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Kernest J. "Boo" Lanoux Jr.

1943 - 2024

Kernest J. "Boo" Lanoux Jr. obituary, 1943-2024, Gonzales, LA

BORN

1943

DIED

2024

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Ascension Funeral Home

426 West New River Street

Gonzales, Louisiana

Kernest Lanoux Jr. Obituary

Kernest J. Lanoux, Jr. "Boo", passed away May 2, 2024, at his residence in Gonzales, LA. He was born on April 30, 1943, in Dutchtown. He served our country in the United States Navy and served in the Submarine Corps during the Cuban Missile Crisis. He was a lifetime member of the American Legion. Kernest is survived by his wife of 55 years, Donna Stewart Lanoux; son, Kernest "Doodie" Lanoux and wife, Melissa Babin Lanoux; grandchildren, Trey Lanoux and wife, Savanna, Courtney Lanoux, and boyfriend, Alex Waguespack; great-grandchild, Kingslee Lanoux; and brothers-in-law, Thomas Stewart, and Kim Stewart. He is preceded in death by his parents, Ruby Fredericks Lanoux and Kernest John Lanoux, Sr., and sister, Virginia Ratcliff. Visitation will be at Ascension Funeral Home in Gonzales, Monday, May 6, 2024, from 5:00pm until 8:00pm. Tuesday from 9:00am until 11:00am. Burial will follow at Prairieville Cemetery.

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Published by The Advocate from May 5 to May 6, 2024.

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John A McMichael

May 7, 2024

KJ and I were running Mates on the USS SENNET. I was saddened to hear of his departure and send my deepest condolences
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Jim Sandman

May 7, 2024

Dear Donna, family and friends of Kernest,
On behalf of the United States Submarine Veterans, we offer our sincere condolences at Kernest“s passing. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. We are always saddened whenever a fellow "Bubblehead" departs on Eternal Patrol. He served with honor on the USS Sennet SS-408.
To our "Brother-of-the-Phin" we say, "Sailor, rest your oar. We have the watch. Fair Winds and Following Seas." Thank you for your service to our country.
Donna and family... "may the Lord of peace himself give you peace at all times in every way. The Lord be with you." 2 Thessalonians 3:16 (ESV).
Jim Sandman, FTC(SS) Ret,
National Chaplain, USSVI.
www.jimsandman.com

Angela Leblanc

May 6, 2024

Sad to hear of the passing of my dear coworker, Kernest. From day one, I could always count on good conversation, keen knowledge of plant operations and kind words. Sending my deepest sympathy to your family as you celebrate his life.

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