicknair Robinson and Margaret Vicknair Rogers; and his brothers, Douglas Vicknair and Roy Vicknair.
He is survived by his loving wife of 66 years, Joy Lambert Vicknair; children, Donald J. Vicknair, Jr. and his wife Susan and Suzonne Vicknair Cowart and her husband William Brett; grandchildren, Trey Vicknair and his wife Judy, Drake Cowart and his wife Katelyn, Danae Cowart Cassels and her husband Cade; great-grandchildren, Brentley Vicknair, Tucker Cowart, and Halley Cassels; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be held at Resthaven Funeral Home, 11817 Jefferson Hwy. Baton Rouge, LA 70816, on Monday, December 8, 2025, from 9:30 a.m. until Funeral Service at 11:00 a.m. Interment will follow at Resthaven Gardens of Memory.
The family would like to give special thanks to the medical staff at OLOL especially KB and Abdul.
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11817 Jefferson Hwy., Baton Rouge, LA 70816
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