Murray Rabalais

Funeral services for Murray J. Rabalais of lifelong resident of Simmesport will be held on Wednesday, April 19, 2017 beginning at 11am at Christ the King Catholic Church in Simmesport with Fr. Dwight DeJesus officiating. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, April 19, 2017 beginning at 8am until 11am at Escude Funeral Home in Simmesport. Entombment will be in the Christ the King Mausoleum. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Escude Funeral Home.

Murray J. Rabalais, age 89, passed away on Monday, April 17, 2017 at his daughter's home in Simmesport. He was preceded in death by his wife, Carmen Rabalais; son, Melvin Rabalais, Sr.; father, Adlai Rabalais; mother, Lola Voiselle Rabalais; brothers, Adolph, Olymph, and Norris Rabalais; and sister, Bertha Rabalais.

He is survived by his daughter and son-in-law, Elizabeth & Daniel Jeansonne, of Simmesport and his daughter-in-law and son-in-law, Judy & Denny Davis, of Marksville; grandchildren, Vincent Rabalais, of Slidell; Mel (Christine) Rabalais, Jr., of Prairieville; Trish (Brandon) Walden, of Copperhill, TN; Britney (B.J.) Spinner, of Simmesport; and Jeannie Leeder of Baton Rouge, and eleven great-grandchildren.

Murray was a lifetime member of Christ the King Catholic Church and member of the Chirst the King Knights of Columbus. He worked & retired from the Army Corps of Engineers. "Ol' Podna" was Christ to all he met and saw Christ in all he met, always willing to lend a hand to anyone in need. His bright eyes, ready smile, and engaging laugh will be remembered by his family and friends, as well as his love for life.

Visitation

Escude Funeral Home of Simmesport
625 Main St.
Simmesport, LA  71369
Wednesday, April 19, 2017
8am - 11am

Service

Funeral Mass

Christ the King Catholic Church
657 Main St.
Simmesport, LA  71369
Wednesday, April 19, 2017
11am

Cemetery

Christ the King Catholic Mausoleum
657 Main St.
Simmesport, LA  71369