Marion Joseph Bessard, Sr.

Abbeville - A Mass of Christian Burial for Marion Joseph Bessard, Sr., 93, will beheld at 11:00AM on Saturday, July 13, 2024 at St. Theresa’s Catholic Church with Fr. Francois Sainte- Marie officiating.  Interment will follow St. Paul Cemetery.

Visitation will be held at David Funeral Home of Abbeville on Saturday, July 13, 2024 beginning at 8:00AM until the time of the services with a recitation of the rosary at 9:00AM.

Marion Joseph Bessard, Sr. was born on January 16, 1931 to the late Leslie Bessard and Fannie Reaux Bessard in Abbeville, LA. He peacefully departed this life to his heavenly home surrounded by his family on Thursday, July 4, 2024.

Daddy, Papa, Mr. Marion, Paran, Uncle Marion, and Mr. Bessard was a “Master Plumber for Life” who took pride in owning and operating his own business, Marion Bessard Plumbing Service along with his sons. He proudly served as an usher at St. Theresa Catholic Church. He was a member of St. Paul Chapter #3 Meritorious 4th Degree Knights of Peter Claver and Our Lady of Lourdes Court #77 Knights of Peter Claver where he served for 75 years. He was also a member of Knights of Columbus.

Mourning his passing, yet cherishing the many beautiful memories of his love and devotion are his children, Peggy Bessard Wright of Abbeville, LA; Marion J. Bessard, Jr. and wife, Karla of Dallas, TX; Allen Bessard and wife Elizabeth of Abbeville, LA; Orelia E. Bessard of Abbeville, LA; Anthony Bessard and wife, Jackie of Greensboro, NC; Michael Bessard of Erath, LA; Carl Bessard of Abbeville, LA; Preston Bessard and wife, Ingrid of Raleigh, NC; and Andrea B. Spates and husband Baylan of Abbeville, LA, 25 grandchildren, 47 great grandchildren, 6 great great grandchildren, brother Milton Bessard and wife, Grace of Houston, TX, sister in law Joyce Mouton of Beaumont, TX, godchildren, nieces, nephews, family, and friends.

He is preceded in death by his loving wife, Alma M. Bessard; son Ronald E. Bessard; parents Leslie and Fannie Bessard; brothers Preston Bessard and Claude Bessard; son in law Rev. Michael C. Wright; daughter in law Denise S. Bessard, and 6 sister in laws, and 2 brother in laws.

His message to all was, “Y’all Be Good!”

We love you Daddy!

David Funeral Home of  Abbeville, 2600 Charity Street, (337) 893-3777 will be handling the arrangements.