Deborah Carney
October 20, 2009
Mrs. Leontine (Tina) Harris
October 22, 2009Posted Wednesday, October 21, 2009
Jessie H. Voisin, 70, a lifelong resident of Morgan City, La., passed away peacefully surrounded by his loved ones Tuesday, Oct. 20.
Jessie is survived by his loving wife of 46 years, Elaine Beadle Voisin; three sons and one daughter, Lt. Col. Jessie Voisin Jr. and wife Lisa Conway Voisin of Sumter, S.C., St. Mary Parish Councilman Kevin Voisin and wife Becky Alleman Voisin of Morgan City, Mark Voisin of Houma, La., and Donna Dimitri and husband Dr. Ronnie Dimitri of Metairie, La.; five grandchildren, Kelsey, Hannah, Julianna, Peyton and Ryan; two sisters and one brother, Loretta Powell and husband Doug, Doris Chaisson and husband Lamar, and Irvin Voisin and wife Janice.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Hiram and Elma Voisin.
Jessie will be remembered for his civic involvement and generosity. He served as an elected member of the Morgan City Council for two terms and served on the Lakewood Hospital Board of Directors. He was involved with the Chamber of Commerce, Kiwanis Club and was a past Grand Knight with the Knights of Columbus Council #1373. Jessie was also an active member of Holy Cross Catholic Church, where he served as a Eucharistic minister. He was the former owner of Jessie Voisin Boat Rentals and Discount Jewelers. He was a former employee of Lakewood Hospital and retired with the St. Mary Parish Sheriffs Department.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the American Cancer Society.
Viewing will be 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Friday, Oct. 23, at Holy Cross Catholic Church with a rosary at 10 a.m. and Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. He will be laid to rest at Morgan City Cemetery.
Hargrave Funeral Home has been placed in charge of the arrangements.
