Wilbert "Rabbit" Vining

Wilbert "Rabbit" Vining April 9, 1935 October 22, 2015 Wilbert "Rabbit" Vining, 80, a native of Berwick and resident of Patterson Passed away on Thursday, October 22, 2015 at Teche Regional Medical Center. Rabbit was a dedicated family man who taught them the value of hard work and persistence. He cared about his family, friends and people in general while never meeting a stranger. Rabbit was well liked and looked up too for advice by many and will be remembered for his kind heart. He was a avid commercial shrimper and a master carpenter. He will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him. Rabbit is survived by his wife, Lucille Vining of Patterson; four sons: Wayne Vining Sr. of Patterson, Terry Vining and wife, Shelia of Morgan City, Timmy Vining of Patterson and Tommy Vining of Sachse, TX; one daughter, Gail Driskill of Berwick; one brother, James Besse of Stephensivlle; one sister, Gail Lancon of Bayou L'Ourse; eight grandchildren: Dennis, Amy, Denise, Wayne Jr., Amber, Skye, Sarah and Charles Jr. along with nine great grandchildren. Rabbit was preceded in death by his parents, Oscar and Lorena Vining and one daughter, Betty Jo Driskill. There will be a Memorial Graveside service on Friday, October 30, 2015 at the St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery Mausoleum in Patterson beginning at 11am.