Taylor Robert Walet

Taylor Robert Walet passed away in the arms of his beloved wife surrounded by his loving family into the arms of his Lord on October 19, 2021. Preceded in death by his mother Rosemary Denechaud Walet, father Charles Taylor Walet his sister, Joan Walet Hartson, paternal grandparents Dr. and Mrs. Eugene H. Walet, maternal grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Charles Isadore Denechaud. Survived by his devoted wife of nearly 50 years, Linda Bryan Walet, precious daughter Brandy Alexis Walet (Corey West) of N.Y., beloved son Robert Bryan Walet (Bobby), young grandson's Peyton Taylor West and Hayden Dominic Walet, and brother, Charles Taylor Walet (Dede). Robert graduated De La Salle High, furthering studies as alumni at University of Louisiana, Lafayette. Devoted completely to his sweetheart, he was dedicated to caring for her even after his tragic diagnosis of Lou Gehrig's disease (ALS). This charming gentleman's gentleman was a true New Orleans treasure, celebrated and cherished by all who knew him. Empathetic to a fault, forgiveness his mantra, Robert honored all his relations with an enormous capacity to love. Honor, dignity, respect, decency, dependability, and being early, not just on time, were the qualities he lived by daily. HUMBLE beyond description, putting himself forever last, his kindness knew no boundaries. His jovial spirit lit up every room where he never met a stranger. Throughout life especially during the period of his heartbreaking illness, he was the epitome of courage and strength. Though much dignity was stolen from him, he would not complain, emanating his unwavering faith. He would long be seen reading his Bible cover to cover remembering everyone in his sweet daily prayers as he communed with the Lord, his steadfast faith sustaining him through agonizing suffering. The bar was set high with moral virtues passed lovingly to Robert which he lived by accordingly. His family was everything to him. He enjoyed time spent together above all. During younger days he was always the dad seen tossing the balls to neighborhood children in his yard, coaching them at the parks, taking them on joyful camping jaunts and memorable beach trips with his own. His children were his great pride, his legacy his truest happiness. He forever doted on his two little grandsons, cherishing each adventure with them. As sports enthusiast he was passionate, enjoying every sport known, especially loyal to L.S.U. and the Saints. Cheering them enthusiastically, his mind was keen on details of games, players and scores until the end. Robert became quite the world traveler exploring Europe, enjoying the beautiful Orient, and most of all our United States. Mainly he did this to delight his sweetheart and children who laughed knowing at heart he was the truest homebody ever. Fiercely proud of family heritage, and their many endeavors for NOLA's betterment, he admired greatly his grandfather Denechaud, said by peers to have possessed one of the greatest legal minds in our country. After graduating both Loyola and Tulane, Denechaud was a founding member if the law firm for the archdiocese, which retained the family name for 100 years. Denechaud was elected to serve in Paris in the planning of the reconstruction of European nations when the armistice was signed at Versailles in the aftermath of World War I – a truly respected legacy to leave future generations of family members. Loved unfathomably, this extraordinary noble soul who could only ever see the better angels in all is missed incomprehensibly. What honor and grace to have shared in his earthly life. Though he now belongs to the ages, this sweet spirited devoted follower of the Lord leaves not a single harsh word or deed in the memory of those left behind. Interment will be at Metairie Cemetery.