Wirely James Laurent, age 91, entered into Eternal Rest at his residence in Harvey, LA on Thursday, April 8, 2021. Beloved son of the late James and Fernande Weber Laurent. Brother of the late Margery Laurent and Ronald “Tiger” Laurent (Mary). Father of Julie Laurent, Terry Laurent (Melissa), Barry Laurent (JoEllen), Brien Laurent (Michelle) and Lori Laurent-Hanks (Ashley). Grandfather of Elecia Laurent, Andre and Beau Laurent, Lacie Marse, Jordan Samaha, Taylor and Braiden Laurent, Mignon Mauduit and Jaxon Hanks. Great-grandfather of Rhijah, Renece, Madelyn, Aubrey, Carter, and Tristen.
He served proudly in the United States Army during the Korean War. He retired as a welder from McDermott International Company. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus-Immaculata Council No. 4222.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation, in his memory, to the Wounded Warrior Project (
www.woundedwarriorproject.org
).
Visitation will be held at Mothe Funeral Home, 2100 Westbank Expressway, Harvey, LA on Wednesday, April 14, 2021 from 9am to 10am. A Service of the Word will follow in the funeral home chapel. Interment Westlawn Memorial Park in Gretna.
Respectful of current guidelines, all attendees must wear their own mask/face covering and practice distancing.
Family and friends are encouraged to share their condolences, stories and memories by visiting:
www.mothefunerals.com
.