Lester Paul Schexnider

ERATH - Private Services for Erath native Lester Paul Schexnider, 80, will be held at a later date.

Lester who passed away Thursday June 3, 2021 in his residence surrounded by his loving family.  Lester had a large family and he loved spending time with them especially his grandchildren. He loved animals both great and small, as well as his best friend of 14 years, his dog Paco. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather and friend. He never met a stranger and he will be missed by all who knew him.

He is survived by his loving wife of 58 years, Terry Hollier Schexnider of Erath, 2 sons, Darren Schexnider and girlfriend Cindy Walker of Delcambre, Michael Schexnider and fiancée Shantel Landry of Franklin, 3 daughters, Sendie Trahan and husband Mack of Erath, Betsy Hardy and husband Tony of Abbeville, and Nola Miguez and husband Robbie of Erath, nineteen grandchildren, Brooke Blanchard, Brittney Schexnider, Trinity Schexnider and fiancée Henry Clark, Maclynn Schexnider, Paige Landry, Michael Schexnider Jr., Cody Trahan and wife Shalli, Angel Lacoste and husband Chris, Draven Saucier, Gaven Vincent and fiancee Haylie Coon, Lili Burson, Alyssa Miguez and boyfriend Zack Blood, Kristen “Bebop” Miguez, Taylor Touchet, Trent Touchet, Trey Touchet, Triston Touchet and fiancée Tristan Vincent, Justin Broussard and fiancée Karyn White,  and seventeen great grandchildren, Abigail, Gunner, Olivia, Stephanie, Johnny, Aleigh, Beau, Kylan, Kohen, Caden, Graci, Spencer, Zoei, Alayna, Maisie, Onyx, and Everly.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Frank Sr. and Philomene Meaux Schexnider, 3 brothers, Robert Schexnider, Wilbert Schexnider and Frank Schexnider Jr. , a daughter, Victoria Touchet Schexnider and a great granddaughter Annagrace Lacoste.

Pallbearers for the service were Cody Trahan, Chris Lacoste, Trey Touchet, Draven Saucier, Justin Broussard and Gaven Vincent.

The entire family would like to extend a very special thank you to Bridgeway Hospice for the professional assistance, compassion and understanding in Mr. Lester's final days.

David Funeral Home of Erath is in charge of arrangements 209 E. Putnam St. Erath LA 70533 (337)937-0405