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Murray Wascom Obituary

Wascom, Murray E. A resident and native of Walker, he died at 10:22 p.m. Saturday, May 5, 2007, at Ochsner Medical Center-Baton Rouge. He was 65. Visiting at New Day Christian Center, Walker, on Tuesday, May 8, from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m., with religious service at 7 p.m., conducted by the Rev. Herman Holland. Graveside service at Sibley Cemetery at 10 a.m. Wednesday. Survived by his wife, Anna Marie Fayard Wascom; two daughters and sons-in-law, Lisa and Raymond Achord and Roxane and Billy McCallister; two sons and daughters-in-law, Jason and Chantale Wascom and Dewitt and Crystal Wascom; sister, Voncile Radley; two brothers, Elwood Wascom and Lionel Wascom; grandchildren, Kristina and Anna Achord, Jennifer, Rebecca and Trey Martin, Samantha and Mia Wascom and Kassie Wascom; and numerous loving foster children, nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by his parents, Nesom and Christine Sibley Wascom; and brother, Frederick Wascom. Pallbearers will be his nephews. Arrangements by Renaissance Services Inc., Gonzales.

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Published by The Advocate from May 7 to May 8, 2007.

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LIL.MIKE SIBLEY

May 8, 2007

I was so sorry to hear of your loss. Please let me know if there is anything I can do to help at this time.

Mike & Jolie Wheat

May 8, 2007

So sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. We are here if you need us.

Forever the loving cowboy!

May 8, 2007

Lisa Harmon-Soniat

May 8, 2007

Murray will be greatly missed by many. I know I have some wonderful memeories with him and the whole family. My prayers are with you all.

Graylin Pinion

May 8, 2007

He was a good friend of mine,and will truely be miss'ed. And my prayer's go out to his wife and family. God Bless you all.

Sheryl Barnett

May 8, 2007

Marie, I'm so sorry to hear about Murray. May God comfort and keep you in his arms during this time.

Sheryl & Malcolm Barnett

Huey Taylor

May 8, 2007

To the entire family,
We are so very sorry to hear of Murray's death. He came to our store every week delivering gas. We became friends from those visits. Our hearts and prayers go out to all of you!
The Huey Taylor Family

Sarah and Brian Roy

May 7, 2007

We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.

The Butch Lee Family

May 7, 2007

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

Wendie Wheat Zganjar

May 7, 2007

May God and the support of family and friends bring you comfort during this difficult time. My thoughts and prayers are with your family.

Adrienne ( De Latte ) Tenny

May 7, 2007

Marie, sorry to hear about Murray, he was like a brother to me. You and the family are in my prayers and thoughts.

Kenya Zdrazil

May 7, 2007

The love yall have shared unselfishly over the years has touched and changed so many lives(mine is one of them). May God watch over yall, and give yall peace. Mr. Murray will truly be missed. Sending Love and Prayers, Kenya LeMoine Zdrazil and Family.

DIANE SWAYZER SMITH

May 7, 2007

MS.MARIE,I AM TRULY SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT YOUR LOSS.WEEPING MAY ENDURE FOR A NIGHT BUT JOY WILL SURELY COME IN THE MORNING.DIANE SWAYZER SMITH

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