Emory Charles Besse

Emory Charles Besse, 79, a resident of Morgan City, passed away Monday, August 24, 2015 at Maison Jardin. Emory was born on August 29, 1935 in Morgan City, the son of Eugene and Andrea Bolotte Besse. He was a devout parishioner of Holy Cross Catholic Church where he served as a reader and Eucharistic minister. He was also an Honorary Life Member of the Knights of Columbus Holy Cross Council 12179 and the Monsignor Jules S. Toups Assembly 2076. As a young man he served his country as a member of the Louisiana National Guard. While his children were growing up, he also contributed his time as a Boy Scout Leader. He worked for Franklin Supply Company for 31 years and upon his retirement began working for the St. Mary School Board, where he worked for 24 years. Emory will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his wife of 45 years, Mary Besse of Morgan City; three sons, Steven Besse of Lafayette, Christopher Besse and wife Kristin of Greenwell Springs, Timothy Besse and wife Kimberly of Morgan City; two daughters, Kathy LaBouve and husband Lonnie of Berwick, Judith Besse Bergeron and husband Ted of Morgan City; one sister, Patricia Manuel of Atlanta, Ga; thirteen grandchildren, Ricky, Lee, Stevie, Teddy, Megan, Derek, Austin, Cameron, Tyler, Brennan, Katelyn, Hunter, Andrew; and four great grandchildren. He is proceeded in death by his parents; son, Dennis Besse; brothers, Charles "Chuck" Besse, Eugene Besse, George Besse; sisters, Anna Besse, Josephine Delaune, Claudia Elstein; and grandson, Travis LaBouve. Visitation will be held at Twin City Funeral Home on Tuesday, August 25, 2015 from 5:00PM until 9:00PM. Visitation will resume at Holy Cross Catholic Church on Wednesday, August 26, 2015 from 10:00AM until mass. A Mass of Christian Burial will begin at 12:00PM Wednesday, August 26, 2015. Emory will be laid to rest at Morgan City Cemetery following Mass.