Raymond Scallan, Sr.

Raymond J. Scallan Sr. went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, Nov. 29, 2009. He is now in Heaven singing joyfully. He was born on April 21, 1922, in Mansura. Visitation at Escude Funeral Home, Mansura, on Tuesday, December 1, from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Visitation resumes at New Life Assembly, Marksville on Wednesday, Dec. 2, from 10 a.m. until services at 12 noon, conducted by Pastor Douglas Bergeron. He is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, Raymond and Kathy Scallan II, of Baton Rouge; daughter and son-in-law, Tammy and Norman Deroche, of Houma; seven grandchildren; two great grandchildren; and two stepdaughters Carolyn Hileman and Peggy Emanuel. Preceded in death by two wives Florence Bullock Scallan and Marie Scallan; a son, Bobby Jean Scallan; parents, George and Florisca Scallan. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. Dad was the most generous person I ever knew. He was always willing to help someone in need. The family would like to thank the staff and administration of Sunrise Assisted Living for their wonderful care and compassion for our father.