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John Abrusley Obituary
January 21, 1950- March 17, 2015
John Abrusley, Jr, of Fulshear, Texas entered into eternal peace on Tuesday, March 17, 2015 in Houston, Texas with his loving wife, Lavanda by his side. Born January 21, 1950 in Oakdale, Louisiana, after completing high school, Mr Abrusley graduated from Louisiana Tech University and later joined his father at Abrusley's Dept Store in Oakdale, Louisiana. In 1998, he and Lavanda moved to Fulshear, Texas to start a new chapter in their lives, and he eventually founded Lost Circulation Management which continues on today. Mr. Abrusley was an avid hunter, golfer, and loved to RV around the country with Lavanda. He was a devoted family man, who adored and cherished time spent with his grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his father, John Abrusley, Sr. and nephew Robert David Abrusley,Jr.
Those left to mourn his passing are his loving wife of fifty years, Lavanda Abrusley; his three children, Chris Abrusley, and his wife, Toni, Robbie Abrusley, and his wife, Kasey, Stephanie Blyth, and her husband Matt; his mother, Nelva Abrusley; his brother, Bobby Abrusley, and wife, Nancy; his sister, Susan Richeson, and her husband, Mark; Eleven grandchildren and one great-grandchild: Missy, Joseph, Nina, Brienne, William, Nick, Alex, Jacob, Brady, Charlie, Madi and Jack. He is also survived by many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
Friends may call at Rush Funeral Home, Oakdale, on Friday March 20, 2015 from 2:00 p.m. until 10:00 p.m. and on Saturday from 9:00 a.m. until time of service. A rosary will be recited at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
Funeral services for Mr. Abrusley will be at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 21, 2015 in Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Oakdale, Louisiana with Father Jose Vattakunnel officiating. Interment will follow in Resthaven Cemetery, Oakdale, Louisiana under the direction of Rush Funeral Home, Oakdale.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Robert David Abrusley, Jr. Foundation either online at www.robertdavidabrusleyfoundation.org or mailed to Stephanie Blyth, 32702 Whitehaven Pl, Fulshear, TX 77441.
Friends may post online messages of condolence for the Abrusley family by visiting www.rushfh.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for John Abrusley
Dorothy Brown
March 21, 2015
I am so sorry for your loss! God will hold you in His righteous right hand! He will not leave you! Praying that your broken hearts find comfort. Dot, Taylor and Tori Brown
March 21, 2015
Please accept my heartfelt condolences on the loss of your loved one may God give you strength and comfort during this difficult time Ps 46 : 1
Bobby and Becky Strother
March 21, 2015
In our thoughts and prayers! May God grace the family with comfort and love at this time of loss and all the days to come.
Ronnie Dyer
March 21, 2015
Prayers for the family. R.I.P. John
Gigi Garcia
March 20, 2015
Lavanda, Robby, Chris and Stephanie, my sincere condolences for the loss of John Jr. He was such a good man, and was always happy. Please know you will all be in our prayers.
Sincerely
Gigi Karam Garcia
Doris Willis Jones
March 20, 2015
My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this time of loss. Memories made during a lifetime, will last a lifetime.
Paige Huff Poppell
March 20, 2015
I will keep all of you in my prayers. May you find peace and comfort from all the wonderful memories Johnny is part of. Many hugs and love.
Valreet Thomas
March 20, 2015
Robbie I'm sorry for your loss an I will be praying for you an your family. I just want you all to that god is in control he said weeping my endure for a night, but joy comes in the morning.
Grace Welch
March 20, 2015
My thoughts and prayers are with this family. So sorry for your loss.May each one of you find peace and comfort in his memories.
Leslie June Beassie
March 20, 2015
He will be missed. He leaves a great legacy. Deepest condolences to the family and friends.
Debbie Navarre Breard
March 20, 2015
Prayers of comfort and peace to the Abrusley family.
Marie Faulkner
March 20, 2015
I always remember John Jr. being a great nephew to my father who really loved him and his family.
March 20, 2015
Johnny was always a good friend.Had a great laugh,and easy nature with all.My condolences,to Lavanda,and all the Abrusley Family
March 20, 2015
Lavanda - thinking of all of you. I know this man has been your life for 50 years. Luv Terri S Churchman
Stephen McNicoll
March 20, 2015
Our sadness goes out on the loss of Johnnie Jr. from the McNicolls, Glenmora
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