Wilson Ray Longanecker Sr.

Wilson Ray Longanecker, Sr., passed away on Monday, April 5, 2021 at the age of 81. A native of Connellsville, PA and a resident of Sorrento, LA. Wilson served in the Marines for 4 years and dedicated himself afterwards to the community of Sorrento. He served as Alderman for 3 years and Mayor for 8 years. Wilson enjoyed watching golf, football and traveling. He also loved working hard building and repairing swimming pools. Anyone that knew Wilson knew that he was a man of his word. Preceded in death by his parents, Samuel Ray and Edith Fields Longanecker; sister, Patricia Homlish. He leaves to cherish his memories, his loving wife of 53 years, Nita Pertuis Longanecker; daughters, Rene’ Longanecker Taillon (Kevin), Lisa Longanecker Babin (Steven), Trudie Creed; sons, Wilbur E. Longanecker, Michael S. Longanecker, Wilson R. Longanecker, Jr.; sister, Carol Swink; grandchildren, Michael Shane Longanecker, Jr. (Kristen), Jonathan Taillon (Cailyn), Alyssa Hodgeson (Hunter), Nikki Longanecker, Brynn Babin, Reed Babin, Alexander Longanecker, Sawyer Longanecker, Emerson Longanecker; 5 great grand-children and a host of other relatives and friends. Family and friends of Wilson are invited to attend the Visitation on Sunday, April 11, 2021 at Ourso Funeral Home-Gonzales from 5-8pm. Mass of Christian Burial will be on Monday, April 12, 2021 at ST. ANNE CATHOLIC CHURCH, Sorrento, LA beginning at 10am. Pallbearers will include: Kevin Taillon, Jonathan Taillon, Steven Babin, Reed Babin, Michael Shane Longanecker, Jr and Aaron Hernandez.