Elmo "Moe" Joseph Delaune Jr.

Elmo (Moe) Joseph Delaune, Jr. at the age of 78 years old passed from this life into the presence of his Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ on Saturday December 13, 2025 at 7:30 am at the Crossing Clarity Hospice of Baton Rouge, LA. He was married to the love of his life of 51 years to Linda Durbin Delaune.

He loved his family and was survived by two sons, Darryl W Rusk (Johnelle Thompson), Steven B Rusk (Daphne Hebert) Grandchildren Katelyn Rusk Edwards (Sammy), Jason Rusk (their mother Darlene Rusk), Matthew Rusk, Landon Rusk and precious Great Granddaughter Emma Grace Edwards. Also, brother Gerald Delaune, numerous nieces and nephews.

Preceded in death by his father Elmo Delaune, Sr and mother Mable Delaune, sister Nancy Smiley Primes and brother Steve J Delaune.

He was an Entrepreneur, owner and manager in the retail & grocery businesses and manager in local supermarkets as he enjoyed greeting with a smile in the local community. He loved and served his country from 1966-1968 in the US Army fighting for our freedoms. A deployment in 1966 to Vietnam stationed at Chulie also known as Hamberger Hill. After completing his tour of service, he attended Presideo Graduate School in California, received a Bachelors Degree in Business Administration.

He enjoyed life with much laughter and loved being with his family.

He had a passion for cooking and loved cooking his favorite recipes for his family and serving on the "Cooking for Christ" ministry with his church family. Frequent trips to the Smoky Mountains and attending Gospel music concerts was always a highlight of his life.

Pallbearers are, Darryl, Steven, Jason, Matthew, Landon Rusk and Sammy Edwards. Honorary Pallbearers, Gerald Delaune and Jimmy Delaune.

Special thanks to our precious family who were so supportive during this time, and the prayerful support of our friends and church family along with all of the attending physicians of Our Lady of the Lake Group, CVT Group and Clarity Hospice of Baton Rouge.

A visitation will be held at The Church International St. Amant, located at 13423 LA-431, Saint Amant, Louisiana, 70774, on December 17, 2025, from 10:00 am to 11:15 am. A Celebration of Life will follow at the same location from 11:15 am to 12:15 pm.

The committal service will take place at the Louisiana National Cemetery, 303 W Mt Pleasant Zachary Rd, Zachary, Louisiana, 70791, on December 17, 2025, at 2:00 pm.