L. H. Rooney, Sr.

L.H. Rooney, Sr. entered peacefully into heaven on Thursday, October 24, 2019 after a brief but courageous battle with cancer. He was 86 years “young” and was born on September 18, 1933 in Urania, La. He was the son of the late Thomas Rush Rooney, Sr. and Evie Lea Whitten Rooney. He was preceded in death by his former wives who were the mothers of his children, Carol Blackwell Rooney (Thomas) and Norma Savoie Rooney (L.H. Jr., James & Patrick). He was also predeceased by his son and namesake L.H. Rooney, Jr. and his only beloved sibling, Cleta Mae Rooney Hodge and her husband R.T. Hodge Jr. He leaves behind to mourn his loving sons, Thomas Rush Rooney II/Sr. (Betty), James Keith Rooney (Karen), Patrick Neil Rooney (Amanda), his adored nieces Vicki (Kevin), Dotti (Gerald), great niece Jennifer (Jason), his daughter-in-law and caretaker Sally (L.H. Rooney, Jr.), his great-great nephew Ethan and his great-great niece Natalie Mae (Lil Cleta). He was the proud grandfather to five grandsons, Jason, L.H. III, Tommy, Jessie, Alan and his only great grandchild, Willow. Throughout his long and colorful life, he is also survived by a host of other loved ones that include companions, cousins, nieces, nephews, stepchildren, step grandchildren and countless other family members and friends who loved him dearly and felt blessed to have known him, many of which thought of him as Dad, Poppa, PawPaw or Uncle L.H. One of the great delights of his later years was his beloved pet Maltese, Bachi. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and worked in Oilfield sales for most of his life. L.H. had a loving, charming, comical personality and always had a story or joke to tell. Everyone who knew him, loved him. His love for his family, extended family and friends was unwavering and unconditional. He was a loyal Saints (Who Dat) and LSU fan and loved nothing more than watching games with family and friends. L.H. was a true southern gentleman and was fiercely protective of his loved ones. Our lives will be forever changed without his beautiful smile and lovely soul in it. He will be forever missed and loved. The family expresses so much gratitude to his son, James and his daughter-in-law, Sally with whom he resided for their tireless dedication and care during the last stage of his life. And a special thanks to his daughter-in-law, Karen, his neighbor, Donna and the wonderful hospice nurses in Ferriday, La. for making L.H.’s final days comfortable and peaceful. Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the visitation at MOTHE FUNERAL HOMES, 2100 Westbank Expy.,Harvey, LA on Saturday, November 2, 2019 from 9am to 11am. Services will follow at the funeral home. Interment Westlawn Memorial Park. A celebration of life will follow at “A Day to Remember Garden Club” at 1785 Carol Sue. Ave. Terrytown, LA. Family and friends may view and sign the online guest book at www.mothefunerals.com