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George Paul Fournier Sr., 90, a native and resident of Houma, Louisiana, died at 8:55 a.m. Monday, Feb. 2, 2015.
Mr. Fournier was a parishioner of St. Bernadette Soubirous Catholic Church. He retired from Texaco after 34 years. He was a drilling consultant for eight years in Louisiana and Texas. Mr. Fournier served in the U.S. Marine Corps during WWII with the 4th Marine, 23rd Div. 2nd Battalion Co. E at Iwo Jima, receiving a Purple Heart and a Bronze Star. He was a 3rd Degree member of the Knights of Columbus Council No. 1317. He enjoyed fishing, reading and cooking.
He is survived by his sons, George Jr. (Annette) and Timothy (Diana) Fournier; daughter, Brenda (Eddie Jr.) Doiron; brother, Russell Fournier; sisters, Georgia Hebert and Barbara White; five grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren.
Burial will follow at St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2.
Donations in his memory to the Regional Military Museum, P.O. Box 10247, Houma, LA 70363 are appreciated.
(Chauvin Funeral Home)
