Willie Besson Obituary
A Memorial Visitation will be held on Thursday, April 4, 2024 at St. Lawrence Catholic Church in Chacahoula from 9:00 am until the Memorial Mass at 11:00 am. Burial will be held on a later date.
He is survived by his loving wife, Linda T. Besson; sons, Cletus Besson and wife Wanda, and John Besson and wife Donna; daughters, Rebecca McCarthy and significant other Carl "Coonie" Hebert, and Phyllis Boudreaux and husband Chris; 15 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren; brother, Huey "Johnnie" Besson; and sisters, Barbara "Bobbie" Cooley and Carrie Bourgeois.
He was preceded in death by his son, Joseph "Joe" Morales; parents, Gilbert Besson Sr. and Lydia Clause; brothers, Gilbert "T-Boy" Besson Jr., David "Pitter" Besson, and Edward Besson Sr.; and sisters, Rosamay "Rosie" Jones and Mary Louise "Susie" Dupre.
Online condolences can be given at www.samartfuneralhome.com.
Samart Funeral Home of Houma, West Park is in charge of arrangements.
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