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Louis Alexis Obituary

ALEXIS Louis Alexis, Sr., a diligent and dedicated 25 year retired employee of Avondale Shipyard Avondale, LA, passed away Monday, January 13, 2014. He was a member of Knights of Columbus, Council 6369 for 30 years and held the position as Warden for 10 years. He was an active and faithful member of the Fishing Fifteen Social Club for 35 years until his death and served as Financial Secretary for several years. Husband of the late Lillian Alexis. Father of Cheryl Alexis Young of Clayton, NC., Beulah Alexis Hadrick of Missouri City, TX., Louis Alexis, Jr. of Westwego, La., and the late Alvin Alexis, Sr. Brother of Shirley Showell of Cape Cod, MA., and the late Alice Pierre and Eunice Valentine. Also survived by 12 grandchildren, 23 grandchildren, and a host of other relatives and friends. Age 91 years, a native of Thibodaux, La. Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the visitation at Davis Mortuary Service, 230 Monroe St., Gretna, La., on Tuesday, January 21, 2014 from 4:00p.m.- 6:00p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Joseph the Worker Catholic Church, 455 Ames Blvd., Marrero, La., on Wednesday, January 22, 2014 at 10:00a.m. Interment: St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church Cemetery-Thibodaux, La. Arrangements by Davis Mortuary Service 230 Monroe St. Gretna, La. To view and sign the guestbook, please go to www.davismortuaryservice.com

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Published by The Times-Picayune from Jan. 21 to Jan. 22, 2014.

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Donyell McDonald

January 24, 2014

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

wilbert washington

January 23, 2014

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Randy & Elaine Shelby

January 22, 2014

Thinking of the family with love,and with a prayer that God will bless and comfort you at this time.

He heals the brokenhearted...Psalm 147:3

margaret hobbs

January 22, 2014

We are sorry for your lost, but he is gone and never will be forgotten. Be strong and be blessed.

Chekeitha , shon and trell Mcgee

January 21, 2014

To the alexis family with heartfelt condolences and caring thoughts mr.Louis Alexis sr. Will always be in our hearts forever.

Ruby Hawkins

January 21, 2014

Earth has no sorrow that heaven cannot heal. God will take care of you. To the Alexis Family you have my sincere and heartfelt sympathy.

Elliott Sanders

January 21, 2014

Psalm 30:5 For his anger endureth but a moment; in his favor is life: weeping may endure for a night, but joy cometh in the morning.

My heart and prayers go out to my entire extended family.

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