Born and raised in Lafitte, Louisiana, he was one of 16 children. He worked for Elevating Boat, Inc in Braithwaite, La. for many years as a Boat Captain and Welder, then moved to Cameron Parish, La. and owned and operated a Marina for a few years before moving to SweetLake, La. And went back to work in the Oilfield Industry and Construction. Then when all work was almost gone there he moved to Florida, where he worked as a Concrete Specialist for Accord Industries before retiring. He spent the last few years of his retirement surrounded by our 2 dogs, Sammy and Mimi, gardening and studying the Bible more and just enjoying life. He is preceded in death by his wife, Adele Marie. He is survived by 4 children, Lauren, Steven, Lilianna and Jonathan.