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Tommy Arbour Obituary

A resident of Walker, he passed away at his home on Monday, July 28, 2008, at age 61. Visitation at Seale Funeral Home chapel, Denham Springs, on Thursday, July 31, from 4 p.m. until funeral service at 6:30 p.m., conducted by Dr. Richard Blue. Graveside service at Society Hill Cemetery, Columbia, Miss., at 11 a.m. Friday, Aug. 1, conducted by the Rev. Wade Barnes. Survived by his wife, Karen Arbour; daughters and son-in-law, Courtney Arbour, Walker, Tiffany and Steven Kemper, Ponchatoula, and Angela Arabie, Columbia; sons and daughters-in-law, Clint and Stacy Arbour, California, Chris and Jen Arbour, Walker, and Timmy and Laurie Arbour, Ponchatoula; sister and brother-in-law, Sue and Lee Minner, Walker; brothers, Ernie, Richard and Paul Arbour, all of Baton Rouge; 15 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by his father, Roy Thomas Arbour Sr.; and mother, Doris Hart Arbour.

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Published by The Advocate from Jul. 30 to Jul. 31, 2008.

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Mary Bachman

August 2, 2008

Sue and family,
So sorry to hear about the loss of your brother,Tommy. May God's loving hands guide you as you grieve this huge loss. Always know I am here if you need anything at all.

Bean & Sheila Prejean

August 1, 2008

Arbour Family,
Tommy was such a pleasure to be around and work with. He spoke of his family and how proud he was of you. May God comfort and guide you during this difficult time. We will keep your family in our thoughts and prayers. God Bless all of you.

Josh Wells

July 31, 2008

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

Dallas and Sarah Johnson

July 31, 2008

Karen and family, Tommy was such a great guy! We loved and respected him very much. God bless and comfort each of you in your loss. Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers.
With love,

Amy Fabre Rispone

July 31, 2008

My prayers and thoughts are with you and your family. I met Mr. Tommy when I was a student worker working for him from 2002-2006. I have kept in touch and been close with ORM since graduating. I remember sharing hunting and fishing stories with him, and he would always being there to listen in any circumstance.

Judy LeBourgeois

July 31, 2008

Sue and Family, I am so sorry for your loss. Tommy has always been a great help to me at ORM, I will truly miss him. I will keep you and the rest of the family in my prayers. I enjoyed talking to him and listening to his great stories about loss preventiion.

Rita Major

July 31, 2008

To the Arbour family,

My deepest and most sincere condolences go out to your family. Tommy was a great man and he will be missed tremendously.

Rita Lynn Major

Kimberly Chustz

July 31, 2008

Tommy was a fantastic person. Always friendly, considerate and willing to go the extra mile. I met him at ORM as a student worker and he has been sort of a "work place father" to me ever since. He will be deeply missed. My thoughts and prayers are with you and Tommy.

Wilkinson

July 31, 2008

Our thoughts and prayers are with each of you during this difficult time. God Bless,
Bubba and Debbie Wilkinson

Woody Landry

July 31, 2008

Sorry to hear about Tommy I grew up the all the family in Baton Rouge. Have not heard from them in years. My deepest sympathy goes out to the family

Mike Buchart

July 31, 2008

Dear Karen and Family,
Your husband and father gave exceptional service to the State of Louisiana. Tommy was always available for our staff at the Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry. I am honored to have worked with him. Our prayers are with you.

JERRY HAIK

July 31, 2008

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

Bill Black

July 31, 2008

Tommy was a valued co-worker who was always willing to listen and help. He leaves big shoes to fill at ORM

Valerie Thibodeaux

July 30, 2008

What a great loss and at such an early stage in his life. He will be missed. Karen, may Heavenly Father watch over you until you and Tommy meet again.

Brigitte Caston

July 30, 2008

To the Arbour Family,
Our thoughts are prayers are with each of you during this time.

Melvin Daigle and Brigitte Daigle Caston

Jane Sledge

July 30, 2008

To Tommy's family,
Tommy was one of a kind. He was truly kind, generous, lovable and had a sense of humor. He was a pleasure to know and work with. May God comfort you in your time of sorrow. Know that your family is in my prayers.

George Underwood

July 30, 2008

Tommy was as good a guy and as good a co-worker as one could ever hope to meet. He left us way too soon. With sincere sympathies.

Diana Darbonne

July 30, 2008

Karen. Tommy was a truly great and caring person. He was alway a true friend. We will all miss him, but I'm sure no one will miss him as much as you. May God watch over and comfort you in this time of grief.

ANN HARRIS

July 30, 2008

KAREN AND CHILDREN,
TOMMY WAS A WONDEERFUL FAMILY MAN. WHEN EVER HE TALKED IT WAS ALWAYS ABOUT ALL OF YOU. HIS LOVE FOR YOU WAS ENDLESS. HE ENJOYED TALKING HUNTING OR ABOUT JUST BENING IN THE WOODS. I WILL KEEP, YOU IN MY PRAYERS DURING THIS TIME OF SORROW. MAY YOUR MEMORIES LIVE ON IN YOUR HEARTS.

ANN HARRIS (COWORKER AT ORM)

July 30, 2008

Sue and Family, I am sorry to hear about your brother. Please let us know if there is anything we can do for you and your family, we are only across the street.
Alice, Tony and Dixye

Belle Bailey

July 30, 2008

A true star and a class act. What he has given the State of Louisiana is immeasurable. I will miss him very much. God bless him and deepest condolences.

Bill Morrison

July 30, 2008

From a friend and colleague at the Division of Administration. Tommy will be sadly missed.

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