• Then you will call on me and come and pray to me, and I will listen to you.
• ~Jeremiah 29:12~

 Josephine Arnone “Moma Josie” Ruffino
February 09, 1936 – July 18, 2022

A resident of Amite, LA, passed away on Monday, July 18, 2022 at her home in the presence of her daughter Rose and her son Louis. She was born February 9, 1936 in Natalbany, LA and was 86 years of age. She was a wonderful, devoted wife to her husband Nunzio, and excellent mother to her daughter Rose, and son Louis, and a loving grandmother and great-grandmother. She was their Nana. She was a true servant of God, believed in prayer, and prayed to her Lord until the time of her death. She was a devoted member of the St. Helena Catholic Church. She worked very hard all of her life to help provide for her family and was known to have a loving and caring heart. The family wishes to thank everyone for their prayers and also thanks to the Amite Fire Department for always helping her in her time of need. She is survived by her daughter, Rose Ruffino; son, Louis Ruffino; 4 grandchildren, Courtney Putnam and husband, Alan, Brett Ruffino and wife, Michele, Carrie Smith, and Blake Ruffino and wife, Megan; 8 great-grandchildren, Wyatt Putnam, Brock Putman, Morgan Ruffino, Cooper Ruffino, Andrew Smith, Addison Smith, Avery Smith, and Benjamin Ruffino. Preceded in death by her husband, Nunzio J. Ruffino; parents, Joe and Pauline Sparacello Arnone; 5 brothers, Felix, Salvadore, Angelo, Tony and Vince Arnone; 2 sisters, Catherine “Katie” Arnone and Rosemary Arnone. Visitation at St. Helena Catholic Church Hall from 9:00AM until 11:00AM with Funeral Mass at St. Helena Catholic Church at 11:30AM on Friday, July 22, 2022. Services conducted by Fr. Mark Beard. Interment Amite Memorial Gardens, Amite, LA. McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

A resident of Independence, LA, passed away on Tuesday, July 19, 2022 at Ochsner Medical Center in New Orleans, LA. She was born November 27, 1967 in MS and was 54 years of age. She is survived by her husband, Marion Weedman, Jr.; 5 children, Adam Weedman, Sr. and wife, Misti, Sherie Weedman, Jonathan Weedman, Sr. and wife, Chelsey, James Weedman, and Jason Weedman and wife, Lauren; grandchildren, Joshua, Adam, Jr., Byron, Noah, Isabelle, Shawn, Sara, Sam, Jonathan, Jr., Azalea, Emma, Oaklynn, Kathy, Alaina, Samantha; 11 great-grandchildren; 3 sisters, Becky Mayeaux, Maryann Winborn, and Angela Lanier; 3 brothers, Allen Winborn, Troy Scott, and Mark Scott; numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by her parents, Troy and Shirley Winborn; sister, Kitty Winborn Scott; great-granson, Urijah Weedman. Visitation at Lighthouse Baptist Church from 9:00AM until religious services at 2:30PM on Saturday, July 23, 2022. Services conducted by Bro. Jason Skipper. Interment Lighthouse Cemetery, Independence, LA. McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

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July 21 – Ephesians 6: 13-15

TODAY’s PRAYER REQUEST FOR SCHOOLS

Today, let’s pray for students with IEP’s as well as teachers and classmates of those stude students.

ONLINE SERVICES FROM FBC, KENTWOOD

Periodically, I have trouble with the online services. They seem to hesitate and then continue. I won’t try to explain the reason for this because I am not an expert on this subject. I will just tell you, I turn the service off and try to watch the next day. This seems to work for me. I was unable to watch Sunday night or Wednesday night. I will try watching again today.

Don’t forget to pray for the children of our church as they leave for camp tomorrow. It may be even more important to pray for the parents who are sending their children off to camp for the first time.

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This article is of special interest to me. I hope you are encouraged when you read how the IMB strives to reach the UPG’s (Unreached People Groups). This brings Matthew 28: 19-20 to my mind.

Prayer are the answer to so many of our daily needs. Let’s not forget that!

Anna Lee

• Why, my soul, are you downcast?
  Why so disturbed within me?
  Put your hope in God,
  for I will yet praise him,
  my Savior and my God.
• ~Psalm 42:11~

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July 20 – Ephesians 4:25

TODAY’s PRAYER FOCUS

Focus some time on school bus drivers and parents/others who drive children to and from school daily.

Let’s also continue to pray for all those who have had surgery in the last few weeks.

Continue to pray for churches having VBS or youth/children at camp.

Anna Lee

• For from him and through him and for him are all things.
  To him be the glory forever! Amen.
• ~Romans 11:36~

Lots of surgeries this week and medical evaluations – Seems like all good reports!

Pray for those who have lingering side-effects of Covid. May each problem be identified and addressed in a timely way/

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July 19 – Ephesians 4: 15-16

OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD

Thanks to another person, a young mother, for a generous donation which will be used to help “fill in various needs”, so we will be ready to begin packing 400 shoeboxes soon. Calculating seven people per shoebox, that is almost 3,000 different individuals we will be sending the message of Jesus to this year.

TODAY’S PRAYER FOCUS

Let’s begin to pray for the approximate 3,000 individuals who will be impacted by our 400 shoeboxes.

Let’s pray that when we are ready to send in our 400 boxes this year, the shipping money of $10.00 per box is already in our account at church.

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Anna Lee

• Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good;
  his love endures forever.
• 1 Chronicles 16:34

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July 18 – Ephesians 1: 13-14

TODAY’S PRAYER FOCUS

Pray for families who are trying to get a few more vacation days before school starts.

Pray for children of FBC, Kentwood who will be going to camp Friday.

Pray for teachers as they are seriously making plans for a new school year.

Covid seems to continue to spread. Most people are able to be treated at home. Say special prayers for those who have to be hospitalized for treatment.

The cost of living has increased this year. Say special prayers for those who have had to face this increase while continuing to receive the same income as last year. Say special prayers for those with medical and pharmacy bills.

Pass a little sunshine/Son shine on to someone else through a brief visit, a phone call, a gift of special food you have prepared or purchased, a card in the mail, etc. Son shine comes in lots of ways. Let the Son shine through you!

Anna Lee

• You, God, are my God,
  earnestly I seek you;
  I thirst for you,
  my whole being longs for you,
  in a dry and parched land
  where there is no water
• .~Psalm 63:1~

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July 17 – I Corinthians 2: 12-13

Operation Christmas Child Report

All the shoeboxes have the inside of the lid painted, a picture glued on, and a message about Jesus’ love written to be seen every time the box is open..

Almost 200 boxes are folded into the box shape.

Money donated this week was used to purchase needed items: pencils, glue sticks, and toys.

Currently we have two major needs: about 200 more coloring books and about 200 more simple solar calculators.

Thanks to all who have contributed items, worked on a scheduled workday, or various other days as needed.

Our next workday will be on Saturday, August 6th.

We’re getting close to packing our boxes for this year.

Have a great Lord’s Day. Attend church services in person or online.

Anna Lee

• For from him and through him and for him are all things.
  To him be the glory forever! Amen.
  • ~Romans 11:36~

• Special Service at East Fork Baptist Church – TONIGHT AT 6:00. The New Life Country Gospel Band is the name of the former Opry Band of SE Ms. There is no entry fee, but donations will be received. You are all invited too.

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July 16 – Romans 2:6-8

COMING SOON – 5th Sunday Singing and Ice Cream Fellowship at FBC, Kentwood

Come and bring someone with you. Service begins at 6:00.

Please pray for all those on your prayer list.

Sheila T. Simmons

July 6, 1963 – July 13, 2022

A resident of Osyka, MS, passed away on Wednesday, July 13, 2022 at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center in Baton Rouge, LA. She was born July 6, 1963 in Merced, CA and was 59 years of age. She graduated from Greensburg High School in 1981 and Florida Parishes Technical College Nursing class of 1990. She was an LPN for the state of LA for many years. She is survived by her mom, Katherine Tompkins; daughters, Stephanie Floyd (Jon), Angela Simmons (Jeremy), and Elizabeth Simmons (Jessie); sisters, Karen Barkman (Ken) and Amanda Hilton (Chris); grandchildren, Alayna and Caleb Worley, Jana’ Floyd, Isabella and Eric Simmons, Dakota Rosenthal and Hallie Royals; numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by her father, Ray Tompkins; 2 previous husbands, Larry Simmons and Earl Leonard; maternal and paternal grandparents; numerous aunts and uncles. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, from 5:00PM until 9:00PM on Tuesday and from 9:00AM until religious services at 11:00AM on Wednesday, July 20, 2022. Services conducted by Bro. Scott Spinks. Interment Day’s Cemetery, Greensburg, LA. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

Anna Lee

Sing to God, sing in praise of his name,
extol him who rides on the clouds;
rejoice before him—his name is the Lord.
A father to the fatherless, a defender of widows,
is God in his holy dwelling.

~Psalm 68: 4-5~

Don’t forget the singing at East Fork Baptist Church tomorrow evening. The McComb Gospel Opry House Band will be singing and playing gospel music.

Bill and Velta Morris found a different obituary for Henty Sheffield. You may want to check with their facebook page to read this obituary.

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July 15 – John 18: 37-38

It is never too late to begin this Scripture reading and writing process. If you haven’t been doing this, today is a good day to begin.

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End the work-week on a high note!

Anna Lee

• Sing to God, sing in praise of his name,
  extol him who rides on the clouds;
  rejoice before him—his name is the Lord.
  A father to the fatherless, a defender of widows,
  is God in his holy dwelling.
• Psalm 68:4-5

Today, I want to share the report Betty Taylor shared yesterday on Facebook.

Thank everyone for their prayers. Andy is a lot better. He got up Whistling this morning.

I would have loved to have been there to hear the songs that Andy chose to whistle.

Yvonne Birch called yesterday to share that her daughter, Rhonda Birch Edwards, had a fall while walking on a trail in Appalachia. She caught herself on a root about 25 feet down and saved the fall to the bottom, another 100 feet. Rhonda has some significant injuries, but all will heal. Thank God for placing her hand on that root and for His strength to hang on.

Mable C. McMaree

March 19, 1947 – July 10, 2022

A resident of Greensburg, LA, passed away on Sunday, July 10, 2022 at her home surrounded by her children. She was born March 19, 1947 in Pumpkin Center, LA and was 75 years of age. She is survived by her 3 sons, Tommie Smith and wife Mary, Hubert Brumfield, Jr. and wife, Ashley, and George Brumfield and wife, Denise; 3 daughters, Terry Waterman and husband, Orville, Felicia Brabham and husband, Mike, and Karen Smith Tate and husband, Bennett; 11 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren; 1 brother, Dewitt Effler and wife, Theresa; 2 sisters, Ella Welch and Dollie Frazier and husband, Albert; special thanks to granddaughter Brittany and husband Michael Landrenaux. Preceded in death by her parents, Wilbern and Mable Effler; former husbands, Chuck McMaree, George Smith and Monroe Brumfield; 2 daughters, Jody Smith and Nolie Cutrer; 2 grandsons, Trey Ainsworth and Garrett Barber; brother, Albert Rodriguez; and sister, Julia Baham. Pallbearers will be Michael Landreneaux, Bobby Waterman, George Brumfield, Bubby Brumfield, Hubert Brumfield, and Vincent Brabham. Honorary pallbearers will be Asher Knight and Braxton Brabham. Visitation at Red Bluff Baptist Church from 11:00AM until religious services at 1:00PM on Friday, July 15, 2022. Services conducted by Bro. Joe Day. Interment Red Bluff Cemetery, Greensburg, LA. McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

William Frank Bean

A life well-lived by a man well-loved, Billy went to his eternal home on Friday, July 8, 2022. He was 73 years old. Born in Fort Payne, AL, he grew up in Amite, LA, and graduated from Amite High School. He moved to Denham Springs and proudly served for 30 years as scoutmaster for Boy Scouts Troop #11 at Hebron Baptist Church. He was later active in the AWANA children’s program at Greenwell Springs Baptist Church for several years. He was a valued employee and well-known friendly face for 20 years at Walmart in Denham Springs and Central. Billy was a good man who loved his Lord Jesus, cherished all “his girls,” and enjoyed retelling memories made. He leaves behind his wife, Glenda Bean; one brother, Charles Comerford; one honorary brother, Dave Barron and his wife Pat; two daughters, Brandi Cedotal and her husband Mitch; Hildreth House and her husband John; seven grandchildren, Megan, Emalee, Erin, Emily, Dave, Wyatt, and John; two nephews, John and Allen Blount; and other family members. A special memorial service will be held at Hebron Baptist Church on Friday, July 15, 2022, at 5:00 p.m. He is preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Nell Bean, and his sister, Jane Blount. In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to the , as he was a proud supporter and forever grateful to all who serve to protect the country he was so proud of.

Henry H. Sheffield

Here is Henry H. Sheffield’s obituary. Please accept Echovita’s sincere condolences.

It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Henry H. Sheffield of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, who passed away at the age of 79, on July 9, 2022. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Henry H. Sheffield to show support.

Visitation will be held on Friday, July 22nd 2022 from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM at the Rabenhorst Funeral Home (11000 Florida Blvd, Baton Rouge, LA 70815). A celebration of life will be held on Friday, July 22nd 2022 from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM at the same location.

Allen Lloyd Graham

• McKneely Funeral Home of Amite & Kentwood, Inc.
• Jul 8, 2022 Updated Jul 8, 2022

Allen Loyd Graham, 73, died on July 4, 2022 at the Methodist Hospital in Mansfield, Texas.

A visitation will be held at Wade Family Funeral Home in Arlington, Texas on Friday, July 8, 2022 from 6:00PM until 8:00PM. Visitation will resume at Beulah Missionary Baptist Church in Kentwood, LA on Monday, July 11, 2022 from 10:00AM until religious services at 11:00AM. Interment will follow in the church cemetery.

Memorials: Memorial contributions may be sent to First Baptist Church, Mansfield Deaf Ministry and First Baptist Church, Arlington Preschool/Children’s Ministry.

Allen was preceded in death by parents, Wilkie and Cecil Graham, and brother, Rodney Graham.

Mr. Graham was born on March 4, 1949 in Amite, LA. He earned college degrees at Gallaudet University in Washington D.C. in May 1974 and the University of Arizona in Tucson, AZ in December 1981. He had a successful career as a guidance counselor for 27 years at the Mississippi School for the Deaf. He was very involved with the deaf community. He served and loved the deaf community by serving in various roles throughout many deaf organizations. Allen became a Christian at a young age and was a Godly man who enjoyed serving his family, friends and others. He taught Sunday school at Broadmoor Baptist Church in Madison, MS where he was a member for 35 years. Most recently he was a member at First Baptist Church, Mansfield and involved in the deaf ministry.

Allen was preceded in death by parents, Wilkie and Cecil Graham, and brother, Rodney Graham.

He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Katherine Graham; children, Carey Graham, Remey Terrell (Kollin); and grandsons, Graham, John Allen and James Terrell; siblings, Randall Graham (Tommie Jo) and Cecile Graham, Wilkie Graham (sister-in-law), Molly and Richard Bernard (sister and brother-in-law) and Maggie and Frank Thibeaux (sister and brother-in-law); as well as several nieces and nephews, extended family and friends.

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July 14 – John 17: 13-19

Operation Christmas Child

Thanks to Alayna Travis for her great help in painting and decorating shoeboxes. Thank to a donor for money that will be used to purchase pencils, erasers, and calculators we need.

Thank-you for reading and praying today.

Anna Lee

• Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves receive from God.
• 2 Corinthians 1:3-4

There are a number of people with covid AGAIN. Pray for light cases and no lingering side effects.

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July 13 – John 14: 15-17

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May you hands and hearts be open to mission work of various kinds. Don’t miss opportunities God provides. MISSIONS involve open hearts and willing hands.

Anna Lee

• Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves receive from God.
• ~2 Corinthians 1:3-4~
• Vacation Bible Schools and church camps continue. Montpelier and Taylor Creek have just begun their annual VBS. Line Creek has children at church camp.
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Adrian Udell Lea

October 24, 1928 – July 8, 2022

Adrian Udell Lea, 93, of Osyka, MS, went to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, Friday, July 8, 2022 at Camellia Estates in McComb, MS surrounded by family and friends. He was born October 24, 1928 in Tangipahoa Parish, LA, to Joseph Raborn and Azzielee Bryan Lea.

 He was an active member of Line Creek Baptist Church where he served as a deacon and in many other capacities including program leadership, teaching, and helping with facility construction and maintenance as long as his health allowed. He was a storyteller, and he loved sharing about the years he coached men’s church softball and basketball teams, family history, and his life experiences and youthful antics.

He was a member of the Masonic Lodge in Osyka for 65+ years. He served on the South Pike School Board for 35 years and was inducted into the South Pike School District Hall of Fame. He served on the Pike County Fair Board, the Osyka Volunteer Fire Department, and the South Pike Chamber of Commerce.

He and his wife, Pauline, raised 5 girls, and then became foster parents to more than 40 children over a period of 20 years, 2 of those, also girls, were added to the family permanently. He loved his Lord, his family, his church, and his community. He was chosen as the Enterprise Journal’s Father of the year in 2012 and Osyka’s Outstanding Senior Citizen in 2010. He was recognized as a man of faith and one of the most amazing, loving, giving, hardworking, family-oriented men who loved his family and showed what a Christian husband, father, and grandfather should be. He loved watching his grandchildren and great grandchildren play and loved cooking for them-pancakes for breakfast, pies for birthdays and holidays, cookies anytime, and helping cook and host Sunday lunch for the entire family. He valued education; though he never attended a day of college, he paid for 29 years to ensure his girls had an education.

 He was a very knowledgeable businessman, cattleman, dairyman, and timberman; he began his adult work life in the family lumber company (J. R. Lea & Sons and continued in business with his dad and brother with Lea’s Milling Co., Lea’s Farm Supply, and Lea’s Dairy; later he and his wife assumed ownership of the milling company, started their own dairy, and finally ended their careers with their own logging company.

 He is preceded in death by his parents, his wife of 67 years, Pauline Dare Williams Lea, his son-in-law, John W. (Bud) Birdsong Jr., his great-granddaughter, Julianna McMorris, and his in-laws, Mr. and Mrs. L. E. Williams.

He is survived by seven daughters, Beverly Birdsong of Osyka, Lynn McMorris (Lindsey) of Pride, LA, Judy McGhee (Garland) of McComb, Bonnie Iverson of Osyka, Patty Atkinson (Tom) of Magnolia, TX, Misty Hathaway (Randall) of Osyka, and Sheila Huber of Summit, a brother, Armond Ray Lea of Osyka, a sister, Joan Lea McDaniel of Osyka, grandchildren Whitney Pattie (fiancé Don Turner), Brittany Crawford (Clayton), John Birdsong III (Elise), Lori Boeneke (Keith), Lane McMorris (Angie), Leah McMorris, Tara Beene (Michael), Anna Alford, Sean McGhee (Amy), Brandon McGhee (Kylie), Laurie Karch (Micah), Doug “DJ” Iverson, Lacey Prather (John), Dustin Iverson (fiancée Megan), Ryan Atkinson, Nikki Rhodus (Wendell), Taylor Hathaway, Madison Hathaway, Makayla Huber, and Malia Huber, 23 great grandchildren, and a host of nieces, nephews, and friends. Pallbearers: John Birdsong, Keith Boeneke, Lane McMorris, Michael Beene, Clayton Crawford, D.J. Iverson, Dustin Iverson, Ryan Atkinson.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests Memorial Donations to Line Creek Baptist Church Children and Youth Fund. Line Creek Baptist Church, 78659 LA 1053, Kentwood, LA 70444.

A visitation will be held Tuesday, July 12, at Line Creek Baptist Church in Kentwood beginning at 5:00 until 8:00 and will continue Wednesday, July 13, at 1:00 until time of service at 2:00. A graveside service will immediately follow at Roberts Cemetery in Osyka. Bro. Merelin McCon, Bro. Justin Craft, and Bro. Wendell Rhodus will officiate with Sharkey Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

Carlton TIllery

March 13, 1942 – July 9, 2022

A resident of Kentwood, LA passed away on Saturday, July 9, 2022 at his home. He was born on March 13, 1942 and was 80 years old. He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Elizabeth Estelle Tillery; brother, Robert Tillery and family; stepson, Steve Sanders; granddaughter, Emily Pupo (Anthony); grandsons, Jacob Daniels (Mattie), Nathan Daniels (Deanna), and Logan Sanders; great-grandson, Owen Daniels; sister-in-law, Linda Womack; and numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by his parents, Julian and Doris Tillery; sister, Faye Tillery. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood from 9:00AM until religious services at 11:00AM on Wednesday, July 13, 2022. Services conducted by Rev. Dr. Michael Townsend. Interment will follow in Tangipahoa Cemetery, Tangipahoa, LA. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

Stanford Felix Williams

December 12, 1957 – July 10, 2022

Stanford Felix Williams went to be with the Lord on July 10, 2022 with his family by his side at the age of 64. Born on December 12, 1957 in Baton Rouge, he was raised in Kentwood and eventually moved to Mandeville where he would live for 33 years. He was preceded in death by his parents, James Lathan Williams and Wanzie Williams, his grandparents Felix Sharkey and Daisy Sharkey, his sister, Pamela Williams McBride, and uncles Earl Ray Sharkey and wife Betty, and Bobby Sharkey of Amite.

He is survived by his wife, Constance Ray Williams, her two sons Austin and Mitchell Davies. Son Chad Williams and wife Kaela Williams of Baton Rouge, and Chad’s mother Linda Foto and husband Gary of Covington. Brothers James Lathan Williams, Jr. and wife Wendy of Plaquemine, and Gary Williams and wife Renee of Baton Rouge. Nephews James Lathan Williams III and wife Gwen of Walker, Derrick Williams and wife Ashley of Denham Springs, Zach Williams and wife Cecily of Houston, TX, and niece Chloe Pruitt and husband Daniel of Prairieville. Two grandchildren, Liam and Lawson Williams of Baton Rouge. Aunts Julee Harper and husband Doug of Baton Rouge, and Vicki Sharkey of Amite, uncle Harrell Young Sharkey and wife Susie of Kentwood, along with many other cousins and extended family members that he truly loved.

Stan lived life to the fullest, never lacking passion with anything he did. He graduated from Spring Creek High School in 1977, and by 1986 was president of what would become Professional Auto Engines that is still in operation today. Family was everything to Stan, and one of his greatest joys was working on his 20 acre property in Mandeville where he set the utmost example of hard work and perseverance. He would never be out-worked, and he would also never be out-played. He and family traveled all over the country for nearly 20 years racing karts and cars, and he never missed an opportunity to teach someone how to do something the right way. He was always ready to host a party to celebrate a wedding, engagement, or birthday, and it was always to celebrate someone else. He was the epitome of selflessness, and would always go above and beyond for the ones he loved. He was an incredible husband, and father, and Paw-Paw to Liam and Lawson. He will be greatly missed, and always remembered.

2 Timothy 4:7 “I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.”

Visitation will be at McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, from 5:00PM until 9:00PM Wednesday, July 13, 2022 and at First Baptist Church, Kentwood, from 9:00AM until religious services at 11:00AM on Thursday, July 14, 2022. Interment to follow in Woodland Cemetery, Kentwood, LA. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

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Anna Lee