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Oscar Pedescleaux Obituary

Oscar Joseph Pedescleaux, Sr. departed this life on Saturday, October 16, 2021 at his residence in St. James, LA. He was 78, a native of St. James, LA. Visitation on Friday, October 22,2021 at Williams and Southall Funeral Home, 101 Loop 945, Donaldsonville, LA from 2:00pm to 4:00pm. Visitation on Saturday, October 23, 2021, at St James Catholic Church from 11:00am to Mass of Christian Burial at 1:00pm. Burial in the church cemetery. Survived by 2 sons, OJ and Damian; 2 Daughters-in-law, Kadrian Pedescleaux and Dr. Stacy Pedescleaux; 3 sisters, Emelda Pedescleaux, Mary Wallace, and Rose Weber; 2 Brothers-in-law, Freddie Oubre, Jr., and Benton Weber; 1 Sister-in-law, Bernadette Oubre; 4 grandchildren, Kameron Pedescleaux, Devin Pedescleaux, Kenley Pedescleaux, and Grace Pedescleaux; a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Preceded in death by his parents, Gustave and Margaret Pedescleaux, wife Catherine Pedescleaux, brothers-in-law, Joe Wallace, Sr., Michael Oubre, Raymond Oubre, and sisters-in-law, Amanda Oubre and Marie Oubre. Arrangements by Williams & Southall Funeral Home, 101 Loop 945, Donaldsonville, LA 70346 (225) 473-1900. To sign guest book or offer condolences visit our website at www.williamsandsouthallfuneral-home.com.

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Published by The Advocate from Oct. 21 to Oct. 23, 2021.

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Alicia Moore BR City Court

October 30, 2021

In loving memory of a wonderful person. May theove of family and friends carry you through your grief.

Wendy Oubre

October 25, 2021

OJ, so sorry to hear of the passing of your Dad. He was always such a nice guy. Hope you all are doing well! Prayers and sympathy to your family!

Wendy Oubre

Shirley Gautreau

October 23, 2021

My sympathy for you all. I knew this nice, polite man while Manager of Shell Chemical Credit Union.

Manfard Sorrell Jr. & Family

October 23, 2021

My family and I extend our deepest sympathies to you all. Oscar was a good man, friend and classmate. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time. God Bless!

Glenda Lambert

October 23, 2021

I offer my sympathy and prayers for Oscar and his family. I have fond memories of Oscar in the lab. He could be funny, had wisdom, loved his family, often challenging me to get a laugh at my reaction to some controversial statement he made. He made work interesting.

Deloris Scieneaux

October 23, 2021

Farewell to a dear friend, school mate, and Godfather to our oldest son. To the family of Oscar Pedescleaux: our prayers are with you during your time of loss.

Joycelyn Bateman

October 22, 2021

My condolences to your family, O.J. I just lost a son myself. Remember all the good times at Shell. Ed loved you.

Audrey L. Green

October 22, 2021

With deepest sympathy your cousin Audrey Landry and Family

ELLIS Doyle

October 22, 2021

Our condolences to the family . OJ sorry to hear of your lost.

Lawrence Messina

October 22, 2021

I worked with Oscar at Shell Chemical in Geismar.Oscar was a quiet spoken man lwho was easy to be around.He was well mannered and did his job well.I was very sorry to hear of his passing and offer my condolences to all of his family.Oscar was a good man and a pleasure to be around

Joe L Niquiporo

October 22, 2021

OJ, so sorry to hear of your Dad's passing, I always enjoyed speaking with him. Our prayers are with you during this sad time.

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22

Visitation

2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Williams and Southall Funeral Home

101 Loop 945, Donaldsonville, LA 70346

Oct

23

Visitation

11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

St James Catholic Church

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23

Mass of Christian Burial

1:00 p.m.

St James Catholic Church

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