Reynolds James Moran Sr.

A resident of Gonzales, he died on Wednesday, Nov. 23, 2011, at age 83. An adventurous businessman, he started his own company, Moran Electric, and was later co-owner of Doyle Electric. He was an avid gardener with a green thumb who loved to grow flowers, especially orchids, and an extremely outgoing person who never met a stranger, always met a friend. He is survived by his wife, Jean Burstall Moran; three sons, Reynolds J. "Jimmy" Moran Jr. and wife Deborah, Larry P. Moran and wife Diane, and Kevin Moran and wife Lynette; three stepdaughters, Arlene Kunkel and husband Charles "Charlie," Ann Donley and husband Kent, and Cindy Gauthier and husband Todd; stepson, Blake Burstall and wife Denise; sister, Janel Melancon and husband Willie; brother, Charles Moran and wife Mary; four grandchildren, Brandi Troxler, Larry Moran Jr., Reynolds J. "Reyn" Moran III, and Garrett Moran; numerous stepgrandchildren; four great grandchildren, Kennedy, Kayne, Morgan, and Isabella; two stepgreat grandchildren; and his feline friend, Pierre. Preceded in death by his parents, Willie Paul and Lillian Gautreau Moran, first wife, Louise Doyle Moran; three sisters, Lorraine Frederick, JoAnn Remers, and Geneva Finger; and a granddaughter, Sydney Moran. Visitation at Ourso Funeral Home, Gonzales, on Saturday, Nov. 26, from 9 a.m. until funeral service at noon. Entombment in Hope Haven Garden of Memory Mausoleum, Gonzales. The family would like to extend a special thanks to his caregiver, Ms. Shirley Flowers. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Alzheimer's Service of the Capital Area, 3772 North Blvd., Baton Rouge, LA 70806, (225) 334-7494. To offer condolences to the family, please visit www.oursofh.com.