Joseph Bordelon

Joseph Otis "Tibby" Bordelon

MOREAUVILLE - A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 am on Thursday, August 3, 2017, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Moreauville for Joseph Otis "Tibby" Bordelon, 90, who passed away on Sunday, July 30, 2017, at St. Agnes Nursing Home in Breaux Bridge.

The family requests that visiting hours be observed at the funeral home from 5:00 pm until 10:00 pm on Wednesday, and continue on Thursday at 8:00 am until service time. A rosary will be prayed at 7:00 pm on Wednesday.

Rev. Abraham Pallakattuchira will officiate at the Funeral Mass. Interment will follow at Sacred Heart Cemetery No. 2 in Moreauville.

A native and longtime resident of Moreauville. Joseph was born on June 20, 1927 to the late Allen and Theresa Bordelon. Joseph honorably served our country in the Merchant Marines and United States Army. During his tenure, he protected our country in WWII. Joseph was a member of the American Legion Post 343. He worked as a carpenter, farmer, and cattleman. He loved to create new innovations during his carpentry career, tell stories, and visit with his family and friends. Joseph will always be remembered for his hard work as a wonderful loving family man.

He is survived by his two sons, Errol Bordelon of LaPlace, Jude Bordelon and wife Tina of Lafayette; his two grandchildren, Shannon Bordelon and spouse Summer of Florida, and Charlotte Bordelon of Lafayette; and three great grandchildren, Lorin, Lillie, and Gabriella Bordelon of Florida.

He was preceded in death by wife, Helen Rita Bordelon; and his parents, Allen and Theresa Bordelon.

Pallbearers will be, Errol Bordelon, Jude Bordelon, Bruce Lemoine, Tim Bordelon, Ray Lemoine and Michael Lemoine.

Escude Funeral Home of Moreauville, 115 Lemoine St, Moreauville, LA 71355, (318) 985-2866 is in charge of arrangements.

2 Timothy 4:7-8
(7) I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. (8) Now there is in store for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will award to me on that day-and not only to me, but also to all who have longed for his appearing.

Visitation

Escude Funeral Home of Moreauville
115 Lemoine St.
Moreauville, LA  71355
Wednesday, August 2, 2017
5:00pm to 10:00pm

Service

Funeral Mass

Sacred Heart Catholic Church
9986 Bayou des Glaises St
Moreauville, LA  71355
Thursday, August 3, 2017
10:00am

Cemetery

Sacred Heart Mausoleum
9986 Bayou des Glaises St
Moreauville, LA  71355