Gerald Abshire

Jennings

Funeral services for Mr. Gerald Abshire, 66, will be held at 10:00 a.m., Monday June 19, 2017 in the Miguez Funeral Chapel with Bro. Hoye Folks officiating. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery with full Military honors under the direction of Miguez Funeral Home.

Visitation will be observed Sunday, June 18, 2017 from 11:30 a.m. until 9:00 p.m. and will resume Monday morning at 8:00 a.m. until time of service.

Mr. Abshire was born November 30, 1950 to Will and Gladys Landrineau Abshire in Lafayette, however he was a resident of Jennings nearly his entire life. He worked as a Motor Man in the oilfield. Mr. Abshire served his country in the United States Army after graduating from high school.

He was an avid sports fan of the LSU Tigers and the New Orleans Saints. Perhaps most of all, he loved his grandchildren. Mr. Abshire enjoyed many family cookouts and spending time with his loved ones.

Mr. Abshire leaves to cherish his memory his wife, Dale Marie Johnson Abshire; three sons; Benjamin Abshire of Jennings; Ashley Abshire of Jennings and Casey (Michelle)Abshire of Abbeville; one sister, Louella Henry of Jennings; and one brother, Billy Abshire of Basile; grandchildren, Ana Reyce Abshire; Evie Abshire; Abriana Abshire and Camryn Abshire.

He is preceded in death by his parents Will and Gladys Landrineau Abshire; three sisters, Genieva Landry; Pauline Hebert; and Pat Deville.