Andrew "Aj" Wedgeworth

Andrew “AJ” Wedgeworth entered peacefully into eternal rest on Tuesday, December 10, 2019, at the age of 86. Beloved and loving husband of 65 years to Geneva P. Wedgeworth. Loving and devoted father of Pam Davenport (Gene), Monica Cortez (Mike) and Julie McKay (Bruce). Grandfather of Misty Permenter (Zack), Justin Hirdes (Dylan), Kyle Hirdes (Kristin), Christian Cassreino (John), Christopher Cortez, Sr. (Brittany), Megan McKay and Ashley McKay. Great Grandfather of Faith Hirdes, Landen Hirdes, Lily Permenter, Savannah Permenter, Mia Permenter, Emmett Cassreino, Emma Cassreino, Christopher Cortez Jr., Caroline Cortez and Chandler Cortez. Brother of Claudine Cook and the late Irma Whittingham, Gene Wedgeworth, Clyde Wedgeworth, Mildred Mills and Authur Wedgeworth. AJ is also survived by a host of nieces and nephews. He was the owner of OFS, Inc. in Harvey, Louisiana for many years until his retirement. After retirement, he and his beloved wife, Geneva moved to Collinsville, Mississippi and resided there for 20 years. He was presently residing in Marrero, Louisiana for the past 6 years. AJ was a veteran of the United States Army having served his beloved country. He was a member of Collinsville Baptist Church and a present member of First Baptist Church of Marrero. In lieu of flowers, please consider donations to
Alzheimer’s Association of Louisiana, 3445 North Causeway Blvd., Suite 902, Metairie, Louisiana 70002, 1-800-272-3900 or visit www.alz.org . Family and friends are invited to attend the visitation at First Baptist Church of Marrero, 4001 7th Street, Marrero, LA on Tuesday, December 17, 2019 from 8:30AM until 10AM. Funeral Services will be held at First Baptist Church of Marrero on Tuesday, December 17, 2019 at 10AM with Pastor Ronnie McLellan officiating. Graveside services will be in the Southeast Louisiana Veterans Cemetery, 34888 Grantham College Road, Slidell, Louisiana 70460 on Tuesday, December 17, 2019 at 12:30PM. MOTHE FUNERAL HOME is in charge of arrangements. Family and friends may offer condolences at mothefunerals.com.