Lyle Joseph Schexnaydre

“Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy strength, and with all thy mind; and thy neighbor as thyself.” Luke 10:27. Lyle Joseph Schexnaydre, born on August 20,1941 to the late Berthil and Edith Brou Schexnaydre in Burnside, La., passed away at his home on Saturday, October 11, 2014, surrounded by his loving family at the age of 73. Lyle was a graduate of Ascension Catholic High School in Donaldsonville, La. During his life he worked as a general contractor providing maintenance on the historical landmarks of Houmas House and Oak Alley plantations, was owner of LS Farms, a farming operation that harvested sugarcane, soybean, and crawfish, which was the orginal Schexnaydre family farm of Orange Grove Plantation in Burnside. He also served as Assistant Director of the Parish of Ascension Department of Recreation for 25 years until his retirement this year. A diligent worker, he maintained employment with the parish government while operating heavy equipment in his spare time until his battle with liver cancer no longer allowed him to do so at age of 72. He was a Scoutmaster for many years, a Lion's club member and also participated as an avid member of the St. Amant High Booster Club where he served as booster club president for a term. Lyle’s legacy is defined by the many people that he helped throughout his life. A true good Samaritan, he was always lending support to those less fortunate. Many of whom others might find undeserving, Lyle would never turn away. Known as quite a character, his sense of humor brought happiness to those who surrounded him. He is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 53 years, Frances (Frankie) Foster Schexnaydre, his children; Troy and wife, Renae; Terri and husband, Kurtis Houser; Clint and wife, Paige; and Lance and wife, Katie. Grandchildren are Stormi Breaux; Alex, Aaron, Matt, Shelbie, Ally and Katherine Schexnaydre. Great-grandchildren are Serenity, Brayin, and Kelsey. He is survived by his brothers, Dayton of Burnside, and Vernon (Coon) of Gonzales; and sisters, Sister Mary de Montfort of New Orleans and Ione Schexnaydre LeBlanc of Burnside. Preceded in death by his parents, Berthil and Edith Brou Schexnaydre, a son, Tab Schexnaydre, sisters, Edith (Boo-Boot) Schexnaydre Bourg, Bianca, Elaine, and Kathleen; brothers, Clyde, Berthil Jr.(Bert), Nolte (Boy), Kenneth (Ke-Ken), and Earl. Visitation will be held Monday, October 13, 2014 at Ourso Funeral Home, Gonzales, La. from 5 pm until 9 pm and Tuesday, October 14, 2014 at St. Anthony Church from 9:00 am until 11:00 am, followed by Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. there at St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church, Darrow, La. Entombment in Ascension of Our Lord Mausoleum in Donaldsonville, La. Pallbearers will be Grandsons; Aaron, Alex, and Matt, his nephews Lamar and Craig, and friend, Chuck Delery. Special thanks to Ms. Sessania Florence for her devoted care and compassion to Lyle and helping hand to Frankie. To offer condolences to the family, please visit www.oursofh.com. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to St.Jude Children's Research Hospital.

Rest in Peace Daddy, “10-4, Backdoor.”