Luke Sexton Elliott Sr.

A native of New Orleans and resident of Baton Rouge, he passed away on Monday, April 7, 2014, at age 90. He was a First Lieutenant in the Army Air Corps in WW II. He served as a pilot and a pilot instructor. Following WW II, he joined what was then known as Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner, and Beane, after working as a book keeper for Mr. Darwen Fenner. He stayed with Merrill Lynch for 41 years, and retired in 1989. An avid sportsman, he loved to fish and hunt, and introduced his son, grandson, and great grandsons to the beauty of the great outdoors. His skill and leadership were an example to all who knew him, and his fishing abilities earned him the name "Bwana". Luke was a lifelong member of the Catholic Church, and he and his beloved wife of 69 years were active in Engaged Encounter, Marriage Encounter, and Retrovaille. Luke and Sue were involved in their parish church, St. Thomas More, for over 50 years. For the last three years, they were in assisted living, and the family wants to express their deep appreciation for the love and support they receive at The Haven. He is survived by his wife, Esther 'Sue' Sibley Elliott; son, Luke S. Elliott Jr.; sisters, Marge Duff, Joan Hoffman, Julie Baudry; grandchildren, Clint Elliott, Emily Elliott; great grandchildren, Luke and Zach Elliott; Maggie, Morgan, and Elliott Bagot. Preceded in death by his loving parents, Luther and Marguerite Elliott; his brother, Russell Elliott; and his sisters, Frances "Chaddy" Enterante, and June Haggerty. A rosary will be said on Friday, April 11, at St. Thomas More Catholic Church at 8:30 a.m., followed by visitation from 9:00 a.m. until Memorial Mass at 10:00 a.m. conducted by Father Tom Duhe. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to Catholic Charities.