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Olidie Abshire Obituary
Mr. Olidie Joseph Abshire Sr.
Olidie Joseph Abshire Sr, 85, was born on December 26, 1928 in Vermilion Parish, Louisiana, to Ovie and Philomena Broussard Abshire. God called him home on October 23, 2014 in Pasadena, Texas.
Olidie graduated in 1946 from Gueydan High School in Gueydan, Louisiana and married Margaret Helen Murphy in Gueydan, Louisiana on June 19, 1948 after serving two years as a cook in the United States Navy.
Preceded in death by his parents, Ovie & Philomena Abshire, Sister Gussie Gorris, Daughter Patricia Ann Abshire Bland, Son, Olidie J. "Mann" Abshire Jr. and Granddaughter Karyn Danise Bland Day, Olidie loved his family dearly.
He is survived by his wife and loving companion of 66 years, Margaret Helen Murphy Abshire; Daughter, Beth Branson and husband, James Branson; Daughter in-law, Veda Abshire, Son in-law, Terry O. Bland; Grandchildren, Joseph O. Bland and wife Kristin; Bryan C. Abshire and wife Amanda; James Daniel Branson and Michael Aaron Branson; Great-Grandchildren, Arden, Zane, Maddox, Minxia and Violet Bland; Blane and Cole Abshire.
Mr. Abshire, a member of South Main Baptist Church in Pasadena, Texas since 1995, enjoyed attending Sunday School and church and avidly participating in the Senior Adult Activities and other ministries of the church.
Visitation for Olidie Abshire is scheduled for 1:00 P.M., Monday, October 27, 2014 at South Main Baptist Church, located at 4300 East Sam Houston Pkwy S. Pasadena TX 77505 followed immediately by the funeral services at 2:00 P.M. and interment at Grand View Memorial Park, 8501 Spencer Highway, Pasadena, Texas 77505.
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Arleigh Hays
November 3, 2014
I was so sorry to hear of Mr. Abshire's passing. I can only imagine how difficult this is for you. Know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.
LP & Beverly Woods
October 28, 2014
We were saddened to learn of Mr. Olidie's death. Although we were not close friends or family, we have always been grateful to the Abshire's for the love and care they extended to the Woods family during Karen's lengthy battle with cancer. May the grief at his passing soon become treasured memories for his loving family.
October 27, 2014
May God bless and comfort you and your family at this sad time.
Sincerely, Lynn (Hartwell) Brown Scottsdale, Az
October 26, 2014
Margaret I am so very sorry for your loss. You have suffered many. I'm sure he is in heaven playing cards with all his Cajun friends and relatives. May God bless and comfort you. Sincerely, Mishaine Menard Menger
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October 26, 2014
Mr. Abshire was a joy to know. He was always laughing and had a joke to share at family dinners and birthday parties We will miss him and his great sense of humor. Deepest sympathy , Danny and Toni Stevens (Deer Park,TX.)
Carrol Frank
October 26, 2014
Nanny and Beth
Benny and I offer our deepest sympathy to you and the entire family.
I loved him and I love you very much.
We are so very sorry for your loss.
Melissa Gentry
October 26, 2014
Our thoughts and prayers go out to your family.
Gentry/Stevens
Bryan Abshire
October 26, 2014
We will miss you tremendously! We love you!
Bryan Abshire and family
October 24, 2014
Dear Margaret,
We have such heavy hearts for you and all your family at the loss of Mr. Abshire. We love you.
George and Karen Green
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