Lester James David

A Mass and Christian Burial officiated by Reverend Suresh Mathangi will be held at 1:00 PM, Saturday, November 30, 2024 at St. Anne Catholic Church in Cow Island honoring the life of Lester J. David, 91, who passed away on November 25, 2024 at his home in Cow Island.

A formal visitation will be held at St. Anne Catholic Church on Saturday, November 30, 2024 from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM with a Rosary being prayed at 11:30 AM. The burial will follow at St. Anne Cemetery. 

He was a devoted Patrol Sergeant in the Louisiana State Police, bringing honor and integrity to his profession. He also served his country in the U. S. Army, Hq. Btry 496th AAA Bn, Special Training Regiment 101, Airborne Division. He loved being a farmer, cattleman, crawfish farming and hunting. He was proud to be a member of The American Legion for 45 years, a member of the Knights of Columbus and a Cursillista from Cursillo #66. His faith was always in the forefront of his life.

He is survived by his wife of 71 years, Barbara LeMaire David, one daughter, Kim D. Verret (Greg), two sons, Hal Lester David (Angie) and Mitchell Todd David (Vickie) of Cow Island, 11 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Otis David and the former Euland Breaux, one son, James (Jim) David, one brother Wendell R. David and one great granddaughter, Kennedy Stelly. 

Pallbearers will be Heith David, Buck Verret, Blake Verret, Andrew Cook, Jedd David, Jacob David, Cody Verret and Gabriel Verret. Honorary pallbearers will be Finn Kiddy, Keegan David, Evangeline Verret, and Henri Verret.

The family would like to extend special thanks to Connie Romero, Bonnie Benoit, Janet Broussard, and Lisa Laviolette for the loving care they extended to us in our time of need. Also, a special thanks to Traditions Hospice nurses and caregivers for everything they did for us.