David Ardoin, Sr.

David B. Ardoin, 82, of Morse, LA went to be with his Heavenly Father on Sunday, October 20, 2024.

A Mass of Christian Burial for Mr. Ardoin will be held on Wednesday, October 23, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. in the St. John The Evangelist Catholic Church in Mermentau, with Rev. Andrew Shumacher officiating. Entombment will follow in the Calvary Mausoleum in Jennings under the direction of Miguez Funeral Home.

The family will receive visitors beginning at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, October 22, 2024, in the Miguez Funeral Home Chapel and ending at 8:00 p.m., with a rosary scheduled for 6:00 P.M. It will resume on Wednesday morning at 8:00 a.m. and will close at 9:30 a.m. for the procession to church.

David was born on April 28, 1942, in Lacassine to Levy and Carrie Belair Ardoin. He graduated from high school and went on to obtain a bachelor's degree. Over the years, David owned multiple businesses. In the last few years, David worked for the Jefferson Davis Parish Sheriff's Department. He was a family man, a loving husband, father and grandfather. David never met a stranger, and he enjoyed being around people. It was hard not to like David when he always greeted you with an infectious smile and usually a joke that would have everyone around laughing.

Those left to cherish his memory are his devoted wife, Wanda Faye Henry Ardoin; daughter, Nicole Ardoin Hulin; sons, David B. Ardoin, Jr. and Kevin Wade Ardoin; sister, Marguerite Swaine; brothers, Michael Ardoin and Ronald Ardoin; seven grandchildren; eight great grandchildren and one great-great grandchild.

He was preceded in death by his parents and his beloved grandson, Jerrod Blanchard.