John Marcus Gautreaux

1942 ∼ 2009

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Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, June 24, 2009 at 10:00 a.m. for John M.

Gautreaux, Sr. at Claybar Kelley-Watkins funeral home with Rev. Kevin McClusky of First Baptist Church of Lumberton officiating. A visitation will be held on Tuesday, June 23, 2009 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. for family and friends at the funeral home.

Mr. Gautreaux was born to A. P. "Bill" and Vera Alsup Gautreaux on October 22, 1942, and passed away on June 20, 2009, at Christ Hospital-St. Elizabeth. He was a retired school bus driver from B.I.S.D.

Mr. Gautreaux was preceded in death by his parents and a daughter, Debbie Pollak. He is survived by his wife, Betty; son, Marcus Gautreaux; three grandchildren, Mark and Ashlyne Pollak of Lumberton and Brandon Pollak who is serving in the U. S. Army and is now stationed in Iraq and a sister, Cathy Coday.

Interment will follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Park.

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Anonymous June 25, 2009

Betty,Marcus and Family Our deepest sympathy and always remember the good times at E.O.L.L God Bless......##imported-begin##Terri & Wes Huff##imported-end##

Anonymous June 24, 2009

Betty, Marcus and family--My deepest sympathy to you all..God bless you at this time...John was a good man.##imported-begin##Claire Dill##imported-end##

Anonymous June 23, 2009

Cathy~~~ I'm terribly sorry to hear of your loss of your brother. My thoughts & prayers are with you. Tina Denton Avon, Ind. Sales Repr.##imported-begin##Tina Denton##imported-end##

Anonymous June 23, 2009

Dear Marcus and Betty, I know your heart hurts and that you will very much miss John in your lives. John always had a helping hand to offer to others and a willing ear. His love for his family was so apparent in all of his actions. His works and steadfas##imported-begin##Cynthia Parish##imported-end##

Anonymous June 23, 2009

Betty, Marcus and family: I just want you to know how sorry I am about John's passing. He was a wonderful man; a great husband, father and grandad. A real family man! I feel honored to have known him. Please know that you will be in my thoughts and##imported-begin##Sarah Zimmerman##imported-end##

Anonymous June 22, 2009

Betty and family: You are never prepared for the loss of a loved one. It all seems so final. Your heart will ache, but at the same time, you will feel the comforting presence of the Lord beside you. He will give you strength and know I love you and am##imported-begin##Kathy OConnor##imported-end##

Anonymous June 22, 2009

Betty, I am so sorry to hear of your loss of John. As far back as I can remember, it was always Betty and John. You didn't see one without the other. What a lovely couple. I am so grateful that I had the chance to see you and John at our last class re##imported-begin##Helen Strang Lord##imported-end##

Anonymous June 22, 2009

Betty and Family, I was saddened to hear this news, but know that Mr John is walking on those streets of gold. I know you all will miss him so, but I am praying you will find peace and comfort in the Lord until we all meet again some glad day!##imported-begin##Debbie Ricks##imported-end##

Anonymous June 22, 2009

Betty, so sorry for your loss. We don't understand the way things happen but we know there is a better place in eternity. Call us if you need us. Love,Elray and Evelyn##imported-begin##Elray and Evelyn##imported-end##

Anonymous June 22, 2009

Mrs. Betty, I am in shock as I know you must be as well. I have grown very close to you and Mr. John over the past few years of taking care of you both in the doctor office. I will greatly miss him and hope to see him again someday in heaven. If you n##imported-begin##Robbie Billeaudeau##imported-end##

Anonymous June 22, 2009

Cathy and Family, Please accept our deepest sympathy for the loss of your loved one. We will be praying for you in the days ahead as you adjust to life without him.##imported-begin##John and Patti Johnson##imported-end##

Anonymous June 22, 2009

Sincere condolences to Betty and the family. We have missed you so much since you moved from Woodland.##imported-begin##Don & Brenda Tantzen##imported-end##

Anonymous June 22, 2009

Ms Betty and Family, We are soo very sorry for your loss. Please know you are in our thoughts and in our Prayers. Michelle Rasa and FAmily##imported-begin##Michelle Rasa##imported-end##

Anonymous June 22, 2009

Dear Betty, I am so happy that we spent time together renewing old friendships after you and John moved to Lumberton. We have been through the good and the bad since Jr. High School, but we have remained the best of friends. I loved John like a brother##imported-begin##BRENDA SLAMPA & LARRY MUSSELWHITE##imported-end##

Anonymous June 21, 2009

Betty, we are so sorry about your loss. He will be so missed. Our prayers, thoughts and love is with you and the kids during this time. God bless you. Love, Christi and Jose Perez##imported-begin##Christi and Jose Perez##imported-end##

Anonymous June 21, 2009

Betty, I am heartbroken. Please know how much we love you and I will always be here when you need me. John is going to be missed by so many. He was such a good person Love you always, Veronica##imported-begin##Veronica Braddock##imported-end##