Lawrence Joseph Legier

Lawrence Joseph Legier, 77, of DeQuincy, Louisiana passed away on Sunday, May 12, 2024. He was born to his late parents, Eluse and Loraina Legier on January 22, 1947 in Opelousas, Louisiana. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, camping, and loved spending time with his family. He worked for Ray Franks Construction for about 15 years and enjoyed what he did. Lawrence also was an union ironworker for a number of years.

He is survived by his loving wife of 44 years, Mary Faye Legier; children, Christopher Legier of Merryville, Louisiana, Katie Legier of Ocala, Florida, Sondra Ann Patterson (Glyn) of Zachary, Louisiana, Terry Smith of DeQuincy, Louisiana, and Tony Smith (Cheryl) of DeQuincy, Louisiana; sister, Dorothy Milsted of New Road, Louisiana; eight grandchildren, Ryan Guidry, Timmy Guidry, Abby Guidry, Lily Guidry, Matthew Legier, Christy Lynn Bond, Casey Smith, and Haleigh Smith; numerous great grandchildren; along with numerous nieces and nephews.

Lawrence is preceded in death by his parents; his first wife, Betty LeBlanc Legier; daughter, Tammy Parish; along with two brother-in-laws, Clarence Doucet and Jerry Milsted.

A Celebration of Lawrence's life will be held at Hixson-Snider Funeral Home in DeQuincy, Louisiana on Thursday, May 16, 2024, at 2:00 pm, with Bro. Anthony Kennon officiating. Visitation will be at Hixson-Snider Funeral Home on Thursday, from 11:00 am until the time of the service. Burial will follow at Bivens Cemetery in Merryville, Louisiana.

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