Francis William LaCour

Abbeville - A Mass of Christian Burial officiated by Father Danny Picard will be held at 11:00 AM on Monday, December 30, 2024 at St. James in Esther, LA, honoring the life of Francis William LaCour, 92, who passed away on December 27, 2024 at his residence.

A visitation will take place at St. James Church on Monday, December 30, 2024 from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM, with a Rosary being prayed at 10:00 AM. Burial will follow at St. James Cemetery.

Francis was born and raised in Vermilion Parish and farmed cattle, rice, soybeans, and crawfish throughout his life. After serving in the Korean War, he returned home to begin his farming career and marry his high school sweetheart, Shirley Picard. Francis continued farming until the age of 86 and was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather. 

He is survived by his wife of 69 years, Shirley Picard LaCour; one son, David F. LaCour (Diane); two daughters, Louise L. Broussard (Edwin) and Nancy L. Clapp; three sisters: Dorothy Driggers, Betty Mouton, and Beverly Landry. Francis is also survived by his ten grandchildren: Marie B. Hebert, Claire Broussard, Melissa LaCour, Travis Clapp, Christine LaCour, Leanne C. Pousson (Sean), Aimee LaCour, Leslie L. Doeseckle (John), David LaCour Jr. (Renee), and Michael LaCour (Maria), as well as his five great grandchildren: Mia Broussard, Lukas Hebert, Juliana Hebert, Kennedi O'Quinn, and Dean Pousson. 

He is preceded in death by his father, Dedier LaCour; mother, Celeste Cessac LaCour; brother, Ray LaCour and his wife Jean; brother-in-law, Howard Driggers; brother-in-law, Marc Mouton; brother-in-law, James Landry and son-in-law, Noel Clapp. 

Pallbearers will be Travis Clapp, David LaCour Jr., Michael LaCour, Edwin Broussard, David Simon, and Sean Pousson.