Ovey Joseph Babineaux Jr.

Ovey, also known as "Junior Boy" was a native and lifelong resident of Sulphur. He was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Sulphur where he served as a Eucharistic Minister. He received his pilot's license for recreational flying.

Survivors include his wife of 64 years, Agnes Babineaux of Sulphur; his sons, Gary Babineaux and wife, Pam of Sulphur, Bryan Babineaux and wife, Nanette of Lake Charles, and Scot Babineaux and wife, Ellie of Nederland, Texas; his brother, Billy Babineaux of Sulphur; seven grandchildren, Jeff Babineaux, Justin Babineaux, Brad Babineaux, Shane Babineaux, Emily Delaney, Jenna Hickman, and Jake Babineaux; and seven great-grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his parents, Ovey and Lydia Babineaux; three siblings, Doris Morgan, Jerry Babineaux, and Steven Babineaux; and a grandson, Josh Babineaux.

His funeral will be at 11 a.m. Monday, December 12, in Hixson-Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. Deacon Chris Gregory will officiate. Burial will be in Mimosa Pines Cemetery South in Carlyss. Visitation is from 4-7 p.m. Sunday with a scripture service at 6 p.m. and from 10 a.m. until the time of service Monday in the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorial donations be made to Joshua World Outreach, 2600 WPA Road, Sulphur, LA 70663 or St. Jude Children's Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105. Words of comfort may be shared with the family at www.hixsonfuneralhomes.com.