Maurice David Obituary
Visitation will be held at Cox Funeral Home on Monday January 19 from 5:00 PM until 9:00 PM.
Burial with Military Honors will follow at the Northeast Louisiana Veteran's Cemetery in Rayville, LA.
Mr. David was born on December 6, 1935, in Gueydan, LA and left this earthly realm at his home on Wednesday January 14, 2026, peacefully surrounded by his family.
Moe, as he was known by family and friends, was an avid fisherman, hunter, carpenter, and Cajun cook. His specialties were gumbo, jambalaya, and sauce piquante. He was known for his strong work ethic and willingness to help anyone in need. He stepped into the role of raising and providing for several children that were not biologically his, showing selfless love. His legacy lives on through the lives he shaped and the family he chose to love.
Maurice is preceded in death by his parents Alpha Joseph David and Elize Lavergne David, by his 2nd wife Audrey J. David and the mother of his children, Lillie; a son Leonard Wilson and by nine siblings Louie, Wilfred and Wilson David, Hilda Saunders, Wilda Lutz, Anna Mae Albardo, Adless Chaisson, Laurus Salyers and Hazel George.
He is survived by four children; Darrell Wilson and wife Kim, Scott Wilson and wife Kathy; Jody Farrell and wife Faye and Talisa David Greer and husband Craig and a Daughter-in-Law, Linda Wilson.
Maurice is also survived by 13 grandchildren: Amy Bennett and husband Mickey, Stephanie Huddleston and husband Stephen, Tray Wilson and wife Misty, Dana Branning and husband Mack, Jay Wilson, Sara Richmond and husband Roger, Jonathan Wilson and wife Amanda, Katelyn Wilson, Shannon Wilson and wife Brooke, Andrea Johnson and husband Brandon, Rayna Farrell, Kaden Vallery and Michael Greer and wife Samantha. 21 great-grandchildren and 13 great-great-grandchildren.
Pallbearers will be Jay Wilson, Mark David, Michael Greer, Kaden Vallery, James Breaux and Todd David.
Honorary Pallbearers will be Freddie Carter, Bill Tate and Frank Nix.
The family would also like to express gratitude to Mrs. Sharon Fletcher for her caregiving in the final days of Maurice's life.
A special appreciation to his daughter, Talisa and son-in-law, Craig for opening their home and providing continual care to Maurice for the past 13 years.
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FREDDIE " BIRDMAN" CARTER
January 17, 2026
EVEN THOUGH HE TIME WITH US AT THE MADISON PARISH COUNCIL ON AGING WAS NOT VERY LONG. THE IMPACK HE LEAVE WITH US WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN.
IT DIDN'T TAKE LONG FOR HIM TO FIX INTO OUR LITTLE GROUP. HE WAS FUNNY OUT SPOKEN BUT KIND AND ENJOYABLE TO BE AROUND. HE ADOPTED ALL OF US. AFFECTIONALLY KNOW AS "POP". TO ALL OF US, NO MATTER THE AGE OF THE PEOPLE WHO GREETED HIM.
WHEN HE FIRST STARTING COMING TO THE COUNCIL, HE WAS KIND OF QUIET. BUT THAT DIDN'T TAKE LONG AS HE GOT COMFORTABLE AND OPENED UP TO EVERYONE.
HE WOULD SET QUIETLY PLAYING DOMINO ON HIS PHONE. WE WERE FINALLY ABLE TO GET TO PLAY WITH US. AND BOY DID HE GET INVOLVED. IT GOT TO THE POINT HE WOULDN'T WAIT FOR THE BUS TO PICK HIM UP. HIS LAST DAYS AT THE CENTER. "POP" WOULD GET A RIDE THERE. HE WOULD ALREADY BE THERE SITTING AT THE TABLE READY TO PLAY.
WE GOT VERY CLOSE (BIRDMAN") THESE LAST FEW MONTHS. EVEN THOUGH HIS TIME WAS LIMITED AT THE CENTER, WE TALKED JUST ABOUT EVERY DAY AT THE END. HE BROUGHT A LOT OF LAUGHTER AND JOY TO US. I KNOW THE WORLD AND PEOPLE HE HAS BEEN AROUND HIS "90" YEARS CAN STILL FEEL HIS PRESENT. THE WORLD WOULD BE A BETTER PLACE IF EVERY ONE HAD A HEART AND SOUL LIKE MR MAURICE "MOE, POP" DAVID. I KNOW I AM A BETTER PERSON FOR KNOWING YOU, AND I WILL NEVER FORGET YOU Y "FRIEND". KEEP THE DOMINO TABLE READY. ( FREDDIE AND INGRID CARTER)
GOD BE BLESSING ALL OF US
"BIRDMAN"
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