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September 25, 2008Edward Joseph Melancon Jr.
September 29, 2008
Posed Friday, September 26, 2008
Reed J. Folse, 77, a native and resident of Raceland, La., died Friday, September 26, at 2:30 p.m.
He is survived by his son, Jan R. Folse; daughters, Lynelle F. Arabie, Laurie F. Matherne and Lia F. Wascom; brothers, Clayton Folse and Pott Folse; sisters, Leonelle “Nan” Melancon, Zefa Penisson and Helen Zeringue; and grandchildren, Ben Arabie, Evan Matherne, Colin Matherne, Grant Wascom, Connor Wascom, Andre Folse and Alexis Folse.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 55 years, Sylvia A. Folse; parents, Emile A. and Serelia Bourgeois Folse; and brothers, Harold Folse Sr. and Hodges “Dee Dee” Folse Sr.
A special love, thanks and blessings to Evelyn Lodrigue and Cecile Loupe for their exceptional care and devotion to Reed and Sylvia Folse.
He belonged to the Knights of Columbus and St. Mary’s Nativity Catholic Church.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to St. Mary’s Nativity School, 3500 Hwy 1, Raceland, La., 70394.
Visitation will be 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Monday, September 29, at St. Mary’s Nativity Catholic Church with mass to follow. He will be buried at the church cemetery.
Samart-Mothe Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of the arrangements.
