Obituaries for DECEMBER 2005; Thibodaux, Lafourche Parish, La.

Submitted by Louis Lavedan.

Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet

Last modified: 24 Dec 2005


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December 07. 2005 12:00AM

Ira Neil

Ira Joseph Neil, 85, a native and resident of Pointe-aux-Chenes, died at
12:05 a.m. Dec. 5, 2005.

Visitation will be 9 to 11 a.m. Thursday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church
in Montegut. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m.
Thursday at the church, with burial at St. Charles Cemetery in
Pointe-aux-Chenes.

He is survived by his wife, Nolia Levron Neil; sons Leland Neil Sr. of
Bourg and Earl Neil Sr. of Houma; brothers Malvin Neil of Houma and
Jerry Neil Sr. of Pointe-aux-Chenes; sister Mable Neil Naquin of
Pointe-aux-Chenes; nine grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Vagnolia Bergeron
Neil; son Perry Charles Neil Sr.; brothers Edward, Leroy, Dewey, Calvin,
Howard and John E. Neil; and sisters Theresa Neil and Magnolia Neil.

He was Catholic.

He was a retired school bus driver for the Terrebonne Parish School
Board and a retired deputy for the Lafourche Parish Sheriff's Office.

Samart Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.