J.D. Longlois
J.D. Longlois, 76, of Orange, passed away on July 12, 2017, in Burkeville, Texas.
Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m., Saturday, July 15, 2017, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Cliff Schadler of Toledo Baptist Church in Burkeville. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange.
Visitation will precede the service, starting at 1:00 p.m.
Born in Flora, Louisiana, on September 21, 1940, he was the son of Walker Longlois and Willie Mae (Custis) Longlois. J.D. was a maintenance technician for DuPont, and he served in the United States Army. He was a member of Toledo Baptist Church, where he served as a deacon and sang in the choir. He was a former member and deacon of First Baptist Church in Orange. He taught Vacation Bible School to third and fourth graders in Toledo for many years. He believed in Vacation Bible School because he became a Christian in Vacation Bible School in West Orange. He also carried many youth on mission trips and Hot Hearts, and taught Sunday school. He was a board member of East Texas Baptist Encampment in Newton. He volunteered as a fireman for the Toledo Volunteer Fire Department. He enjoyed fishing with his family, and as a hobby, he made fishing rods. He was loved and will be greatly missed by all who knew him.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Emma Ann Longlois of Orange; children, William Keith Longlois and wife, Cynthia, of Orange, and Jeffery Dwayne Longlois and wife, Patricia, of Orange; four grandchildren, Jessica Rose Longlois, Julianne Danielle Longlois, Chrisleigh Nicole Longlois, and Jacob Dylan Longlois; “adopted” grandchildren, Megan Peveto, Edmon Willette, Christa Kay Pickett, and Kenneth Pickett; and sister, Bobby Joe Talbert-Couthran and her children, Cindy Groner and husband Richard, and Tim Talbert and wife Angela.
Serving as pallbearers will be William Keith Longlois, Jeffery Dwayne Longlois, Tim Talbert, Edmon Willette, Kenneth Pickett, and Clint Denman. Honorary pallbearers are Jacob Dylan Longlois, Alvin Helm, Jr., Deacons of Toledo Baptist Church, and Toledo Volunteer Fire Department.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Toledo Baptist Church Missionary Program at 9339 RR 255 East Burkeville, TX 75932.
Condolences
Anonymous
July 14, 2017
Bright and Beautiful Spray was purchased for the family of J.D. Longlois.
Anonymous
July 14, 2017
Simply Elegant Spathiphyllum was purchased for the family of J.D. Longlois.
Martha J Nelson
July 14, 2017
Martha J Nelson lit a candle in memory of J.D. Longlois
Brian Beard
July 14, 2017
I am very sorry for your loss. I enjoyed working with J.D. during his time at DuPont. He had a great sense of humor and an infectious laugh. I pray peace for all of you during this season.
Ronda Carter
July 13, 2017
Prayers to J.D. family. You have lost your solid rock and I lost a very dear friend and and one of my mechanic's who always to care of their nurses at Dupont. With all my love
Ronda Carter,Retired nurse,E.I.Dupont
Blackmon, Ripka, Manuel & Maverick Families
July 13, 2017
Blackmon, Ripka, Manuel & Maverick Families purchased the Lovely One Spathiphyllum Plant for the family of J.D. Longlois.
Anonymous
July 13, 2017
Divine Peace Bouquet was purchased for the family of J.D. Longlois.
Anonymous
July 13, 2017
Simply Elegant Spathiphyllum was purchased for the family of J.D. Longlois.
Jessica Hallmark
July 13, 2017
We will miss him so very much. Our hearts ache for all of you. He was the kindest, most generous person we have ever had the privilege of knowing. Our Toledo Bend trips will never be the same. We find hope in the faith he showed and shared, and know that he has one of the biggest mansions in heaven --- on a private lake --- full of the fish he loved to catch. Praying for all of you. Love Stephen and Jessica Hallmark
Jerry Hanks
July 13, 2017
JD was the most generous, kind and friendly person I ever had the privilege to know !! As my lake neighbor, if anyone needed anything, JD was always more than willing to help !! JD was the best man I have ever known !
Jo Ann Skidmore
July 13, 2017
I loved and will miss my cousin....Always had a lot of fun with him....and really enjoyed teasing him about politics. Jo Ann Skidmore, Newark, Delaware
Phyllis Mccall
July 13, 2017
My prayers are with his family. May GOD bless all of you with the comfort and peace you need at this time. Just know you have a very special angel watching over you. He was such an awesome, giving, loving and caring young man. He will be greatly missed.
Vivian Theiler
July 13, 2017
I will always remember how excited JD was when preparing and decorating the classroom for VBS. We will miss him greatly.