Lawrence Paul

Delhommer

Lawrence Paul Delhommer, 83, passed away on Wednesday, May 30, 2018 in Destrehan, Louisiana. Lawrence was born February 13, 1935 to Louis and Edna (Garcia) Delhommer in Garyville, LA.

He graduated from Leon Godchaux High School in Reserve, LA in 1954. Lawrence served as a Sergeant in the Marine Corps during the Korean War.

He met his first wife Faye and together they had a beautiful daughter named Linda.  He unfortunately lost them both in a tragic accident in 1967.  Shortly thereafter, he met and married his current wife, Mildred "Mickey" (Jordan) and together they adopted their two girls, Cristi and Paula.

He is preceded in death by parents, Louis and Edna (Garcia) Delhommer; sisters, Mary Virginia Delhommer and Carol Madere and brother, Harold Delhommer; first wife Faye and daughter Linda.  He leaves behind to cherish his memory, wife Mildred "Mickey" (Jordan); brothers, Ronald (Barbara) and Louis Delhommer; daughters, Cristi Syouf and Paula Baldwin (Chris); grandchildren, Megan (Grant) Bordelon, Jace and LIz Lincks, Claire Baldwin; great-granddaughter Lilith Bordelon and numerous nieces and nephews.

Lawrence worked at Avondale Shipyards as a Boilermaker for 32 years before becoming ill from asbestos exposure. Lawrence loved to spend time with his family and friends. He was actively involved in art, woodworking, gardening, and had volunteered his time at Live Oak Elementary School and Live Oak Manor Volunteer Fire Department.

He was a gentle, kind and loving soul and will be missed beyond comprehension.

A visitation in his honor will be Tuesday, June 5, 2018 at Rose Lynn Funeral Home, 1870 Cabanose Ave., Lutcher, LA from 10:00 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. followed by a prayer service.  Interment will follow at St. Michael Cemetery in Convent, LA.  To sign and view the family guestbook, please visit www.roselynnfuneralhome.com