Gibson James Legendre, Sr., 79, died Tuesday, September 3, 2019 at 5:30 PM. Born January 15, 1940, he was a native of Mathews and resident of Raceland, LA.
A visitation will be held on Saturday, September 7, 2019 from 9:00 AM until service time at Saint Charles Borromeo Catholic Church. A Mass of Christian Burial will begin at 11:00 AM at the church with burial following in the church cemetery.
He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Ann Mire Legendre; son, Gibson Legendre, Jr.; daughter, Sharon Guidry and husband Thomas; sister, Joan Legendre Knoblock.
He is preceded in death by his father, Louis Ambrose Legendre; mother, Eunice Roussell Legendre Faucheaux; step father, Louis Faucheaux; brothers, Carroll, Eric and Richard Legendre.
He was an avid sportsman always enjoying both hunting and fishing and also loved playing Bingo and cooking.
Ordoyne Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.