Loyd Higdon

Loyd Higdon

Port Barre - Funeral services for Mr. Loyd Higdon, age 87, were held at 2 p.m. on Friday, September 11, 2009, with a Mass of Christian Burial in the Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Interment followed in the Sacred Heart Cemetery.

Our hearts are conflicted today - we are saddened that now we must say goodbye, but are joyous and grateful that he is with his soul mate, Aunt Marie, his parents, and siblings, and all those he loved and cherished in life that have been patiently awaiting his arrival.

Mr. Higdon passed away on Wednesday, September 9, 2009. He was a native and a lifetime resident of Port Barre. He began his service to his country in the Civilian Conservation Corps, where he helped in the construction of federal highways and national park systems. He continued his service to our country as a Sergeant in the U. S. Army proudly serving his country during WWII. It was during his tour of duty when stationed in Kentucky, that he met his future wife, Frances Marie Henry. He was a carpenter for many years and was a member of the Teamsters Union. He was a wonderful husband, uncle, great-uncle and friend and will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved him.

The most that any of us can hope for in this life is while we are here, we live, love, and laugh often and leave an indelible mark on this world and the lives of those we touched in it. Loyd was such a person. His love and loyalty touched every generation of our family and is present in each heart today. He continues to live on in us, those whose lives have been shaped through his loving influence. Whether it was a shared fried egg sandwich over a fishing pole on an early Saturday morning, or a lazy Sunday afternoon reminiscing over a cup of coffee, Uncle Loyd was always there with a sure hand, quick smile, and generous spirit.

He was a brother, an uncle, a great-uncle, a son, a friend, a husband, and a father. He was one half of a blessed partnership - two people whose love for their family and friends was only outshined by their love for each other. Aunt Marie and Uncle Loyd showed us through their quiet example of devotion to one another how to honor those we love each and every day.

He enjoyed fishing and hunting, and spending time with his family and friends. He loved watching old westerns, and was a big John Wayne fan. He was a regular at the post office and the barber shop, and shared many good visits over a cup of coffee with friends in the community. His annual Christmas Gumbo was legendary among friends and family and will never be the same without him.
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Visitation

Sibille Funeral Home
402 Saizan Avenue
Port Barre, LA  70577
Thursday, September 10, 2009
49 p.m.8 a.m.2 p.m.

Service

Mass of Christan Burial

Sacred Heart Catholic Church
403 Saizan Avenue
Port Barre, LA  70577
Friday, September 11, 2009
2 p.m.

Rosary Service

Sibille Funeral Home Chapel
402 Saizan Avenue
Port Barre, LA  70577
Thursday, September 10, 2009
7 p.m.

Cemetery

Sacred Heart CemeteryHa
403 Saizan Avenue
Port Barre, LA  70577