Harris "Buddy"

Cambre

Harris "Buddy" Cambre, born on November 10 ^th , 1941 passed away on November 11 ^th , 2019. He was a native and resident of St. John the Baptist Parish, LA. He was 78 years old.

Harris is survived by a son, John Cortinas (Stella); daughters, Dawn Oubre (Jimmy), Vivian Waguespack (Brent), Lisa Westmeyer (Jesse), Connie Falcon, Karen Carter (Chris), Candice Cortinas and Suzie Francis; Grandchildren, Mike, Nicole, Ashley (Chad), Casey, Ashley, Justin, Ryan, Kristen (Ryan), Lauren, Marissa, Tyler, Madison, Mackenzie, Shawn, Aaron, Kaylie, Nicole (Nick), Gregory and Christian. Harris is also survived by two sisters, Barbara Bourgeois and Linda Lamando and a host of nieces and nephews.

Harris was preceded in death by his first wife, Bobbie Elkins Cambre, second wife, Marlene Simon Cambre; son, Buddy, Jr., parents; Louis and Vivian Cambre and sisters, Brenda Hales and Margaret Deroche.

Buddy was known for his western shirts and black cowboy hat in the style of Johnny Cash. He loved Westerns, classic country music and was an avid collector of eagle figurines. There was no greater love than his commitment to family, God and Country. He would pass time everyday visiting with his friends at P.J.'s Coffee House in LaPlace so they could talk of the days events. The family would like to thank Dr. James Joyce, Nurse Kayleigh, Nurse Tori and Dr. Thaya for their compassion and care of Harris.

Visitation will be on Saturday, November 16 ^th , 2019 at Rose Lynn Funeral Services in Lutcher, LA from 11:30 am until Religious Services at 3:00 pm. A private burial will be held at a later date.