Born in New Iberia, LA to the late Edmond and Mary Rosella Morvant on April 2, 1934 and was one of two boys.
Francis served his country honorably in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict and was a Purple Heart recipient.
He was a Bread salesman for Lejeune’s Bakery with perfect attendance for 40 years and was a route supervisor.
Frances was a loving husband, father and brother who enjoyed spending time outdoors in his yard. Known by his family as a very faith filled man, he will be missed by all who knew and loved him.
Left behind to cherish his memory is the love of his life and wife of 68 years, Emma Lee Viator Morvant; one daughter, Frances Morvant Compeaux and husband Dale and two sons, Philip Morvant and Bart Morvant.
Along with his parents he is preceded in death by one brother, Edmond Morvant, Jr.
A funeral service will be held on Friday, September 23, 2022 at 2:00 pm at Evangeline Funeral Home in Delcambre. Deacon Patrick Burke will officiate.
Francis will be laid to rest at Our Lady of the Lake Cemetery in Delcambre with full Military Graveside services by the Acadiana Veteran’s Honor Guard.
Those honored to serve as pallbearers are Dale Compeaux, Keith Landry, Mark Romero, Matt Romero, Marshall Romero and Max Romero.
A gathering of family and friends will be held on Friday, September 23, 2022 at Evangeline Funeral Home in Delcambre from 10:00 am until 2:00 pm. A rosary will be prayed at 11:00 am.
To view the on-line obituary and sign the online guest register, please visit www.evangelinefuneralhome.com.
Evangeline Funeral Home of New Iberia is in charge of arrangements.
